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Vornado Realty Trust’s (VNO) total debt-to-total-equity ratio was 153.8%.

According to the University of Michigan, the June 2017 consumer sentiment index gained 1.7% year-over-year, standing at 95.1%.

After increasing interest rates in December 2016, the Fed hiked rates in March and June 2017 by 0.25%.

Vornado Realty Trust (VNO) invested in developing a high-demand office property in Highline at 512 West 22nd Street in Manhattan, which covers 173,000 square feet.

Vornado Realty Trust (VNO) disposed of its 32.7% stake in Toys “R” Us and Urban Edge Properties as part of its strategy to concentrate on its core business.

Vornado Realty Trust (VNO) is in talks to finalize the tax-free spinoff of its business in Washington, D.C. VNO expects to concentrate solely on its New York business after the spinoff.

Vornado Realty Trust (VNO) is selling off its non-performing assets and focusing on its core business in a move to improve its profitability. Analysts are encouraged by Vornado’s strategy of optimizing its profits.

Prologis’s price-to-FFO multiple is now 20.95x, which means that it has been returning consistent capital value and reliable dividend yields to investors.

Prologis is expected to achieve a growth rate of 6%, 5.8%, 9.1% and 8.7%, respectively, in AFFO (adjusted funds from operations) over the next four quarters.

HEDGING AGAINST INFLATION  Property stocks and REITs have often been viewed as inflation hedges because expected inflation will affect prices of real estate, and rental income tends to rise along with generalized inflation. However, other factors may mitigate the impact of inflationary forces. Some of these additional factors may include real estate supply and demand […]

The Evolution of REITs  The basic concept of REITs originated with the business trusts that were formed in Massachusetts in the mid-19th century, when the wealth created by the industrial revolution led to a demand for real estate investment. The first REIT was set up in 1961, but it took several decades before REITs were […]

Not only do REITs (RWR)(ICF) help diversify a portfolio, but they also bolster portfolio income with their steady dividends and their long-term capital appreciation.

The REITs (IYR) sector has shown phenomenal growth over the years. In the past five decades, REITs have grown to a market cap of nearly $1 trillion.

As more and more people seek apartments, rent has also been rising rapidly. In fact, rent has been rising faster than the overall cost of living in the US.

Housing affordability took a beating in July 2015 after reaching its high in January 2013. The higher ratio of the home affordability index signifies relatively higher home affordability to buyers.

With the growing economy and global investment horizons, investments have shifted beyond the traditional options to specialized REITs.

Kilroy Realty Corporation (KRC) was founded in 1996 by John B. Kilroy Jr.

Camden Property Trust (CPT) is the fifth largest apartment REIT in the United States. At the end of fiscal 2014, it had 181 multifamily properties comprised of 63,163 apartment homes.

Macerich is a self-managed REIT headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The company was founded in New York in 1964.

The most common way to calculate the relative value of a REIT like Equity Residential (EQR) is the price-to-FFO (funds from operations) multiple.

Only 1.2% of Simon Property’s gross annual revenues from inline or freestanding stores comes from month-to-month leases. 6.5% of leases will expire in 2015.

Simon Property has a strong track record of aggressive acquisitions. Since its IPO in 1993, the company has completed acquisitions worth $40 billion.

Simon Property’s US properties consist of malls, premium outlets, community centers, and retail properties that make up ~182 million square feet of GLA.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Simon Property Group formed in 1993 when the shopping center division of Melvin Simon & Associates became publicly-traded.

The most common way of calculating the relative value of a REIT is the price-to-FFO multiple. FFO is widely used because it’s the main earnings metric for REITs.

The capitalization rate, or cap rate, is an important concept in the commercial real estate industry. It’s defined as an initial yield on a real estate investment.

Economic growth is the major factor that determines REITs’ growth. An uptick in economic fundamentals positively affects the REITs by increasing business growth.

There are three types of REITs—equity REITs, mortgage REITs, and hybrid REITs. Mortgage REITs lend money to landlords and their operators to purchase a property.

Every investment comes with certain advantages and disadvantages. REITs are no exception. There are benefits and risks associated with investing in REITs.

To qualify as a REIT, a company must make REIT election by filing a Form 1120-REIT with the IRS. This is essential to reduce or eliminate corporate tax.