Our Company

Sound Real Estate Investment and Adherence to Disciplined Financial Principles

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust is a self-administered, self-managed, equity real estate investment trust.  Our business consists of the ownership and operation of income-producing real estate properties.  We have a strategy of regional focus in a prime market around the nation’s capital and investing in diversified property types.  This strategy has been proven through our established performance during our 48 years of operation in Washington, D.C.

As the oldest existing publicly-traded REIT in the United States, WRIT has a long history of building value for its shareholders.  And, as the only REIT focused exclusively on the greater Washington, D.C. region with a diverse portfolio of investments, the company has a unique perspective on the market.  The people at WRIT know Washington, D.C. and the surrounding regions.  They are experts in every aspect of real estate investing and property management in the communities in which they live and work.  And that experience, portfolio diversity and local focus combine to put WRIT in an outstanding position to identify future opportunities as they arise and respond to shifts in the market.

Capital Strength

WRIT strives to produce exceptional returns for its shareholders.  By seeking to maintain a strong balance sheet while expanding our portfolio, we look to strengthen our strong capital position.  History will tell you that WRIT has consistently generated positive returns.  WRIT’s dividends have increased for 38 consecutive years.

Diversified Strategy

A portfolio diversified with multiple property types mitigates risk and allows the company to pursue only the best investments.  It also allows us to invest when others need to sit on the sidelines.  We focus on office, medical office, industrial/flex space, retail and multifamily real estate investments.

Exceptional Market

The Washington, D.C. metro area amply demonstrated its stability and resilience in 2008.  The region experienced positive job growth, an increase in gross regional product (GRP) and the lowest unemployment rate among the major markets in the nation.  For the year, the Washington, D.C. metro region remained one of the top-performing real estate markets in the nation – outperforming other U.S. metro markets in every one of WRIT’s five core segments.¹

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