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Mark Parrell

Former President & Chief Executive Officer, Vivmark Residential

Search every verified Mark Parrell interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Mark Parrell, President and CEO of Equity Residential, discussed the company's fourth quarter and full year 2024 results and its 2025 outlook during a January 29, 2025 earnings call. He thanked colleagues in the Los Angeles market for supporting residents during a difficult time and noted that the company is not directly impacted by tariffs due to its focus on housing rather than manufacturing or foreign trade areas. Parrell also mentioned an upcoming investor day scheduled for February 25, 2025, to discuss long-term strategy. During the call, Parrell expressed opposition to proposed policies in Los Angeles, including a broad eviction moratorium, which he described as "terrible ideas." He stated that the market is still recovering from a three-year-plus COVID eviction moratorium that caused disruption and argued that such measures could hinder housing investment needed for rebuilding and addressing the existing housing shortage. He also commented on the company's financial outlook, suggesting that growth through debt issuance could accelerate certain moves, with a target of approximately 15% completion within a couple of years.

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