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General REIT Info

What is a REIT?
A Real Estate Investment Trust is a company that owns and, in most cases, operates, income-producing real estate such as apartments, shopping centers, offices, hotels and warehouses. Some REITs also engage in financing real estate, including acute care, rehabilitation and psychiatric, medical office buildings, nursing homes, and congregate and assisted living centers.

Why should I lease with Highwoods Properties?
Highwoods offers the best properties in the best locations with the best service.

Do I need a broker?
No, just contact a Highwoods representative and he/she can assist you with all your needs.

What if my company has multiple locations?
Then the Corporate Host program can help you. A Highwoods representative can bridge the distances that may divide your operations by coordinating site and property selection, lease arrangements and other tasks - all through one person. Please visit our Corporate Host page to see if it is right for you!

I am looking for land, who do I contact?
Please contact the Director of Investments at hiw-assets@highwoods.com.

I have a building/land to sell, who do I contact?
Please contact the Director of Investments at hiw-assets@highwoods.com.

I am interested in your buildings, who do I contact?
Please contact the Director of Investments at hiw-assets@highwoods.com.

How do I place a service request?
You can submit a service request by clicking ServiceLink!

What is the common shares ticker symbol for Highwoods and which exchange is it traded on?
HIW and we are traded on the NYSE.

Can I purchase stock directly from the Company?
Highwoods does not offer a direct stock purchase plan but offers its shareholders the opportunity to purchase additional shares of common stock through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. The Plan prospectus can be viewed and printed from the Investor Relations Web site or a hard copy can be obtained by contacting our Transfer Agent, Wells Fargo Shareowner Services.

Does Highwoods pay a dividend?
REITs like Highwoods, are required by law to distribute 90 percent of their taxable income. Our dividend payments are made quarterly to qualified record holders in the months February, May, August and November.

I am interested in a job at Highwoods. Where can I get information about benefits?
Please visit the employment opportunities section of the website. You can find out all about the great opportunities at Highwoods.

I have a question about a specific job posting. Who can I contact for more information?
Please contact Human Resources at HR@highwoods.com.