Nareit's Reit Report Podcast

Creede Murphy of American Assets Capital Advisers on REIT investment through the lens of Modern Portfolio Theory.

Sean Ruhmann of NEPC discusses the argument that "REITs are real estate" and the case for institutional investment in REIT stocks.

Cornell University's David Funk discusses his recent article arguing that institutional investors should look at real estate as a permanent asset class alongside cash, stocks and bonds.

Steven Marks of Fitch Ratings on the possibility of stock exchange-listed REITs being taken private.

Michael Hudgins of EII Capital Management covers some of the major stories in real estate investment, including REIT valuations, the demand for real estate and the impact of secular factors on the U.S. real estate market.

Joe Fisher of Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management discusses the relationship between interest rates and REIT market performance.

Alok Singh, director for energy solutions with RealFoundations, discusses the results of new research on real estate companies' sustainability platforms.

Susan Phillips of SelectLeaders discusses the latest trends in hiring in the real estate industry.

Bob Gadsden, portfolio manager of the Alpine Funds Realty Income and Growth Fund, some of his favorite real estate sectors in the current market.

Marcel Verbaas, president and CEO of Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: XHR), discusses his company listing on the NYSE.

Christopher Volk, president and CEO of STORE Capital, discusses the REIT's IPO in late 2014 and the transactions market in the net lease sector.

David Auerbach of Esposito Securities discusses the big stories in the REIT market in 2014 and looks ahead to 2015.

Cedar Realty Trust President and CEO Bruce Schanzer discusses the upcoming holiday shopping season and its impact on retail REITs.

Sandy Paul, executive vice president with Delta Associates, joins the NAREIT Podcast to discuss commercial real estate transaction volume.

Michael Hedden and Marc Shapiro of FTI Consulting discuss the forecast for the commercial real estate market in the remainder of 2014 and look ahead to 2015.

Jim Rehlaender, CEO of Northwood Securities, discusses some of the latest trends in international real estate markets.

Jerry Cummins, partner with Sidley Austin LP, joins the podcast to discuss some of the latest developments in commercial real estate transactions and the capital markets.

Mark Peternell, vice president for sustainability with Regency Centers Corp. (NYSE: REG), joins the podcast to discuss some of his company's green initiatives and trends in the REIT industry.

Daniel Mense, director with Ness Holdings, Inc., joins the NAREIT Podcast to discuss some of the latest trends in Los Angeles real estate, including international investment in the market.

Yoel Kranz, partner with the law firm Goodwin Procter LLP, joins the podcast to discuss consolidation in the real estate market.