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    REITs invest in the majority of real estate property types, including offices, apartment buildings, warehouses, retail centers, medical facilities, data centers, cell towers and hotels. 

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    REITs Outperform Private Real Estate by More Than 2.0% in DB Plans

    CEM Benchmarking’s 2024 study also reveals allocations, returns, volatility, and risk-adjusted performance of 12 asset classes over 25-year period.

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    REITs Leverage Joint Venture Partnerships to Fuel Expansion
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REITs Deliver Record High Operational Performance; Balance Sheets Remain Strong

REITs posted record-high funds from operations (FFO) in the fourth quarter of 2024 and continued to have strong balance sheets with well-structured debt, according to Nareit’s quarterly REIT Industry Tracker released today.

03/13/2025
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Nareit Foundation Gives $1M in Grants to Nine Nonprofits to Expand Opportunities in Commercial Real Estate

The Nareit Foundation announced nine nonprofit organizations that will receive grants from its DTD Giving Campaign, supporting programs that expand employment, entrepreneurship, and investment education in commercial real estate (CRE).

02/19/2025
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REITs Outperform Private Real Estate by Little More Than 2% in Defined Benefit Plans

CEM Benchmarking Study Illustrates the Powerful Role REITs Can Play in DB Plans; Features Data from Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic.

12/02/2024
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REITs Outperformed Most Asset Classes
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Nareit Announces Recipients of 2024 Leader in the Light Awards

Nareit presented the 19th annual Leader in the Light® Awards at its REITworld: 2024 Annual Conference in Las Vegas.

11/20/2024
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Timothy J. Naughton and Prentiss E. Feagles Honored with REIT Industry Leadership and Achievement Awards

During its REITworld: 2024 Annual Conference, Nareit announced the winners of its industry leadership and achievement awards.

11/19/2024
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REIT Balance Sheets Continue to Offer Competitive Advantages

New data from the third quarter of 2024 show that REITs have strong balance sheets and healthy net operating income (NOI) growth, according to Nareit’s REIT Industry Tracker, released today.

11/18/2024
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Nareit Names Cameron Arterton as Deputy Executive Vice President of Policy & Public Affairs

Nareit has named Cameron Arterton as Deputy Executive Vice President of Policy & Public Affairs to serve as a senior member of the Nareit team and to engage with policymakers about the benefits of REITs and their role in supporting economic growth.

10/01/2024
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Nareit Announces Recipients of Inaugural Sustainability Impact Awards

Alexandria, BXP, Digital Realty, JBG SMITH, Ventas, Vornado, and JLL Income Property Trust’s Elena Alschuler recognized for leadership in advancing sustainability.

09/11/2024
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Nareit Announces Recipients of Diversity Impact Awards

Chatham Lodging Trust, Host Hotels & Resorts, Sun Communities,  and Veris Residential honored for their commitments to advancing social responsibility.

09/11/2024
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REITs Well Positioned to Outperform After Interest Rate Cuts

New Data Highlight Solid NOI Growth, Strong Balance Sheets

08/15/2024
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Regency Centers, Tanger, and Others Honored with 2024 Investor CARE Awards

Annual Awards Recognize Best in Investor Communications Among REITs

06/04/2024
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REITs Integrate Sustainable Practices Across Their Businesses

New Data Illustrates REITs’ Inherent Governance Benefits; Their Reporting on Environmental Stewardship and Social Responsibility.

06/03/2024
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