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Parting Thoughts
As my term as NAREIT's 2008 chair draws to a close, I'd like to take this opportunity to look back and reflect on the eventful year that was.
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Old Faithful
In what has become an annual start to summer in the REIT industry, 2,000 attendees, including leading REIT executives, analysts and investors, descended upon New York for last month’s REITWeek®.
[July/August 2008]
Let's Work Together
Some of the business world's most rewarding experiences come from building partnerships.
[May/June 2008]
A Little Knowledge Can Go a Long Way
At NAREIT, we consider it our purpose to help the public gain a better understanding of the real estate investment proposition
[March/April 2008]
A Solid Foundation
A new year is upon us, and it's only natural to wonder what 2008 has in store.
[January/February 2008]
Building Momentum
I am honored to be NAREIT's 2008 chair and to have the opportunity to serve our industry, following in the footsteps of the exceptional leaders who have held this post, including my immediate predecessor, Art Coppola.
[November/December 2007]
REIT Review
Since this is my last column as NAREIT's 2007 chair, I want to take this opportunity to say it has been a privilege to serve our industry over the past year.
[September/October 2007]
State of Affairs
With another successful REITWeek™: 2007 NAREIT Investor Forum and the mid-point of 2007 behind us, this is an appropriate time to reflect on the state of the REIT industry and the path it is taking.
[July/August 2007]
REITs' Investment Proposition
The REIT industry and many of its investors will gather in New York on June 5 through 7 for REIT-Week 2007
[May/June 2007]
Progress in the Policy Arena
The REIT industry has enjoyed a productive working relationship with Congress ever since 1960 when Congress created REITs.
[March/April 2007]
Seeking Value in 2007
January is a time for looking back at the past year and taking a moment to consider our priorities for the year ahead.
[January/February 2007]
Building Strength and Support
The securitized real estate industry has come a long way since Congress established REITs in 1960.
[November/December 2006]
Reflection and Innovation
I trust all of you enjoyed a wonderful summer, and had great vacation experiences with your family and friends.
[September/October 2006]
Building Our Reputation
The real estate business is all about building things.
[July/August 2006]
Maintaining Focus on 401(k) Initiative
In preparing this column I looked back at what my predecessors had to say and found it interesting to find similarities in the messages delivered in this issue of the magazine, which coincides with NAREIT's annual investor forum, over the past three years.
[May/June 2006]
A Force To Be Reckoned With
The world is awash in liquidity, all of it looking for a home. Most experts believe the amount of available liquidity will continue to increase as the U.S. and European populations age, and Asian economies continue to grow.
[March/April 2006]
Reaching New Heights in 2006
Shareholders and stakeholders in the REIT and publicly traded real estate industry have much to be thankful for as we begin a new year.
[January/February 2006]
The Road Ahead
This is an exciting time for the publicly traded real estate industry, as the strength, stability and investment benefits we provide have become widely recognized by investors, and our industry has gained increased visibility and respect.
[November/December 2005]
We've Come a Long Way
This issue of Portfolio magazine recognizes and celebrates the 45th anniversary of REITs.
[September/October 2005]
Raising Standards
The modern REITs of today provide investors the opportunity to invest in liquid, dividend-paying, quality real estate firms actively managed for the benefit of all stockholders with the highest level of corporate governance.
[July/August 2005]
Industry Status Report
Now that the dust has settled from the reporting of 2004 results and the completion of SEC filings and annual reports, I want to take a moment to reflect upon the state of our industry.
[May/June 2005]
Ensuring Terror Insurance Continues
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) has been a tremendous success since its inception in November 2002.
[March/April 2005]
Setting the Stage for 2005
I think everyone would agree that our 2004 annual convention in Los Angeles was a resounding success.
[January/February 2005]
Expanding Our Reach
It is a great privilege to serve as NAREIT chair for the upcoming year.
[November/December 2004]
Political Watch
The importance of good corporate governance practices is evident throughout public companies in all industries.
[September/October 2004]
Value of Good Governance
The importance of good corporate governance practices is evident throughout public companies in all industries.
[July/August 2004]
Gaining Speed
The publicly traded real estate industry has taken many dramatic strides during the modern REIT era.
[May/June 2004]
Meeting Higher Standards
Financial reporting standards have never mattered more to investors than they do now.
[March/April 2004]
Building on a Solid Foundation
A year ago in this column my predecessor as NAREIT chair, Steve Roth, talked about the virtues of REIT investing and the expanded role of real estate stocks in investment portfolios.
[January/February 2004]
Focus on the Right Issues
Numbers count. That's why accounting is a key to understanding all businesses.
[November/December 2003]
Numbers Count
Numbers count. That’s why accounting is a key to understanding all businesses.
[September/October 2003]
Staying Power
The year is now half over, and it is worth remembering that this was not supposed to be real estate’s year. Most analysts forecasted total returns in the low single digits.
[July/August 2003]
More Work To Be Done
For the past year, one of NAREIT’s core initiatives has been to ensure that every 401(k) plan includes a REIT or real estate option.
[May/June 2003]
REITs and Dividend Tax Relief
The central piece of President Bush’s plan to promote jobs and long-term economic growth is to eliminate the double taxation of corporate profits.
[March/April 2003]
In the Spotlight
Three successive years of outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have made REITs resonate with investors as never before.
[January/February 2003]
We've Come a Long Way
When Carmela Soprano starts talking about REITs on Sunday nights, you know the industry has come a long way.
[November/December 2002]
Keep Getting the Message Out
It has been an honor to serve as NAREIT's chair for the past year.
[September/October 2002]
Opening the 401(k) Marketplace
Many factors have played a role in shaping the publicly traded real estate industry, and these factors have also been instrumental in transforming real estate securities into a compelling investment option.
[July/August 2002]
Working Toward Improved Disclosure
In the wake of the congressional hearings surrounding the Enron case, each step of the financial reporting process of public companies is under scrutiny, with the SEC taking a hard line in demanding clear and consistent reporting in audited financial statements.
[May/June 2002]
Real Estate Securities and Retirement Plans
The recent Enron debacle and the dismal performance by the major U.S. stock indexes over the past two years have prompted many investors to carefully review their self-directed retirement plans.
[March/April 2002]
Let's Accelerate the Momentum
As we begin a new year, I'd like to pause for a moment to reflect on the year just ended. During the year, several important milestones were achieved.
[January/February 2002]
Moving Forward with Discipline
The initial shock of the tragic events of September 11 has somewhat receded, but the reverberations of the terrorist attacks on our nation—and the sudden jolt to the economy—are likely to be felt for quite some time.
[November/December 2001]
Get the Message Out: Real Estate—Compelling and Competitive
I am pleased to have the opportunity to serve as NAREIT's chair for the coming year, and am eager to build upon the excellent work undertaken by the association's leadership over the past several years.
[September/October 2001]
Moving Into the Investing Mainstream
It has been a privilege to serve as NAREIT's chair for the past year, a year that has been noteworthy for the industry both in terms of stock performance and public policy achievements.
[July/August 2001]
REITs Continue to Shine in 2001
Surprise! REITs are performing like real estate, with their own dynamic, influenced by the underlying fundamentals of commercial real estate, and not being unduly influenced by the short term movements of other types of investment.
[May/June 2001]
Pitch In, We Need Your Help
Great strides have been made in the past to improve and perfect the REIT, most recently through the REIT Modernization Act.
[March/April 2001]
Not a Dry Eye in the House
While few tears were shed by the REIT and publicly traded real estate industry at the close of either 1998 or 1999, many in the industry were probably sorry to see the year 2000 come to an end.
[January/February 2001]
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