# FTSE Nareit U.S. Real Estate Indexes in Review & What’s Next: Webinar Recap

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-16T22:42:51.188Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T23:17:05.715Z
Original source: [Nareit](https://www.reit.com/news/video/ftse-nareit-us-real-estate-indexes-review-whats-next-webinar-recap-0)
Source published: 2026-10-16T18:24:24.000Z
Type: News
Topics: REITs

Nareit's recap of an October 6 webinar reports a 6.1% third-quarter decline in the FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index, alongside a 7.9% gain for the year to date. Speakers discussed the contrast between near-term rate pressure and the sector's operating outlook.

Heitman's Charles Harbin cited consensus expectations for 2027 REIT earnings growth of roughly 7%–9%, while Nareit's John Worth discussed balance-sheet adaptation to higher rates. Those forward-looking estimates are distinct from the reported index returns. The discussion also addressed the valuation gap between listed REITs and privately appraised real estate.

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