60 http://www.prwebpodcast.com A Top 30 Stream of Nat. Assc. Real Estate Invest. Trusts Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com (PRWeb) podMaster@emediawire.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:50:34 -0700 Nat. Assc. Real Estate Invest. Trusts http://www.prweb.com/prwebrss.gif 130 49 http://prwebpodcast.com Copyright PRWeb International, Inc. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A Top 30 Stream of Nat. Assc. Real Estate Invest. Trusts Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb A Top 30 Stream of Nat. Assc. Real Estate Invest. Trusts Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com PR Web PRWeb no http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAREIT/REIT/prweb1417934.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAREIT/REIT/prweb1417934.htm REITs continue to greatly exceed the performance in the broader market as REIT returns remain on an upward path following the market bottom in February, according to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). [PRWeb Oct 6, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAREIT/REIT/prweb1417934.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:09:18 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). Even with the intense market unrest seen recently, the FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index is up 1.76 percent for the year, through Sept. 30. The FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index is down only 1.25 percent for the year. By comparison, the broader market indexes have struggled through the first three quarters of 2008. The NASDAQ Composite is down 21.13 percent, the S&P 500 is down 19.29 percent, the Dow Jones Industrials is down 18.2 percent, and the Russell 2000 is down 10.38 percent REIT total returns far outpaced S&P 500 returns on an annualized basis over multiple-year periods extending out to 35 years. REIT dividends were a major component in the superior results. Consider the following points: - For the past three years ended Sept. 30, 2008, U.S. equity REITs delivered a compound annual total return of 5.57 percent vs. 0.22 percent for the S&P 500. Over the past five years, equity REITs delivered a 13.46 percent compound annual total return compared to 5.17 percent for the S&P. - Over slightly longer periods the numbers tell the same story. For the past 10 years ended Sept. 30, 2008, U.S. equity REITs delivered a compound annual total return of 12.49 percent vs. 3.06 percent for the S&P 500. Over a 15-year period, equity REITs are at 11.24 percent compared to 8.4 percent for the S&P. Several equity REIT sectors have posted strong returns in 2008, led by double-digit gains in the Self Storage, Health Care, Residential and Specialty sectors. - Due in part to strong fundamentals created by greater customer demand, Self Storage REIT returns increased 33.79 percent through the first nine months of 2008. - Health Care REITs were the next strongest sector, up 18.54 percent through Sept. 30, followed by Residential (up 17.08 percent) and Specialty (up 11.18 percent). The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is the representative voice for U.S. REITs and publicly traded real estate companies worldwide. Members are real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other businesses that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service those businesses. Visit our Web site at REIT.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived from, and apply only to, publicly traded securities. Any investment returns or performance data (past, hypothetical, or otherwise) are not necessarily indicative of future returns or performance. Contact: Ron Kuykendall or Matt Bechard (202) 739-9400 1-800-3NAREIT http://reit.com # # #]]> Ron Kuykendall or Matt Bechard NAREIT: REIT Returns Continue to Exceed Broader Market as Recovery Continues Upward Path National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). Even with the intense market unrest seen recently, the FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index is up 1.76 percent for the year, through Sept. 30. The FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index is down only 1.25 percent for the year. By comparison, the broader market indexes have struggled through the first three quarters of 2008. The NASDAQ Composite is down 21.13 percent, the S&P 500 is down 19.29 percent, the Dow Jones Industrials is down 18.2 percent, and the Russell 2000 is down 10.38 percent REIT total returns far outpaced S&P 500 returns on an annualized basis over multiple-year periods extending out to 35 years. REIT dividends were a major component in the superior results. Consider the following points: - For the past three years ended Sept. 30, 2008, U.S. equity REITs delivered a compound annual total return of 5.57 percent vs. 0.22 percent for the S&P 500. Over the past five years, equity REITs delivered a 13.46 percent compound annual total return compared to 5.17 percent for the S&P. - Over slightly longer periods the numbers tell the same story. For the past 10 years ended Sept. 30, 2008, U.S. equity REITs delivered a compound annual total return of 12.49 percent vs. 3.06 percent for the S&P 500. Over a 15-year period, equity REITs are at 11.24 percent compared to 8.4 percent for the S&P. Several equity REIT sectors have posted strong returns in 2008, led by double-digit gains in the Self Storage, Health Care, Residential and Specialty sectors. - Due in part to strong fundamentals created by greater customer demand, Self Storage REIT returns increased 33.79 percent through the first nine months of 2008. - Health Care REITs were the next strongest sector, up 18.54 percent through Sept. 30, followed by Residential (up 17.08 percent) and Specialty (up 11.18 percent). The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is the representative voice for U.S. REITs and publicly traded real estate companies worldwide. Members are real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other businesses that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service those businesses. Visit our Web site at REIT.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived from, and apply only to, publicly traded securities. Any investment returns or performance data (past, hypothetical, or otherwise) are not necessarily indicative of future returns or performance. Contact: Ron Kuykendall or Matt Bechard (202) 739-9400 1-800-3NAREIT http://reit.com # # #]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/FTSE_NAREIT_Equity/Equity_REIT_Index/prweb1289514.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/FTSE_NAREIT_Equity/Equity_REIT_Index/prweb1289514.htm In sharp contrast to the decline seen in commercial property values, the total return of the FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index is up nearly 2 percent through Aug. 31 and up nearly 6 percent for the third quarter, according to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). [PRWeb Sep 8, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/FTSE_NAREIT_Equity/Equity_REIT_Index/prweb1289514.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:27:11 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com NAREIT). While it may seem counter-intuitive, history indicates that REIT shares are likely to continue trending up while direct commercial property values, as measured by the NCREIF Property Index, sink. Historically, cyclical movements of the U.S. REIT index precede the movements of the NCREIF Property Index by four to eight quarters. Consider the following points: - In 1989, for example, REIT share prices began to decline (see chart on next page), while the NCREIF Property Index continued to climb. Four quarters later, at the end of 1990, however, the NCREIF index peaked and began to turn down, while the REIT index bottomed and began its recovery. - Another four quarters later, at the end of 1991, the REIT and NCREIF indexes crossed paths, with the REIT index accelerating upward and the broader direct commercial property index continuing its decline. - In the current cycle, REITs peaked around the end of January 2007 and began a rally this spring, approximately four quarters later. This would indicate that REITs have likely completed their major downward correction and REIT shares are more likely to be trending up over the next few quarters, in spite of the fact that broader commercial property values will be trending down. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is the representative voice for U.S. REITs and publicly traded real estate companies worldwide. Members are real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other businesses that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service those businesses. Visit our Web site at REIT.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived from, and apply only to, publicly traded securities. Any investment returns or performance data (past, hypothetical, or otherwise) are not necessarily indicative of future returns or performance. Contact: Ron Kuykendall or Matt Bechard (202) 739-9400 1-800-3NAREIT www.nareit.com # # #]]> Ron Kuykendall NAREIT: Decline in Commercial Property Values May Signal Bull Market for REITs NAREIT). While it may seem counter-intuitive, history indicates that REIT shares are likely to continue trending up while direct commercial property values, as measured by the NCREIF Property Index, sink. Historically, cyclical movements of the U.S. REIT index precede the movements of the NCREIF Property Index by four to eight quarters. Consider the following points: - In 1989, for example, REIT share prices began to decline (see chart on next page), while the NCREIF Property Index continued to climb. Four quarters later, at the end of 1990, however, the NCREIF index peaked and began to turn down, while the REIT index bottomed and began its recovery. - Another four quarters later, at the end of 1991, the REIT and NCREIF indexes crossed paths, with the REIT index accelerating upward and the broader direct commercial property index continuing its decline. - In the current cycle, REITs peaked around the end of January 2007 and began a rally this spring, approximately four quarters later. This would indicate that REITs have likely completed their major downward correction and REIT shares are more likely to be trending up over the next few quarters, in spite of the fact that broader commercial property values will be trending down. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is the representative voice for U.S. REITs and publicly traded real estate companies worldwide. Members are real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other businesses that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service those businesses. Visit our Web site at REIT.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived from, and apply only to, publicly traded securities. Any investment returns or performance data (past, hypothetical, or otherwise) are not necessarily indicative of future returns or performance. Contact: Ron Kuykendall or Matt Bechard (202) 739-9400 1-800-3NAREIT www.nareit.com # # #]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/8/prweb1187294.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/8/prweb1187294.htm Following a strong rebound in July, REIT returns continue to significantly outperform the broader market in 2008, according to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). [PRWeb Aug 8, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/8/prweb1187294.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:57:37 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.nareit.com and www.investinreits.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived from, and apply only to, publicly traded securities. Any investment returns or performance data (past, hypothetical, or otherwise) are not necessarily indicative of future returns or performance. ###]]> Ron Kuykendall REITs Rise In July, According to NAREIT’s August Media Update www.nareit.com and www.investinreits.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived from, and apply only to, publicly traded securities. Any investment returns or performance data (past, hypothetical, or otherwise) are not necessarily indicative of future returns or performance. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/7/prweb1108944.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/7/prweb1108944.htm June profit taking eroded solid gains made by REITs earlier in the spring. REITs finished in negative territory for the first half of 2008 but still bettered the performance of other major market benchmarks. [PRWeb Jul 18, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/7/prweb1108944.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:21:39 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.nareit.com and www.investinreits.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived from, and apply only to, publicly traded securities. Any investment returns or performance data (past, hypothetical, or otherwise) are not necessarily indicative of future returns or performance. # # #]]> Ron Kuykendall REITs Continue To Outperform Broader Market Despite Negative First Half Returns www.nareit.com and www.investinreits.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived from, and apply only to, publicly traded securities. Any investment returns or performance data (past, hypothetical, or otherwise) are not necessarily indicative of future returns or performance. # # #]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAREIT/REIT/prweb992004.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAREIT/REIT/prweb992004.htm Despite hitting a trough in February, the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index has soundly outperformed other major market benchmarks so far in 2008, according to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts. [PRWeb Jun 10, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAREIT/REIT/prweb992004.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:03:34 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com NAREIT). Consider the following points: - Through the first five months of 2008, the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index was up 6.46 percent, while the FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index was up 8.17 percent, as other market benchmarks remained in negative territory to start the year (the NASDAQ Composite down 4.89 percent, the Dow Jones Industrials down 4.72 percent, the S&P 500 down 3.80 percent, and the Russell 2000 down 1.81 percent). - For the year, Self-Storage (up 21.09 percent), Residential (up 15.60 percent) and Diversified (up 12.49 percent) remained the industry’s top-performing sectors. In addition, the REIT downturn of 2007 and early 2008 mirrored the duration and severity of the downturn in 1989-1990. Having reached a trough in February, the REIT market has steadily risen the past three months. - In the two most recent downturns (see charts on the next two pages), REITs dropped 28.2 percent and 26.3 percent, respectively. The peak-to-trough duration was 14 months and 23 months, respectively. - The current REIT slide began at the end of January 2007, and March 31 marked the 14-month point. From Jan. 31, 2007 to Feb. 29, 2008, the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index was down 27 percent. It has since recovered so that the cumulative decline since the peak is 19.1 percent. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is the representative voice for U.S. REITs and publicly traded real estate companies worldwide. Members are real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other businesses that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service those businesses. Visit our Web site at REIT.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived from, and apply only to, publicly traded securities. Any investment returns or performance data (past, hypothetical, or otherwise) are not necessarily indicative of future returns or performance. ###]]> Ron Kuykendall REIT Rally Continues As FTSE NAREIT Index Returns Outpace Broader Market Through May NAREIT). Consider the following points: - Through the first five months of 2008, the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index was up 6.46 percent, while the FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index was up 8.17 percent, as other market benchmarks remained in negative territory to start the year (the NASDAQ Composite down 4.89 percent, the Dow Jones Industrials down 4.72 percent, the S&P 500 down 3.80 percent, and the Russell 2000 down 1.81 percent). - For the year, Self-Storage (up 21.09 percent), Residential (up 15.60 percent) and Diversified (up 12.49 percent) remained the industry’s top-performing sectors. In addition, the REIT downturn of 2007 and early 2008 mirrored the duration and severity of the downturn in 1989-1990. Having reached a trough in February, the REIT market has steadily risen the past three months. - In the two most recent downturns (see charts on the next two pages), REITs dropped 28.2 percent and 26.3 percent, respectively. The peak-to-trough duration was 14 months and 23 months, respectively. - The current REIT slide began at the end of January 2007, and March 31 marked the 14-month point. From Jan. 31, 2007 to Feb. 29, 2008, the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index was down 27 percent. It has since recovered so that the cumulative decline since the peak is 19.1 percent. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is the representative voice for U.S. REITs and publicly traded real estate companies worldwide. Members are real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other businesses that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service those businesses. Visit our Web site at REIT.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived from, and apply only to, publicly traded securities. Any investment returns or performance data (past, hypothetical, or otherwise) are not necessarily indicative of future returns or performance. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAREIT/real_estate_investment/prweb925374.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAREIT/real_estate_investment/prweb925374.htm Buoyed by its second-consecutive month of outperformance, the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index has soundly outperformed other major market benchmarks so far in 2008, according to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). [PRWeb May 13, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAREIT/real_estate_investment/prweb925374.htm Mon, 12 May 2008 12:12:57 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). Consider the following points: * Through the first four months of 2008, the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index was up 5.6 percent, while the FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index was up 7.34 percent, as other market benchmarks remained in negative territory to start the year (the Dow Jones Industrials down 3.35 percent, the S&P 500 down 5.03 percent, the Russell 2000 down 6.12 percent, and the NASDAQ Composite down 9.03 percent). * For the year, Self-Storage (up 23. 83 percent), Apartments (up 14.87 percent) and Shopping Centers (up 10.14 percent) remained the industry’s top-performing sectors. Income producing real estate is a natural inflation hedge, and REITs provide investors with all of the inflation hedging benefits of the commercial real estate asset class. * The U.S. inflation rate averaged 4 percent on an annualized basis over the past six months ended April 30, up 60 percent from the 2.5 percent rate for the prior six-month period. * Increasing inflation favors REIT shares, which provide stronger inflation hedging benefits than TIPS with less volatility than commodities. See charts attached. Finally, 2,000 of the real estate investment industry’s leading professionals will be at REITWeek: NAREIT’s 2008 Investor Forum. Reserve your media credentials today for the industry’s premier opportunity to engage leading executives and investors, June 4-6 at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York City. * More than 130 companies will deliver individual company presentations at this year’s event, while session topics will include global markets and investments, establishing value, assessing and assuming risk, and capital market alternatives. * Visit www.nareit.com/meetings/REITweek08/index.cfm for more information. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is the representative voice for U.S. REITs and publicly traded real estate companies worldwide. Members are real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other businesses that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service those businesses. Visit our Web sites at www.nareit.com and www.investinreits.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAREIT/real_estate_investment/prweb925374.htm]]> Matt Bechard Media Update: REITs Continue Outperformance vs. Broader Market with Strong April Returns National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). Consider the following points: * Through the first four months of 2008, the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index was up 5.6 percent, while the FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index was up 7.34 percent, as other market benchmarks remained in negative territory to start the year (the Dow Jones Industrials down 3.35 percent, the S&P 500 down 5.03 percent, the Russell 2000 down 6.12 percent, and the NASDAQ Composite down 9.03 percent). * For the year, Self-Storage (up 23. 83 percent), Apartments (up 14.87 percent) and Shopping Centers (up 10.14 percent) remained the industry’s top-performing sectors. Income producing real estate is a natural inflation hedge, and REITs provide investors with all of the inflation hedging benefits of the commercial real estate asset class. * The U.S. inflation rate averaged 4 percent on an annualized basis over the past six months ended April 30, up 60 percent from the 2.5 percent rate for the prior six-month period. * Increasing inflation favors REIT shares, which provide stronger inflation hedging benefits than TIPS with less volatility than commodities. See charts attached. Finally, 2,000 of the real estate investment industry’s leading professionals will be at REITWeek: NAREIT’s 2008 Investor Forum. Reserve your media credentials today for the industry’s premier opportunity to engage leading executives and investors, June 4-6 at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York City. * More than 130 companies will deliver individual company presentations at this year’s event, while session topics will include global markets and investments, establishing value, assessing and assuming risk, and capital market alternatives. * Visit www.nareit.com/meetings/REITweek08/index.cfm for more information. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is the representative voice for U.S. REITs and publicly traded real estate companies worldwide. Members are real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other businesses that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service those businesses. Visit our Web sites at www.nareit.com and www.investinreits.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAREIT/real_estate_investment/prweb925374.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/REIT/NAREIT/prweb821674.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/REIT/NAREIT/prweb821674.htm After trailing the broader market in each of the last three quarters of 2007, the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index soundly outperformed other major market benchmarks in the first quarter of 2008, according to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts. [PRWeb Apr 2, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/REIT/NAREIT/prweb821674.htm Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:22:23 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). Consider the following points: * The total return of the U.S. REIT market was nearly flat for the first quarter of 2008 (the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index was down 0.42 percent, while the FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index was up 1.40 percent), as other market benchmarks dove into negative territory to start the year (the Dow Jones Industrials down 7.55 percent, the S&P 500 down 9.44 percent, the Russell 2000 down 9.90 percent, and the NASDAQ Composite down 14.07 percent). * REIT performance accelerated in March, as the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index was up 3.88 percent in the month. Leading the REIT market advance in the first quarter are two sectors that were among the hardest hit last year, Self Storage and Residential. * In the three-month period ending March 31, 2008, the Self Storage sector far-and-away exceeded the performance of any other REIT sector, with a 20.23 percent total return. The second-best performing sector was Residential, up 11.20 percent in the first quarter. * In sharp contrast, both of those sectors trailed the overall REIT market’s performance in 2007. * All other equity REIT sectors (excluding hotels) were up in March, after reaching troughs in February, two months after residential and self storage hit their bottoms. In addition, in terms of severity, the current downturn in REIT share prices matched those of the two previous REIT downturns in February, and the index has since advanced. * In the two most recent downturns (see charts on the next two pages), REITs dropped 28.2 percent and 26.3 percent, respectively. The peak-to-trough duration was 14 months and 23 months, respectively. * The current REIT slide began at the end of January 2007, and March 31 marked the 14-month point. From Jan. 31, 2007 to Feb. 29, 2008, the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index was down 27 percent. It has since recovered so that the cumulative decline since the peak is 24.1 percent. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is the representative voice for U.S. REITs and publicly traded real estate companies worldwide. Members are real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other businesses that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service those businesses. Visit our Web sites at www.nareit.com and www.investinreits.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/REIT/NAREIT/prweb821674.htm]]> Ron Kuykendall or Matt Bechard Strong March Helps Fuel REITs First Quarter Outperformance Vs. Broader Market National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). Consider the following points: * The total return of the U.S. REIT market was nearly flat for the first quarter of 2008 (the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index was down 0.42 percent, while the FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index was up 1.40 percent), as other market benchmarks dove into negative territory to start the year (the Dow Jones Industrials down 7.55 percent, the S&P 500 down 9.44 percent, the Russell 2000 down 9.90 percent, and the NASDAQ Composite down 14.07 percent). * REIT performance accelerated in March, as the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index was up 3.88 percent in the month. Leading the REIT market advance in the first quarter are two sectors that were among the hardest hit last year, Self Storage and Residential. * In the three-month period ending March 31, 2008, the Self Storage sector far-and-away exceeded the performance of any other REIT sector, with a 20.23 percent total return. The second-best performing sector was Residential, up 11.20 percent in the first quarter. * In sharp contrast, both of those sectors trailed the overall REIT market’s performance in 2007. * All other equity REIT sectors (excluding hotels) were up in March, after reaching troughs in February, two months after residential and self storage hit their bottoms. In addition, in terms of severity, the current downturn in REIT share prices matched those of the two previous REIT downturns in February, and the index has since advanced. * In the two most recent downturns (see charts on the next two pages), REITs dropped 28.2 percent and 26.3 percent, respectively. The peak-to-trough duration was 14 months and 23 months, respectively. * The current REIT slide began at the end of January 2007, and March 31 marked the 14-month point. From Jan. 31, 2007 to Feb. 29, 2008, the FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index was down 27 percent. It has since recovered so that the cumulative decline since the peak is 24.1 percent. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is the representative voice for U.S. REITs and publicly traded real estate companies worldwide. Members are real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other businesses that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service those businesses. Visit our Web sites at www.nareit.com and www.investinreits.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/REIT/NAREIT/prweb821674.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb751644.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb751644.htm [PRWeb Mar 10, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb751644.htm Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:19:11 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.nareit.com and www.investinreits.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived from, and apply only to, publicly traded securities. Any investment returns or performance data (past, hypothetical, or otherwise) are not necessarily indicative of future returns or performance. Contact: Ron Kuykendall or Matt Bechard (202) 739-9400 1-800-3NAREIT ###]]> Ron Kuykendall or Matt Bechard REIT Yield Spread vs. 10-Year U.S. Treasuries Hits Four-Year High In February www.nareit.com and www.investinreits.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived from, and apply only to, publicly traded securities. Any investment returns or performance data (past, hypothetical, or otherwise) are not necessarily indicative of future returns or performance. Contact: Ron Kuykendall or Matt Bechard (202) 739-9400 1-800-3NAREIT ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/REIT/NAREIT/prweb685313.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/REIT/NAREIT/prweb685313.htm More data points indicate REITs may be approaching their bottom and that REIT stocks offer superior value for investors, according to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). [PRWeb Feb 11, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/REIT/NAREIT/prweb685313.htm Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:07:40 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). Consider the following points: - In the 12-month period ending Jan. 31, 2008, REITs delivered a negative 24.03 percent total return. In the two most recent downturns (see charts on the next two pages), REITs dropped 23.79 percent and 23.9 percent, respectively. The peak-to-trough duration was 23 months and 14 months, respectively. - The FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index yield at Jan. 31, 2008 was 5.32 percent, up from 3.78 percent on Jan. 31, 2007 and 168 basis points above Treasuries. - REITs typically precede the direct real estate market on the way down and on the way back up. A new transaction-based index report from the MIT Center for Real Estate shows the value of commercial properties owned by large pension funds declined 5 percent in 2007’s fourth quarter. In addition, REIT shares enjoyed a strong rebound in the first month of this year, according to NAREIT data. - The FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index’s 0.3 percent decline in January stood out as other market benchmarks took steep hits to start the year (the Dow Jones Industrials down 4.63 percent, the S&P 500 down 6 percent, the Russell 2000 down 6.82 percent, and the NASDAQ Composite down 9.89 percent). - REITs accelerated in the second half of January. The FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index was up 8.43 percent in the week ended Jan. 25 and 6.56 percent in the week ended Feb. 1. - Investors saw the strongest returns in the Mortgage (8.08 percent), Self Storage (6.06 percent) and Residential (5.53 percent) sectors in January. Home Financing REITs (up 10.70 percent) appear to be a clear example of investors looking to capitalize on a previously underperforming sector. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is the representative voice for U.S. REITs and publicly traded real estate companies worldwide. Members are real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other businesses that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service those businesses. Visit our Web sites at www.nareit.com and www.investinreits.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived from, and apply only to, publicly traded securities. Any investment returns or performance data (past, hypothetical, or otherwise) are not necessarily indicative of future returns or performance. Contact: Ron Kuykendall or Matt Bechard (202) 739-9400 1-800-3NAREIT # # #]]> Ron Kuykendall REITs May Offer Value Opportunity, According to NAREIT's February Media Update National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). Consider the following points: - In the 12-month period ending Jan. 31, 2008, REITs delivered a negative 24.03 percent total return. In the two most recent downturns (see charts on the next two pages), REITs dropped 23.79 percent and 23.9 percent, respectively. The peak-to-trough duration was 23 months and 14 months, respectively. - The FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index yield at Jan. 31, 2008 was 5.32 percent, up from 3.78 percent on Jan. 31, 2007 and 168 basis points above Treasuries. - REITs typically precede the direct real estate market on the way down and on the way back up. A new transaction-based index report from the MIT Center for Real Estate shows the value of commercial properties owned by large pension funds declined 5 percent in 2007’s fourth quarter. In addition, REIT shares enjoyed a strong rebound in the first month of this year, according to NAREIT data. - The FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index’s 0.3 percent decline in January stood out as other market benchmarks took steep hits to start the year (the Dow Jones Industrials down 4.63 percent, the S&P 500 down 6 percent, the Russell 2000 down 6.82 percent, and the NASDAQ Composite down 9.89 percent). - REITs accelerated in the second half of January. The FTSE NAREIT All REIT Index was up 8.43 percent in the week ended Jan. 25 and 6.56 percent in the week ended Feb. 1. - Investors saw the strongest returns in the Mortgage (8.08 percent), Self Storage (6.06 percent) and Residential (5.53 percent) sectors in January. Home Financing REITs (up 10.70 percent) appear to be a clear example of investors looking to capitalize on a previously underperforming sector. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is the representative voice for U.S. REITs and publicly traded real estate companies worldwide. Members are real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other businesses that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service those businesses. Visit our Web sites at www.nareit.com and www.investinreits.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived from, and apply only to, publicly traded securities. Any investment returns or performance data (past, hypothetical, or otherwise) are not necessarily indicative of future returns or performance. Contact: Ron Kuykendall or Matt Bechard (202) 739-9400 1-800-3NAREIT # # #]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAREIT/Ibboston/prweb527972.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAREIT/Ibboston/prweb527972.htm Webinar provides historical perspective and a view into the future. [PRWeb May 22, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/NAREIT/Ibboston/prweb527972.htm Mon, 21 May 2007 15:24:33 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com https://nareit.webex.com/nareit/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=668834246 National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts REITs: Building Dividends and Diversification 1875 I Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20006-5413 Phone 202-739-9400 Fax 202-739-9401 www.nareit.com www.investinreits.com The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is the representative voice for U.S. REITs and publicly traded real estate companies worldwide. Members are real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other businesses that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service those businesses. Visit our Web sites at www.nareit.com and www.investinreits.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived from, and apply only to, publicly traded securities. Any investment returns or performance data (past, hypothetical, or otherwise) are not necessarily indicative of future returns or performance. Contact: Ron Kuykendall or Matt Bechard (202) 739-9400 1-800-3NAREIT ###]]> Ron Kuykendall Ibbotson Study Explores Where to Allocate Global Real Estate Investment for Optimum Portfolio Results https://nareit.webex.com/nareit/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=668834246 National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts REITs: Building Dividends and Diversification 1875 I Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20006-5413 Phone 202-739-9400 Fax 202-739-9401 www.nareit.com www.investinreits.com The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is the representative voice for U.S. REITs and publicly traded real estate companies worldwide. Members are real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other businesses that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service those businesses. Visit our Web sites at www.nareit.com and www.investinreits.com. NAREIT does not intend this press release to be a solicitation related to any particular company, nor does it intend to provide investment, legal or tax advice. Investors should consult with their own investment, legal or tax advisers regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of the securities or investment strategies discussed in this publication. Nothing herein should be construed to be an endorsement by NAREIT of any specific company or products or as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. NAREIT expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of data in this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, all data are derived from, and apply only to, publicly traded securities. Any investment returns or performance data (past, hypothetical, or otherwise) are not necessarily indicative of future returns or performance. Contact: Ron Kuykendall or Matt Bechard (202) 739-9400 1-800-3NAREIT ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/1/prweb494684.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/1/prweb494684.htm U.S. REIT Index delivers 34.35% total return for 2006; Strong fundamentals, investor demand and economic growth fuel performance. [PRWeb Jan 2, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/1/prweb494684.htm Tue, 2 Jan 2007 13:38:02 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.nareit.com, said the 2006 performance of the FTSE NAREIT All REITs Index exceeded the S&P 500 at 15.79%, the Dow Jones Industrials at 16.29%, the Russell 2000 at 18.37% and the NASDAQ Composite at 9.52%. For the complete data, please see the PDF file attachment at right. Strong fundamentals across all sectors of the U.S. commercial real estate economy; increasing portfolio allocations to commercial real estate through REITs, especially among large institutional investors; a number of mergers and acquisitions; and steady economic growth fueled the industry's market leading performance over the past year, NAREIT said. Top-performing REIT industry sectors and their total returns for 2006 included the Office segment, at 45.22%; Health Care, at 44.55%; Self-Storage, at 40.95%; and Apartments at 39.95%. According to the association, the Office segment benefited from steady economic growth, which increased employment and demand for office space, coupled with limited new construction, as well as significant acquisition activity. The Health Care sector continued to benefit from the aging demographic profile of the U.S. population, producing demand for the senior housing and medical care facilities provided by the companies in the sector. The Self-Storage and Apartment segments of the market benefited from reduced affordability of single-family housing, which led many consumers to defer purchases of single-family homes in the past year and choose to rent apartments instead. "We obviously are pleased by our industry's investment performance in 2006 and over the past seven years," said NAREIT President and CEO Steven A. Wechsler, "but we believe it is equally important to recognize that the performance of REITs is a long-running story. The U.S. REIT industry has outperformed other major benchmarks of U.S. equities for the past 35 years." Wechsler pointed out that $10,000 invested in the FTSE NAREIT All REITs Index 30 years ago would be worth $434,815 today. By comparison, $10,000 invested at the same time in the S&P 500 Index would be worth $339,718 today. He also noted that approximately two-thirds of the REIT index's 12.72% average annual total return over the past 20 years was delivered in the form of dividends, a characteristic that makes REITs important components of institutional and individual retirement portfolios. NAREIT said that pension funds have boosted their allocations to commercial real estate each year for the past five years, and that the funds increasingly are including REITs in their real estate allocations. NAREIT also said that the incidence of real estate investment funds in 401(k) programs has tripled in the last five years. "Investors of all types are realizing the benefits of portfolio diversification, strong and reliable income generation, long-term performance, liquidity and transparency that REITs and other listed real estate provide," Wechsler said. Contact: Matthew Bechard or Ronald Kuykendall 202-739-9400 www.nareit.com ###]]> Matthew Bechard REITs Deliver Market Leading Performance for Seventh Consecutive Year www.nareit.com, said the 2006 performance of the FTSE NAREIT All REITs Index exceeded the S&P 500 at 15.79%, the Dow Jones Industrials at 16.29%, the Russell 2000 at 18.37% and the NASDAQ Composite at 9.52%. For the complete data, please see the PDF file attachment at right. Strong fundamentals across all sectors of the U.S. commercial real estate economy; increasing portfolio allocations to commercial real estate through REITs, especially among large institutional investors; a number of mergers and acquisitions; and steady economic growth fueled the industry's market leading performance over the past year, NAREIT said. Top-performing REIT industry sectors and their total returns for 2006 included the Office segment, at 45.22%; Health Care, at 44.55%; Self-Storage, at 40.95%; and Apartments at 39.95%. According to the association, the Office segment benefited from steady economic growth, which increased employment and demand for office space, coupled with limited new construction, as well as significant acquisition activity. The Health Care sector continued to benefit from the aging demographic profile of the U.S. population, producing demand for the senior housing and medical care facilities provided by the companies in the sector. The Self-Storage and Apartment segments of the market benefited from reduced affordability of single-family housing, which led many consumers to defer purchases of single-family homes in the past year and choose to rent apartments instead. "We obviously are pleased by our industry's investment performance in 2006 and over the past seven years," said NAREIT President and CEO Steven A. Wechsler, "but we believe it is equally important to recognize that the performance of REITs is a long-running story. The U.S. REIT industry has outperformed other major benchmarks of U.S. equities for the past 35 years." Wechsler pointed out that $10,000 invested in the FTSE NAREIT All REITs Index 30 years ago would be worth $434,815 today. By comparison, $10,000 invested at the same time in the S&P 500 Index would be worth $339,718 today. He also noted that approximately two-thirds of the REIT index's 12.72% average annual total return over the past 20 years was delivered in the form of dividends, a characteristic that makes REITs important components of institutional and individual retirement portfolios. NAREIT said that pension funds have boosted their allocations to commercial real estate each year for the past five years, and that the funds increasingly are including REITs in their real estate allocations. NAREIT also said that the incidence of real estate investment funds in 401(k) programs has tripled in the last five years. "Investors of all types are realizing the benefits of portfolio diversification, strong and reliable income generation, long-term performance, liquidity and transparency that REITs and other listed real estate provide," Wechsler said. Contact: Matthew Bechard or Ronald Kuykendall 202-739-9400 www.nareit.com ###]]> 00:15:00 no