Forward AFFO Payout Ratios

Self-Storage REITs Gain Ground

Data as of March 31, 2016. Source: SNL Financial, an offering of S&P Global Market Intelligence

Food for Thought

U.S. equity REIT average 2015 AFFO payout ratio

Advantage: Real Estate

Average REIT dividend yields by % and sector

Airbnb—If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em?

By Stuart Eisenberg, Partner, BDO USA: With Airbnb’s success showing no signs of slowing down, should REITs and other landlords embrace the house-sharing model?

Special Sectors

Average REIT dividend yields by % and sector

DRA to Take Inland Private After $2.3B Deal

Inland Real Estate, a publicly traded shopping center REIT, has agreed to be acquired by funds managed by DRA Advisors.

CBRE Recognized for Transparency about Carbon, Energy

CDP has recognized CBRE Group for its perfect score in climate change transparency, marking the group’s highest score to date.

Rouse’s California Cravings Grow with $170M Asset

Rouse Properties has added the 1.1 million-square-foot Westfield Carlsbad to its portfolio and renamed it The Shoppes at Carlsbad.

LaSalle Hotel Properties Closes Sizeable Unsecured Term Loan

LaSalle Hotel Properties has closed on a senior unsecured term loan in the amount of $555 million.