Chris Wimmer

Chris Wimmer, CFA, is senior director, Fitch Ratings.

Christopher Wimmer of Fitch Ratings

For REITs, More Bright Spots Ahead in ’25 

Fitch’s Chris Wimmer on why the rating agency has changed its outlook for the sector.

Christopher Wimmer of Fitch Ratings

Shopping Center REITs Are Making a Comeback

Despite perceptions to the contrary, more stores opened than closed in the past three years, writes Fitch Ratings’ Chris Wimmer.

Christopher Wimmer of Fitch Ratings

How Higher Rates Drag on REITs

Fitch Ratings’ Chris Wimmer on why trouble for tenants means trouble for landlords.

Christopher Wimmer of Fitch Ratings

AI Demand Boosts Data Center REITs

These companies should be having their moment for a long time, writes Fitch Ratings’ Chris Wimmer.

Christopher Wimmer of Fitch Ratings

Inflation, Higher Rates to Pressure REITs in 2024

It will be another tough year for this asset class, though performance will vary, according to Fitch Ratings’ Chris Wimmer.

Christopher Wimmer of Fitch Ratings

US REIT Outlook ‘Deteriorating’ as CRE Lending Tightens 

Chris Wimmer, CFA, on why Fitch Ratings has downgraded the sector.

Christopher Wimmer of Fitch Ratings

Weakened CRE Activity Pressures Some REIT Ratings

REITs are struggling with disruptions in the capital markets and low transaction activity, observes Chris Wimmer of Fitch Ratings.

Christopher Wimmer of Fitch Ratings

Office REITs Remain on High Alert

There are certain challenges that all companies in the sector are facing, observes Chris Wimmer of Fitch Ratings.

These REIT Sectors Face Slower Growth

A recession will temper the pandemic recovery, according to Fitch’s Chris Wimmer.

Office REITs

Apartment REITs Are Not Immune to Economic Uncertainty

Despite robust demand, these companies will face hurdles of their own in the coming year, according to Chris Wimmer of Fitch.