Increase in Core FFO Per Share
Core FFO per share increased by 5.4% year-over-year, indicating growth in financial performance.
Occupancy Growth
Occupancy grew 100 basis points sequentially from Q1 to 93.9%.
Strategic Acquisitions
Whitestone REIT acquired San Clemente in Austin and South Hulen in Fort Worth, both expected to drive future growth.
Strong Leasing Environment
Leasing spreads were 41.4% for new leases and 15.2% for renewals, with a combined leasing spread of 17.9% for the quarter.
Redevelopment Initiatives
Redevelopment at Lion Square in Houston is on track, expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter.
Same-Store NOI Growth
Same-store NOI growth was 2.5% for the quarter and 3.9% for the 6 months, with a target range of 3% to 4.5% for the year.
Debt-to-EBITDAre Improvement
Debt-to-EBITDAre improved to 7.2x from 7.8x for the same period a year ago.