Washington Real Estate Investment Trust is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust. The Company's business consists of the ownership and operation of real property in the greater Washington metro region. The Company owns a diversified portfolio of office buildings, multifamily buildings and retail centers. The Company's segments include office, multifamily and retail. The Company's office properties provide office space for various types of businesses and professions. The Company's multifamily properties provide rental housing for individuals and families throughout the Washington metro region. Its retail properties are typically grocery store anchored neighborhood centers that include other small shop tenants or regional power centers with various junior box tenants. As of April 4, 2017, it owned a diversified portfolio of 50 properties, totaling approximately 6.0 million square feet of commercial space and 4, 480 residential units, and land held for development.