Washington Real Estate Investment Trust engages in the ownership and operation of income-producing real estate properties. It operates through the following segments: Office, Multifamily, and Retail. Read More The Office segment provides office space for various types of businesses and professions. The Multifamily segment provides rental housing for individuals and families throughout Washington metro region. The Retail segment prototypes are typically grocery store anchored neighborhood centers that include other small shop tenants or regional power centers with several junior box tenants. The company was founded by Arthur A. Birney and Benjamin H. Dorsey in 1960 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.