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Some of the industry's leading REIT leaders gathered recently atthe Ritz-Carlton in Orlando for the 2014 edition of the EYREIT CFO and Tax Directors' Roundtable. With recovery infull bloom, it's still a question as to what will happen withinterest rates in the foreseeable future. A panel of experts talkedabout the REIT outlook in the face of a recovery that still holdsmany questions. The panel consisted of: JamesCollins, managing director, MorganStanley; James Sullivan, managingdirector, Green Street Advisors; and AdamMarkman, in his new position as EVP and CFO,Equity Commonwealth. The session was moderated byMichael Straneva, partner, Ernst &Young LLP.

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MICHAEL STRANEVA: While economists tell me theworld's recovery is still uneven, the REIT regime is spreadingaround the world. The search for yield explains the popularity ofthe REIT sector. Jim Sullivan, what are youseeing?

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John Salustri has covered the commercial real estate industry for nearly 25 years. He was the founding editor of GlobeSt.com, and is a four-time recipient of the Excellence in Journalism award from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.