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Year of the Deal
2006 was quite a year with several REITs buying, selling and merging. Why the flurry of REIT deals? Here is an in-depth look at this trend and the industry’s rationale for the urge to merge.
Deluge of Debt
REITs cannot live on equity alone and must go to the debt markets for funding. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of using secured or unsecured debt.
Building Outside the Box
Bryce Blair and AvalonBay strive for a diverse portfolio and expand clientele in competitive markets.
Through the Looking Glass
Have you ever wanted to take a step back and look at the overall picture? Portfolio asked five veteran generalist investment professionals to offer their opinions on REITs and real estate investing in order to get a fresh look at the industry.
Branching Out
As one of the oldest industries in the United States, lumber and paper products has adapted with contemporary business. Read how their distinctive qualities allow timber REITs to branch out from "specialty REITs" into a sector of their own.
5 Under 40
Portfolio surveyed REIT investors to identify some of the industry’s most promising young talent. Here are five up-and-coming REIT executives under the age of 40 who represent a glimpse into the industry’s future.

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TAKING STOCK
Building Strength and Support

EDITOR'S DESK
Year-End Reflections

DEVELOPMENTS
Beijing Bound; In to Africa; Leupp’s New Pursuit; ChallengING Plan Participants; GE Expands in Poland; A Voice of the Federation; JER Partners Makes Room at the Inn; REITs Make the News; Passing the Baton; Pension Fund JV Acquires AmeriVest Portfolio

FOUR QUICK QUESTIONS
With A.G. Edwards & Sons’ Art Havener

REIT SNAPSHOT
Sunstone Hotel Investors Shines with Upper-Upscale Upgrades

ONE-ON-ONE
With Equity Office Properties Trust’s Richard Kincaid

SECTOR SPOTLIGHT
Office REITs: Building Momentum

CAPITAL MARKETS
Q&A with Michael Mauboussin, Legg Mason Capital Management’s senior vice president and chief investment strategist

INTERNATIONAL FORUM
German REIT legislation is promising for 2007

FUND FOCUS
Profile of ING Clarion Real Estate Securities

PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES
Six Steps to a Successful Merger: An Insider’s Perspective of a REIT Deal

NAMES TO NOTE
People making news and moves in the REIT and publicly traded real estate industry

BY THE NUMBERS
The Top 10; Available Ports; Bubble, Schmubble; 2006 Real Estate Portfolio Stock Challenge

IN CLOSING
REITs' Private Side


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