Property Type Round-Up From REITWorld 2025

REITs are positioned for robust growth in 2026, driven by decelerating supply, disciplined capital allocation, and significant valuation discounts to NAV and private markets. Sector preferences favor Healthcare and Data Centers for durable growth, with Shopping Centers and select Residential REITs offering underappreciated upside and private capital interest. Strategic alternatives, buybacks, and targeted M&A are increasingly in focus, especially for deeply discounted names like CSR, WSR, COLD, and REXR.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 3, 2026

Whitestone REIT Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Webcast and Conference Call

HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025 after the market close on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 27, 2026

Whitestone REIT Announces Tax Characteristics of 2025 Distributions

HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) released the federal income tax treatment of 2025 cash distributions to holders of common shares (CUSIP 966084204). The final classifications of the distributions for 2025, which will be reported on Form 1099-DIV, are as follows:

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 27, 2026

Whitestone REIT: Sun Belt Focus, Improving Fundamentals, And Buyout Upside

Whitestone REIT is rated Buy, supported by recent operational improvements, Sun Belt exposure, and a pending buyout offer near intrinsic value with potential to be boosted. WSR targets 5–7% Core FFO growth, benefits from strong leasing spreads, and recently improved its balance sheet following a $33.4M Pillarstone payment. Leverage remains elevated, but refinancing has pushed most debt maturities to 2031, reducing near-term risk and supporting dividend growth.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 22, 2026

The State Of REITs: January 2026 Edition

The REIT sector closed out 2025 with a tough December (-1.48%) and finishing the year with a -3.57% total return for 2025. Small caps (+0.51%) eked out a small gain in December, while mid caps (-1.77%), large caps (-2.55%) and micro caps (-3.88%) fell at the close of the year. 42.04% of REIT securities had a positive total return in December with only 38.36% in the black for the full year.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 14, 2026

MCB Real Estate Requests Response from Whitestone REIT Board of Trustees Regarding Compelling, All-Cash Acquisition Proposal

Reaffirms Commitment to Pursuing All Measures to Maximize Value for Shareholders, Including by Voting Against All Incumbent Whitestone Board Members BALTIMORE, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MCB Real Estate ("MCB"), a leading commercial real estate developer and investment management firm with a diverse nationwide portfolio and approximately $4 billion in AUM, today sent a letter to the Board of Trustees of Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) ("Whitestone" or the "Company") regarding MCB's previously announced proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Whitestone REIT for $15.20 per share in cash, with no financing contingency. The full text of the letter is as follows: January 7, 2025 Board of TrusteesC/O David K.

PRNewsWire • Jan 7, 2026

2026 Chilton REIT Forecast: A Golden Opportunity

REITs (MSCI US REIT Index, RMZ) are positioned for multi-year outperformance, with accelerating AFFO growth, healthy balance sheets, and discounted valuations. Despite underperformance versus the S&P 500, REITs offer a credible path to 13-15% annualized total returns via multiple expansion and a 4% dividend yield. Wide NAV discounts create near-term catalysts, as managements deploy asset sales, cost controls, and strategic alternatives to close valuation gaps.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 6, 2026

James C. Mastandrea Announces Proposal to Replace Whitestone REIT Board After Years of Underperformance

HOUSTON, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- James C. Mastandrea, a significant shareholder of Whitestone REIT (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) (NYSE: WSR) since its IPO in 2010, today announced that he intends to nominate a slate of new, highly qualified independent trustees experienced in commercial real estate and public and private capital markets to replace the current Board of Trustees at the Company's 2026 annual meeting, consistent with the SEC's universal proxy rules.

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 5, 2026

3 REITs To Buy Before Their Dividends Surge

Dividend growth is a great catalyst for upside in the REIT sector. This is especially true when the dividend growth potential is underappreciated by the market. I highlight 3 such cases that I expect to surge higher over the coming years.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 29, 2025

3 Once-In-A-Decade REIT Buying Opportunities For 2026

REITs are trading at multi-decade low valuations as we go into 2026. Many could present very significant upside as they recover. I present 3 once-in-a-decade opportunities trading at historical lows.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 24, 2025