REIT Corporate Directors

Real estate company boards are navigating RTO policies by balancing financial impacts, employee preferences, and market trends. The rise of remote and hybrid work has led to underutilized office spaces and changes in tenant demand, prompting boards to explore repurposing, flexible leasing, and strategic property acquisitions. To retain talent, companies are adopting hybrid work models while carefully planning space utilization. Companies are also capitalizing on market downturns by acquiring discounted office properties to adapt to evolving business needs. As the landscape continues to shift, the question is whether boards are being bold enough to rethink the traditional office model, or are they merely reacting to short-term trends?

Real estate companies may not be the first casualties of a trade war, but they won’t emerge unscathed. With new tariffs on key building materials and potential retaliatory measures from major trade partners, the sector must prepare for rising costs, prolonged project timelines, and economic volatility. In an environment where financial resilience is paramount, boards must take a proactive approach to mitigating risks and positioning their companies for long-term success or else be caught flat-footed in a shifting global economy.