Kimco Realty Corporation · New Hyde Park, NY United States ·(NYSE: KIM)

Kimco Realty is the real deal. The self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) owns or has interests in more than 1,900 community shopping centers -- totaling around 180 million sq. ft. of space -- in 45 states, Canada, and Central and South America. Kimco is involved in land acquisition, development of new properties, and redevelopment of existing ones with a goal of long-term investment. It also offers related real estate services, including preferred equity and mezzanine debt financing, leasing and property services, and real estate investing. Kimco properties are usually anchored by discount department stores or large supermarkets, such as Home Depot or Kohl's. To read the full description, subscribe now.