A show about the latest news and developments in REITs and real estate investment. All episodes feature informative and timely interviews with REIT and publicly traded real estate executives, analysts, industry professionals, and thought leaders.
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Brixmor CEO on Repositioning Assets to Capitalize on Open-Air Retail Strength
Brian Finnegan, CEO of Brixmor Property Group Inc . (NYSE: BRX), joined the REIT Report podcast to highlight the positive environment for open-air retail—supported by consumer resilience and strong tenant performance—and the REIT’s ongoing efforts to reposition assets to capitalize on those favorable conditions. Finnegan has served as president and CEO since January and has held a range of…
Truist Securities’ Barry Jonas on the Appeal of Gaming REITs to Investors
Barry Jonas, managing director at Truist Securities, joined the REIT Report to discuss the gaming REIT sector, highlighting its acceptance as an asset class that provides a safe, secure rental stream He noted that when the sector first emerged about 10-15 years ago, “it was seen as an orphan and really misunderstood. But as time has moved on, we are really seeing buy-in from the REIT community.”…
Yardi’s Randy Moss on the Link Between Regulatory Changes, Rising Energy Costs, NAV
Randy Moss, industry principal at Yardi, joined the REIT Report podcast to discuss the relationship between regulatory changes, rising energy costs, and net asset value (NAV), as well as how improving energy and utility data quality can reduce risk and support stronger REIT valuations. Yardi is a Nareit Real Estate Sustainability Partner. When evaluating potential real estate investments, cash…
AEW’s Mike Acton Says Fundamental Property Investment, Asset Management Essential
Mike Acton, head of research and strategy at AEW, told the REIT Report podcast that with interest rates remaining high, and likely to stay that way for some time to come, the next couple of years for real estate are going to be all about income growth. That income growth is going to be generated through fundamental property investment and asset management, Acton said. That involves picking the…
Principal’s Rich Hill on REITs’ Transition from Recovery to Expansion
Rich Hill, Global Head of Research and Strategy at Principal Asset Management, told the REIT Report podcast that the REIT market’s transition from recovery into expansion is an important signal that indicates the path forward for the broader commercial real estate market. REIT gains so far in 2026 indicate that “predictable earnings and income-driven total returns are becoming more attractive…
Nareit’s Ed Pierzak Sees Strong Momentum for REITs in 2026 and Beyond
Nareit Senior Vice President for Research Ed Pierzak joined the REIT Report podcast to review key themes of Nareit’s 2026 mid-year update. He noted that REITs have maintained their outperformance so far this year, with all but two sectors posting gains, and pointed to “really strong momentum” for REITs not only for the remainder of 2026, but beyond. Pierzak noted that often when REITs outperform…
Multifamily REIT UDR CFO on Adopting Monthly Dividends, Record Low Turnover
Dave Bragg, CFO at UDR, Inc . (NYSE: UDR), joined the REIT Report podcast to discuss the multifamily REIT’s decision to adopt a monthly dividend, its strategic focus on operational excellence, and the current state of the multifamily real estate market. Bragg noted that adopting a monthly dividend reflects the REIT’s efforts to seek new and different sources of capital, including individual…
Barclay’s Brendan Lynch on Data Center REITs’ Extended Growth Opportunity Amid AI Demand
Brendan Lynch, co-head of U.S. equity REIT research at Barclays, discussed data center REITs on the latest REIT Report episode, noting that the sector is rebounding as enterprise AI demand accelerates, leasing pipelines grow, and investors seek more direct exposure. Lynch said the recent Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust (NYSE: BXDC) IPO shows “there are investors who are looking for a…
Kimco Realty’s David Bujnicki on Navigating Today’s Shifting IR Landscape
David Bujnicki, senior vice president of investor relations and strategy at Kimco Realty (NYSE: KIM), joined the REIT Report podcast to discuss the significant changes that have occurred across the investor relations landscape. The importance of understanding your audience, leveraging technology, educating and managing expectations, and soliciting feedback were among the main themes addressed.…
Lamar Advertising CFO on Digital Strategy, Local Market Strength, OOH Opportunity
Jay Johnson, CFO and treasurer at Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR), joined the REIT Report podcast to discuss the state of out-of-home (OOH) advertising, where Lamar sees new growth potential, the importance of serving local as well as national clients, the growing share of digital advertising, the enduring appeal of traditional billboard formats, and more. Founded in 1902, Lamar has been…