As the nation teeters on the edge of the fiscal cliff, a handful of commercial real estate organizations have reached out to our elected officials to encourage them to do something—anything—to prevent the freefall...
REITs have made the most of market conditions since 2008 to better their fortunes. They’ve received favorable treatment from capital markets that have access to both equity and debt. REIT share prices have regained...
The idea that the Internal Revenue Service is flexible would cause most Americans to laugh themselves silly. But REIT experts say the IRS has been both flexible and forward-thinking in allowing new assets to join the...
CBL & Associates Properties Inc. is more than happy to be the big fish in several little ponds. Unlike other regional mall REITs, the Chattanooga, Tenn.-based company focuses on middle markets in smaller cities that...
The more transparent REITs are, the easier it is for them to access the capital markets, which in turn leads to higher rates of growth, according to a recent study. Moreover, the research found that greater...
The idea that all REITs are not created equal might seem obvious, but Chilton Capital Management LLC has taken steps to identify those REITs that stand head and shoulders above their peers...
Broker-dealers are increasingly being selective about the non-traded REITs they include on their investment platforms today, and they’re subjecting those investments to greater scrutiny...
It’s a common practice for REIT executive compensation to be based on short-term performance For example, if a REIT performed well over the past year, the CEO would receive a bonus, either in cash or equity...
