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We wrapped up our #REITwise conference yesterday with great energy and more insightful panels and speakers, including the one and only Spencer Levy. This is one of our favorite conferences, and we couldn't have done it without our incredible sponsors, speakers, and attendees. We look forward to seeing all our fantastic accounting, legal, tax, finance, HR, and sustainability professionals next year, March 23-25, 2027, in Las Vegas.

We're continuing our coverage of our #REITwise conference. Yesterday we annouced the recipients of our Leader in the Light Awards and heard about everything from navigating cross-border tax issues and regulatory developments to cultivating future-ready talent and resilient portfolios. But the best was seeing all the smiles--on the panels, in the hallways, and at networking events!

Yesterday was a fantastic day at our #REITwise conference, filled with insightful panels, corporate member lunches, committe meetings, and productive networking. Day two is already off and running and promises to be just as strong!

👊 Our 2026 #REITwise conference is off to a great start and we're loving that palpable first day energy from the more than 1,200+ legal, accounting, tax, finance, sustainability, and HR professionals that are here! Of course, we couldn't put on this great event without our sponsors. That's right, we're looking at you: A5 REIT Services; Alliant Insurance Services; Alston & Bird; Arch Insurance Group Inc.; Baker Tilly US; Ballard Spahr LLP; BDO; BREEAM Official; Chatham Financial; Cohen & Co; Deloitte; DLA Piper; EY; Filejet Inc.; First Street; Forvis Mazars US; FTI Consulting; Goodwin; Grant Thornton (US), Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer; Hogan Lovells; Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; KPMG; Kroll; Latham & Watkins; Lockton; Mayer Brown; Measurabl; Paul Hastings; PwC, REIT Funding, LLC; RSM US LLP; SC&H; Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Sidley Austin LLP; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates; Stout; Sullivan & Worcester LLP; Taft | Morris Manning; and Venable LLP👀

A strong start to the year for #REITs may be more than just momentum, it could be a signal says our own Edward F. Pierzak. Through the first two months of 2026, REITs delivered a 10.5% total return, one of the strongest starts on record. And history tells an interesting story: 📊 In past years with similarly strong early gains, REITs finished the year positive every time. 📈 On average, early returns of 9.6% grew to 25% by year-end. 🔁 In most cases, performance didn’t just hold, it accelerated. Of course, past performance isn’t predictive...but the pattern is hard to ignore. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/evYfSwY8

⏰ Reminder: #REITwise 2026 is next week! Taking place March 24–26 at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL, this meeting brings together the most comprehensive mix of regulatory, operational, and strategic insights shaping the REIT industry. Don’t miss:  ✅Accounting, legal, and tax updates  ✅Sessions on risk management, #AI, #sustainability, and #HR ✅Professional connections that will strengthen your network  ✅The chance to earn CPE, CLE, and HR-related credits    It's not too late to register ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e3UJScGy 

Lately we've been welcoming a several new members, and this week we're pleased to have Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield as our newest member! The REIT is Europe’s leading listed commercial property company, focused on flagship shopping centers in major capital cities throughout Europe and the United States. Check out Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield on LI!

The impact of #AI on design processes and the importance of human experience in architecture are key themes from Gensler's 2026 Design Forecast. Diane J. Hoskins, FAIA, NCARB sat down with the REIT Report podcast to discuss some other themes, including how: ✳️ AI is transforming the design process. ✳️ Adaptive reuse is crucial for addressing urban housing shortages. ✳️ There is a growing dissatisfaction with unassigned seating in workplaces. ✳️ Learning and collaboration are becoming key drivers for office attendees. 🎧 Listen and check out some of the great spaces below for some design inspo: https://lnkd.in/e2i9mp82 As always, thanks to Sarah Borchersen-Keto for bringing us this conversation.

REIT access to equity could accelerate acquisitions in 2026, say industry experts. This insightful new REIT.com article explains why. Some of our favorite quotes? 💡 Jason Fox (W. P. Carey Inc.): "REITs are likely to be more active acquirers this year. That's reflected in deal volume to date, as well as many of the guidance numbers for 2026." 💡 Joey Agree (Agree Realty Corporation): "Our pipeline to start the year is very healthy, filled with typical assets and pricing that investors would anticipate from Agree Realty." 💡 Bryan Connolly (DLA Piper): "Public REITs have been challenged by the gap between how the public market values their stock and how the private market values the underlying real estate. However, as private market values continue to adjust to the new reality, this headwind should diminish." Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ezk4iFWU Thanks to Matt Werner, CFA (Chilton Capital Management LLC); Steve Hentschel (JLL); and Daniel Ismail, CFA (Green Street) for also sharing their expertise for this article, and to Beth Mattson-Teig for perfectly capturing the current REIT transaction landscape.

Managing tax complexity remains a priority for #REITs navigating today’s regulatory environment. At our upcoming #REITwise conference, one of our sponsors, RSM US LLP, will bring its REIT‑focused SALT experience to the forefront in a panel featuring Sahil Muliyil, State and Local Tax Senior Manager, who understands multistate tax considerations. RSM helps clients address tax complexity through: 🔹 Practical planning across sales and use, income, and transfer taxes. 🔹 Insight into how state‑level rules affect capital deployment and structuring. 🔹 Legislative awareness to help anticipate risk and respond to change. 🔹 Industry‑informed guidance grounded in real estate experience. Connect with Sahil Muliyil and the RSM US LLP team at our #REITwise conference to hear what they’re seeing across the REIT landscape and what it means for your portfolio. #Sponsoredpost