Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. · Chicago, IL United States ·(NYSE: ELS)
Company Description
Phone: 312-279-1400
Fax: 312-279-1710
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This link will open in a new window Snow birds and empty nesters flock to communities developed and owned by Equity LifeStyle Properties. The real estate investment trust (REIT) owns and operates lifestyle-oriented residential properties aimed at retirees, vacationers, and second home owners. Other properties also focus on providing affordable housing for families. It leases developed areas for factory-built homes, cottages, cabins, and recreational vehicles. The REIT's portfolio includes some 310 properties containing 112,000 lots in 30 states and Canada. Its properties are similar to site-built residential subdivisions, with centralized entrances, utilities, gutters, curbs, and paved streets. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: ELS Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $652.1 |
| 2008 Employees | 3,000 |
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. Executives
13 executives listed for Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.'s Chicago, IL location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Samuel Zell | Network |
| Vice Chairman | Howard Walker | Network |
| CEO and Driector | Thomas Heneghan | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
The health of the economy drives demand for REITs as investment vehicles. Profitability depends on the value of the properties in the portfolio, which in turn highly depends on real estate vacancy rates. Large companies have advantages in deal-making, and economies of scale in marketing, computer and infrastructure investment, and operations. Smaller companies can compete by specializing not only in real estate type, but by geography, though geographic focus can increase risks. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. Competitors
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