
Published: 10 months ago
Duration: 29:51
Size: 13.7MB
REITtalk Episode 139
Date: November 19, 2007
Guests:
Douglas A. Kessler
Chief Operating Officer & Head of Acquisitions
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
David J. Kimichik
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
Program Length: 29:51
Website: http://www.REITcafe.com
TOPIC:
Doug Kessler and David Kimichik, of Ashford Hospitality Trust, join host Anatole Pevnev to discuss their company's strategy and the state of the lodging marketplace.
Topics discussed include:
* Overview of Ashford's strategy.
* How has Ashford been affected by the credit crunch?
* Is there any perfomance stratification among the various hotel categories?
* Why has Ashford underperformed the MSCI REIT Index recently?
* What is Ashford's dividend policy?
* What is Ashford hearing from its investors?
* How is the weak US dollar impacting Ashford's business?
* What are the key economic factors that Ashford focuses on?
* What's the outlook for 2008?
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This Episode of REITtalk is sponsored by:
Pepper Hamilton, LLP
Attorneys at Law
www.pepperlaw.com
Pepper Hamilton is a multi-practice law firm whose reputation for results goes back more than a century. To learn more about Pepper Hamilton and their Real Estate Capital Markets practice you can visit them on the internet at www.pepperlaw.com
Find out how Pepper can keep your next deal sizzling.
Call Michael Friedman at (215) 981-4000
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RealFoundations
www.RealFoundations.net
Delivering world-class business improvement, process optimization, and technology solutions to real estate investors and operators.
RealFoundations has years of experience working with leading REITS and institutional investors.
For more information on their breadth of services and expertise visit RealFoundations on the internet at www.realfoundations.net
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Ashford Hospitality Trust
www.ahtreit.com
Ashford Hospitality Trust, the premier capital provider to the hospitality industry. Ashford invests across all hotel segments and all levels of the capital structure.
For more information on Ashford's investment strategy and its full range of hotel capital solutions, you can visit them on the internet at www.ahtreit.com.
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Music: I'd like to thank Derek K. Miller from Vancouver, Canada for providing the music for this episode of REITtalk. http://podcast.penmachine.com.

Published: 11 months ago
Duration: 30:45
Size: 14.1MB
REITtalk Episode 138
Date: November 19, 2007
Guest:
Larry Feldman
Chairman
Feldman Mall Properties
Program Length: 30:45
Website: http://www.REITcafe.com
TOPIC:
Larry Feldman, Chairman of Feldman Mall Properties, joins Anatole Pevnev and co-host Samantha Rowan to discuss the issues affecting his company and broader real estate markets.
Topics discussed include:
* Why has the company continued to release delayed financial reports?
* What was behind the company's decision to explore "strategic alternatives"?
* What drives the company's strategic focus in the retail sector?
* What's the typical life cycle of one of the company's investments?
* How is the current debt market impacting the company's investments?
* How is pricing in the retail sector fairing?
* Stock buy-back programs.
* Where are the opportunities in 2008?
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This Episode of REITtalk is sponsored by:
Pepper Hamilton, LLP
Attorneys at Law
www.pepperlaw.com
Pepper Hamilton is a multi-practice law firm whose reputation for results goes back more than a century. To learn more about Pepper Hamilton and their Real Estate Capital Markets practice you can visit them on the internet at www.pepperlaw.com
Find out how Pepper can keep your next deal sizzling.
Call Michael Friedman at (215) 981-4000
-- and --
RealFoundations
www.RealFoundations.net
Delivering world-class business improvement, process optimization, and technology solutions to real estate investors and operators.
RealFoundations has years of experience working with leading REITS and institutional investors.
For more information on their breadth of services and expertise visit RealFoundations on the internet at www.realfoundations.net
-- and --
Ashford Hospitality Trust
www.ahtreit.com
Ashford Hospitality Trust, the premier capital provider to the hospitality industry. Ashford invests across all hotel segments and all levels of the capital structure.
For more information on Ashford's investment strategy and its full range of hotel capital solutions, you can visit them on the internet at www.ahtreit.com.
*****************************************
Music: I'd like to thank Derek K. Miller from Vancouver, Canada for providing the music for this episode of REITtalk. http://podcast.penmachine.com.

Published: 11 months ago
Duration: 23:31
Size: 10.8MB
REITtalk Episode 137
Date: November 16, 2007
Guests:
Mark Zalatoris
Chief Operating Officer
Inland Real Estate Corporation
and
Brett Brown
Chief Financial Officer
Inland Real Estate Corporation
Program Length: 23:31
Website: http://www.REITcafe.com
TOPIC:
Mark Zalatoris and Brett Brown of Inland Real Estate Corporation, join host Anatole Pevnev at the 2007 NAREIT Annual Convention in Las Vegas.
Topics discussed include:
* How has Inland's strategy adjusted to accommodate the tumult in the REIT equity and debt markets?
* What is Inland hearing from its retail tenants?
* How is the weak US dollar impacting shoppers?
* Where is Inland focusing its energy?
* Is there enough deal flow to gauge cap rates?
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This Episode of REITtalk is sponsored by:
Pepper Hamilton, LLP
Attorneys at Law
www.pepperlaw.com
Pepper Hamilton is a multi-practice law firm whose reputation for results goes back more than a century. To learn more about Pepper Hamilton and their Real Estate Capital Markets practice you can visit them on the internet at www.pepperlaw.com
Find out how Pepper can keep your next deal sizzling.
Call Michael Friedman at (215) 981-4000
-- and --
RealFoundations
www.RealFoundations.net
Delivering world-class business improvement, process optimization, and technology solutions to real estate investors and operators.
RealFoundations has years of experience working with leading REITS and institutional investors.
For more information on their breadth of services and expertise visit RealFoundations on the internet at www.realfoundations.net
-- and --
Ashford Hospitality Trust
www.ahtreit.com
Ashford Hospitality Trust, the premier capital provider to the hospitality industry. Ashford invests across all hotel segments and all levels of the capital structure.
For more information on Ashford's investment strategy and its full range of hotel capital solutions, you can visit them on the internet at www.ahtreit.com.
*****************************************
Music: I'd like to thank Derek K. Miller from Vancouver, Canada for providing the music for this episode of REITtalk. http://podcast.penmachine.com.

Published: 11 months ago
Duration: 24:43
Size: 11.3MB
REITtalk Episode 136
Date: November 16, 2007
Guest:
Simon Nyilassy
President & CEO
Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust
Program Length: 24:43
Website: http://www.REITcafe.com
TOPIC:
Simon Nyilassy, President & CEO of Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust, joins host Anatole Pevnev at the 2007 NAREIT Annual Convention in Las Vegas to discuss Calloway's strategy and the Canadian retail market.
Topics discussed include:
* An updated view on Calloway's strategy.
* How is the relative strength of the Canadian dollar affecting Calloway''s view on the market?
* How is Calloway handling expansion in urban locations?
* What are retail tenants looking for today?
* Which tenants are expanding; which are contracting?
* What are current plans for development?
* Where is Calloway focusing its attention?
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This Episode of REITtalk is sponsored by:
Pepper Hamilton, LLP
Attorneys at Law
www.pepperlaw.com
Pepper Hamilton is a multi-practice law firm whose reputation for results goes back more than a century. To learn more about Pepper Hamilton and their Real Estate Capital Markets practice you can visit them on the internet at www.pepperlaw.com
Find out how Pepper can keep your next deal sizzling.
Call Michael Friedman at (215) 981-4000
-- and --
RealFoundations
www.RealFoundations.net
Delivering world-class business improvement, process optimization, and technology solutions to real estate investors and operators.
RealFoundations has years of experience working with leading REITS and institutional investors.
For more information on their breadth of services and expertise visit RealFoundations on the internet at www.realfoundations.net
-- and --
Ashford Hospitality Trust
www.ahtreit.com
Ashford Hospitality Trust, the premier capital provider to the hospitality industry. Ashford invests across all hotel segments and all levels of the capital structure.
For more information on Ashford's investment strategy and its full range of hotel capital solutions, you can visit them on the internet at www.ahtreit.com.
*****************************************
Music: I'd like to thank Derek K. Miller from Vancouver, Canada for providing the music for this episode of REITtalk. http://podcast.penmachine.com.

Published: 11 months ago
Duration: 26:46
Size: 12.2MB
REITtalk Episode 135
Date: November 15, 2007
Guests:
Stephen Suske
Vice Chair & Co-CEO
Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT
and
Robert Ezer
President & Co-CEO
Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT
Program Length: 26:46
Website: http://www.REITcafe.com
TOPIC:
Stephen Suske and Robert Ezer, Co-CEOs of Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT, join host Anatole Pevnev at the 2007 NAREIT Annual Convention in Las Vegas to discuss the company's strategy and the senior housing market.
Topics discussed include:
* Chartwell's history and strategy.
* The legislative climate for REITs in Canada.
* Market dynamics of the senior housing sector.
* What is the impact of the recent debt crunch on the senior housing sector?
* What's the outlook for senior housing?
* Where are the opportunities for Chartwell?
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This Episode of REITtalk is sponsored by:
Pepper Hamilton, LLP
Attorneys at Law
www.pepperlaw.com
Pepper Hamilton is a multi-practice law firm whose reputation for results goes back more than a century. To learn more about Pepper Hamilton and their Real Estate Capital Markets practice you can visit them on the internet at www.pepperlaw.com
Find out how Pepper can keep your next deal sizzling.
Call Michael Friedman at (215) 981-4000
-- and --
RealFoundations
www.RealFoundations.net
Delivering world-class business improvement, process optimization, and technology solutions to real estate investors and operators.
RealFoundations has years of experience working with leading REITS and institutional investors.
For more information on their breadth of services and expertise visit RealFoundations on the internet at www.realfoundations.net
-- and --
Ashford Hospitality Trust
www.ahtreit.com
Ashford Hospitality Trust, the premier capital provider to the hospitality industry. Ashford invests across all hotel segments and all levels of the capital structure.
For more information on Ashford's investment strategy and its full range of hotel capital solutions, you can visit them on the internet at www.ahtreit.com.
*****************************************
Music: I'd like to thank Derek K. Miller from Vancouver, Canada for providing the music for this episode of REITtalk. http://podcast.penmachine.com.