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Our strong capital position

2007 Annual Report

2440 M Street, Washington, D.C.

Munson Hill Towers, Falls Church, Virginia

1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

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Source: KeyBanc Capital Markets

$2.31

$2.04 $2.05 $2.07

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$1.60 $1.64

$1.68

$1.55

$1.47

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Cash Dividends Paid 
(dollars per share) 

Funds from Operations 
(dollars per share)

Selected Financial and Operating Data
(in millions, except fully diluted per share amounts)

FOR THE YEAR 

Real Estate Rental Revenue 
Net Income 
Funds from Operations 
Cash Dividends Paid 
Average Shares Outstanding (Diluted) 

PER FULLY DILUTED COMMON SHARE
Net Income 
Funds from Operations 
Cash Dividends Paid 

AT YEAR-END
Total Assets 
Total Debt 
Shareholders’ Equity 

2003 

$ 143 
45 
81 
59 
40 

$1.13 
2.04 
1.47 

$ 928 
 508 
379 

2004 

$   163 
46 
86 
65 
42 

$  1.09 
2.05 
1.55 

$1,012 
602 
366 

2005 

$   180 
78 
87 
67 
42 

$  1.84 
2.07 
1.60 

$1,139 
704 
380 

2006 

$   209 
39 
93 
73 
44 

2007

$   256
62 
107
78
46

$  0.88 
2.12 
1.64 

$  1.34
2.31
1.68

$1,531 
1,018 
442 

$1,898
1,324
487

 
In the Washington, D.C. metro region—one of the strongest 
real estate markets in the world—we continue to capitalize 
on great opportunities. WRIT invests in a diversified portfolio 
of high-quality, income-producing properties. We’re experts 
in the region with a 47-year history focused on a disciplined 
investment strategy, generating outstanding returns for our 
shareholders year after year.

  Washington Real Estate Investment Trust owns and manages 92* income-producing properties 

diversified across five property types—located in the vibrant Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. 

Our emphasis on portfolio diversity combined with a distinct geographic focus provides WRIT tremendous 

resilience—and generates consistently strong returns. In 2007, WRIT continued its long-standing tradition 

of delivering outstanding performance:

• Achieving a 9% increase in funds from operations over the prior year

• Maintaining a 95% core occupancy rate throughout the year

• Increasing dividends for the 37th consecutive year

• Acquiring $319 million of high-quality properties with high earnings growth potential

• Reinvesting proceeds from the sale of two properties

•  Completing the development of one office property and two luxury apartment buildings in 2007 

and early 2008

•  Raising $200 million of capital and closing on a new unsecured credit facility in 2007; and by early 2008, 

increasing total credit facility capacity to $337 million

  WRIT strives to produce exceptional returns for our shareholders. By maintaining a strong 

balance sheet while expanding our por tfolio, we strengthen our strong capital position.

  * As of March 10, 2008.

WRIT owns 92 properties in the thriving 
Washington,  D.C.  metro  area—one  of  the 
top-rated real estate markets in the world.

•  Federal government spending drives one-third of the  

region’s gross regional product

• Lowest unemployment rate of all major U.S. metro regions

• Top U.S. metro region in median income 

•  10 of the top 20 most affluent counties in the country  

located in the region

•  Most educated U.S. workforce—46% of area adults have  

a college degree or higher

 Office Buildings 
 Medical Office 
 Multifamily 
 Retail Centers 
 Industrial/Flex

V I Rg I N I A

2

5

1

3

66

1.  Dulles Station 

Herndon, Virginia

2.  Ashburn Farm Professional Center 

3.  Dulles South IV 

Ashburn, Virginia

Chantilly, Virginia

4.  Frederick Crossing Shopping Center 

Frederick, Maryland

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495

capital Beltway

4.  Frederick Crossing Shopping Center 

Frederick, Maryland

5.  Monument II 

Herndon, Virginia

6.  Bradlee Shopping Center 

Alexandria, Virginia

7.  2000 M Street 

Washington, D.C.

8.  3801 Connecticut Avenue  

Washington, D.C.

WRIT invests selectively in 
five core real estate sectors—
all in the Washington, D.C. 
metro region—an approach 
that achieves both stability 
and growth. 

Net Operating Income 
Contribution by Sector

11.0%
  multi- 
family

17.0%
 industrial/ 
 flex

18.5%
 retail

15.3%
 medical

38.2%
office

  Management adheres to a disciplined diversification strategy, which provides a 
buffer against market fluctuations in specific property types and enhances the stability 
of the overall portfolio. We focus on investing in high-quality properties across five 
key sectors in markets we know well. WRIT is the only publicly traded REIT with 
such diversification in the Washington, D.C. metro region. 

In the metro area’s office sector—one of the best office markets in the country—
we're focused on acquiring in urban business districts properties with the strong 
potential for rental rate growth. In September 2007, Maryland Trade Center I & II, 
a suburban office park, was sold for $58 million, producing a $25 million gain and a 
16.9% unlevered internal rate of return. In December, the proceeds from that sale 
were used to purchase 2000 M Street, NW for $74 million. It is a Class A office 
building well positioned in the central business district in downtown Washington, 
D.C. This 100% leased property has substantial upside potential due to the in-place 
rents being approximately 26% below current market rates.

Several years ago, we increased the pace of acquisitions in the medical office 
sector. In 2007, WRIT acquired four medical office properties, including 2440 M Street, 
NW, a Class A building in downtown Washington, D.C., situated near two major 
university hospitals. In Virginia, WRIT acquired CentreMed I & II, and Ashburn Farm 
Office Park. Both properties are 100% leased and located in close proximity to 
hospitals in communities with strong growth demographics. In Pikesville, Maryland, 
WRIT acquired Woodholme Medical Office, a Class A property in an affluent area 
where demand for medical space is driven by two nearby hospitals.
  Our multifamily portfolio expanded with the completion of two luxury apartment 
developments—Bennett Park and Clayborne Apartments—in key Northern Virginia 
neighborhoods close to downtown Washington, D.C. Additionally, 76 apartments 
in our existing portfolio were renovated and leased to produce a 14% rental rate 
increase on these units.
  We continue to invest in small bay industrial and flex properties with convenient 
access to major highways. In  2007, WRIT  acquired five single-story flex  buildings 
within 270 Technology Park, located in Frederick, Maryland. The portfolio is situated 
in one of Frederick’s most visible and accessible areas. Last year, rental rates on new 
and renewed leases in the industrial/flex portfolio rose 17% .

In the retail sector, WRIT invests in neighborhood and community shopping 
centers. We seek to add value to the retail centers through strategic redevelopment. 
WRIT redeveloped the Shoppes at Foxchase in Alexandria, Virginia, in 2006,  
attracting grocer Harris Teeter to anchor the center, and have increased rental rates 
on rollover 33% since completion. In early 2007, we completed a facade renovation at 
Montrose Shopping Center and successfully raised occupancy levels to 97%, compared 
to only 58% when the center was acquired in 2006.

 
 
 
Albemarle Point  
Chantilly, Virginia

Courthouse Square  
Alexandria, Virginia

Bethesda Hill Apartments 
Bethesda, Maryland

Shady Grove Medical 
Rockville, Maryland

Shoppes at Foxchase 
Alexandria, Virginia

WRIT builds strong relationships with tenants—reflected in our 95% 
core occupancy and outstanding retention rates. 

20%

16%

12%

8%

4%

  Demand remains strong across the Washington, D.C. metro area, which in 
2007 registered the fifth-lowest vacancy rate in the nation. Accounting for one-third 
of the gross regional product, the federal government fuels the local economy 
and, along with supporting government contractors, provides a large, stable supply 
of tenants. The region is also home to more than 20 Fortune 1000 companies, 
including the nation’s largest defense contractors. The strength of our market, 
our solid tenant base and proactive property management enabled us to achieve 
a stellar 95% core occupancy rate across our portfolio for the year.
  WRIT targets a diverse mix of credit-wor thy small tenants across the 
Washington, D.C. metro area. In fact, we have more than 1,100 commercial 
tenants occupying, on average, less than 5,000 square feet of space. By focusing 
on small tenants, we limit our exposure to any one industry and improve tenant 
retention. WRIT's tenants represent over 30 industries, and no single tenant 
accounts for more than 5% of annual revenue.
  Our real estate professionals take a team approach to achieve high marks 
in tenant satisfaction. In 2007, the leasing team successfully signed more than 
300 commercial leases with an average rental rate growth of 17.3% . Superior 
tenant service, hands-on property management, the high quality of our buildings  
and  their  outstanding  locations  contribute  to  high  levels  of  tenant  retention, 
resulting in a strong 81.5% retention rate across our entire commercial portfolio.

Rental Rate Growth 

WRIT 
Rental Rate  
Growth*

Inflation**

04

05

06

07

  * Calculated as percentage difference between 

expiring leases and new and renewal leases on  
a GAAP basis, excluding multifamily sector.

**Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Core Portfolio  
Occupancy Levels

Medical Office 

Retail 

Industrial/Flex 

Office 

Multifamily 

98.8%

96.3%

95.4%

95.2%

91.3%

Overall Portfolio 

94.8%

1776 G Street, Washington, D.C.

WRIT  develops  inspiring  spaces 
across the Washington, D.C. metro 
region, with a development team that 
has deep experience in all of WRIT’s 
property types.

  WRIT has a long-established track record of value-added develop-
ment  in  the  Washington,  D.C.  metro  region.  Recently,  WRIT  
completed  approximately  $170  million  in  major  developments.  By 
leveraging our in-depth knowledge of the local market and long-standing 
industry relationships, we work together to strengthen the quality of 
WRIT’s portfolio and create opportunities for long-term growth. Our 
highly skilled professionals manage every stage of the process—from 
project planning and construction through interior design and land-
scaping—to deliver high-quality properties with the end-user in mind.

The development team and in-house architects put their expertise 
and creativity to work to design innovative surroundings that enhance 
the quality of living, working and shopping. For example, the WRIT team 
worked with outside architects to design the Clayborne Apartments 
to match the historic charm of its Old Town Alexandria neighborhood 

Bennett Park Apartments
Arlington, Virginia

 
of Industrial and Office Properties, and is situated at a future metro 
location on the Dulles Toll Road.

The demand from our space users for green buildings continues 
to grow. With Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) 
accreditation,  our  development  professionals  put  their  thorough 
understanding of green building practices and principles into action 
in all our projects.

without sacrificing modern amenities. Clayborne, a 74-unit luxury 
apartment building, began delivering units in February 2008.
  WRIT’s interior designers work with our architects from conception 
to completion to achieve well-designed spaces providing spectacular 
results. For the new Bennett Park development in a prime Arlington, 
Virginia location, designers incorporated a wealth of high-end ame-
nities—from  premium  wood  finishes  to  marble  baths  and  granite 
countertops—for luxury living comparable to a boutique hotel. The 
development includes 224 high- and mid-rise apartment units, most 
of which delivered in December 2007.

In 2007, the team successfully completed Dulles Station West, 
a  Class  A  office  building  in  Herndon,  Virginia.  Part  of  a  planned 
mixed-use town center, the building was named best suburban mid-
rise office building in Northern Virginia by the National Association 

WRIT’s professionals work closely together from planning and design to construction and completion to deliver high-quality projects. Members of WRIT’s development team 
(from left) Kirk Knott, Senior Estimator/Project Manager; Sherry Kissal, NCIDQ, Senior Interior Designer; Richard Fenati, EIT, Development Manager; Joy Dyer, Interior Designer; Bob Stoddard, 
CCIM, NAR, Director, Development; Jim Saloka, Development Manager; Bob Bussard, Director, Construction; Jackie Bradbury, Senior Construction Manager; Linda Jackson, AIA, NCARB, Senior 
Director, Architecture & Development; and Jerry Conrad, LEED AP, Senior Architect.

 
 
WRIT’s team of professionals have been managing real estate 
investments in the Washington, D.C. metro region for decades.

  WRIT’s employees are its greatest strength. Being a full service, vertically integrated 
real estate investment trust, WRIT employs professionals with extensive expertise in 
every aspect of the real estate industry—from property engineering and management 
to leasing and finance. Our staff has a wealth of experience in the real estate industry 
in the Washington, D.C. metro region, providing significant competitive advantages. 
WRIT’s highly skilled professionals are experts in putting its proven investment 
strategies to work.
  Many of WRIT’s employees have advanced degrees in a range of disciplines that 
bring significant expertise, including civil and environmental engineering, architecture, 
interior design, finance, accounting and business administration. Many possess  
specialized certifications and are active members in professional organizations, 
helping them to keep current with industry trends. Our employees are members of 
the National Council of Architectural Registration, the National Council for Interior 
Design Qualification, the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants and 
the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute.
  Over 70% of our property managers are certified Real Property Administrators 
or pursuing certification. These individuals are thoroughly trained in every aspect of 
property management, including building operation and maintenance, investment 
and finance, leasing and marketing, environmental health and safety, and more.
  WRIT values its employees’ contributions and recognizes their achievements. The 
most significant recognition is the President and CEO Award, which is presented to 
one employee each year who exemplifies outstanding performance. Integrity and 
ethical conduct in all aspects of our business are key to our success. 

President  and  CEO  Award  recipients  (from  left)  Rosa 
Alvarenga (2007), Porter; Kristine Lynch (2006), Director, 
Lease Administration; and Robert Boyll (2005), Chief Engineer, 
were  recognized  by  the  Executive  Management  team 
for consistently demonstrating exemplary performance. 
Together, the three award winners have an average of 
15 years of experience with WRIT.

Members of WRIT’s engineering team, in front of the newly constructed Clayborne Apartments, are on the job 24 hours a day, seven days a week, maintaining 
properties  and  ensuring  everything  runs  smoothly.  The  team  is  led  by  (in  foreground,  from  left)  Michael  McDonald,  Director,  Commercial  Engineering;  Larry 
Carroll, Director, Energy and Environmental Safety; and Jack Verner, Director, Residential Engineering. Each has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. 

George F. McKenzie

Edmund B. Cronin, Jr. 

Letter to Shareholders

2007 was an excellent year for Washington Real Estate 
Investment  Trust.  Due  to  the  tremendous  effort  of  our  
employees, and the continued strength of the Washington, D.C. 
metropolitan region, WRIT delivered strong performance 
across each of its sectors. Earnings, occupancy, rental rates 
and revenues all increased over 2006. For the 35th consecutive 
year, WRIT increased funds from operations per share, up 
9% over last year. 
  We continued to be very active, recycling capital and 
improving  our  portfolio.  During  the  year  WRIT  acquired 
nine properties, consisting of more than one million square 
feet. All of the acquisitions were accretive to earnings, and 
provide excellent potential for future earnings growth. 

In September 2007, we successfully sold Maryland Trade 
Center I & II, a suburban office property. WRIT owned 
Maryland Trade Center for eleven years and earned a 16.9% 
unleveraged internal rate of return. 
  WRIT  executed  306  commercial  leases  in  2007  with 
rental rates rising an average of 17.3%. Commercial occupancy 
rates reached an impressive 95% across the core portfolio, 
due in large part to a retention rate of 82%. Key to this success 
is the close relationship we enjoy with our tenants due to 
responsive property management, in-house leasing, interior 
design and construction management.
  Over the last seven years, the REIT industry has achieved 
extraordinary performance compared to most major market 
indices. This ended with the recent disruption in the credit 
markets  causing  the  entire  industry,  as  reflected  by  the 
MSCI US REIT (RMS) index, to be down 17% for the year.

As we write this letter in early 2008, the credit markets 
are in upheaval and there is a specter of a recession—capital 
is  precious,  liquidity  is  rare,  and  financial  strength  is  once 
again paramount. Please be assured that your company’s 
balance sheet is fundamentally sound. WRIT is one of an elite 
class of REITs rated Baa1 by Moody’s and BBB+ by Standard 
&  Poor’s,  and  is  poised  to  take  advantage  of  potential  
opportunities that may arise in a dysfunctional capital market. 
In 2007, we completed several capital transactions that provide 
increased flexibility and strengthened WRIT’s balance sheet. 
WRIT issued $150 million of convertible debt at a coupon 
rate of 37/8 and $59 million of new common equity at a share 
price of $37 and entered into a new revolving credit facility. 
  Management’s strategy going forward will continue to 
focus on what we do well—value-added investing concentrated 
in the strong Washington, D.C. metropolitan region and  
remaining close to our customers through hands-on property 

management and leasing. We will continue to diversify by 

property type, with selective and opportunistic acquisitions. 

Being a local “sharp-shooter” enables us to seek out below-

the-radar opportunities. WRIT has the largest medical office 

building portfolio in our region. We will continue to focus on 

growing this sector aggressively through both acquisition 

and development. We will continue to recycle capital through 

asset sales, concentrating on improving the portfolio and 

seeking increased returns on invested capital.

  WRIT’s greatest strength is the depth and quality of its 

people. We are blessed with intelligent, experienced and 

industrious professionals, and are honored to serve with each 

and every one of them—some of whom grace the pages of 

this report. They are engaged members of our community 

and strive every day to meet the needs of WRIT’s tenants 

and shareholders.

This was a year of transition for senior management. In 

June,  Ed  Cronin  retired  as  CEO,  and  Skip  McKenzie  was 

appointed his successor. During Ed’s tenure as CEO, through 

his  leadership  and  direction,  WRIT  achieved  phenomenal 

growth  and  success.  Market  capitalization  increased  from 

$0.5 billion to $2.9 billion, achieving a total return for share-

holders  of  358% .  As  Chairman  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  

Ed continues to serve and provide thoughtful guidance and 

insight to the Board and senior management. 

Also in June, well-deserved promotions were earned 

by Sara Grootwassink and Laura Franklin, each of whom was 

promoted to Executive Vice President. 

In closing, we would like to thank the Board of Trustees 

for their guidance and wisdom, and you the shareholder for 

your trust and support.

George F. McKenzie

President and Chief Executive Officer

Edmund B. Cronin, Jr. 

Chairman of the Board

 
 
 
 
 
 
2007 Form 10-K

Form 10-K

United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, DC 20549

  n  Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 

  For fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 or 

  Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Commission file number 1-6622

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Maryland  

53-0261100 

(State of incorporation)

(IRS Employer Identification Number)

6110 Executive Boulevard, 

(Address of principal executive office) 

Suite 800,  

Rockville, Maryland 

20852 

(301) 984-9400 

None 

(Zip code) 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act

Shares of Beneficial Interest    

Title of each class

New York Stock Exchange  

Name of exchange on which registered

None   

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. 

  YES  X 

  NO

Indicate  by  check  mark  if  the  registrant  is  not  required  to  file  reports  pursuant  to  Section  13  or  Section  15(d)  of  the  Act. 

  YES 

  NO  X

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 

Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding twelve (12) months (or such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such 

report) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past ninety (90) days. 

  YES  X 

  NO

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be 

contained, to the best of the Registrant’s knowledge in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part 

III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. (See definition 

of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Large Accelerated Filer  X 

  Accelerated Filer 

  Non-Accelerated Filer

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). 

 YES  

 NO  X

As of February 26, 2008 46,684,238 Shares of Beneficial Interest were outstanding. As of June 29, 2007, the aggregate market value 

of such shares held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $1,587,264,092 (based on the closing price of the stock on 

June 29, 2007).

Documents Incorporated by Reference

Portions of the Trust’s definitive Proxy Statement relating to the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, to be filed with the Securities and 

Exchange Commission, are incorporated by reference in Part III, Items 10–14 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K as indicated herein.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Index

Part I  
Item 1.  

Business  

Item 1A.  

Risk Factors  

Item 1B.  

Unresolved Staff Comments  

Item 2.  

Properties  

Item 3.  

Legal Proceedings  

Item 4.  

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders  

Part II 
Item 5.  

Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters 
and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 

Item 6.  

Selected Financial Data  

Item 7.  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  

Item 7A.  

Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk  

Item 8.  

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data  

Item 9.  

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure  

Item 9A.  

Controls and Procedures  

Item 9B.  

Other Information  

Part III 
Item 10.  

Directors and Executive Officers and Corporate Governance  

Item 11.  

Executive Compensation  

Item 12.  

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 
and Related Stockholder Matters 

Item 13.  

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence 

Item 14.  

Principal Accountant Fees and Services  

Part IV 
Item 15.  

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules  

Signatures  

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Part I

Item 1.  Business 

The Trust

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (“WRIT,” the “Trust,” or the “company”) is a self-administered, self-managed, equity 
real  estate  investment  trust  (“REIT”)  successor  to  a  trust  organized  in  1960.  Our  business  consists  of  the  ownership  and 
development of income-producing real properties in the greater Washington metro region. We own a diversified portfolio of 
office buildings, medical office buildings, industrial/flex properties, multifamily buildings and retail centers.

We believe that we qualify as a REIT under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code and intend to continue to qualify as 
such. To maintain our status as a REIT, we are required to distribute 90% of our ordinary taxable income to our shareholders. 
When selling properties, we have the option of (i) reinvesting the sale price of properties sold, allowing for a deferral of income 
taxes on the sale, (ii) paying out capital gains to the shareholders with no tax to the company or (iii) treating the capital gains as 
having been distributed to the shareholders, paying the tax on the gain deemed distributed and allocating the tax paid as a credit 
to the shareholders. In September 2007, Maryland Trade Centers I and II were sold for a gain of $25.0 million. The proceeds from 
the sale were reinvested in replacement properties. We did not dispose of any of our properties in 2006. In 2005, $33.5 million 
of the gains from property disposals were reinvested in replacement properties and approximately $3.5 million of the gains were 
distributed to shareholders. We distributed all of our 2007, 2006, and 2005 ordinary taxable income to our shareholders. No 
provision for income taxes was necessary in 2007, 2006, or 2005. Over the last five years, dividends paid per share have been 
$1.68 for 2007, $1.64 for 2006, $1.60 for 2005, $1.55 for 2004, and $1.47 for 2003.

We generally incur short-term floating rate debt in connection with the acquisition and development of real estate. As market 
conditions permit, we replace the floating rate debt with fixed-rate secured loans or unsecured senior notes, or repay the debt 
with the proceeds of sales of equity securities. We may acquire one or more properties in exchange for our equity securities 
or operating partnership units which are convertible into WRIT shares.

Our geographic focus is based on two principles:

1.  Real estate is a local business and is more effectively selected and managed by owners located, and with expertise, in 

the region.

2.  Geographic markets deserving of focus must be among the nation’s best markets with a strong primary industry foundation 

and diversified enough to withstand downturns in their primary industry.

We consider markets to be local if they can be reached from the Washington centered market within two hours by car. Our 
Washington  centered  market  reaches  north  to  Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania  and  south  to  Richmond,  Virginia.  While  we  have 
historically focused most of our investments in the greater Washington metro region, in order to maximize acquisition opportunities 
we will and have considered investments within the two-hour radius described above. We will also consider opportunities to 
duplicate our Washington focused approach in other geographic markets which meet the criteria described above.

All of our Trustees, officers and employees live and work in the greater Washington metro region and our officers average over 
20 years of experience in this region.

This section includes or refers to certain forward-looking statements. You should refer to the explanation of the qualifications 
and limitations on such forward-looking statements beginning on page 61.

The Greater Washington Metro Area Economy 

Economic  conditions  in  the  greater  Washington  metro  region  were  strong  in  2007.  The  region  experienced  positive  job 
growth, an increase in gross regional product, higher retail sales, and had the lowest unemployment rate in the nation. The 
metro Washington region added 44,500 new jobs in 2007, in line with the long-term average of 45,000. The professional and 
business  services,  retail  trade,  and  leisure  and  hospitality  sectors  led  job  growth  in  the  region.  In  2006,  professional  and 
business services, education and health services, and retail trade were the sectors that led growth. According to the Center 

18  Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries

for Regional Analysis (“CRA”) at George Mason University, the Washington area’s gross regional product (GRP) in 2007 is 
estimated  to  have  increased  3.3%  compared  to  2006.  Approximately  one-third  of  the  area’s  GRP  was  generated  by  the 
Federal government. In 2007, retail sales in the Washington metro area increased 3.8% . The region’s unemployment rate was 
3.1% at October 2007, slightly up compared to 2006 but remains the lowest rate among all of the nation’s largest metro areas 
and well below the national average of 4.7% . The Washington metro region is currently the 8th largest metropolitan statistical 
area in the United States.

The outlook for 2008 is positive, but growth will be modest compared to past years. The Washington Leading Index, which 
forecasts area economic performance over the next 12 months, was 108.6, as of September 2007, which is 180 bps below the 
long term average. Gross regional product for the Washington metro region is forecasted to increase by 2.9% in 2008 and 3.3% 
in 2009. Job growth in the region is forecasted to rise in 2008 and 2009, adding 47,400 and 49,000 new jobs, respectively, 
compared to the long-term 15-year average of 45,000.

Greater Washington Metro Region Real Estate Markets

Despite softening conditions, the greater Washington metro region remains one of the top performing markets in the nation. 
According to the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE), Washington, DC is tied with London for second place 
in the Top 5 Global Cities for Real Estate Investment—2007. The area’s robust economy has translated into stronger relative 
real estate market performance in each of our sectors, compared to other national metropolitan regions as reported by Delta 
Associates/Transwestern Commercial Services (“Delta”), a national full service real estate firm that provides market research 
and evaluation services for commercial property types including office, industrial, retail and apartments:

Office and Medical Office Sectors

•	 Rents	increased	2.2%	in	2007	in	the	region,	and	rents	are	expected	to	stabilize	in	2008.
•	 Vacancy	was	9.1%	at	year-end	2007,	up	from	8.5%	one	year	ago	and	up	from	7.9%	at	year-end	2005.
•	 The	region	has	the	fifth	lowest	vacancy	rate	of	large	metro	areas	in	the	United	States.
•	 The	overall	vacancy	rate	is	projected	to	increase	to	11.3%	over	the	next	year.
•	 Net	absorption	totaled	5.4	million	square	feet,	down	from	6.8	million	square	feet	in	2006.
•	 Of	the	20.6	million	square	feet	of	office	space	under	construction	at	year-end	2007,	28%	is	pre-leased.

Multifamily Sector

•	 Rents	for	investment	grade	apartments	increased	1.8%	in	the	greater	Washington	metro	region	during	2007.
•	 Rents	are	expected	to	increase	in	the	region,	but	by	less	than	the	long-term	average	of	4.4%	per	annum.

Grocery-Anchored Retail Centers Sector

•	 Rental	rates	at	grocery-anchored	centers	increased	3.9%	in	the	region	in	2007.
•	 Vacancy	rates	were	2.3%	at	year-end	2007—no	change	from	2.3%	in	2006.
•	 Sales	volume	for	food	retailers	in	the	greater	Washington	metro	area	increased	1.8%	in	2007.

Industrial/Flex Sector

•	 Rental	rates	for	the	industrial	sector	increased	2.8%	in	the	greater	Washington	region	in	2007.
•	 Overall	vacancy	was	9.5%	at	year-end	2007,	down	from	9.8%	one	year	ago.
•	 Net	absorption	was	6.6	million	square	feet,	compared	to	4.3	million	square	feet	in	2006	and	above	the	long-term	average	

of 5.4 million square feet.

•	 Of	the	6.4	million	square	feet	of	industrial	space	under	construction	at	year-end,	24%	is	pre-leased,	compared	to	21%	of	

space under construction that was pre-leased one year ago.

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WRIT PoRTfolIo

As of December 31, 2007, we owned a diversified portfolio of 89 properties consisting of 25 office properties, 17 medical office 
properties,  14  retail  centers,  10  multifamily  properties,  23  industrial/flex  properties  and  land  held  for  development.  Our 
principal objective is to invest in high quality properties in prime locations, then proactively manage, lease, and direct ongoing 
capital improvement programs to improve their economic performance. The percentage of total real estate rental revenue by 
property group for 2007, 2006 and 2005 and the percent leased, calculated as the percentage of physical net rentable area 
leased, as of December 31, 2007 were as follows:

  Percent Leased* 
 December 31, 2007 
97% 
98% 
98% 
87% 
96% 

Office buildings 
Medical office buildings 
Retail centers 
Multifamily 
Industrial 

*  Data excludes discontinued operations. 

2007 
40% 
15 
16 
13 
16 
100% 

Real Estate Rental Revenue*
2006 
38% 
12 
18 
15 
17 
100% 

2005
39%
10
18
17
16
100%

On a combined basis, our portfolio was 97% leased at December 31, 2007, 95% leased at December 31, 2006 and 94% leased 
at December 31, 2005.

Total rental revenue from continuing operations was $255.7 million for 2007, $208.7 million for 2006 and $180.3 million for 
2005. During the three year period ended December 31, 2007, we acquired seven office buildings, ten medical office buildings, 
three retail centers and six industrial properties. During that same time frame, we sold five office buildings and one industrial 
center. These acquisitions and dispositions were the primary reason for the shifting of each group’s percentage of total revenue 
reflected above. 

No single tenant accounted for more than 3.6% of revenue in 2007, 3.7% of revenue in 2006, and 3.5% of revenue in 2005. All 
Federal government tenants in the aggregate accounted for approximately 2.2% of our 2007 total revenue. Federal government 
tenants  include  the  Department  of  Defense,  U.S.  Patent  and  Trademark  Office,  Federal  Bureau  of  Investigation,  Office  of 
Personnel Management, Secret Service, Federal Aviation Administration, NASA and the National Institutes of Health. WRIT’s 
larger non-federal government tenants include the World Bank, Sunrise Senior Living, Inc., Sun Microsystems, INOVA Health 
Systems,  URS  Corporation,  George  Washington  University,  United  Communications  Group,  Westat  and  Lafarge  North 
America, Inc.

We expect to continue investing in additional income producing properties. We only invest in properties which we believe will 
increase in income and value. Our properties compete for tenants with other properties throughout the respective areas in 
which they are located on the basis of location, quality and rental rates.

We are engaged in ground-up development in order to further strengthen our portfolio with long-term growth prospects. 
This year we continued construction on three ground-up development projects. The first is Bennett Park, a 224-unit multifamily 
property located in Arlington, VA. The majority of units at Bennett Park were delivered at the end of 2007. The second is The 
Clayborne  Apartments,  a  74-unit  multifamily  property  located  in  Alexandria,  VA.  WRIT  began  delivering  units  at  The 
Clayborne Apartments in February 2008. The third is Dulles Station, a Class A office property located in Herndon, VA. Dulles 
Station  is  entitled  for  two  office  buildings  totaling  540,000  square  feet.  The  first  180,000  square  foot  office  building  was 
completed in the third quarter 2007 and construction of the 360,000 square foot second building is being evaluated and is 
dependent on market conditions.

We make capital improvements on an ongoing basis to our properties for the purpose of maintaining and increasing their value 
and  income.  Major  improvements  and/or  renovations  to  the  properties  in  2007,  2006,  and  2005  are  discussed  under  the 
heading “Capital Improvements.”

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Further description of the property groups is contained in Item 2, Properties and in Schedule III. Reference is also made to Item 
7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

On  February  21,  2008,  we  had  305  employees  including  214  persons  engaged  in  property  management  functions  and  91 
persons engaged in corporate, financial, leasing, asset management and other functions.

AvAIlAbIlITy of REPoRTs 

A copy of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K 
and any amendments to such reports are available, free of charge, on the Internet on our website www.writ.com. All required 
reports are made available on the website as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with or furnished 
to  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission.  The  reference  to  our  website  address  does  not  constitute  incorporation  by 
reference of the information contained in the website and such information should not be considered part of this document.

Item 1a.  Risk Factors
Set forth below are the risks that we believe are material to our shareholders. We refer to the shares of beneficial interest in 
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust as our “shares,” and the investors who own shares as our “shareholders.” This section 
includes or refers to certain forward-looking statements. You should refer to the explanation of the qualifications and limitations 
on such forward-looking statements beginning on page 61.

our performance and value are subject to risks associated with our real estate assets and with the real estate industry. 

Our  economic  performance  and  the  value  of  our  real  estate  assets  are  subject  to  the  risk  that  if  our  office,  medical  office, 
industrial, multifamily and retail properties do not generate revenues sufficient to meet our operating expenses, including debt 
service and capital expenditures, our cash flow and ability to pay distributions to our shareholders will be adversely affected. The 
following factors, among others, may adversely affect the revenues generated by our commercial and multifamily properties: 

•	 downturns	in	the	national,	regional	and	local	economic	climate;	
•	 competition	from	similar	asset	type	properties;	
•	 local	real	estate	market	conditions,	such	as	oversupply	or	reduction	in	demand	for	office,	medical	office,	industrial,	multi-

family	or	retail	properties;	

•	 changes	in	interest	rates	and	availability	of	financing;	
•	 vacancies,	changes	in	market	rental	rates	and	the	need	to	periodically	repair,	renovate	and	re-let	space;	
•	 increased	operating	costs,	including	insurance	premiums,	utilities	and	real	estate	taxes;	
•	 inflation;
•	 weather	conditions;
•	 consumer	confidence,	unemployment	rates,	and	consumer	tastes	and	preferences;
•	 civil	 disturbances,	 earthquakes	 and	 other	 natural	 disasters,	 terrorist	 acts	 or	 acts	 of	 war	 may	 result	 in	 uninsured	 or	

underinsured	losses;	

•	 significant	expenditures	associated	with	each	investment,	such	as	debt	service	payments,	real	estate	taxes,	insurance	and	
maintenance	costs,	are	generally	not	reduced	when	circumstances	cause	a	reduction	in	revenues	from	a	property;	and

•	 the	economic	health	of	our	tenants	and	the	ability	to	collect	rents.

We are dependent upon the economic climate of the Washington metropolitan region. 

All of our properties are located in the Washington metropolitan region, which exposes us to a greater amount of risk than if 
we were geographically diverse. General economic conditions and local real estate conditions in our geographic region may be 
dependent upon one or more industries, thus a downturn in one of the industries may have a particularly strong effect. In 
particular, economic conditions in our market are directly affected by Federal government spending in the region. In the event 
of reduced Federal spending or negative economic changes in our region, we may experience a negative impact to our profitability 
and may be limited in our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.

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We face risks associated with property acquisitions. 

We intend to continue to acquire properties which would continue to increase our size and could alter our capital structure. 
Our acquisition activities and success may be exposed to the following risks: 

•	 we	 may	 be	 unable	 to	 acquire	 a	 desired	 property	 because	 of	 competition	 from	 other	 real	 estate	 investors,	 including	

publicly	traded	real	estate	investment	trusts,	institutional	investment	funds	and	private	investors;	

•	 even	if	we	enter	into	an	acquisition	agreement	for	a	property,	it	is	subject	to	customary	conditions	to	closing,	including	

completion	of	due	diligence	investigations	which	may	have	findings	that	are	unacceptable;	
•	 competition	from	other	real	estate	investors	may	significantly	increase	the	purchase	price;	
•	 we	may	be	unable	to	finance	acquisitions	on	favorable	terms;	
•	 acquired	properties	may	fail	to	perform	as	we	expected	in	analyzing	our	investments;	and
•	 our	estimates	of	the	costs	of	repositioning	or	redeveloping	acquired	properties	may	be	inaccurate.	

We may acquire properties subject to liabilities and without recourse, or with limited recourse, with respect to unknown liabilities. 
As a result, if liability were asserted against us based upon the acquisition of a property, we may have to pay substantial sums to 
settle it, which could adversely affect our cash flow. Unknown liabilities with respect to properties acquired might include: 

•	 liabilities	for	clean-up	of	undisclosed	environmental	contamination;	
•	 claims	by	tenants,	vendors	or	other	persons	dealing	with	the	former	owners	of	the	properties;	
•	 liabilities	incurred	in	the	ordinary	course	of	business;	and	
•	 claims	 for	 indemnification	 by	 general	 partners,	 directors,	 officers	 and	 others	 indemnified	 by	 the	 former	 owners	 of	 

the properties.

We face new and different risks associated with property development.

The ground-up development of Bennett Park, The Clayborne Apartments, and Dulles Station, as opposed to renovation and 
redevelopment of an existing property, is a relatively new activity for WRIT. Developing properties, in addition to the risks 
historically associated with our business, presents a number of new and additional risks for us, including risks that:

•	 the	development	opportunity	may	be	abandoned	after	expending	significant	resources	resulting	in	the	loss	of	deposits	or	
failure to recover expenses already incurred, if we are unable to obtain all necessary zoning and other required governmental 
permits	and	authorizations	or	abandon	the	project	for	any	other	reason;

•	 the	development	and	construction	costs	of	the	project	may	exceed	original	estimates	due	to	increased	interest	rates	and	
increased materials, labor, leasing or other costs, which could make the completion of the project less profitable because 
market	rents	may	not	increase	sufficiently	to	compensate	for	the	increase	in	construction	costs;

•	 construction	and/or	permanent	financing	may	not	be	available	on	favorable	terms	or	may	not	be	available	at	all,	which	may	

cause	the	cost	of	the	project	to	increase	and	lower	the	expected	return;

•	 the	project	may	not	be	completed	on	schedule	as	a	result	of	a	variety	of	factors,	many	of	which	are	beyond	our	control,	
such as weather, labor conditions and material shortages, which would result in increases in construction costs and debt 
service	expenses;	and

•	 occupancy	rates	and	rents	at	the	newly	completed	property	may	not	meet	the	expected	levels	and	could	be	insufficient	

to make the property profitable.

Properties developed or acquired for development may generate little or no cash flow from the date of acquisition through the 
date of completion of development. In addition, new development activities, regardless of whether or not they are ultimately 
successful, may require a substantial portion of management’s time and attention.

These  risks  could  result  in  substantial  unanticipated  delays  or  expenses  and,  under  certain  circumstances,  could  prevent 
completion of development activities once undertaken, any of which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, 
results of operations, cash flow, the trading price of our common shares, and ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and 
to pay dividends to shareholders.

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We face potential difficulties or delays renewing leases or re-leasing space. 

From 2008 through 2012, leases on our commercial properties will expire on a total of approximately 68% of our leased square 
footage as of December 31, 2007, with leases on approximately 13% of our leased square footage expiring in 2008, 14% in 2009, 
17% in 2010, 13% in 2011 and 11% in 2012. We derive substantially all of our income from rent received from tenants. Also, if 
our tenants decide not to renew their leases, we may not be able to re-let the space. If tenants decide to renew their leases, 
the terms of renewals, including the cost of required improvements or concessions, may be less favorable than current lease 
terms. As a result, our cash flow could decrease and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders could be adversely 
affected. Residential properties are leased under operating leases with terms of generally one year or less. For the years ended 
2007, 2006 and 2005, the residential tenant retention rate was 67% , 68% and 57% , respectively.

We face potential adverse effects from major tenants’ bankruptcies or insolvencies. 

The bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant may adversely affect the income produced by a property. Although we have 
not experienced material losses from tenant bankruptcies or insolvencies in the past, a major tenant could file for bankruptcy 
protection or become insolvent in the future. We cannot evict a tenant solely because of its bankruptcy. On the other hand, a 
court might authorize the tenant to reject and terminate its lease. In such case, our claim against the bankrupt tenant for unpaid, 
future rent would be subject to a statutory cap that might be substantially less than the remaining rent actually owed under the 
lease, and, our claim for unpaid rent would likely not be paid in full. This shortfall could adversely affect our cash flow and results 
from operations. If a tenant experiences a downturn in its business or other types of financial distress, it may be unable to make 
timely rental payments.

our properties face significant competition. 

We face significant competition from developers, owners and operators of office, medical office, industrial, multifamily, retail 
and  other  commercial  real  estate.  Substantially  all  of  our  properties  face  competition  from  similar  properties  in  the  same 
market. Such competition may affect our ability to attract and retain tenants and may reduce the rents we are able to charge. 
These competing properties may have vacancy rates higher than our properties, which may result in their owners being willing 
to make space available at lower prices than the space in our properties.

Compliance  or  failure  to  comply  with  the  Americans  with  Disabilities  Act  and  other  laws  could  result  in 
substantial costs.

The Americans with Disabilities Act generally requires that public buildings, including commercial and multifamily properties, be 
made accessible to disabled persons. Noncompliance could result in imposition of fines by the Federal government or the award 
of damages to private litigants. If, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, we are required to make substantial alterations 
and capital expenditures in one or more of our properties, including the removal of access barriers, it could adversely affect our 
financial condition and results of operations, as well as the amount of cash available for distribution to our shareholders. We 
may also incur significant costs complying with other regulations. Our properties are subject to various federal, state and local 
regulatory requirements, such as state and local fire and life safety requirements. If we fail to comply with these requirements, 
we may incur fines or private damage awards. We believe that our properties are currently in material compliance with all of 
these regulatory requirements. However, we do not know whether existing requirements will change or whether compliance 
with future requirements will require significant unanticipated expenditures that will adversely affect our cash flow and results 
from operations. 

some potential losses are not covered by insurance. 

We carry insurance coverage on our properties of types and in amounts that we believe are in line with coverage customarily 
obtained by owners of similar properties. We believe all of our properties are adequately insured. The property insurance that 
we  maintain  for  our  properties  has  historically  been  on  an  “all  risk”  basis,  which  is  in  full  force  and  effect  until  renewal  in 
September 2009. There are other types of losses, such as from wars or catastrophic acts of nature, for which we cannot obtain 
insurance at all or at a reasonable cost. In the event of an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of our insurance limits, we could lose 

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both the revenues generated from the affected property and the capital we have invested in the affected property. Depending 
on the specific circumstances of the affected property it is possible that we could be liable for any mortgage indebtedness or 
other obligations related to the property. Any such loss could adversely affect our business and financial condition and results 
of operations. 

Also, we have to renew our policies in most cases on an annual basis and negotiate acceptable terms for coverage, exposing us 
to the volatility of the insurance markets, including the possibility of rate increases. Any material increase in insurance rates or 
decrease in available coverage in the future could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Potential liability for environmental contamination could result in substantial costs. 

Under Federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations, we may be required to investigate and clean up 
the effects of releases of hazardous or toxic substances or petroleum products at our properties, regardless of our knowledge 
or  responsibility,  simply  because  of  our  current  or  past  ownership  or  operation  of  the  real  estate.  In  addition,  the  U.S. 
Environmental  Protection  Agency  and  the  U.S.  Occupational  Safety  and  Health  Administration  are  increasingly  involved  in 
indoor air quality standards, especially with respect to asbestos, mold and medical waste. The clean up of any environmental 
contamination, including asbestos and mold, can be costly. If unidentified environmental problems arise, we may have to make 
substantial payments which could adversely affect our cash flow, because: 

•	 as	 owner	 or	 operator	 we	 may	 have	 to	 pay	 for	 property	 damage	 and	 for	 investigation	 and	 clean-up	 costs	 incurred	 in	

connection	with	the	contamination;	

•	 the	law	typically	imposes	clean-up	responsibility	and	liability	regardless	of	whether	the	owner	or	operator	knew	of	or	

caused	the	contamination;	

•	 even	if	more	than	one	person	may	be	responsible	for	the	contamination,	each	person	who	shares	legal	liability	under	the	

environmental	laws	may	be	held	responsible	for	all	of	the	clean-up	costs;	and	

•	 governmental	entities	and	third	parties	may	sue	the	owner	or	operator	of	a	contaminated	site	for	damages	and	costs.	

These costs could be substantial and in extreme cases could exceed the value of the contaminated property. The presence of 
hazardous or toxic substances or petroleum products or the failure to properly remediate contamination may adversely affect 
our  ability  to  borrow  against,  sell  or  rent  an  affected  property.  In  addition,  applicable  environmental  laws  create  liens  on 
contaminated sites in favor of the government for damages and costs it incurs in connection with a contamination. 

We have a storage tank third party liability, corrective action and cleanup policy in place to cover potential hazardous releases 
from underground storage tanks on our properties. This insurance is in place to mitigate any potential remediation costs from 
the  effect  of  releases  of  hazardous  or  toxic  substances  from  these  storage  tanks.  Additional  coverage  is  in  place  under  a 
pollution legal liability real estate policy. This would, dependent on circumstance and type of pollutants discovered, provide 
further coverage above and beyond the storage tank policy.

Environmental laws also govern the presence, maintenance and removal of asbestos. Such laws require that owners or operators 
of buildings containing asbestos: 

•	 properly	manage	and	maintain	the	asbestos;	
•	 notify	and	train	those	who	may	come	into	contact	with	asbestos;	and	
•	 undertake	special	precautions,	including	removal	or	other	abatement,	if	asbestos	would	be	disturbed	during	renovation	

or demolition of a building. 

Such laws may impose fines and penalties on building owners or operators who fail to comply with these requirements and may 
allow third parties to seek recovery from owners or operators for personal injury associated with exposure to asbestos fibers.

It is our policy to retain independent environmental consultants to conduct Phase I environmental site assessments and asbestos 
surveys with respect to our acquisition of properties. These assessments generally include a visual inspection of the properties 
and the surrounding areas, an examination of current and historical uses of the properties and the surrounding areas and a 
review of relevant state, Federal and historical documents, but do not always involve invasive techniques such as soil and ground 

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water  sampling.  Where  appropriate,  on  a  property-by-property  basis,  our  practice  is  to  have  these  consultants  conduct 
additional testing, including sampling for asbestos, for mold, for lead in drinking water, for soil contamination where underground 
storage  tanks  are  or  were  located  or  where  other  past  site  usages  create  a  potential  environmental  problem,  and  for 
contamination in groundwater. Even though these environmental assessments are conducted, there is still the risk that: 

•	 the	environmental	assessments	and	updates	did	not	identify	all	potential	environmental	liabilities;	
•	 a	 prior	 owner	 created	 a	 material	 environmental	 condition	 that	 is	 not	 known	 to	 us	 or	 the	 independent	 consultants	

preparing	the	assessments;	

•	 new	environmental	liabilities	have	developed	since	the	environmental	assessments	were	conducted;	and	
•	 future	uses	or	conditions	such	as	changes	in	applicable	environmental	laws	and	regulations	could	result	in	environmental	

liability to us. 

Recently enacted changes in securities laws are likely to increase our costs. 

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as rules subsequently implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission, has 
required changes in some of our corporate governance and accounting practices. In addition, the New York Stock Exchange has 
promulgated a number of regulations. We expect these laws, rules and regulations to increase our legal and financial compliance 
costs  and  to  continue  to  make  some  activities  more  difficult,  time  consuming  and  costly.  We  also  expect  these  rules  and 
regulations to continue to make it more difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance, and 
we incur significantly higher costs to obtain coverage. These laws, rules and regulations could also make it more difficult for us 
to attract and retain qualified members of our board of trustees, particularly to serve on our audit committee, and qualified 
executive officers. 

We face risks associated with the use of debt to fund acquisitions and developments, including refinancing risk.

We  rely  on  borrowings  under  our  credit  facilities  and  offerings  of  debt  securities  to  finance  acquisitions  and  development 
activities and for working capital. The commercial real estate debt markets are currently experiencing volatility due to a number 
of factors, including the tightening of underwriting standards by lenders and credit rating agencies and the reported significant 
inventory of unsold mortgage backed securities in the market. The volatility has resulted in investors decreasing the availability 
of debt financing as well as increasing the cost of debt financing. As a result, we may not be able to obtain debt financing in the 
future on favorable terms, or at all. If we were unable to borrow under our credit facilities or to refinance existing debt financing, 
our financial condition and results of operations would likely be adversely affected.

We are subject to the risks normally associated with debt, including the risk that our cash flow may be insufficient to meet 
required payments of principal and interest. We anticipate that only a small portion of the principal of our debt will be repaid 
prior to maturity. Therefore, we are likely to need to refinance at least a portion of our outstanding debt as it matures. There 
is a risk that we may not be able to refinance existing debt or that the terms of any refinancing will not be as favorable as the 
terms of the existing debt. If principal payments due at maturity cannot be refinanced, extended or repaid with proceeds from 
other sources, such as new equity capital, our cash flow may not be sufficient to repay all maturing debt in years when significant 
“balloon” payments come due.

Rising interest rates would increase our interest costs.

We may incur indebtedness that bears interest at variable rates. Accordingly, if interest rates increase, so will our interest 
costs, which could adversely affect our cash flow and our ability to service debt. As a protection against rising interest rates, 
we may enter into agreements such as interest rate swaps, caps, floors and other interest rate exchange contracts. These 
agreements, however, increase our risks including other parties to the agreements not performing or that the agreements may 
be unenforceable.

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Covenants in our debt agreements could adversely affect our financial condition. 

Our credit facilities contain customary restrictions, requirements and other limitations on our ability to incur indebtedness. We 
must maintain certain ratios, including total debt to assets, secured debt to total assets, debt service coverage and minimum 
ratios of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt. Our ability to borrow under our credit facilities is subject to compliance with 
our financial and other covenants. 

Failure to comply with any of the covenants under our unsecured credit facilities or other debt instruments could result in a 
default under one or more of our debt instruments. This could cause our lenders to accelerate the timing of payments and 
would therefore have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, financial condition and liquidity.

further issuances of equity securities may be dilutive to current shareholders. 

The interests of our existing shareholders could be diluted if additional equity securities are issued to finance future developments 
and acquisitions instead of incurring additional debt. Our ability to execute our business strategy depends on our access to an 
appropriate blend of debt financing, including unsecured lines of credit and other forms of secured and unsecured debt, and 
equity financing. 

failure to qualify as a REIT would cause us to be taxed as a corporation, which would substantially reduce 
funds available for payment of dividends. 

If we fail to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we would be taxed as a corporation. We believe that we are 
organized and qualified as a REIT and intend to operate in a manner that will allow us to continue to qualify as a REIT. 

If we fail to qualify as a REIT we could face serious tax consequences that could substantially reduce the funds available for 
payment of dividends for each of the years involved because: 

•	 we	would	not	be	allowed	a	deduction	for	dividends	paid	to	shareholders	in	computing	our	taxable	income	and	could	be	

subject	to	federal	income	tax	at	regular	corporate	rates;	

•	 we	also	could	be	subject	to	the	Federal	alternative	minimum	tax	and	possibly	increased	state	and	local	taxes;	
•	 unless	we	are	entitled	to	relief	under	statutory	provisions,	we	could	not	elect	to	be	subject	to	tax	as	a	REIT	for	four	

taxable	years	following	the	year	during	which	we	are	disqualified;	and	

•	 all	dividends	would	be	subject	to	tax	as	ordinary	income	to	the	extent	of	our	current	and	accumulated	earnings	and	

profits potentially eligible as “qualified dividends” subject to the 15% income tax rate.

In addition, if we fail to qualify as a REIT, we would no longer be required to pay dividends. As a result of these factors, our 
failure to qualify as a REIT could impair our ability to expand our business and raise capital, and could adversely affect the value 
of our shares. 

The market value of our securities can be adversely affected by many factors. 

As with any public company, a number of factors may adversely influence the public market price of our common shares, most 
of which are beyond our control. These factors include: 

•	 level	of	institutional	interest	in	us;
•	 perceived	attractiveness	of	investment	in	WRIT,	in	comparison	to	other	REITs;
•	 attractiveness	of	securities	of	REITs	in	comparison	to	other	asset	classes	taking	into	account,	among	other	things,	that	a	

substantial	portion	of	REITs’	dividends	are	taxed	as	ordinary	income;	

•	 our	financial	condition	and	performance;
•	 the	market’s	perception	of	our	growth	potential	and	potential	future	cash	dividends;
•	 government	action	or	regulation,	including	changes	in	tax	law;
•	 increases	 in	 market	 interest	 rates,	 which	 may	 lead	 investors	 to	 expect	 a	 higher	 annual	 yield	 from	 our	 distributions	 in	

relation	to	the	price	of	our	shares;	and

•	 relatively	low	trading	volume	of	shares	of	REITs	in	general,	which	tends	to	exacerbate	a	market	trend	with	respect	to	our	stock.

26  Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries

Provisions  of  the  Maryland  General  Corporation  law,  or  the  MGCl,  may  limit  a  change  in  control  of  
our company.

There are several provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law, or the MGCL, that may limit the ability of a third party 
to acquire a change in control of our company, including:

•	 a	provision	where	a	corporation	is	not	required	to	engage	in	any	business	combination	with	any	“interested	stockholder,”	
defined  as  any  holder  or  affiliate  of  any  holder  of  10%  or  more  of  the  corporation’s  stock,  for  a  period  of  five  years 
pursuant	to	that	holder	becoming	an	“interested	stockholder;”

•	 a	provision	where	the	voting	rights	of	“control	shares”	acquired	in	a	“control	share	acquisition,”	as	defined	in	the	law,	may	
be restricted, such that the “control shares” have no voting rights, except to the extent approved by a vote of two-thirds 
of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter. 

These provisions may delay, defer, or prevent a transaction or a change in control of our company that may involve a premium 
price for holders of our common stock or otherwise be in their best interests.

Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments
None.

Item 2.  Properties
The schedule on the following pages lists our real estate investment portfolio as of December 31, 2007, which consisted of 
89 properties.

As of December 31, 2007, the percent leased is the percentage of net rentable area for which fully executed leases exist and 
may include signed leases for space not yet occupied by the tenant.

Cost information is included in Schedule III to our financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

schedule of Properties

Properties 

Location 

Year 
Acquired 

Year 
Constructed 

Net Rentable 
 Square Feet* 

Percent 
Leased 
12/31/07

office buildings
1901 Pennsylvania Avenue 
51 Monroe Street 
515 King Street 
The Lexington Building 
The Saratoga Building 
Brandywine Center 
6110 Executive Boulevard 
1220 19th Street 
1600 Wilson Boulevard 
7900 Westpark Drive 
600 Jefferson Plaza 
1700 Research Boulevard 
Parklawn Plaza 
Wayne Plaza 
Courthouse Square 
One Central Plaza 
The Atrium Building 
1776 G Street 
Albemarle Point 

Washington, D.C. 
Rockville, MD 
Alexandria, VA 
Rockville, MD 
Rockville, MD 
Rockville, MD 
Rockville, MD 
Washington, D.C. 
Arlington, VA 
McLean, VA 
Rockville, MD 
Rockville, MD 
Rockville, MD 
Silver Spring, MD 
Alexandria, VA 
Rockville, MD 
Rockville, MD 
Washington, D.C. 
Chantilly, VA 

1977 
1979 
1992 
1993 
1993 
1993 
1995 
1995 
1997 
1997 
1999 
1999 
1999 
2000 
2000 
2001 
2002 
2003 
2005 

1960 
1975 
1966 
1970 
1977 
1969 
1971 
1976 
1973 
1972/1986/1999 
1985 
1982 
1986 
1970 
1979 
1974 
1980 
1979 
2001 

97,000 
210,000 
76,000 
46,000 
58,000 
35,000 
198,000 
102,000 
166,000 
523,000 
112,000 
101,000 
40,000 
91,000 
113,000 
267,000 
80,000 
263,000 
89,000 

100%
97%
95%
100%
100%
94%
96%
100%
100%
94%
96%
100%
100%
99%
100%
93%
98%
100%
95%

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries  27

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
schedule of Properties (continued)

Properties 
6565 Arlington Blvd 
West Gude Drive 
The Ridges 
Monument II 
Woodholme Center 
2000 M Street 
Subtotal 

Medical office buildings
Woodburn Medical Park I 
Woodburn Medical Park II 
Prosperity Medical Center I 
Prosperity Medical Center II 
Prosperity Medical Center III 
Shady Grove Medical Village II 
8301 Arlington Boulevard 
Alexandria Professional Center 
9707 Medical Center Drive 
15001 Shady Grove Road 
Plumtree Medical Center 
15005 Shady Grove Road 
The Crescent 
2440 M Street 
Woodholme Medical Office Bldg 
Ashburn Farm Office Park 
CentreMed I & II 
Subtotal 

Retail Centers
Takoma Park 
Westminster 
Concord Centre 
Wheaton Park 
Bradlee 
Chevy Chase Metro Plaza 
Montgomery Village Center 
Shoppes of Foxchase1 
Frederick County Square 
800 S. Washington Street 
Centre at Hagerstown 
Frederick Crossing 
Randolph Shopping Center 
Montrose Shopping Center 

Subtotal 

Multifamily buildings/# units
3801 Connecticut Avenue/307 
Roosevelt Towers/191 
Country Club Towers/227 
Park Adams/200 
Munson Hill Towers/279 

Location 
Falls Church, VA 
Rockville, MD 
Gaithersburg, MD 
Herndon, VA 
Pikesville, MD 
Washington, D.C. 

Annandale, VA 
Annandale, VA 
Merrifield, VA 
Merrifield, VA 
Merrifield, VA 
Rockville, MD 
Fairfax, VA 
Alexandria, VA 
Rockville, MD 
Rockville, MD 
Bel Air, MD 
Rockville, MD 
Gaithersburg, MD 
Washington, D.C. 
Pikesville, MD 
Ashburn, VA 
Centreville, VA 

Takoma Park, MD 
Westminster, MD 
Springfield, VA 
Wheaton, MD 
Alexandria, VA 
Washington, D.C. 
Gaithersburg, MD 
Alexandria, VA 
Frederick, MD 
Alexandria, VA 
Hagerstown, MD 
Frederick, MD 
Rockville, MD 
Rockville, MD 

Washington, D.C. 
Falls Church, VA 
Arlington, VA 
Arlington, VA 
Falls Church, VA 

Year 
Acquired 
2006 
2006 
2006 
2007 
2007 
2007 

1998 
1998 
2003 
2003 
2003 
2004 
2004 
2006 
2006 
2006 
2006 
2006 
2006 
2007 
2007 
2007 
2007 

1963 
1972 
1973 
1977 
1984 
1985 
1992 
1994 
1995 
1998/2003 
2002 
2005 
2006 
2006 

1963 
1965 
1969 
1969 
1970 

Year 
Constructed 
1967/1998 
1984/1986/1988 
1990 
2000 
1989 
1971 

1984 
1988 
2000 
2001 
2002 
1999 
1965 
1968 
1994 
1999 
1991 
2002 
1989 
1986/2006 
1996 
1998/2000/2002 
1998 

1962 
1969 
1960 
1967 
1955 
1975 
1969 
1960 
1973 
1955/1959 
2000 
1999/2003 
1972 
1970 

1951 
1964 
1965 
1959 
1963 

Net Rentable 
 Square Feet* 
140,000 
289,000 
104,000 
205,000 
73,000 
227,000 
3,705,000 

Percent 
Leased 
12/31/07
93%
95%
100%
97%
95%
100%
97%

71,000 
96,000 
92,000 
88,000 
75,000 
66,000 
49,000 
113,000 
38,000 
51,000 
33,000 
52,000 
49,000 
110,000 
125,000 
75,000 
52,000 
1,235,000 

51,000 
151,000 
76,000 
72,000 
168,000 
49,000 
198,000 
134,000 
227,000 
44,000 
332,000 
295,000 
82,000 
143,000 

2,022,000 

179,000 
170,000 
163,000 
173,000 
259,000 

98%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
97%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
66%
95%
97%
100%
100%
98%

100%
100%
100%
100%
97%
100%
98%
89%
98%
95%
100%
99%
95%
96%

98%

96%
87%
94%
94%
94%

28  Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
schedule of Properties (continued)

Properties 
The Ashby at McLean/253 
Walker House Apartments/212 
Bethesda Hill Apartments/195 
Avondale/237 
Bennett Park/211 
Subtotal (2,312 units) 

Industrial/flex Properties
Fullerton Business Center 
Charleston Business Center 
Tech 100 Industrial Park 
Crossroads Distribution Center 
The Alban Business Center 
The Earhart Building 
Ammendale Technology Park I 
Ammendale Technology Park II 
Pickett Industrial Park 
Northern Virginia Industrial Park 
8900 Telegraph Road 
Dulles South IV 
Sully Square 
Amvax 
Sullyfield Center 
Fullerton Industrial Center 
8880 Gorman Road 
Dulles Business Park Portfolio 
Albemarle Point 
Hampton Overlook 
Hampton South 
9950 Business Parkway 
270 Technology Park 
Subtotal 
TOTAL 

Location 
McLean, VA 
Gaithersburg, MD 
Bethesda, MD 
Laurel, MD 
Arlington, VA 

Springfield, VA 
Rockville, MD 
Elkridge, MD 
Elkridge, MD 
Springfield, VA 
Chantilly, VA 
Beltsville, MD 
Beltsville, MD 
Alexandria, VA 
Lorton, VA 
Lorton, VA 
Chantilly, VA 
Chantilly, VA 
Beltsville, MD 
Chantilly, VA 
Springfield, VA 
Laurel, MD 
Chantilly, VA 
Chantilly, VA 
Capital Heights, MD 
Capital Heights, MD 
Lanham, MD 
Frederick, MD 

Year 
Acquired 
1996 
1996 
1997 
1999 
2007 

1985 
1993 
1995 
1995 
1996 
1996 
1997 
1997 
1997 
1998 
1998 
1999 
1999 
1999 
2001 
2003 
2004 
2004/2005 
2005 
2006 
2006 
2006 
2007 

Year 
Constructed 
1982 
1971/20032 
1986 
1987 
2007 

1980 
1973 
1990 
1987 
1981/1982 
1987 
1985 
1986 
1973 
1968/1991 
1985 
1988 
1986 
1986 
1985 
1980 
2000 
1999–2005 
2001/2003/2005 
1989 
1989/2005 
2005 
1986–1987 

Net Rentable 
 Square Feet* 
252,000 
159,000 
226,000 
170,000 
268,000 
2,019,000 

Percent 
Leased 
12/31/07
93%
97%
89%
90%
24%
87%

104,000 
85,000 
166,000 
85,000 
87,000 
92,000 
167,000 
107,000 
246,000 
787,000 
32,000 
83,000 
95,000 
31,000 
244,000 
137,000 
141,000 
324,000 
207,000 
134,000 
168,000 
102,000 
157,000 
3,781,000 
12,762,000

100%
95%
97%
100%
100%
86%
91%
91%
94%
97%
100%
100%
74%
100%
84%
97%
100%
96%
100%
96%
100%
100%
87%
95%

1  Development on approximately 60,000 square feet of the center was completed in December 2006.
A 16 unit addition referred to as The Gardens at Walker House was completed in October 2003.
2 
*  Multifamily buildings are presented in gross square feet.

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings
None.

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of 2007.

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Part II

Item 5.   Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related 

Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Our shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Currently, there are approximately 48,500 shareholders. 

The high and low sales price for our shares for 2007 and 2006, by quarter, and the amount of dividends we paid per share are 
as follows:

Quarter 

2007
Fourth 
Third 
Second 
First 

2006
Fourth 
Third 
Second 
First 

Dividends 
Per Share 

Quarterly Share  
Price Range

High 

Low

$.4225 
$.4225 
$.4225 
$.4125 

$.4125 
$.4125 
$.4125 
$.4025 

$35.81 
$35.12 
$39.43 
$43.33 

$43.40 
$41.89 
$39.17 
$36.61 

$29.57
$28.97
$33.17
$36.50

$38.36
$35.90
$33.70
$30.06

We  have  historically  paid  dividends  on  a  quarterly  basis.  Dividends  are  normally  paid  based  on  our  cash  flow  from 
operating activities.

During the period covered by this report, we did not sell equity securities without registration under the Securities Act.

Neither  we  nor  any  affiliated  purchaser  (as  that  term  is  defined  in  Securities  Exchange  Act  Rule  10b-18(a)  (3))  made  any 
repurchases of our shares during the fourth quarter of the fiscal years covered by this report.

Item 6.  Selected Financial Data

(in thousands, except per share data) 
Real estate rental revenue 
Income from continuing operations 
Discontinued Operations:

Income from operations of  
  properties sold or held for sale 
Gain on property disposed 

Net income 
Income per share from continuing  
  operations—diluted 
Earnings per share—diluted 
Total assets 
Lines of credit payable 
Mortgage notes payable 
Notes payable 
Shareholders’ equity 
Cash dividends paid 
Cash dividends declared and  
  paid per share 

2007 
$   255,655 
 32,139 
$ 

2006 
$   208,741 
 35,620 
$ 

2005 
$   180,255 
 37,390 
$ 

2004 
$   162,631 
 38,061 
$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

   4,720 
 25,022 
 61,881 

$ 
 0.70 
 1.34 
$ 
$1,898,326 
$   192,500 
$   252,484 
$   879,123 
$   486,544 
 78,050 
$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

   3,041 
  — 
 38,661 

$ 
 0.81 
 0.88 
$ 
$1,531,265 
$ 
 61,000 
$   229,240 
$   728,255 
$   441,931 
 72,681 
$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

   3,237 
 37,011 
 77,638 

$ 
 0.89 
 1.84 
$ 
$1,139,159 
$ 
 24,000 
$   161,631 
$   518,600 
$   380,305 
 67,322 
$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

   6,474 
   1,029 
 45,564 

$ 
 0.91 
 1.09 
$ 
$1,012,393 
$   117,000 
$   164,942 
$   319,597 
$   366,009 
 64,836 
$ 

2003
$143,085
$  36,317

$  8,570
$ 
 —
$  44,887

$ 
  0.92
  1.13
$ 
$928,089
$ 
 —
$133,406
$374,493
$378,748
$  58,605

$ 

 1.68 

$ 

 1.64 

$ 

 1.60 

$ 

 1.55 

$ 

  1.47

* 

See footnote 3 which indicates the Company’s acquisitions and dispositions as such activity impacts the comparability of the information year to year.

30  Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 7.   Management’s Discussion and analysis of Financial Condition 

and Results of Operations

The  discussion  and  analysis  of  our  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations  are  based  upon  our  consolidated  financial 
statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The 
preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of 
assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. On an on-going basis, we evaluate these estimates, including those related to estimated 
useful lives of real estate assets, estimated fair value of acquired leases, cost reimbursement income, bad debts, contingencies 
and  litigation.  We  base  the  estimates  on  historical  experience  and  on  various  other  assumptions  that  are  believed  to  be 
reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of 
assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ 
from those estimates.

overview

Our  revenues  are  derived  primarily  from  the  ownership  and  operation  of  income-producing  properties  in  the  greater 
Washington metro region. As of December 31, 2007, we owned a diversified portfolio of 89 properties, consisting of 14 retail 
centers, 25 office properties, 17 medical office properties, 23 industrial/flex properties, 10 multifamily properties encompassing 
in the aggregate 12.8 million net rentable square feet, and land for development. We have a fundamental strategy of regional 
focus, diversification by property type and conservative capital management.

When evaluating our financial condition and operating performance, management focuses on the following financial and non-
financial indicators, discussed in further detail herein:

•	 Net	Operating	Income	(“NOI”)	by	segment.	NOI	is	calculated	as	real	estate	rental	revenue	less	real	estate	operating	

expenses excluding general and administrative and depreciation. It is a supplemental measure to Net Income.

•	 Economic	 occupancy	 (or	 “occupancy”—defined	 as	 actual	 rental	 revenues	 recognized	 for	 the	 period	 indicated	 as	 a	
percentage of gross potential rental revenues for that period), leased percentage (the percentage of available physical net 
rentable area leased for our commercial segments and percentage of apartment units leased for our residential segment) 
and rental rates.

•	 Leasing	activity—new	leases,	renewals	and	expirations.
•	 Funds	From	Operations	(“FFO”),	a	supplemental	measure	to	Net	Income.

During 2007, we continued our fundamental strategy of investing in diversified property types in the greater Washington metro 
region. The area’s economy continues to expand and overall economic conditions in the region remain healthy. The unemployment 
rate for the Washington metro area is 3.1% , compared to 4.7% nationally, as of October 2007. Job growth increased 1.4%, 
compared to 1.2% nationally. Professional and business services, retail trade, and leisure and hospitality sectors led job growth 
in the metro area in 2007. The Washington metro area economy is forecasted to expand at a modest pace in 2008, adding 
47,400 new payroll jobs, according to Delta Associates and economist Dr. Steven Fuller of George Mason University.

Overall occupancies, as well as our results in 2007, were primarily impacted by acquisitions and dispositions and the performance 
of our core portfolio. In 2007 and 2006, we completed acquisitions and dispositions totaling, $622.3 million and $58.0 million, 
respectively. The performance of our core portfolio, consisting of properties owned for the entirety of 2007 and the same time 
period in 2006, improved compared to 2006.

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries  31

The performance of our five operating segments generally reflected market conditions in our region:

•	 The	regional	office	market	expanded	at	a	modest	pace	during	2007.	The	Washington	metro	region	has	the	fifth	lowest	
overall vacancy rate in the United States at 9.1% . Vacancy in the submarkets was 10.3% for Northern Virginia, 10.6% for 
Suburban	Maryland,	and	6.4%	in	the	District	of	Columbia.	Net	absorption	was	below	average	in	all	submarkets;	however,	
the pipeline increased to 20.6 million SF from 16.8 million SF in the prior year. Our office portfolio was 96.7% leased at 
year-end 2007, an increase from 93.3% leased in the prior year. By submarket, our office portfolio was 96.0% leased in 
Northern Virginia, 95.8% leased in Suburban Maryland, and 100% leased in the District of Columbia.

•	 The	medical	office	market	in	the	region	is	very	healthy.	Demand	for	medical	services	continues	to	increase,	especially	with	

the aging baby boomer population. Our medical office portfolio was 97.5% leased as of year-end 2007.

•	 The	region’s	retail	market	continued	its	strong	performance	in	2007.	Vacancy	in	the	region	for	grocery-anchored	shopping	
centers was 2.3%, compared to the long-term average of 3.3% . Arlington County, District of Columbia, and Montgomery 
County	submarkets	performed	the	strongest	with	vacancy	below	2.0%;	9	of	WRIT’s	14	retail	properties	are	located	in	
these top performing submarkets. Rental rates in the region increased 3.9% in 2007. Our retail portfolio was 97.6% leased 
at year-end 2007.

•	 The	 multifamily	 sector	 grew	 at	 a	 modest	 pace	 in	 2007.	 Demand	 for	 apartments	 remains	 high	 with	 the	 area’s	 low	
unemployment rate, new payroll jobs, and a transient workforce. Vacancy in the Washington metro region for investment 
grade apartments was 3.7% at year-end. Our multifamily portfolio was 87% leased at year-end 2007.

•	 The	 industrial	 market	 has	 improved	 since	 last	 year	 and	 is	 on	 solid	 footing.	 Rents	 have	 increased	 2.8%	 and	 vacancy	
decreased to 9.5%, compared to 9.8% one year ago. Net absorption increased to 6.6 million SF, compared to 4.3 million 
SF in 2006. Our industrial portfolio experienced positive rental rate growth and was 95.1% leased at year-end 2007.

During 2007, we completed the development of Dulles Station Phase One and delivered the majority of units at Bennett Park. 
Subsequent to the year-end, we began delivering units at The Clayborne Apartments. Dulles Station Phase One is a Class A office 
property located in Herndon, VA. Bennett Park is a Class A high-rise and mid-rise apartment community with retail space located 
in Arlington, VA. The Clayborne Apartments is a Class A apartment building with retail space located in Alexandria, VA.

Significant transactions during the two years ended December 31, 2007 are summarized below:

2007

•	 The	acquisition	of	three	office	properties	for	$169.9	million	adding	approximately	505,000	square	feet	which	were	98.0%	
leased at the end of 2007, four medical office properties for $119.1 million adding approximately 362,000 square feet 
which were 97.5% leased at the end of 2007, one industrial/flex property for $26.5 million adding approximately 157,000 
square  feet  which  was  87.3%  leased  at  the  end  of  2007,  and  land  held  for  development  funded  by  issuing  operating 
partnership units in a consolidated subsidiary of WRIT.

•	 The	disposition	of	two	office	buildings	for	a	contract	sales	price	of	$58.0	million	and	a	gain	on	sale	of	$25.0	million.
•	 The	issuance	of	$150.0	million	of	3.875%	convertible	senior	unsecured	notes	due	2026,	raising	$146.0	million,	net.
•	 The	 completion	 of	 a	 public	 offering	 of	 1,600,000	 shares	 of	 beneficial	 interest	 priced	 at	 $37.00	 per	 share	 raising	 

$57.8 million, net. 

•	 The	opening	of	a	new	unsecured	revolving	credit	facility	with	a	committed	capacity	of	$75.0	million	and	a	maturity	date	

of June 29, 2011.

•	 The	 completion	 of	 modification	 to	 our	 bond	 covenants	 from	 a	 restrictive	 total	 assets	 definition	 to	 a	 market	 based	 

asset definition.

•	 The	investment	of	$66.5	million	in	our	development	projects.
•	 The	execution	of	new	leases	for	1,765,000	square	feet	of	commercial	space.

32  Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries

2006

•	 The	acquisition	of	six	medical	office	properties	for	$105.9	million,	adding	approximately	336,000	square	feet	of	rentable	
space,	98.3%	leased	at	the	end	of	2006;	three	office	properties	for	$112.0	million	adding	approximately	533,000	square	feet	
of	rentable	space,	92.6%	leased	at	the	end	of	2006;	three	industrial/flex	properties	for	$34.8	million,	adding	approximately	
404,000	square	feet	of	rentable	space,	82.3%	leased	at	the	end	of	2006;	and	two	retail	centers,	for	$50.3	million,	adding	
approximately 225,000 square feet of rentable space, 70.8% leased as of the end of 2006.

•	 The	 completion	 of	 a	 public	 offering	 of	 2,745,000	 shares	 of	 beneficial	 interest	 priced	 at	 $34.40	 per	 share	 raising	 

$90.9 million, net. 

•	 The	issuance	of	$100.0	million	of	5.95%	senior	unsecured	notes	due	June	15,	2011	at	an	effective	yield	of	5.961%	raising	

$99.4 million, net. 

•	 The	issuance	of	$50.0	million	of	5.95%	senior	unsecured	notes	due	June	15,	2011	at	an	effective	yield	of	5.917%	raising	

$50.2 million, net. 

•	 The	 issuance	 of	 $100	 million	 in	 convertible	 senior	 notes	 with	 a	 coupon	 of	 3.875% ,	 raising	 $97.0	 million,	 net	 and	 the	
issuance  of  an  additional  $10.0  million  of  the  convertible  senior  notes  upon  the  exercise  of  the  underwriter’s  over-
allotment option, raising an additional $9.7 million, net.

•	 The	opening	of	a	new,	unsecured	revolving	credit	facility	of	$200.0	million.	This	facility	replaces	Credit	Facility	No.	3.	The	

new Credit Facility matures on November 2, 2010.

•	 The	investment	of	$68.6	million	in	the	major	development	and	redevelopment	of	several	properties.
•	 The	execution	of	new	leases	for	1,611,000	square	feet	of	commercial	space.

CRITICAl ACCounTInG PolICIEs AnD EsTIMATEs 

We believe the following critical accounting policies reflect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation 
of  our  consolidated  financial  statements.  Our  significant  accounting  policies  are  described  in  Note  2  in  the  Notes  to  the 
Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. 

New Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” an interpretation of SFAS 
109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (FIN 48). FIN 48 prescribes how we should recognize, measure and present in our financial 
statements uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. Pursuant to FIN 48, we 
can recognize a tax benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that a particular tax position will be sustained upon examination 
or audit. To the extent the “more likely than not” standard has been satisfied, the benefit associated with a tax position is 
measured as the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement.

We  are  subject  to  U.S.  federal  income  tax  as  well  as  income  tax  of  the  states  of  Maryland  and  Virginia  and  the  District  of 
Columbia but, as a REIT, we generally are not subject to income tax on our net income distributed as dividends to our shareholders. 
As required, we adopted FIN 48 effective January 1, 2007 and have concluded that the effect is not material to our consolidated 
financial statements. Accordingly, we did not record a cumulative effect adjustment related to the adoption of FIN 48.

Tax returns filed for the 2004 through 2007 tax years are subject to examination by taxing authorities. We classify interest 
and  penalties  related  to  uncertain  tax  positions,  if  any,  in  our  financial  statements  as  a  component  of  general  and  
administrative expense.

In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SAFS No. 157). SFAS No. 157 
defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and 
expands disclosures about fair value measurements. On February 12, 2007, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 157-2, 
Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157 (the FSP). The FSP amends SFAS No. 157 to delay the effective date for all non-
financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except for those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements 
on a recurring basis (i.e. at least annually). The FSP defers the effective date of SFAS No. 157 to fiscal years beginning after 

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November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years for items within the scope of the proposed FSP. The effective 
date of the statement related to those items not covered by the deferral (all financial assets and liabilities or non-financial assets 
and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis) is for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We do not have 
significant assets or liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, and therefore do not expect adoption of this statement 
to  have  a  material  impact  on  our  financial  statements  upon  adoption.  However,  this  statement  will  require  us  to  provide 
expanded disclosures of our valuation techniques.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including 
an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at 
specified election dates and report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in 
earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We 
have not elected the fair value option for any assets or liabilities, and therefore do not expect adoption of the statement to have 
a material impact on our financial statements upon adoption. 

The FASB has released an exposure draft of FASB Staff Position APB 14-a (the proposed FSP) for comment. This proposed 
guidance clarifies the accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) 
upon conversion. If issued in final form, the guidance will significantly impact the accounting of the Company’s convertible debt. 
The proposed FSP would require bifurcation of a component of the debt, classification of that component in stockholders’ 
equity, and then accretion of the resulting discount on the debt to result in interest expense equal to the issuer’s nonconvertible 
debt borrowing rate. The calculation of earnings-per-share would not be affected, other than the impact on net income from 
the debt discount amortization. In a November 26, 2007 update to its website, the FASB announced it is expected to begin its 
redeliberations of the guidance in that proposed FSP in January 2008. Final guidance will not be issued until at least the first 
quarter of 2008, and we are therefore unsure of the final effective date. We believe the adoption of the proposed FSP could 
have a significant impact on our financial statements if adopted in its current form due to our convertible debt outstanding, but 
have not quantified the impact because it is uncertain what the final FSP will require.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations,” a revision of SFAS No. 141. This statement 
changes the accounting for acquisitions specifically eliminating the step acquisition model, changing the recognition of contingent 
consideration  from  being  recognized  when  it  is  probable  to  being  recognized  at  the  time  of  acquisition,  disallowing  the 
capitalization of transaction costs, and delays when restructuring related to acquisitions can be recognized. The standard is 
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and will only impact the accounting for acquisitions we make after 
our adoption. Accordingly, upon our adoption of this standard on January 1, 2009, there will not be any impact on our historical 
financial statements.

Also  in  December  2007,  the  FASB  issued  SFAS  No.  160,  “Noncontrolling  Interests  in  Consolidated  Financial  Statements,” 
which clarifies the classification of noncontrolling interests in consolidated statements of financial position and the accounting 
for and reporting of transactions between the reporting entity and holders of such noncontrolling interests. Under the new 
standard noncontrolling interests are considered equity and should be reported as an element of consolidated equity. Net 
income will encompass the total income of all consolidated subsidiaries and there will be a separate disclosure on the face of 
the income statement of the attribution of that income between the controlling and noncontrolling interests. Increases and 
decreases  in  the  noncontrolling  ownership  interest  amount  will  be  accounted  for  as  equity  transactions.  The  standard  is 
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact of the 
revised SFAS on its financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

Residential properties (our multifamily segment) are leased under operating leases with terms of generally one year or less, and 
commercial properties (our office, medical office, retail and industrial segments) are leased under operating leases with average 
terms of three to seven years. We recognize rental income and rental abatements from our residential and commercial leases 
when earned on a straight-line basis in accordance with SFAS No. 13 “Accounting for Leases.” Recognition of rental income 

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commences when control of the facility has been given to the tenant. We record a provision for losses on accounts receivable 
equal to the estimated uncollectible amounts. This estimate is based on our historical experience and a review of the current 
status  of  the  Company’s  receivables.  Percentage  rents,  which  represent  additional  rents  based  on  gross  tenant  sales,  are 
recognized when tenants’ sales exceed specified thresholds.

In accordance with SFAS No. 66, “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate,” sales are recognized at closing only when sufficient down 
payments have been obtained, possession and other attributes of ownership have been transferred to the buyer and we have 
no significant continuing involvement.

We  recognize  cost  reimbursement  income  from  pass-through  expenses  on  an  accrual  basis  over  the  periods  in  which  the 
expenses were incurred. Pass-through expenses are comprised of real estate taxes, operating expenses and common area 
maintenance costs which are reimbursed by tenants in accordance with specific allowable costs per tenant lease agreements. 

Capital Expenditures

We  capitalize  those  expenditures  related  to  acquiring  new  assets,  significantly  increasing  the  value  of  an  existing  asset,  or 
substantially extending the useful life of an existing asset. We also capitalize costs incurred in connection with our development 
projects, including capitalizing interest during periods in which development projects are in progress. Expenditures necessary to 
maintain an existing property in ordinary operating condition are expensed as incurred. In addition, we capitalize tenant leasehold 
improvements when certain conditions are met, including when we supervise construction and will own the improvements. 

Real Estate Assets

Real estate assets are depreciated on a straight line basis over estimated useful lives ranging from 28 to 50 years. All capital 
improvement expenditures associated with replacements, improvements, or major repairs to real property are depreciated 
using  the  straight-line  method  over  their  estimated  useful  lives  ranging  from  3  to  30  years.  All  tenant  improvements  are 
amortized over the shorter of the useful life or the term of the lease. 

We allocate the purchase price of acquired properties to the related physical assets and in-place leases based on their relative 
fair values, in accordance with SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” The fair values of acquired buildings are determined on 
an “as-if-vacant” basis considering a variety of factors, including the physical condition and quality of the buildings, estimated 
rental and absorption rates, estimated future cash flows and valuation assumptions consistent with current market conditions. 
The “as-if-vacant” fair value is allocated to land, building and tenant improvements based on property tax assessments and other 
relevant information obtained in connection with the acquisition of the property. 

The  fair  value  of  in-place  leases  consists  of  the  following  components—(1)  the  estimated  cost  to  us  to  replace  the  leases, 
including foregone rents during the period of finding a new tenant and foregone recovery of tenant pass-throughs (referred to 
as	“Absorption	Cost”);	(2)	the	estimated	cost	of	tenant	improvements,	and	other	direct	costs	associated	with	obtaining	a	new	
tenant	(referred	to	as	“Tenant	Origination	Cost”);	(3)	estimated	leasing	commissions	associated	with	obtaining	a	new	tenant	
(referred	to	as	“Leasing	Commissions”);	(4)	the	above/at/below	market	cash	flow	of	the	leases,	determined	by	comparing	the	
projected cash flows of the leases in place to projected cash flows of comparable market-rate leases (referred to as “Net Lease 
Intangible”);	and	(5)	the	value,	if	any,	of	customer	relationships,	determined	based	on	our	evaluation	of	the	specific	characteristics	
of each tenant’s lease and our overall relationship with the tenant (referred to as “Customer Relationship Value”). 

The amounts used to calculate Net Lease Intangible are discounted using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with 
the leases acquired. Tenant Origination Costs are included in Real Estate Assets on our balance sheet and are amortized as 
depreciation expense on a straight-line basis over the remaining life of the underlying leases. Leasing Commissions and Absorption 
Costs are classified as Other Assets and are amortized as amortization expense on a straight-line basis over the remaining life 
of the underlying leases. Net Lease Intangible Assets are classified as Other Assets and are amortized on a straight-line basis as 
a decrease to Real Estate Rental Revenue over the remaining term of the underlying leases. Net Lease Intangible Liabilities are 
classified as Other Liabilities and are amortized on a straight-line basis as an increase to Real Estate Rental Revenue over the 

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remaining term of the underlying leases. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portion of the Tenant Origination 
Cost, Leasing Commissions, Absorption Costs and Net Lease Intangible associated with that lease are written off to depreciation 
expense, amortization expense, and rental revenue, respectively. We have attributed no value to Customer Relationship Value 
as of December 31, 2007 or December 31, 2006.

Assets Held for Sale/Discontinued Operations

We dispose of assets (sometimes using tax-deferred exchanges) that are inconsistent with our long-term strategic or return 
objectives and when market conditions for sale are favorable. The proceeds from the sales are reinvested into other properties, 
used to fund development operations or to support other corporate needs, or are distributed to our shareholders.

We classify properties as held for sale when they meet the necessary criteria specified by SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the 
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”. These include: senior management commits to and actively embarks upon a plan 
to sell the assets, the sale is expected to be completed within one year under terms usual and customary for such sales and 
actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan 
will be withdrawn. Depreciation on these properties is discontinued, but operating revenues, operating expenses and interest 
expense continue to be recognized until the date of sale.

Under SFAS No. 144, revenues and expenses of properties that are either sold or classified as held for sale are treated as 
discontinued operations for all periods presented in the Statements of Income. 

Impairment Losses on Long-Lived Assets

We recognize impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations, development or land held for future development, 
when indicators of impairment are present and the net undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are 
less than the assets’ carrying amount and estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with future development expenditures. 
If such carrying amount is in excess of the estimated cash flows from the operation and disposal of the property, we would 
recognize an impairment loss equivalent to an amount required to adjust the carrying amount to the estimated fair value. There 
were no property impairments recognized during the three-year period ended December 31, 2007.

Federal Income Taxes

We believe that we qualify as a REIT under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code and intend to continue to qualify 
as such. To maintain our status as a REIT, we are required to distribute 90% of our ordinary taxable income to our shareholders. 
We have the option of (i) reinvesting the sale price of properties sold, allowing for a deferral of income taxes on the sale, (ii) 
paying  out  capital  gains  to  the  shareholders  with  no  tax  to  the  company  or  (iii)  treating  the  capital  gains  as  having  been 
distributed to the shareholders, paying the tax on the gain deemed distributed and allocating the tax paid as a credit to the 
shareholders. In September 2007 Maryland Trade Centers I and II were sold for a gain of $25.0 million. The proceeds from the 
sale  were  reinvested  in  replacement  properties.  We  distributed  100%  of  our  2007  and  2006  ordinary  taxable  income  to 
shareholders. $33.5 million of the gain from property disposed in 2005 was reinvested in replacement properties. Approximately 
$3.5 million of the gain from disposed property in 2005 was distributed to shareholders. No provision for income taxes was 
necessary during the three year period ended December 31, 2007.

REsulTs of oPERATIons

The discussion that follows is based on our consolidated results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 
and 2005. The ability to compare one period to another may be significantly affected by acquisitions completed and dispositions 
made during those years.

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For  purposes  of  evaluating  comparative  operating  performance,  we  categorize  our  properties  as  “core”,  “non-core”  or 
discontinued  operations.  A  “core”  property  is  one  that  was  owned  for  the  entirety  of  the  periods  being  evaluated  and  is 
included in continuing operations. A “non-core” property is one that was acquired during either of the periods being evaluated 
and is included in continuing operations. Results for properties sold or held for sale during any of the periods evaluated are 
classified as discontinued operations. A total of nine properties and land for development were acquired during 2007, fourteen 
properties were acquired during 2006 and four properties were acquired in 2005. Two properties were sold and two properties 
classified as held for sale in 2007 and are classified as discontinued operations for the 2007, 2006 and 2005 Periods. There were 
no properties sold or classified as held for sale in 2006. Four properties were sold in 2005 and are classified as discontinued 
operations for the 2005 Period. 

To provide more insight into our operating results, our discussion is divided into two main sections: (1) Consolidated Results of 
Operations where we provide an overview analysis of results on a consolidated basis and (2) Net Operating Income (“NOI”) 
where we provide a detailed analysis of core versus non-core property-level NOI results by segment. NOI is calculated as real 
estate rental revenue less real estate operating expenses.

Consolidated Results of Operations

Real Estate Rental Revenue

Real Estate Rental Revenue for properties classified as continuing operations is summarized as follows (all data in thousands 
except percentage amounts):

Minimum base rent 
Recoveries from tenants 
Parking and other tenant charges 

2007 
$225,736 
25,782 
4,137 
$255,655 

2006 
$186,710 
18,088 
3,943 
$208,741 

2005 
$161,232 
14,638 
4,385 
$180,255 

2007 vs 
2006 
$39,026 
7,694 
194 
$46,914 

% 
Change 
20.9% 
42.5% 
4.9% 
22.5% 

2006 vs. 
2005 
$25,478 
3,450 
(442) 
$28,486 

% 
Change
15.8%
23.6%
(10.1%)
15.8%

Real estate rental revenue is comprised of (1) minimum base rent, which includes rental revenues recognized on a straight-line 
basis,  (2)  revenue  from  the  recovery  of  operating  expenses  from  our  tenants  and  (3)  other  revenue  such  as  parking  and 
termination fees and percentage rents. 

Minimum  base  rent  increased  $39.0  million  (20.9%)  in  2007  as  compared  to  2006  and  $25.5  million  (15.8%)  in  2006  as 
compared to 2005. The increase in minimum base rent in 2007 was due primarily to additional rent from properties acquired 
in 2007 and 2006 ($31.6 million), combined with a $7.4 million increase in minimum base rent from core properties due to 
increased occupancy in the office and industrial sectors and rental rate increases in all sectors. The increase in minimum base 
rent in 2006 was due primarily to additional rent from properties acquired in 2005 and 2006 ($18.1 million), combined with a 
$7.4 million increase in minimum base rent from core properties due to rental rate increases in the office, multifamily, industrial 
and retail sectors and lower vacancies in the office sector.

A summary of economic occupancy for properties classified as continuing operations by sector follows:

Consolidated Economic occupancy

Sector 
Office 
Medical Office 
Retail 
Multifamily 
Industrial 
Total 

2007 
94.7% 
98.0% 
95.2% 
89.3% 
95.3% 
94.5% 

2006 
92.1% 
98.9% 
96.0% 
92.4% 
93.7% 
93.8% 

2005 
89.4% 
98.4% 
97.6% 
93.2% 
94.4% 
93.0% 

2007 vs 
2006 
2.6% 
(0.9%) 
(0.8%) 
(3.1%) 
1.6% 
0.7% 

2006 vs 
2005
2.7%
0.5%
(1.6%)
(0.8%)
(0.7%)
0.8%

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Economic occupancy represents actual rental revenues recognized for the period indicated as a percentage of gross potential 
rental revenues for that period. Percentage rents and expense reimbursements are not considered in computing economic 
occupancy percentages.

Our overall economic occupancy increased 70 basis points in 2007 as compared to 2006 and increased 80 basis points in 2006 
as compared to 2005. Decreased vacancy in the office and industrial sectors, partially offset by higher vacancies in the medical 
office, retail and multifamily sectors, accounted for the increase in overall economic occupancy in 2007. Property acquisitions 
and decreased vacancy in the office and medical office sectors, partially offset by higher vacancies in the retail, industrial and 
multifamily sectors, accounted for the increase in overall economic occupancy in 2006. A detailed discussion of occupancy by 
sector can be found in the Net Operating Income section.

Recoveries from tenants increased $7.7 million (42.5%) in 2007 as compared to 2006 and $3.5 million (23.6%) in 2006 as 
compared to 2005. The increase in recoveries from tenants in 2007 was due primarily to properties acquired in 2007 and 2006 
($4.0 million) and increased recovery income from core properties ($3.7 million) due to higher operating expense, utilities, 
common  area  maintenance  and  real  estate  taxes.  The  increase  in  recoveries  from  tenants  in  2006  was  due  primarily  to 
properties acquired in 2006 and 2005 ($3.1 million) and increased recovery income from core properties ($0.4 million) due to 
higher operating expense, utilities, common area maintenance and real estate taxes.

Parking and other tenant charges increased $0.2 million in 2007 as compared to 2006 and decreased $0.4 million in 2006 as 
compared to 2005. The increase in parking and other charges in 2007 was driven by properties acquired in 2007 and 2006 due 
primarily to higher parking income and antenna rent. The decrease in parking and other charges for 2006 compared to 2005 
was driven by core properties due primarily to higher bad debt expense and rent abatements. 

Real Estate operating Expenses

Real estate operating expenses are summarized as follows (all data in thousands except percentage amounts):

Property operating expenses 
Real estate taxes 

2007 
$57,707 
22,207 
$79,914 

2006 
$45,826 
17,399 
$63,225 

2005 
$39,448 
15,080 
$54,528 

2007 vs 
2006 
$11,881 
4,808 
$16,689 

% 
Change 
25.9% 
27.6% 
26.4% 

2006 vs. 
2005 
$6,378 
2,319 
$8,697 

% 
Change
16.2%
15.4%
15.9%

Property operating expenses include utilities, repairs and maintenance, property administration and management, operating 
services, common area maintenance and other operating expenses. Real estate operating expenses as a percentage of revenue 
were 31.3% for 2007, 30.3% for 2006 and 30.3% for 2005. 

Properties  acquired  in  2006  and  2007  accounted  for  $8.1  million  (68.1%)  of  the  $11.9  million  increase  in  2007  property 
operating expenses. Core property operating expenses increased $3.8 million as a result of higher utility costs due largely to 
rate increases, higher repairs and maintenance costs and increased administrative expenditures. Real estate taxes increased 
$4.8 million due primarily to the properties acquired in 2006 and 2007, which accounted for $2.9 million (60.4%) of the increase. 
The remainder of the increase in real estate taxes was due primarily to higher value assessments among our core properties.

Properties  acquired  in  2005  and  2006  accounted  for  $4.8  million  (75.0%)  of  the  $6.4  million  increase  in  2006  property 
operating expenses. Core property operating expenses increased $1.6 million as a result of higher utility costs due largely to 
rate increases and higher repairs and maintenance costs. Real estate taxes increased $2.3 million due primarily to the properties 
acquired in 2005 and 2006, which accounted for $1.8 million (78.3%) of the increase. The remainder of the increase in real 
estate taxes was due primarily to higher value assessments among our core properties.

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other operating Expenses

Other operating expenses are summarized as follows (all data in thousands except percentage amounts):

Depreciation and amortization 
Interest expense 
General and administrative 

Depreciation and Amortization

2007 
$  69,775 
61,906 
15,099 
$146,780 

2006 
$  50,915 
47,265 
12,622 
$110,802 

2005 
$44,561 
37,193 
8,005 
$89,759 

2007 vs 
2006 
$18,860 
14,641 
2,477 
$35,978 

% 
Change 
37.0% 
31.0% 
19.6% 
32.5% 

2006 vs. 
2005 
$  6,354 
10,072 
4,617 
$21,043 

% 
Change
14.3%
27.1%
57.7%
23.4%

The $18.9 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense in 2007 relative to 2006 was due substantially to acquisitions 
of $319.3 million and $303.0 million in 2007 and 2006, respectively.

The $6.4 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense in 2006 relative to 2005 was due substantially to acquisitions 
of $303.0 million and $145.1 million in 2006 and 2005, respectively. 

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased $14.6 million in 2007 compared to 2006 due to increased acquisition and development activity, 
partially offset by the refinancing of higher interest rate unsecured notes and mortgages. This activity was funded primarily by 
debt, including: (1) the issuance in January 2007 of $150.0 million of 3.875% senior convertible notes due August 31, 2026, in 
June 2006 the issuance of $100.0 million of 5.95% unsecured notes due June 15, 2011 and $50.0 million of 5.95% unsecured 
notes  due  June  15,  2011,  and  in  September  2006  the  issuance  of  $110.0  million  of  3.875%  senior  convertible  notes  due 
September 15, 2026, (2) the increase in short-term borrowing on our lines of credit, and (3) the assumption of mortgages 
totaling  $26.8  million  for  the  acquisitions  of  the  Woodholme  Portfolio  ($21.2  million)  and  Ashburn  Farm  Office  Park  
($5.6 million), offset somewhat by an increase in capitalized interest of $2.3 million.

Interest expense increased $10.1 million in 2006 compared to 2005 due to increased acquisition and development activity and 
increases in short term interest rates, partially offset by the refinancing of higher interest rate unsecured notes and mortgages. 
This activity was funded primarily by debt, including: (1) the issuance in June 2006 of $100.0 million of 5.95% unsecured notes due 
June 15, 2011 and $50.0 million of 5.95% unsecured notes due June 15, 2011, in September 2006 the issuance of $110.0 million of 
3.875% senior convertible notes due September 15, 2026 as well as the issuance in April 2005 of $50.0 million of 5.05% senior 
unsecured notes due May 1, 2012 and $50.0 million of 5.35% senior unsecured notes due May 1, 2015 and in October 2005, the 
issuance of an additional $100.0 million of notes of the series of 5.35% senior unsecured notes due May 1, 2015, (2) the increase 
in short-term borrowing on our lines of credit, and (3) the assumption of five mortgages totaling $76.1 million for the acquisitions 
of 9707 Medical Center Drive ($5.7 million), Plumtree Medical Center ($4.9 million), 15005 Shady Grove Road ($8.8 million), 
West Gude Drive ($33.9 million) and The Ridges and Crescent ($23.0 million), offset somewhat by an increase in capitalized 
interest of $2.7 million.

A summary of interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 appears below (in millions):

Debt Type 
Notes payable 
Mortgages 
Lines of credit/short-term note payable 
Capitalized interest 
Total 

2007 
$47.2 
14.5 
6.3 
(6.1) 
$61.9 

2006 
$36.2 
11.3 
3.6 
(3.8) 
$47.3 

2005 
$25.5 
10.7 
2.1 
(1.1) 
$37.2 

2007 vs 
2006 
$11.0 
3.2 
2.7 
(2.3) 
$14.6 

2006 vs 
2005
$10.7
0.6
1.5
(2.7)
$10.1

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General and Administrative Expense

The $2.5 million increase in general and administrative expense in 2007 was due to bondholder consent fees associated with 
the  modifications  to  our  bond  covenants,  higher  incentive  compensation,  equity  compensation  issued  to  the  retiring  CEO, 
higher trustee fees due to an increase in the value of annual equity awards and increased staff salaries primarily due to the 
growth in our portfolio. 

The $4.6 million increase in general and administrative expense in 2006 was due to increased salary costs for the addition of 
the Chief Investment Officer in 2005 and subsequent severance costs associated with his departure in June, 2006 of $1.6 million, 
recognition of compensation expense for accelerated vesting of CEO share grants (upon the adoption of SFAS No. 123R) of 
$1.2 million, higher incentive compensation and staff salary increases related to the growth of our portfolio. Benefits expense 
also increased as a result of these staffing increases.

Discontinued operations

We dispose of assets (sometimes using tax-deferred exchanges) that are inconsistent with our long-term strategic or return 
objectives and where market conditions for sale are favorable. The proceeds from the sales are reinvested into other properties, 
used to fund development operations, support corporate needs, or distributed to our shareholders.

WRIT sold two properties and classified two properties as held for sale in 2007. The two sold properties, Maryland Trade 
Centers I and II, were classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2007 and sold as of September 26, 2007. They were sold for a 
contract sales price of $58.0 million, and WRIT recognized a gain on disposal of $25.0 million, in accordance with SFAS No. 66, 
“Accounting for Sales of Real Estate.” $15.3 million of the proceeds from the disposition was used to fund the purchase of 
CentreMed I & II on August 16, 2007 in a reverse tax free property exchange, and $40.1 million of the proceeds from the 
disposition were escrowed in a tax free property exchange account and subsequently used to fund a portion of the purchase 
price of 2000 M Street on December 4, 2007. 

In November 2007 we concluded that Sullyfield Center and The Earhart Building met the criteria specified in SFAS No. 144, 
“accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” necessary to classify these properties as held for sale. Senior 
management has committed to, and actively embarked upon, a plan to sell the assets, and the sale is expected to be completed 
within one year under terms usual and customary for such sales, with no indication that the plan will be significantly altered or 
abandoned.  Depreciation  on  these  properties  was  discontinued  at  that  time,  but  operating  revenues  and  other  operating 
expenses continue to be recognized until the date of sale. Under SFAS No. 144, revenues and expenses of properties that are 
classified as held for sale or sold are treated as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the Statements of Income. 

For  2006,  discontinued  operations  consist  of  the  four  properties  classified  as  held  for  sale  or  sold  in  2007.  Discontinued 
operations for 2005 consist of those same properties and the four properties sold in February and September 2005.

On September 8, 2005 the Pepsi Distribution Center, an industrial property, was sold for $6.0 million resulting in a gain of 
$3.0 million. Proceeds of $5.8 million were escrowed in a tax-free exchange account and subsequently used to fund a portion 
of the purchase price of Dulles Station I and II.

On February 1, 2005 we sold three office buildings, 7700 Leesburg, Tycon Plaza II, Tycon Plaza III and certain development rights 
and approvals related to Tycon Plaza II for $67.5 million with a gain on the sale of $32.1 million. Proceeds of $31.3 million were 
escrowed in a tax-free property exchange account and subsequently used to fund a portion of the purchase price of Frederick 
Crossing Shopping Center on March 23, 2005 and the Coleman Building on April 8, 2005. The remaining $31.0 million of the 
proceeds were used to pay down $31.0 million outstanding under Credit Facility No. 2.

On November 15, 2004, we sold 8230 Boone Boulevard for a sale price of $10.0 million. A portion of the proceeds was in the 
form of a subordinated $1.8 million 10% note receivable from the seller, which matured in November 2005. We recognized a 
gain on disposal of $1.0 million gain at the time of sale, and offset the $1.8 million note from the buyer with a deferred gain 
liability in the same amount, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 66, “Accounting for 

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Sales of Real Estate.” SFAS 66 limits gain recognition when the seller’s note is subject to future subordination to the amount by 
which the buyer’s cash payments at settlement exceed the seller’s cost of the property sold. The deferred gain was recognized 
in April, 2005.

Operating results of the properties classified as discontinued operations are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Revenues 
Property expenses 
Depreciation and amortization 
Interest expense 

2007 
$ 9,355 
(3,385) 
(1,250) 
— 
$ 4,720 

2006 
$10,921 
(4,045) 
(3,255) 
(580) 
$  3,041 

2005
$10,447
(3,989)
(2,671)
(550)
$  3,237

Net operations of properties sold or held for sale increased $1.7 million for 2007 compared to 2006 and decreased $0.2 million 
for 2006 compared to 2005. The increase from 2007 to 2006 is primarily due to the discontinuation of depreciation expense 
for Maryland Trade Center I & II in March 2007. 

Net Operating Income

Real estate Net Operating Income (“NOI”), defined as real estate rental revenue less real estate operating expenses, is the 
primary  performance  measure  we  use  to  assess  the  results  of  our  operations  at  the  property  level.  We  provide  NOI  as  a 
supplement to net income calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 
(“GAAP”). NOI does not represent net income calculated in accordance with GAAP. As such, it should not be considered an 
alternative to net income as an indication of our operating performance. NOI is calculated as net income, less non-real estate 
(“other”) revenue and the results of discontinued operations (including the gain on sale, if any), plus interest expense, depreciation 
and amortization and general and administrative expenses. A reconciliation of NOI to net income follows.

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2007 Compared to 2006

The following tables of selected operating data provide the basis for our discussion of NOI in 2007 compared to 2006. All 
amounts are in thousands except percentage amounts.

2007 

2006 

$ Change 

% Change

Years Ended December 31,

$10,400 
36,514 
$46,914 

$  4,745 
11,944 
$16,689 

$  5,655 
24,570 
$30,225 

5.4%
236.9%
22.5%

8.2%
234.9%
26.4%

4.2%
237.8%
20.8%

Real Estate Rental Revenue
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue 

Real Estate Expenses
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Expenses 

net operating Income
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Net Operating Income 

Reconciliation to net Income
NOI 
Other revenue 
Interest expense 
Depreciation and amortization 
General and administrative expenses 
Discontinued operations(2) 
Gain on Disposal 
Net Income 

Economic Occupancy 
Core 
Non-core(1) 
Total 

(1)  Non-core properties include:

$203,725 
51,930 
$255,655 

$  62,885 
17,029 
$  79,914 

$140,840 
34,901 
$175,741 

$175,741 
3,178 
(61,906) 
(69,775) 
(15,099) 
4,720 
25,022 
$  61,881 

2007 
95.0% 
92.5% 
94.5% 

$193,325 
15,416 
$208,741 

$  58,140 
5,085 
$  63,225 

$135,185 
10,331 
$145,516 

$145,516
906
(47,265)
(50,915)
(12,622)
3,041
—
$  38,661

2006
94.3%
87.9%
93.8%

2007 in development—Bennett Park, Clayborne Apartments and Dulles Station
2007 acquisitions—270 Technology Park, Monument II, 2440 M Street, Woodholme Medical Office Building, Woodholme Center, Ashburn Farm Office Park, CentreMed I & 
II and 2000 M Street
2006 acquisitions—Hampton Overlook, Hampton South, Alexandria Professional Center, 9707 Medical Center Drive, 15001 Shady Grove Road, Montrose Shopping Center, 
Randolph Shopping Center, 9950 Business Parkway, Plumtree Medical Center, 15005 Shady Grove Road, 6565 Arlington Blvd, West Gude Drive, The Ridges, The Crescent

(2)  Discontinued operations include gain on disposals and income from operations for:

2007 held for sale—Sullyfield Center and The Earhart Building
2007 disposals—Maryland Trade Center I and II 

We  recognized  NOI  of  $175.7  million  in  2007,  which  was  $30.2  million  (20.8%)  greater  than  in  2006  due  largely  to  our 
acquisitions of six office properties, ten medical office properties, two retail centers and four industrial properties in 2006 and 
2007, which added approximately 2.5 million square feet of net rentable space. Non core properties contributed $34.9 million 
in NOI in 2007 (19.9% of total NOI), a $24.6 million increase over 2006. 

Core properties experienced a $5.7 million (4.2%) increase in NOI due to a $10.4 million increase in revenues offset by a 
$4.7 million increase in real estate expenses. Revenue was positively impacted by improvements in all lines of business due 
to rental rate growth across the portfolio (3.4%) and higher core occupancy in the office and industrial sectors. The increase 
in core expenses was driven by the office, multifamily, retail and industrial sectors, which contributed $2.2, $1.1, $0.6 and 
$0.6 million, respectively, in additional expense as a result of higher real estate taxes, utilities, repairs and maintenance and 
administrative costs. 

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Overall economic occupancy increased from 93.8% in 2006 to 94.5% in 2007 due to higher core occupancy in the office and 
industrial sectors and higher occupancy in our acquired retail and industrial properties. Core economic occupancy increased 70 
basis points due to a 310 basis point increase in the office sector and a 90 basis point increase in the industrial sector offset 
somewhat by a 110 basis point decrease in the multifamily sector. During 2007, 79.9% of the commercial square footage expiring 
was  renewed  as  compared  to  77.1%  in  2006  and  1,765,000  commercial  square  feet  were  leased  at  an  average  rental  rate 
increase of 17.3%.

An analysis of NOI by sector follows.

office sector

Real Estate Rental Revenue
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue 

Real Estate Expenses
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Expenses 

net operating Income
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Net Operating Income 

Economic Occupancy 
Core 
Non-core(1) 
Total 

2007 

2006 

$ Change 

% Change

Years Ended December 31,

$  80,747 
20,831 
$101,578 

$  27,373 
7,114 
$  34,487 

$  53,374 
13,717 
$  67,091 

2007 
95.2% 
92.7% 
94.7% 

$75,236 
4,455 
$79,691 

$25,136 
1,546 
$26,682 

$50,100 
2,909 
$53,009 

2006
92.1%
92.2%
92.1%

$  5,511 
16,376 
$21,887 

$  2,237 
5,568 
$  7,805 

$  3,274 
10,808 
$14,082 

7.3%
367.6%
27.5%

8.9%
360.2%
29.3%

6.5%
371.5%
26.6%

(1)  Non-core properties include: 

2007 acquisitions—Monument II, Woodholme Center and 2000 M Street
2006 acquisitions—6565 Arlington Blvd, West Gude Drive, The Ridges

The office sector recognized NOI of $67.1 million which was $14.1 million (26.6%) higher than in 2006 due primarily to the 
$3.3 million increase in Core NOI and the NOI from acquired properties in 2006 and 2007, which contributed $13.7 million 
(20.4% of total) to NOI.

Core  office  properties  achieved  a  $3.3  million  (6.5%)  increase  in  NOI  due  to  a  $5.5  million  increase  in  revenues  offset 
somewhat by a $2.2 million increase in core real estate expenses. Core revenue was higher due to the 310 basis point increase 
in occupancy ($2.2 million) led by occupancy gains at 7900 Westpark, 6110 Executive Boulevard, 515 King Street, the Lexington 
and 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, rental rate increases ($1.6 million) and increases in recoveries ($1.7 million). The increase in real 
estate expenses was due to real estate tax expense that increased due to higher value assessments for properties across several 
tax jurisdictions, higher utility costs driven by escalating fuel rates, consumption and energy taxes, and increased custodial costs 
associated with the increase in occupancy. 

During 2007, 82.7% of the square footage that expired was renewed compared to 67.7% in 2006, excluding properties sold or 
classified as held for sale. During 2007, we executed new leases for 525,600 square feet of office space at an average rent 
increase of 12.1%. 

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Medical office sector

Real Estate Rental Revenue
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue 

Real Estate Expenses
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Expenses 

net operating Income
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Net Operating Income 

Economic Occupancy 
Core 
Non-core(1) 
Total 

(1)  Non-core properties include: 

2007 

2006 

$ Change 

% Change

Years Ended December 31,

$18,478 
20,414 
$38,892 

$  5,018 
7,004 
$12,022 

$13,460 
13,410 
$26,870 

2007 
98.8% 
97.3% 
98.0% 

$18,094 
6,566 
$24,660 

$  4,759 
2,427 
$  7,186 

$13,335 
4,139 
$17,474 

2006
98.8%
99.2%
98.9%

$     384 
13,848 
$14,232 

$     259 
4,577 
$  4,836 

$     125 
9,271 
$  9,396 

2.1%
210.9%
57.7%

5.4%
188.6%
67.3%

0.9%
224.0%
53.8%

2007 acquisitions—2440 M Street, Woodholme Medical Office Building, Ashburn Farm Office Park, and CentreMed I & II
2006 acquisitions—Alexandria Professional Center, 9707 Medical Center Drive, 15001 Shady Grove Road, Plumtree Medical Center, 15005 Shady Grove Road and The Crescent 

The medical office sector NOI increased from $17.5 million in 2006 to $26.9 million in 2007, an increase of $9.4 million or 
53.8%. This was substantially due to the acquisitions made in 2006 and 2007 which contributed $13.4 million (49.9% of total) to 
NOI and added approximately 698,000 net rentable square feet to the portfolio.

Core medical office property NOI increased $0.1 million from 2006. Revenues for core properties were positively impacted by 
a 2.3% increase in rental rates. Expenses increased due to higher repair and maintenance costs. 

During 2007, 50.0% of the square footage that expired was renewed compared to 87.7% in 2006. During 2007, we executed 
new leases for 103,200 square feet of medical office space at an average rent increase of 19.8%.

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Retail sector

Real Estate Rental Revenue
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue 

Real Estate Expenses
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Expenses 

net operating Income
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Net Operating Income 

Economic Occupancy 
Core 
Non-core(1) 
Total 

2007 

2006 

$ Change 

% Change

Years Ended December 31,

$37,066 
4,446 

$41,512 

$  8,090 
831 
$  8,921 

$28,976 
3,615 
$32,591 

2007 
96.3% 
85.7% 
95.2% 

$35,194 
2,069 

$37,263 

$  7,512 
471 
$  7,983 

$27,682 
1,598 
$29,280 

2006
99.2%
59.6%
96.0%

$1,872 
2,377 

$4,249 

$   578 
360 
$   938 

$1,294 
2,017 
$3,311 

5.3%
114.9%

11.4%

7.7%
76.4%
11.8%

4.7%
126.2%
11.3%

(1)  Non-core properties include: 

2006 acquisitions—Randolph and Montrose Shopping Centers

Retail sector NOI increased $3.3 million (11.3%) in 2007 due to the 2006 acquisitions which contributed $3.6 million to NOI 
(11.1% of the total) and a $1.3 million increase in NOI from core properties. The core revenue increase was due to rental rate 
growth of 5.7% driven by the completion of redevelopment at the Shoppes at Foxchase and escalating market rates at Bradlee 
Shopping Center. 

Overall economic occupancy for the retail sector decreased 80 basis points primarily as a result of decreased occupancy at 
South Washington Street, the Shoppes at Foxchase and Bradlee Shopping Center. Non core occupancy increased by 2,610 basis 
points due to the successful leasing efforts at Montrose and Randolph shopping centers. During 2007, our retention rate was 
82.1% compared to 90.8% in 2006 and we executed new leases for approximately 223,900 square feet of retail space at an 
average rent increase of 32.7%. 

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Multifamily sector

Real Estate Rental Revenue
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue 

Real Estate Expenses
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Expenses 

net operating Income
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Net Operating Income 

Economic Occupancy 
Core 
Non-core(1) 
Total 

2007 

2006 

$ Change 

% Change

Years Ended December 31,

$34,012 
275 
$34,287 

$14,323 
639 
$14,962 

$19,689 
(364) 
$19,325 

2007 
91.3% 
24.0% 
89.3% 

$32,478 
— 
$32,478 

$13,220 
— 
$13,220 

$19,258 
— 
$19,258 

2006
92.4%
—
92.4%

$1,534 
275 
$1,809 

$1,103 
639 
$1,742 

$   431 
(364) 
 67 

$ 

4.7%
—
5.6%

8.3%
—
13.2%

2.2%
—
0.3%

(1)  Non-core properties include: 

2007 development—Bennett Park and The Clayborne Apartments

Multifamily NOI was flat in 2007 as compared to 2006. The revenue increase of $1.5 million was driven by higher minimum base 
rent throughout the portfolio ($1.8 million) and an increase in utilities reimbursement ($0.2 million), offset somewhat by the 110 
basis point decrease in occupancy ($0.5 million) compared to 2006. Real estate expenses increased $1.1 million due primarily to 
higher repairs and maintenance costs, higher real estate taxes, and increased operating services and supplies costs.

The non-core net operating loss of $0.4 million is due to the substantial completion of Bennett Park in the fourth quarter of 
2007. The property is in its lease-up phase and had an occupancy of 24.0% at year end. 

Overall economic occupancy decreased from 92.4% in 2006 to 89.3% in 2007 primarily due to the substantial completion of 
Bennett Park in the fourth quarter of 2007 as described in the preceding paragraph.

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Industrial sector

Real Estate Rental Revenue
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue 

Real Estate Expenses
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Expenses 

net operating Income
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Net Operating Income 

Economic Occupancy 
Core 
Non-core(1) 
Total 

(1)  Non-core properties include: 

2007 

2006 

$ Change 

% Change

Years Ended December 31,

$33,422 
5,964 
$39,386 

$  8,081 
1,441 
$  9,522 

$25,341 
4,523 
$29,864 

2007 
95.4% 
95.1% 
95.3% 

$32,323 
2,326 
$34,649 

$  7,513 
641 
$  8,154 

$24,810 
1,685 
$26,495 

2006
94.5%
84.4%
93.7%

$1,099 
3,638 
$4,737 

$   568 
800 
$1,368 

$   531 
2,838 
$3,369 

3.4%
156.4%
13.7%

7.6%
124.8%
16.8%

2.1%
168.4%
12.7%

2007 acquisition—270 Technology Park
2006 acquisitions—Hampton Overlook, Hampton South and 9950 Business Parkway

Industrial  sector  NOI  increased  $3.4  million  (12.7%)  over  2006  due  to  acquisitions  in  2006  and  2007.  These  acquisitions 
contributed $4.5 million in NOI, 15.1% of the total NOI. 

Core properties achieved a $0.5 million (2.1%) increase in NOI due to a $1.1 million increase in real estate revenues, while real 
estate expenses increased $0.6 million. The revenue increase was driven by a 2.8% increase in rental rates and a 90 basis point 
increase in occupancy. 

During 2007 our retention rate from continuing operations was 83.8% compared to 79.3% in 2006 and we executed new leases 
for approximately 912,100 square feet of industrial space at an average rent increase of 17.0% .

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2006 Compared to 2005

The following tables of selected operating data provide the basis for our discussion of NOI in 2006 compared to 2005. All 
amounts are in thousands except percentage amounts.

2006 

2005 

$ Change 

% Change

Years Ended December 31,

$  7,265 
21,221 
$28,486 

$  2,050 
6,647 
$  8,697 

$  5,215 
14,574 
$19,789 

4.2%
304.2%
15.8%

3.9%
463.5%
15.9%

4.3%
262.9%
15.7%

Real Estate Rental Revenue
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue 

Real Estate Expenses
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Expenses 

net operating Income
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Net Operating Income 

Reconciliation to net Income
NOI 
Other revenue 
Other income from property settlement 
Interest expense 
Depreciation and amortization 
General and administrative expenses 
Discontinued operations(2) 
Gain on Disposal 
Net Income 

Economic Occupancy 
Core 
Non-core(1) 
Total 

(1)  Non-core properties include:

$180,543 
28,198 
$208,741 

$  55,144 
8,081 
$  63,225 

$125,399 
20,117 
$145,516 

$145,516 
906 
— 
(47,265) 
(50,915) 
(12,622) 
3,041 
— 
$  38,661 

2006 
94.1% 
92.3% 
93.8% 

$173,278 
6,977 
$180,255 

$  53,094 
1,434 
$  54,528 

$120,184 
5,543 
$125,727 

$125,727
918
504
(37,193)
(44,561)
(8,005)
3,237
37,011
$  77,638

2005
92.9%
97.9%
93.0%

2006 acquisitions—Hampton  Overlook,  Hampton  South, Alexandria Medical Center, 9707 Medical Center Drive, 15001 Shady Grove Road, Montrose Shopping Center, 
Randolph Shopping Center, 9950 Business Parkway, Plumtree Medical Center, 15005 Shady Grove Road, 6565 Arlington Blvd, West Gude Drive, The Ridges, The Crescent
2005 acquisitions—Frederick Crossing, Coleman Building and Albemarle Point 
(2)  Discontinued operations include gain on disposals and income from operations for:

2007 held for sale—Sullyfield Center and The Earhart Building
2007 disposals—Maryland Trade Center I and II 
2005 disposals—Tycon Plaza II, Tycon Plaza III, 7700 Leesburg Pike and the Pepsi Distribution Center 

We  recognized  NOI  of  $145.5  million  in  2006,  which  was  $19.8  million  (15.7%)  greater  than  in  2005  due  largely  to  our 
acquisitions of four office properties, six medical office properties, three retail centers and five industrial properties in 2005 and 
2006, which added approximately 2,151,000 square feet of net rentable space. Acquired properties contributed $20.1 million 
in NOI in 2006 (13.8% of total NOI), a $14.6 million increase over 2005. Core properties experienced a $5.2 million (4.3%) 
increase in NOI due to a $7.3 million increase in revenues offset by a $2.1 million increase in real estate expenses. Revenue was 
positively impacted by improvements in all lines of business due to rental rate growth across the portfolio (3.5%) and higher 
core occupancy in the office, retail and medical office sectors. The increase in core expenses was driven by the office, retail and 
multifamily  sectors,  which  contributed  $1.3,  $0.4  and  $0.4  million,  respectively,  in  additional  expense  as  a  result  of  higher 
utilities, repairs and maintenance, operating services, and real estate taxes. 

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Overall  economic  occupancy  increased  from  93.0%  in  2005  to  93.8%  in  2006  due  to  higher  core  occupancy  in  the  office, 
medical office and retail sectors and higher occupancy in our acquired office and medical office properties. Core economic 
occupancy increased 120 basis points due to a 270 basis point increase in the office sector and a 180 basis point increase in the 
retail  sector  offset  somewhat  by  a  70  basis  point  decrease  in  the  industrial  sector  and  an  80  basis  point  decrease  in  the 
multifamily sector. During 2006, 77.1% of the commercial square footage expiring from continuing operations was renewed as 
compared to 67.9% in 2005 and 1,611,000 commercial square feet were leased at an average rental rate increase of 12.8%.

An analysis of NOI by sector follows.

office sector

Real Estate Rental Revenue
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue 

Real Estate Expenses
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Expenses 

net operating Income
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Net Operating Income 

Economic Occupancy 
Core 
Non-core(1) 
Total 

2006 

2005 

$ Change 

% Change

Years Ended December 31,

$72,991 
6,700 
$79,691 

$24,522 
2,160 
$26,682 

$48,469 
4,540 
$53,009 

2006 
92.1% 
92.1% 
92.1% 

$70,271 
921 
$71,192 

$23,261 
262 
$23,523 

$47,010 
659 
$47,669 

2005
89.4%
89.8%
89.4%

$2,720 
5,779 
$8,499 

$1,261 
1,898 
$3,159 

$1,459 
3,881 
$5,340 

3.9%
627.5%
11.9%

5.4%
724.4%
13.4%

3.1%
588.9%
11.2%

(1)  Non-core properties include: 

2006 acquisitions—6565 Arlington Blvd, West Gude Drive, The Ridges
2005 acquisitions—Albemarle Point Office Building

The office sector recognized NOI of $53.0 million which was $5.3 million (11.2%) higher than in 2005 due primarily to the 
$3.9 million increase in NOI from acquired properties and the $1.5 million increase in Core NOI in 2006.

Core office properties achieved a $1.5 million (3.1%) increase in NOI due to a $2.7 million increase in revenues offset somewhat 
by a $1.3 million increase in core real estate expenses. Core revenue was higher due to the 270 basis point increase in occupancy 
($1.8 million) led by occupancy gains at 1600 Wilson Boulevard, 1700 Research Boulevard, 600 Jefferson Plaza and 7900 Westpark, 
and rental rate increases ($1.2 million). This increase was offset somewhat by an increase in bad debt reserves ($0.4 million) and 
rent abatements ($0.3 million). The increase in real estate expenses was due to higher utility costs driven by escalating fuel rates, 
consumption and energy taxes, real estate tax expense that increased due to higher value assessments for properties across 
several tax jurisdictions and increased payroll costs. 

During 2006, 67.7% of the square footage that expired was renewed compared to 61.9% in 2005, excluding properties sold or 
classified as held for sale. During 2006, we executed new leases for 597,000 square feet of office space at an average rent 
increase of 9.1%. 

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Medical office sector

Real Estate Rental Revenue
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue 

Real Estate Expenses
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Expenses 

net operating Income
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Net Operating Income 

Economic Occupancy 
Core 
Non-core(1) 
Total 

(1)  Non-core properties include: 

2006 

2005 

$ Change 

% Change

Years Ended December 31,

$18,094 
6,566 
$24,660 

$  4,759 
2,427 
$  7,186 

$13,335 
4,139 
$17,474 

2006 
98.8% 
99.2% 
98.9% 

$18,024 
— 
$18,024 

$  4,649 
— 
$  4,649 

$13,375 
— 
$13,375 

2005
98.4%
—
98.4%

$ 

 70 
6,566 
$6,636 

$   110 
2,427 
$2,537 

$  (40) 
4,139 
$4,099 

0.4%
—
36.8%

2.4%
—
54.6%

(0.3%)
—
30.6%

2006 acquisitions—Alexandria Professional Center, 9707 Medical Center Drive, 15001 Shady Grove Road, Plumtree Medical Center, 15005 Shady Grove Road and The Crescent 

The medical office sector NOI increased from $13.4 million in 2005 to $17.5 million in 2006, an increase of $4.1 million or 
30.6%.  This  was  substantially  due  to  the  acquisitions  made  in  2006  which  contributed  $4.1million  to  the  NOI  and  added 
approximately 336,000 net rentable square feet to the portfolio.

Core medical office property NOI was flat. Revenues for core properties were positively impacted by a 40 basis point increase 
in occupancy and a 0.6% increase in rental rates. Expenses increased due to higher repair and maintenance costs. 

During 2006, 87.7% of the square footage that expired was renewed compared to 74.7% in 2005. During 2006, we executed 
new leases for 119,900 square feet of medical office space at an average rent increase of 19.9% .

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Retail sector

Real Estate Rental Revenue
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue 

Real Estate Expenses
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Expenses 

net operating Income
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Net Operating Income 

Economic Occupancy 
Core 
Non-core(1) 
Total 

2006 

2005 

$ Change 

% Change

Years Ended December 31,

$30,545 
6,718 
$37,263 

$  6,718 
1,265 
$  7,983 

$23,827 
5,453 
$29,280 

2006 
99.1% 
84.2% 
96.0% 

$28,425 
3,482 
$31,907 

$  6,296 
583 
$  6,879 

$22,129 
2,899 
$25,028 

2005
97.3%
100.0%
97.6%

$2,120 
3,236 
$5,356 

$   422 
682 
$1,104 

$1,698 
2,554 
$4,252 

7.5%
92.9%
16.8%

6.7%
117.0%
16.1%

7.7%
88.1%
17.0%

(1)  Non-core properties include: 

2006 acquisitions—Randolph and Montrose Shopping Centers
2005 acquisition—Frederick Crossing

Retail sector NOI increased $4.3 million (17.0%) in 2006 due to the 2006 and 2005 acquisitions which contributed $5.4 million 
to NOI (18.6% of the total) and a $1.7 million increase in NOI from core properties. The core revenue increase was due to 
rental rate growth of 8.5% driven by the Harris Teeter lease at Shoppes at Foxchase and escalating market rates at other centers 
and a 180 basis point increase in occupancy across most of the remaining portfolio. 

Overall economic occupancy for the retail sector decreased approximately 160 basis points primarily as a result of the acquisitions 
of the Montrose and Randolph shopping centers which were 58% and 91% leased, respectively, at the time of their acquisition. 
During 2006, our retention rate was 90.8% compared to 95.3% in 2005 and we executed new leases for approximately 123,000 
square feet of retail space at an average rent increase of 20.8% . 

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Multifamily sector

Real Estate Rental Revenue

Core/Total 

Real Estate Expenses

Core/Total 

net operating Income

Core/Total 

Economic Occupancy 

Core/Total 

2006 

2005 

$ Change 

% Change

Years Ended December 31,

$32,478 

$30,529 

$1,949 

13,220 

12,815 

405 

$19,258 

2006 
92.4% 

$17,714 

$1,544 

2005
93.2%

6.4%

3.2%

8.7%

Multifamily NOI increased $1.5 million (8.7%) in 2006 as compared to 2005 as a result of a $1.9 million increase in revenue 
offset somewhat by a $0.4 million increase in expenses. The revenue increase was driven by an increase in minimum base rent 
throughout the portfolio ($2.0 million), offset somewhat by the 80 basis point decrease in occupancy ($0.4 million) compared 
to 2005 due to units at two properties that were taken off-line for renovation and the move out of a block of 28 units leased 
by one individual. Real estate expenses increased $0.4 million due primarily to higher repairs and maintenance costs, higher 
administrative costs related to property-level leasing and maintenance positions and increased marketing costs, and increased 
utility expense related to higher fuel costs. 

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Industrial sector

Real Estate Rental Revenue
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Rental Revenue 

Real Estate Expenses
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Real Estate Expenses 

net operating Income
Core 
Non-core(1) 

Total Net Operating Income 

Economic Occupancy 
Core 
Non-core(1) 
Total 

(1)  Non-core properties include: 

2006 

2005 

$ Change 

% Change

Years Ended December 31,

$26,435 
8,214 
$34,649 

$  5,925 
2,229 
$  8,154 

$20,510 
5,985 
$26,495 

2006 
93.3% 
95.2% 
93.7% 

$26,029 
2,574 
$28,603 

$  6,073 
589 
$  6,662 

$19,956 
1,985 
$21,941 

2005
94.0%
98.6%
94.4%

$   406 
5,640 
$6,046 

$ (148) 
1,640 
$1,492 

$   554 
4,000 
$4,554 

1.6%
219.1%
21.1%

(2.4%)
278.4%
22.4%

2.8%
201.5%
20.8%

2006 acquisitions—Hampton Overlook, Hampton South and 9950 Business Parkway
2005 acquisitions—Coleman Building and Albemarle Point Industrial Buildings 

Industrial  sector  NOI  increased  $4.6  million  (20.8%)  over  2005  due  to  acquisitions  in  2005  and  2006.  These  acquisitions 
contributed $6.0 million in NOI, 22.6% of the total NOI. 

Core properties achieved a $0.5 million (2.8%) increase in NOI due to a $0.4 million increase in real estate revenues, while real 
estate expenses decreased $0.1 million. The revenue increase was driven by a 2.0% increase in rental rates offset somewhat by 
a 70 basis point decrease in occupancy primarily due to vacancies at Sully Square. 

During 2006 our retention rate was 79.3% compared to 60.7% in 2005, excluding properties sold or classified as held for sale. 
During 2006, we executed new leases for approximately 770,000 square feet of industrial space at an average rent increase 
of 14.3% .

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lIQuIDITy AnD CAPITAl REsouRCEs

Capital Structure 

We manage our capital structure to reflect a long-term investment approach, generally seeking to match the cash flow of our assets 
with a mix of equity and various debt instruments. We expect that our capital structure will allow us to obtain additional capital from 
diverse sources that could include additional equity offerings of common shares, public and private secured and unsecured debt 
financings, and possible asset dispositions. Our ability to raise funds through the sale of debt and equity securities is dependent on, 
among other things, general economic conditions, general market conditions for REITs, our operating performance, our debt rating 
and  the  current  trading  price  of  our  shares.  We  will  always  analyze  which  source  of  capital  is  most  advantageous  to  us  at  any 
particular	point	in	time;	however	the	capital	markets	may	not	consistently	be	available	on	terms	that	we	consider	attractive.

We currently expect that our principal sources of liquidity for acquisitions, development, expansion and renovation of properties, 
plus operating and administrative will include:

•	 Cash	flow	from	operations;
•	 Borrowings	under	our	unsecured	credit	facilities	or	other	short-term	facilities;
•	 Issuances	of	our	equity	securities	and/or	common	units	of	partnership	in	WRIT	or	its	subsidiaries;
•	 Proceeds	from	long-term	secured	or	unsecured	debt	financings;
•	 Investment	from	joint	venture	partners;	and	
•	 Net	proceeds	from	the	sale	of	assets.

During  2008,  we  expect  that  we  will  have  significant  capital  requirements,  including  the  following  items.  There  can  be  no 
assurance that our capital requirements will not be materially higher or lower than these expectations. 

•	 Funding	dividends	on	our	common	shares	and	minority	interest	distributions	to	third	party	unit	holders;	
•	 Approximately	$35.1	million	to	invest	in	our	existing	portfolio	of	operating	assets,	including	approximately	$28.2	million	

to	fund	tenant-related	capital	requirements	and	leasing	commissions;	

•	 Approximately	$12.4	million	to	invest	in	our	development	projects;
•	 Approximately	$100.0–$120.0	million	to	fund	our	expected	property	acquisitions;
•	 In	the	first	quarter	of	2008,	$8.7	million	was	used	to	fund	a	non-recurring	charge,	resulting	from	an	extinguishment	of	

debt	on	$60	million	of	10-year	Mandatory	Par	Put	Remarketed	Securities	(“MOPPRS”);

We believe that we will generate sufficient cash flow from operations and have access to the capital resources necessary to fund 
our  requirements.  However,  as  a  result  of  general  market  conditions  in  the  greater  Washington  metro  region,  economic 
downturns  affecting  the  ability  to  attract  and  retain  tenants,  unfavorable  fluctuations  in  interest  rates  or  our  share  price, 
unfavorable changes in the supply of competing properties, or our properties not performing as expected, we may not generate 
sufficient cash flow from operations or otherwise have access to capital on favorable terms, or at all. If we are unable to obtain 
capital from other sources, we may not be able to pay the dividend required to maintain our status as a REIT, make required 
principal  and  interest  payments,  make  strategic  acquisitions  or  make  necessary  routine  capital  improvements  or  undertake 
re-development opportunities with respect to our existing portfolio of operating assets. In addition, if a property is mortgaged 
to secure payment of indebtedness and we are unable to meet mortgage payments, the holder of the mortgage could foreclose 
on the property, resulting in loss of income and asset value.

Debt Financing 

We generally use secured or unsecured, corporate-level debt, including mortgages, unsecured notes and our unsecured credit 
facilities, to meet our borrowing needs. Long-term, we generally use fixed rate debt instruments in order to match the returns 
from our real estate assets. We also utilize variable rate debt for short-term financing purposes. At times, our mix of variable 
and fixed rate debt may not suit our needs. At those times, we may use derivative financial instruments including interest rate 
swaps and caps, forward interest rate options or interest rate options in order to assist us in managing our debt mix. We may 
either hedge our variable rate debt to give it a fixed interest rate or hedge fixed rate debt to give it a variable interest rate. 

54  Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries

Typically  we  have  obtained  the  ratings  of  two  credit  rating  agencies  in  the  underwriting  of  our  unsecured  debt.  As  of 
December 31, 2007, Standard & Poor’s had assigned its BBB+ rating with a stable outlook, and Moody’s Investor Service has 
assigned its Baa1 rating with a stable outlook, to our unsecured debt offerings. A downgrade in rating by either of these rating 
agencies could result from, among other things, a change in our financial position. Any such downgrade could adversely affect 
our ability to obtain future financing or could increase the interest rates on our existing debt. However, we have no debt 
instruments under which the principal maturity would be accelerated upon a downward change in our debt rating. Each 
rating is subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating organization.

Our total debt at December 31, 2007 is summarized as follows (in thousands): 

Fixed rate mortgages 
Unsecured credit facilities 
Senior unsecured notes 

Mortgage Debt

Total Debt
$   252,484
192,500 
880,000
$1,324,984

At December 31, 2007, our $252.5 million in fixed rate mortgages, which includes $2.5 million in unamortized premiums due to fair 
value adjustments, bore an effective weighted average interest rate of 5.8% and had a weighted average maturity of 5.0 years. We 
may either initiate secured mortgage debt or assume mortgage debt from time-to-time in conjunction with property acquisitions.

Unsecured Credit Facilities

Our primary source of liquidity is our two revolving credit facilities. We can borrow up to $337.0 million under these lines, which 
bear interest at an adjustable spread over LIBOR based on our public debt rating. Credit Facility No. 1 is a four-year, $75.0 million 
unsecured credit facility expiring in June 2011. We had $70.0 million outstanding and $1.4 million in letters of credit issued as of 
December 31, 2007, related to Credit Facility No. 1.

Credit Facility No. 2 is a four-year $200.0 million unsecured credit facility expiring in November 2010, with a one year extension 
option. Subsequent to the year-end, we exercised a portion of the accordion feature to increase our total borrowing capacity 
on the line from $200.0 million to $262.0 million. We had $122.5 million outstanding and $0.9 million in letters of credit issued 
as of December 31, 2007, related to Credit Facility No. 2.

Our unsecured credit facilities contain financial and other covenants with which we must comply. Some of these covenants include: 

•	 A	minimum	tangible	net	worth;
•	 A	maximum	ratio	of	total	liabilities	to	gross	asset	value,	calculated	using	a	fair	market	value	of	our	assets;
•	 A	maximum	ratio	of	secured	indebtedness	to	gross	asset	value,	calculated	using	a	fair	market	value	of	our	assets;
•	 A	minimum	ratio	of	annual	EBITDA	(earnings	before	interest,	taxes,	depreciation	and	amortization)	to	fixed	charges,	

including	interest	expense;

•	 A	minimum	ratio	of	net	operating	income	from	our	unencumbered	properties	to	unsecured	interest	expense;	and
•	 A	maximum	ratio	of	development	in	progress	to	gross	asset	value,	calculated	using	a	fair	market	value	of	our	assets.

Failure to comply with any of the covenants under our unsecured credit facilities or other debt instruments could result in a 
default under one or more of our debt instruments. This could cause our lenders to accelerate the timing of payments and 
would therefore have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, financial condition and liquidity. 

As	of	December	31,	2007,	we	were	in	compliance	with	our	loan	covenants;	however,	our	ability	to	draw	on	our	unsecured	credit	
facility or incur other unsecured debt in the future could be restricted by the loan covenants. 

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If principal amounts due at maturity cannot be refinanced, extended or paid with proceeds of other capital transactions, such 
as new equity capital, our cash flow may be insufficient to repay all maturing debt. Prevailing interest rates or other factors at 
the time of a refinancing (such as possible reluctance of lenders to make commercial real estate loans) may result in higher 
interest rates and increased interest expense. 

Senior Unsecured Notes

We generally issue senior unsecured notes to fund our real estate assets long-term. We intend to ladder the maturities of our 
debt to mitigate exposure to interest rate risk in future years.

It  is  possible  that  over  the  near  term,  interest  rate  fluctuations  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  earnings.  Our 
unsecured fixed-rate notes payable have maturities ranging from February 2008 through February 2028 (see Note 6), as 
follows (in thousands):

2008 
2009 
2010 
2011 
2012 
Thereafter 

December 31, 2007 
Note Principal
$  60,000
—
—
150,000
50,000
620,000
$880,000

Our unsecured notes contain covenants with which we must comply. These include: 

•	 Limits	on	our	total	indebtedness;	
•	 Limits	on	our	secured	indebtedness;	
•	 Limits	on	our	required	debt	service	payments;	and	
•	 Maintenance	of	a	minimum	level	of	unencumbered	assets.

We are in compliance with our unsecured notes covenants as of December 31, 2007.

Common Equity

We have authorized for issuance 100.0 million common shares, of which 46.7 million shares were outstanding at December 31, 2007.

In June 2007, we completed a public offering of 1.6 million common shares of beneficial interest which provided net cash of 
$57.8 million. We used the proceeds to repay borrowings on our lines of credit.

Dividends 

We pay dividends quarterly. The maintenance of these dividends is subject to various factors, including the discretion of the 
Board  of  Trustees,  the  ability  to  pay  dividends  under  Maryland  law,  the  availability  of  cash  to  make  the  necessary  dividend 
payments and the effect of REIT distribution requirements, which require at least 90% of our taxable income to be distributed 
to shareholders. The table below details our dividend and distribution payments for 2007, 2006 and 2005 (in thousands).

Common dividends 
Minority interest distributions 

2007 
$78,050 
156 
$78,206 

2006 
$72,681 
134 
$72,815 

2005
$67,322
131
$67,453

Dividends paid for 2007 as compared to 2006 increased as a direct result of a dividend rate increase from $1.64 per share in 
2006 to $1.68 per share in 2007 as well as the issuance of 1,600,000 shares in an equity offering in June 2007. Dividends paid 
for 2006 as compared to 2005 increased as a direct result of a dividend rate increase from $1.60 per share in 2005 to $1.64 
per share in 2006 as well as the issuance of 2,745,000 shares in an equity offering in June 2006.

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Cash flows from operations are an important factor in our ability to sustain our dividend at its current rate. Cash flows from 
operations increased from $86.5 million in 2006 to $115.5 million in 2007, primarily due to increases in operating income from 
properties acquired in 2006 and 2007 and improvement in performance at our core properties. If our cash flows from operations 
were to decline significantly, we may have to borrow on our lines of credit to sustain the dividend rate or reduce the dividend 
payout rate. 

Capital Commitments 

We will require capital for development and redevelopment projects currently underway and in the future. As of December 31, 
2007, we had under development Bennett Park, Clayborne Apartments, Dulles Station and 4661 Kenmore. We are evaluating a 
number of potential redevelopment projects at properties such as 6565 Arlington Boulevard, Montrose and NVIP. Our total 
investment	in	Bennett	Park	is	expected	to	be	$83.2	million	and	we	expect	to	fund	$8.3	million	during	2008;	a	construction	
contract worth approximately $64.1 million has been executed for this project. As of December 31, 2007, we had invested 
$74.9 million in Bennett Park including land and carrying costs. Our total investment in Clayborne Apartments is expected to 
be $36.3 million. As of December 31, 2007, we had invested $33.0 million in this project, and we expect to fund approximately 
$3.3 million of the total project costs during 2008. There is a $16.7 million construction contract in place for the project’s 
completion. Our investment in Dulles Station phase one is expected to be approximately $60.0 million. As of December 31, 
2007 we had invested $43.0 million and $24.5 million on phases one and two of this project, respectively, including $26.2 million 
to acquire the land for both phases. We expect to fund approximately $9.0 million of the total project costs during 2008.

As of December 31, 2006, the redevelopment of the Shoppes at Foxchase was substantially complete after an investment of 
$11.2 million. We funded the remaining project cost of approximately $0.5 million in 2007. We anticipate funding several major 
renovation projects in our portfolios during 2008, as follows (in thousands):

Sector 
Office buildings 
Medical office buildings 
Retail centers 
Multifamily 
Industrial 
Total 

Project 
Spending
$  2,301
—
500
10,841
1,932
$15,574

These projects include common area and unit renovations at several of our multifamily properties, roof replacement projects 
at  some  of  our  industrial  and  retail  properties,  and  restroom,  garage  and  common  area  renovations  at  some  of  our  office 
properties. Not all of the anticipated spending had been committed via executed construction contracts at December 31, 2007. 
We expect to meet our requirements using cash generated by our real estate operations, through borrowings on our unsecured 
credit facilities, or raising additional debt or equity capital in the public market.

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Contractual obligations

Below is a summary of certain contractual obligations that will require significant capital (in thousands): 

Long-term debt(1) 
Purchase obligations(2) 
Estimated development commitments(3) 
Tenant-related capital(4) 
Building capital(5) 
Operating leases 

Total 
$1,835,633 
4,219 
7,974 
1,394 
10,592 
104 

Less than 1 Year 
$131,431 
4,219 
7,974 
1,113 
10,592 
47 

Payments Due by Period
1–3 Years 
$589,832 
— 

4–5 Years 
$308,133 
— 
— 
45 
— 
— 

After 5 Years
$806,237
—
—
—
—
—

236 
— 
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(1)  See Notes 4, 5 and 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Amounts include principal, interest, put option on the $60 million MOPPRs, unused commitment fees and 

facility fees.

(2)  Represents elevator maintenance contracts with terms through 2008, electricity sales agreements with terms through 2008, and natural gas purchase agreements with terms 

through 2008.

(3)  Committed development obligations based on contracts in place as of December 31, 2007.
(4)  Committed tenant-related capital based on executed leases as of December 31, 2007.
(5)  Committed building capital additions based on contracts in place as of December 31, 2007.

We have various standing or renewable contracts with vendors. The majority of these contracts are cancelable with immaterial 
or no cancellation penalties, with the exception of our elevator maintenance and natural gas purchase agreements, which are 
included above on the purchase obligations line. Contract terms on cancelable leases are generally one year or less. Development 
commitments include executed construction and professional services contracts associated with our Bennett Park and Clayborne 
Apartments projects. We are currently committed to fund tenant-related capital improvements as described in the table above 
for executed leases. However, expected leasing levels could require additional tenant-related capital improvements which are 
not currently committed. We expect that total tenant-related capital improvements, including those already committed, will be 
approximately $24.0 million in 2008. Due to the competitive office leasing market we expect that tenant-related capital costs 
will continue at this level into 2008. 

Historical Cash flows 

Consolidated cash flow information is summarized as follows (in millions):

For the Year Ended December 31, 

Variance

Cash provided by operating activities 
Cash used in investing activities 
Cash provided by financing activities 

2007 
$ 115.5 
$(348.6) 
$ 245.9 

2006 
$   86.5 
$(334.7) 
$ 251.9 

2005 
$ 87.7 
$(98.5) 
$ 10.7 

2007 vs.  
2006 
$ 29.0 
$(13.9) 
$  (6.0) 

2006 vs.  
2005

(1.2)
$ 
$(236.2)
$ 241.2

Operations generated $115.5 million of net cash in 2007 compared to $86.5 million in 2006. The increase in cash flow in 2007 
compared to 2006 was due primarily to properties acquired in 2006 and 2007. The level of net cash provided by operating 
activities is also affected by the timing of receipt of revenues and payment of expenses. 

Our investing activities used net cash of $348.6 million in 2007 and $334.7 million in 2006. The change in cash flows from 
investing  activities  in  2007  was  primarily  due  to  the  $294.2  million  of  cash  invested  in  acquisitions,  net  of  assumed  debt, 
throughout the year, which was $67.7 million higher than the prior year. This was offset by net cash received of $56.3 million 
from the sale of Maryland Trade Center I & II. 

Our  financing  activities  provided  net  cash  of  $245.9  million  in  2007  and  $251.9  million  in  2006.  The  decrease  in  net  cash 
provided by financing activities in 2007 is the primarily result of the higher debt and equity offerings in 2006 and an increase in 
dividends paid in 2007, offset by larger borrowings on lines of credit in 2007. Net borrowings/repayments on the lines of credit 
provided $131.5 million in 2007, offset somewhat by payment of dividends of $78.1 million and mortgage principal payments of 
$11.4 million. Dividends increased in 2007 due to the issuance of 1,600,000 shares in June and an increase in the dividend rate. 

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CAPITAl IMPRovEMEnTs AnD DEvEloPMEnT CosTs

Capital improvements and development costs of $107.6 million were completed in 2007, including tenant improvements. These 
improvements to our properties in 2006 and 2005 were $106.4 million and $48.6 million, respectively. We consider capital 
improvements to be accretive to revenue but not necessarily accretive to net income.

Our capital improvement and development costs for the three years ending December 31, 2007 were as follows (in thousands): 

Accretive capital improvements:

Acquisition related 
Expansions and major renovations 
Development/redevelopment 
Tenant improvements 

Total accretive capital improvements 

Other: 

Total 

Accretive Capital Improvements

2007 

$    1,954 
10,684 
66,489 
16,587 
95,714 
11,897 
$107,611 

Year Ended December 31,
2006 

$    1,430 
18,258 
68,621 
9,473 
97,782 
8,685 
$106,467 

2005

$ 

 918
11,762
17,866
8,932
39,478
9,125
$48,603

Acquisition Related—These are capital improvements to properties acquired during the current and preceding two years which 
were anticipated at the time we acquired the properties. These types of improvements were made in 2007 to 6565 Arlington 
Boulevard, Montrose, West Gude, Ridges and Alexandria Professional Center.

Expansions and Major Renovations—Expansion projects increase the rentable area of a property, while major renovation projects 
are improvements sufficient to increase the income otherwise achievable at a property. 2007 expansions and major renovations 
included	common	area	and	unit	renovations	for	Bethesda	Hill;	common	area	renovations	at	Avondale;	restroom	renovations	at	
515	King	Street	and	6110	Executive	Boulevard;	balcony	renovations	at	Roosevelt	Towers;	and	elevator	modernization	projects	
at 3801 Connecticut Avenue and Country Club Towers.

Development/Re-development—Development  costs  represent  expenditures  for  ground  up  development  of  new  operating 
properties. Re-development costs represent expenditures for improvements intended to re-position properties in their markets 
and  increase  income  that  would  be  otherwise  achievable.  Development  costs  in  each  of  the  years  presented  include  costs 
associated  with  the  ground  up  development  of  Bennett  Park  and  Clayborne.  In  2006  and  2007  these  costs  also  include 
expenditures  associated  with  Dulles  Station.  Completion  of  Bennett  Park,  our  residential  project  under  development  in 
Arlington, VA, occurred in the third quarter 2007 for the mid-rise building and fourth quarter 2007 for the high-rise building. 
Completion of Clayborne Apartments, our residential project under construction in Alexandria, VA, is expected in the first 
quarter 2008. Completion of Phase I of Dulles Station, our 540,000 square foot office project in Herndon, VA, of which Phase 
I represents 180,000 square feet, occurred in the third quarter of 2007, however completion of tenant improvements is pending 
lease up of the space. Additionally in 2007, we acquired land for future development of medical office space at 4661 Kenmore 
in Alexandria, VA. Development spending in 2007 includes pre-development activities related to this project. Re-development 
costs in each of the years presented were incurred for the Shoppes of Foxchase, which was substantially completed in 2006. In 
2005, re-development costs included expenditures for the completion of the Food Lion grocery store at Westminster.

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Tenant Improvements—Tenant Improvements are costs, such as space build-out, associated with commercial lease transactions. 
Our  average  Tenant  Improvement  Costs  per  square  foot  of  space  leased  were  as  follows  during  the  three  years  ended 
December 31, 2007: 

Office Buildings* 
Medical Office Buildings 
Retail Centers 
Industrial/Flex Properties* 

Year Ended December 31,
2006 
$12.95 
$17.78 
$  0.05 
$  1.91 

2007 
$13.68 
$13.95 
$  1.84 
$  2.64 

2005
$9.32
$7.65
$0.85
$1.66

* 

Excludes properties sold or classified as held for sale.

The $0.73 increase in tenant improvement costs per square foot of space leased for office buildings in 2007 was primarily due 
to leases executed at 6110 Executive Boulevard and 30 West Gude requiring $1.3 million and $0.7 million, respectively, in tenant 
improvements, including $1.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively, for a single tenant. The $3.63 increase in tenant improvement 
costs per square foot of space leased for office buildings in 2006 as compared to 2005 was primarily due to leases executed at 
7900 Westpark requiring $2.7 million in tenant improvements, including $1.5 million for a single tenant. 

The  $3.83  decrease  in  tenant  improvement  costs  per  square  foot  of  space  leased  for  medical  office  buildings  in  2007  was 
primarily due to leases executed in 2006 at 15001 Shady Grove and Woodburn I requiring $1.8 million in tenant improvements, 
primarily to a single tenant. These leases drove the $10.13 increase in tenant improvement costs per square foot of space leased 
for medical office buildings in 2006 over 2005. 

The  $1.79  increase  in  tenant  improvement  costs  per  square  foot  of  retail  space  leased  in  2007  was  primarily  due  to  leases 
executed at Montrose Center, The Shoppes of Foxchase and South Washington Street requiring $0.3 million in combined tenant 
improvements for single tenants. The $0.73 increase in tenant improvement costs per square foot of industrial space leased in 
2007 was primarily due to leases executed at Dulles Business Park and Gorman Road requiring $0.8 million and $0.4 million, 
respectively, in tenant improvements, entirely for single tenants. 

The industrial tenant improvement costs are substantially lower than office and medical office improvement costs due to the 
tenant improvements required in this property type being substantially less extensive than in office and medical. The retail 
tenant improvement costs are substantially lower than office and medical office improvement costs because our retail tenants 
tend to pay for their own improvements. Excluding properties sold or classified as held for sale, approximately 83% of our office 
tenants renewed their leases with us in 2007, compared to 68% in 2006 and 62% in 2005. Renewing tenants generally require 
minimal tenant improvements. In addition, lower tenant improvement costs are one of the many benefits of our focus on leasing 
to smaller office tenants. Smaller office suites have limited configuration alternatives. Therefore, we are often able to lease an 
existing suite with limited tenant improvements.

Other Capital Improvements

Other Capital Improvements are those not included in the above categories. These are also referred to as recurring capital 
improvements. Over time these costs will be recurring in nature to maintain a property’s income and value. In our residential 
properties, these include new appliances, flooring, cabinets and bathroom fixtures. These improvements, which are made as 
needed  upon  vacancy  of  an  apartment,  totaled  $1.0  million  in  2007,  and  averaged  $1,273  per  apartment  for  the  38%  of 
apartments turned over relative to our total portfolio of apartment units. In our commercial properties and residential properties 
aside  from  apartment  turnover  discussed  above,  these  include  installation  of  new  heating  and  air  conditioning  equipment, 
asphalt replacement, new signage, permanent landscaping, window replacements, new lighting and new finishes. In addition, 
during 2007, we incurred repair and maintenance expenses of $9.5 million that were not capitalized, to maintain the quality of 
our buildings.

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foRWARD-looKInG sTATEMEnTs

This Annual Report contains forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward looking statements 
include the following statements with respect to the metropolitan Washington real estate markets: (a) continued spending by 
the Federal Government, government contracting firms and professional services firms is expected to continue to drive regional 
economic	growth;	(b)	industrial	rental	rates	are	projected	to	increase;	(c)	the	Washington	metro	area	is	expected	to	be	a	
strong	multifamily	market;	and	(d)	office	vacancy	is	expected	to	increase	due	to	increased	supply	in	the	market.	Such	forward	
looking statements also include the following statements with respect to WRIT: (a) our intention to invest in properties that we 
believe	will	increase	in	income	and	value;	(b)	our	belief	that	external	sources	of	capital	will	continue	to	be	available	and	that	
additional	sources	of	capital	will	be	available	from	the	sale	of	shares	or	notes;	and	(c)	our	belief	that	we	have	the	liquidity	and	
capital resources necessary to meet our known obligations and to make additional property acquisitions and capital improvements 
when  appropriate  to  enhance  long-term  growth.  Forward  looking  statements  also  include  other  statements  in  this  report 
preceded by, followed by or that include the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “potential,” “project,” “will” and 
other similar expressions.

We claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform 
Act of 1995 for the foregoing statements. The following important factors, in addition to those discussed elsewhere in this 
Annual Report, could affect our future results and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the 
forward-looking	statements:	(a)	the	economic	health	of	our	tenants;	(b)	the	economic	health	of	the	greater	Washington	Metro	
region,	 or	 other	 markets	 we	 may	 enter,	 including	 the	 effects	 of	 changes	 in	 Federal	 government	 spending;	 (c)	 the	 supply	 of	
competing	properties;	(d)	inflation;	(e)	consumer	confidence;	(f)	unemployment	rates;	(g)	consumer	tastes	and	preferences;	(h)	
stock	price	and	interest	rate	fluctuations;	(i)	our	future	capital	requirements;	(j)	compliance	with	applicable	laws,	including	those	
concerning	the	environment	and	access	by	persons	with	disabilities;	(k)	governmental	or	regulatory	actions	and	initiatives;	(l)	
changes	in	general	economic	and	business	conditions;	(m)	terrorist	attacks	or	actions;	(n)	acts	of	war;	(o)	weather	conditions;	
(p) the effects of changes in capital available to the technology and biotechnology sectors of the economy, and (q) other factors 
discussed  under  the  caption  “Risk  Factors.” We  undertake  no  obligation  to  update  our  forward-looking  statements  or  risk 
factors to reflect new information, future events, or otherwise.

RATIos of EARnInGs To fIXED CHARGEs AnD DEbT sERvICE CovERAGE

The following table sets forth our ratios of earnings to fixed charges and debt service coverage for the periods shown:

Earnings to fixed charges 
Debt service coverage 

Year Ended December 31,
2006 
1.62x 
2.76x 

2005
1.95x
3.05x

2007 
1.38x 
2.56x 

We computed the ratio of earnings to fixed charges by dividing earnings by fixed charges. For this purpose, earnings consist of 
income  from  continuing  operations  plus  fixed  charges,  less  capitalized  interest.  Fixed  charges  consist  of  interest  expense, 
including amortized costs of debt issuance, and interest costs capitalized.

We computed the debt service coverage ratio by dividing EBITDA (which is earnings before interest income and expense, taxes, 
depreciation, amortization and gain on sale of real estate) by interest expense and principal amortization. 

funds from operations

Funds from Operations (“FFO”) is a widely used measure of operating performance for real estate companies. We provide FFO 
as a supplemental measure to net income calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United 
States  of  America  (“GAAP”).  Although  FFO  is  a  widely  used  measure  of  operating  performance  for  REITs,  FFO  does  not 
represent net income calculated in accordance with GAAP. As such, it should not be considered an alternative to net income 
as an indication of our operating performance. In addition, FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities in 
accordance with GAAP, nor does it represent cash available to pay distributions and should not be considered as an alternative 

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to  cash  flow  from  operating  activities,  determined  in  accordance  with  GAAP  as  a  measure  of  our  liquidity.  The  National 
Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. (“NAREIT”) defines FFO (April, 2002 White Paper) as net income (computed 
in accordance with GAAP) excluding gains (or losses) from sales of property plus real estate depreciation and amortization. We 
consider  FFO  to  be  a  standard  supplemental  measure  for  REITs  because  it  facilitates  an  understanding  of  the  operating 
performance of our properties without giving effect to real estate depreciation and amortization, which historically assumes 
that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values have instead historically risen or 
fallen with market conditions, we believe that FFO more accurately provides investors an indication of our ability to incur and 
service debt, make capital expenditures and fund other needs. Our FFO may not be comparable to FFO reported by other 
REITs. These other REITs may not define the term in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or may interpret the 
current NAREIT definition differently.

The following table provides the calculation of our FFO and a reconciliation of FFO to net income for the years presented 
(in thousands):

Net income 
Adjustments

Depreciation and amortization 
Gain on property disposed 
Other gain 
Discontinued operations depreciation and amortization 

FFO as defined by NAREIT 

2007 
$  61,881 

69,775 
(25,022) 
(1,303) 
1,250 
$106,581 

2006 
$38,661 

50,915 
— 
— 
3,255 
$92,831 

2005
$ 77,638

44,561
(37,011)
(504)
2,671
$ 87,355

Item 7a.  Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures about Market Risk
The principal material financial market risk to which we are exposed is interest rate risk. Our exposure to interest rate risk relates 
primarily to refinancing long-term fixed rate obligations, the opportunity cost of fixed rate obligations in a falling interest rate 
environment and our variable rate lines of credit. We primarily enter into debt obligations to support general corporate purposes 
including acquisition of real estate properties, capital improvements and working capital needs. In the past we have used interest 
rate hedge agreements to hedge against rising interest rates in anticipation of imminent refinancing or new debt issuance.

The table below presents principal, interest and related weighted average fair value interest rates by year of maturity, with 
respect to debt outstanding on December 31, 2007.

(In thousands) 
Unsecured fixed rate debt

2008 

2009 

2010 

2011 

2012  Thereafter 

Total 

Fair 

Value

Principal 
Interest payments 
Interest rate on debt maturities 

$60,000(a) 
$43,569 

6.74% 

— 
$41,500 
— 

— 
$  41,500 
— 

$150,000 
$  37,038 

$50,000 
$31,313 

$620,000 
$241,825 

$880,000 
$436,745

$853,275

5.95% 

5.06% 

4.89% 

5.20%

Unsecured variable rate debt

Principal 
Variable interest rate on  
  debt maturities(b) 

Mortgages

Principal amortization  
(30 year schedule) 

Interest payments 
Weighted average interest rate  
  on principal amortization 

— 

— 

— 

$122,500 

$  70,000 

— 

5.55% 

5.17% 

— 

— 

— 

$192,500 

$192,500

— 

5.41%

$  4,057 
$14,677 

$54,285 
$13,557 

$  25,973 
$  10,240 

$  13,339 
$  9,142 

$21,088 
$  8,203 

$133,742 
$  8,199 

$252,484 
$  64,018

$249,911

5.43% 

7.01% 

5.75% 

5.30% 

4.90% 

5.44% 

5.80%

In the first quarter of 2008, WRIT repaid the $60 million outstanding principal balance under its 6.898% 10-year Mandatory Par Put Remarketed Securities (“MOPPRS”) notes.

(a) 
(b)  Variable interest rates based on LIBOR in effect on our borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2007.

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Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The financial statements and supplementary data appearing on pages 72 to 108 are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.   Changes in and Disagreements with accountants on 

accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item 9a.  Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our 
Securities Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the 
SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief 
Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Accounting, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions 
regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that 
any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving 
the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit 
relationship of possible controls and procedures.

We  carried  out  an  evaluation,  under  the  supervision  and  with  the  participation  of  our  management,  including  our  Chief 
Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Accounting, of the effectiveness of the design and 
operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2007. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive 
Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Accounting concluded that the Trust’s disclosure controls and 
procedures were effective. 

Internal Control over financial Reporting

See the Report of Management in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

See the Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. During the three months ended 
December 31, 2007, there was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, 
or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control for financial reporting.

Item 9B.  Other Information
None. 

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Part III

Certain information required by Part III is omitted from this report in that we will file a definitive proxy statement pursuant to 
Regulation 14A with respect to our 2008 Annual Meeting (the “Proxy Statement”) no later than 120 days after the end of the 
fiscal year covered by this report, and certain information included therein is incorporated herein by reference. Only those 
sections of the Proxy Statement which specifically address the items set forth herein are incorporated by reference. In addition, 
we have adopted a Code of Ethics which can be reviewed and printed from our website www.writ.com .

Item 10.  Directors and Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 
The information required by this Item is hereby incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy Statement.

Item 11.  Executive Compensation
The information required by this Item is hereby incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy Statement.

Item 12.   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and 
Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required under this Item by Item 403 of Regulation S-K is hereby incorporated herein by reference to the 
Proxy Statement.

Equity Compensation Plan Information*

Number of Securities 
to be Issued 
upon Exercise of 
Outstanding Options, 
Warrants and Rights 
(a) 

Weighted-Average 
Exercise Price of 
Outstanding Options, 
Warrants and Rights 
(b) 

Number of Securities  
Remaining Available for  
Future Issuance under  
Equity Compensation Plans  
(excluding securities  
reflected in column (a)) 
(c)

398,523 

40,000 
438,523 

$24.17 

26.78 
$24.40 

1,932,000

—
1,932,000

Plan Category 
Equity compensation plans approved  
  by security holders 
Equity compensation plans not approved  
  by security holders 
Total 

*  We previously maintained a Share Grant Plan for officers, trustees and non-officer employees, which expired on December 15, 2007. 322,325 shares and 27,675 restricted 
share units had been granted under this plan. We previously maintained a stock option plan for trustees which provided for the annual granting of 2,000 non-qualified stock 
options to trustees the last of which were granted in 2004. The plan expired on December 15, 2007, and 84,000 options had been granted.

Item 13.   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions,  

and Director Independence

The information required by this Item is hereby incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy Statement.

Item 14.  Principal accountant Fees and Services
The information required by this Item is hereby incorporated by reference to the material in the Proxy Statement under the 
caption “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.”

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Part IV

Item 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(A).  The following documents are filed as part of this Report:

1.  financial statements 

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on  

Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended  
  December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the  
  Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended  
  December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

2.  financial statement schedules

Schedule III—Consolidated Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation 

3.  Exhibits:

3.  Declaration of Trust and Bylaws

Page
69

70
71
72

73

74

75
76

102

(a)  Declaration of Trust. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 to the Trust’s registration statement on 

Form 8-B dated July 10, 1996.

(b)  Bylaws. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Trust’s registration statement on Form 8-B 

dated July 10, 1996.

(c)  Amendment to Declaration of Trust dated September 21, 1998. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 

3 to the Trust’s Form 10-Q dated November 13, 1998.

(d)  Articles of Amendment to Declaration of Trust dated June 24, 1999. Incorporated herein by reference to 

Exhibit 4c to Amendment No. 1 to the Trust’s Form S-3 registration statement filed with the Securities and 
Exchange Commission as of July 14, 1999.

(e)  Amendment to Bylaws dated February 21, 2002. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(e) to the 

Trust’s Form 10-K dated April 1, 2002.

(f)  Articles of Amendment to Declaration of Trust dated June 1, 2006. Incorporated herein by reference to 

Exhibit 4d to the Trust’s Form S-3 registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission 
as of August 28, 2006.

4. 

Instruments Defining Rights of Security Holders
(a) 
(c) 

[Intentionally omitted]
Indenture dated as of August 1, 1996 between Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and The First 
National Bank of Chicago.(2)

(d)  Officers’ Certificate Establishing Terms of the Notes, dated August 8, 1996.(2)
(e) 
(f) 
(g) 
(h) 
(i) 
(j) 

[Intentionally omitted]
Form of 2006 Notes.(2)
Form of MOPPRS Notes.(3)
Form of 30 year Notes.(3)
Remarketing Agreement.(3)
Form of 2004 fixed-rate notes.(4)

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries  65

 
[Intentionally omitted]

Form of 2013 Notes.(8)

Form of 5.95% Senior Notes due June 15, 2011.(16)

Form of 2014 Notes.(9)
[Intentionally omitted]
Form of 5.05% Senior Notes due May 1, 2012.(11)
Form of 5.35% Senior Notes due May 1, 2015 dated April 26, 2005.(11)

(k) 
(n)  Officer’s Certificate Establishing Terms of the Notes, dated March 12, 2003.(8)
(o) 
(p)  Officers’ Certificate Establishing Terms of the Notes, dated December 8, 2003.(9)
(q) 
(r) 
(t) 
(u) 
(v)  Officers Certificate establishing the terms of the Notes, dated April 20, 2005.(11)
Form of 5.35%Senior Notes due May 1, 2015 dated October 6, 2005.(13)
(x) 
(y)  Officers Certificate establishing the terms of the Notes, dated October 3, 2005.(13)
(z) 
(aa)  Officers’ Certificate establishing the terms of the Notes, dated June 6, 2006.(16)
(cc)  Form of 3.875% Senior Convertible Notes due September 15, 2026.(17)
(dd)  Officers’ Certification establishing the terms of the Notes, dated September 11, 2006.(17)
(ee)  Form of additional 3.875% Senior convertible Notes due September 15, 2026.(18)
(ff)  Form of 5.95% senior notes due June 15, 2011, dated July 21, 2006.(19)
(gg)  Officers’ Certification establishing the terms of the Notes, dated July 21, 2006.(19)
(hh)  Credit agreement dated November 2, 2006 between Washington Real Estate Investment Trust as borrower 
and a syndicate of banks as lender with The Bank of New York as documentation agent, The Royal Bank of 
Scotland, plc as syndication agent and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as agent.(20)
Form of 3.875% Convertible Senior Notes due September 15, 2026.(24)

(ii) 
(jj)  Officers’ Certificate establishing the terms of the 3.85% Convertible Senior Notes due September 15, 2026.(24)
(kk)  Form of additional 3.85% Convertible Senior Notes due September 15, 2026.(25)
(ll) 

Supplemental Indenture by and between the Trust and the Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. dated as 
of July 3, 2007.(27)

(mm) Credit agreement dated June 29, 2007 by and among Washington Real Estate Investment Trust, as borrower, 

the financial institutions party thereto as lenders, and SunTrust Bank as agent.(28)
We are a party to a number of other instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt. No such instrument 
authorizes an amount of securities in excess of 10 percent of the total assets of the Trust and its Subsidiaries on a 
consolidated basis. On request, we agree to furnish a copy of each such instrument to the Commission.

10.  Management Contracts, Plans and Arrangements

(b)  1991 Incentive Stock Option Plan, as amended.(5)
(e) 
(f) 
(g)  Deferred  Compensation  Plan  for  Executives  dated  January  1,  2000,  incorporated  herein  by  reference  to 

Share Grant Plan.(6) 
Share Option Plan for Trustees.(6)

(h) 

(i) 

Exhibit 10(g) to the 2000 Form 10-K filed March 19, 2001.
Split-Dollar Agreement dated April 1, 2000, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(h) to the 2000 
Form 10-K filed March 19, 2001.
2001  Stock  Option  Plan  incorporated  herein  by  reference  to  Exhibit  A  to  2001  Proxy  Statement  dated 
March 29, 2001.
Share Purchase Plan.(7)
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan.(7)

(j) 
(k) 
(l)  Description of Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Short-term and Long-term Incentive Plan incorporated 

herein by reference to Exhibit 10(l) to the 2005 Form 10-K filed March 16, 2005.

(m)  Description of Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Revised Trustee Compensation Plan incorporated 

herein by reference to Exhibit 10(m) to the 2005 Form 10-K filed March 16, 2005.

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Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan.(21)

(p) 
(q)  Change in control Agreement dated May 22, 2003 with Thomas L. Regnell.(21)
(r)  Change in control Agreement dated June 13, 2005 with David A. DiNardo.(21)
(s)  Change in control Agreement dated May 22, 2003 with George F. McKenzie.(21)
(t)  Change in control Agreement dated May 22, 2003 with Laura M. Franklin.(21)
(u)  Change in control Agreement dated May 22, 2003 with Kenneth C. Reed.(21)
(v)  Change in control Agreement dated May 22, 2003 with Sara L. Grootwassink.(21)
(w)  Change in control Agreement dated January 1, 2006 with James B. Cederdahl.(21)
(x)  Change in Control Agreement dated December 17, 1999 with Edmund B. Cronin, Jr.(22)
(y) 
(z)  Amendment No. 2 to the Share Grant Plan.
(aa)  Long Term Incentive Plan, effective January 1, 2006.
(bb)  Short Term Incentive Plan, effective January 1, 2006.
(cc)  2007 Omnibus Long Term Incentive Plan.(26)
(dd)  Change in control Agreement dated June 1, 2007 with George F. McKenzie.(29)
(ee)  Change in control Agreement dated May 14, 2007 with Michael S. Paukstitus.(29)
(ff)  Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors dated December 1, 2000.
(gg)  Deferred Compensation for Officers dated January 1, 2007.
(hh)  Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan II dated May 23, 2007.

Separation Agreement dated July 10, 2006 with Christopher P. Mundy.(23)

12.  Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
21. 
23.  Consents

Subsidiaries of Registrant

31. 

32. 

(a)  Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certifications
(a)  Certification—Chief Executive Officer.
(b)  Certification—Senior Vice President—Accounting and Administration.
(c)  Certification—Chief Financial Officer.
Section 1350 Certifications
(a)  Written Statement of Chief Executive Officer and Financial Officers.

Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Trust’s Form 10-Q filed November 14, 2000.
Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit of the same designation to Amendment No. 2 to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed July 17, 1995.
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits 4(a) and 4(b), respectively, to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on March 17, 1998.

Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit of the same designation to the Trust’s Form 8-K filed August 13, 1996.
(2) 
(3)  Incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit of the same designation to the Trust’s Form 8-K filed February 25, 1998. 
(4) 
(5) 
(6) 
(7)  Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits of the same designation to the Trust’s Form 10-Q filed November 14, 2002.
(8)  Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits 4(a) and 4(b), respectively, to the Trust’s Form 8-K filed  March 17, 2003.
(9)  Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits 4(a) and 4(b), respectively, to the Trust’s Form 8-K filed December 11, 2003.
(11)  Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 to the Trust’s Form 8-K filed April 26, 2005.
(13)  Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 and 4.2 to the Trust’s Form 8-K filed October 6, 2005.
(16)  Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits 4.1 and 4.2, respectively to the Trust’s Form 8-K filed June 6, 2006.
(17)  Incorporated herein by reference to the Trust’s Form 424B5 filed September 11, 2006.
(18)  Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Trust’s Form 8-K filed September 26, 2006.
(19)  Incorporated herein by reference to the Trust’s Form 424B5 filed July 21, 2006.
(20) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Trust’s Form 8-K filed November 8, 2006.
(21)  Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Trust’s Form 10-K filed March 16, 2006.
(22) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Trust’s Form 10-Q filed May 5, 2006.
(23) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Trust’s Form 10-Q filed August 8, 2006.
(24) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Trust’s Form 8-K filed January 23, 2007.
(25) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Trust’s Form 8-K filed February 2, 2007.
(26) Incorporated herein by reference to Appendix B to the Trust’s Form DEF 14A filed April 9, 2007.
(27) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Trust’s Form 8-K filed July 5, 2007.
(28) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Trust’s Form 8-K filed July 6, 2007.
(29) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Trust’s Form 10-Q filed August 9, 2007.

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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this 
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: February 29, 2008 

By: /s/ George F. McKenzie

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust

George F. McKenzie 
President and Chief Executive Officer 

Pursuant  to  the  requirements  of  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  this  report  has  been  signed  below  by  the  following 
persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature 

Title 

/s/ Edmund B. Cronin, Jr. 

Chairman, Trustee 

Date

February 29, 2008

Edmund B. Cronin, Jr.

/s/ George F. McKenzie 

George F. McKenzie 

/s/ John M. Derrick, Jr. 

John M. Derrick, Jr.

/s/ John P. McDaniel 

John P. McDaniel

/s/ Charles T. Nason 

Charles T. Nason

/s/ Susan J. Williams 

Susan J. Williams

/s/ Edward S. Civera 

Edward S. Civera

President, Chief Executive Officer 

February 29, 2008

and Trustee

Trustee 

Trustee 

Trustee 

Trustee 

Trustee 

February 29, 2008

February 29, 2008

February 29, 2008

February 29, 2008

February 29, 2008

/s/ Thomas Edgie Russell, III 

Trustee 

February 29, 2008

Thomas Edgie Russell, III

/s/ Laura M. Franklin 

Laura M. Franklin 

/s/ Sara L. Grootwassink 

Sara L. Grootwassink 

Executive Vice President Accounting,  

February 29, 2008

Administration and Corporate Secretary

Executive Vice President and 

Chief Financial Officer

February 29, 2008

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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management of Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (the “Trust”) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate 
internal control over financial reporting and for the assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting. 
The Trust’s internal control system over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of the Trust’s principal 
executive and principal financial officers to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the 
preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined 
to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions.

In connection with the preparation of the Trust’s annual consolidated financial statements, management has undertaken an 
assessment of the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on criteria 
established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway 
Commission (the COSO Framework). Management’s assessment included an evaluation of the design of the Trust’s internal 
control over financial reporting and testing of the operational effectiveness of those controls.

Based on this assessment, management has concluded that as of December 31, 2007, the Trust’s internal control over financial 
reporting was effective to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of 
financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Ernst & Young LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the Trust’s consolidated financial statements 
included  in  this  report,  have  issued  an  unqualified  opinion  on  the  effectiveness  of  the  Trust’s  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting, a copy of which appears on the next page of this annual report.

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Report of Independent Registered Public accounting Firm

The board of Trustees and shareholders of Washington Real Estate Investment Trust 

We have audited Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries’ (the “Company”) internal control over financial 
reporting  as  of  December  31,  2007,  based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal  Control—Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the 
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). The Company’s management is 
responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal 
control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. 
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal 
control  over  financial  reporting  was  maintained  in  all  material  respects.  Our  audit  included  obtaining  an  understanding  of 
internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and 
operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered 
necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A  company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  a  process  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the 
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally 
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that 
(1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions 
of	the	assets	of	the	company;	(2)	provide	reasonable	assurance	that	transactions	are	recorded	as	necessary	to	permit	preparation	
of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the 
company	are	being	made	only	in	accordance	with	authorizations	of	management	and	directors	of	the	company;	and	(3)	provide	
reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s 
assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In  our  opinion,  the  Company  maintained,  in  all  material  respects,  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of 
December 31, 2007, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the 
consolidated balance sheets of Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and 
the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period 
ended December 31, 2007 of Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries and our report dated February 27, 2008 
expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
McLean, Virginia 
February 27, 2008

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Report of Independent Registered Public accounting Firm

The board of Trustees and shareholders of Washington Real Estate Investment Trust

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries 
as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for 
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed 
in the Index at Item 15(a). These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility 
is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We  conducted  our  audits  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United 
States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial 
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts 
and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates 
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a 
reasonable basis for our opinion.

In  our  opinion,  the  financial  statements  referred  to above present fairly, in  all  material  respects, the  consolidated  financial 
position of Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries at December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the consolidated 
results  of  their  operations  and  their  cash  flows  for  each  of  the  three  years  in  the  period  ended  December  31,  2007,  in 
conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, 
when  considered  in  relation  to  the  basic  financial  statements  taken  as  a  whole,  presents  fairly  in  all  material  respects  the 
information set forth therein.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), 
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, 
based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations 
of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 27, 2008 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
McLean, Virginia 
February 27, 2008

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Consolidated Balance Sheets
as of December 31, 2007 and 2006

(in thousands, except per share data) 
Assets

Land 
Income producing property 

Accumulated depreciation and amortization 

Net income producing property 

Development in progress 

Total real estate held for investment, net 

Investment in real estate sold or held for sale, net 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Restricted cash 
Rents and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts 
  of $4,227 and $3,258, respectively 
Prepaid expenses and other assets 
Other assets related to properties sold or held for sale 

Total assets 

Liabilities

Notes payable 
Mortgage notes payable 
Lines of credit 
Accounts payable and other liabilities 
Advance rents 
Tenant security deposits 
Other liabilities related to properties sold or held for sale 

Total liabilities 

Minority interest 

Shareholders’ equity

Shares	of	beneficial	interest;	$0.01	par	value;	100,000	shares	authorized:	 
  46,682 and 45,042 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 
Additional paid in capital 
Distributions in excess of net income 

Total shareholders’ equity 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 

See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 

2007 

2006

$   328,951 
1,635,169 
1,964,120 
(331,991) 
1,632,129 
98,321 
1,730,450 
23,843 
21,488 
6,030 

36,595 
78,517 
1,403 
$1,898,326 

$   879,123 
252,484 
192,500 
63,543 
9,552 
10,487 
317 
1,408,006 

3,776 

468 
561,492 
(75,416) 
486,544 
$1,898,326 

$   285,103
1,238,548
1,523,651
(271,342)
1,252,309
120,656
1,372,965
53,489
8,721
4,151

30,229
58,049
3,661
$1,531,265

$   728,255
229,240
61,000
45,009
5,825
9,128
9,138
1,087,595

1,739

451
500,727
(59,247)
441,931
$1,531,265

72  Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries

 
Consolidated Statements of Income
for the years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(in thousands, except per share data) 
Revenue

Real estate rental revenue 

Expenses

Utilities 
Real estate taxes 
Repairs and maintenance 
Property administration 
Property management 
Operating services and common area maintenance 
Other real estate expenses 
Depreciation and amortization 
General and administrative 

Real estate operating income 

Other income (expense)
Interest expense 
Other income 
Other income from life insurance proceeds 
Other income from property settlement 

Income from continuing operations 

Discontinued operations:

Income from operations of properties sold or held for sale 
Gain on disposal 

Net income 

Basic net income per share
Continuing operations 
Discontinued operations, including gain on disposal 

Net income per share 

Diluted net income per share
Continuing operations 
Discontinued operations, including gain on disposal 

Net income per share 

Weighted average shares outstanding—basic 
Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted 
Dividends declared and paid per share 

See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 

2007 

2006 

2005

$255,655 

$208,741 

$180,255

16,826 
22,207 
9,514 
7,471 
7,239 
13,606 
3,051 
69,775 
15,099 
164,788 

90,867 

(61,906) 
1,875 
1,303 
— 
(58,728) 

32,139 

4,720 
25,022 

$  61,881 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

  0.70 
0.65 
  1.35 

  0.70 
0.64 
  1.34 
45,911 
46,115 
  1.68 

12,836 
17,399 
7,693 
5,982 
6,260 
10,488 
2,567 
50,915 
12,622 
126,762 

81,979 

(47,265) 
906 
— 
— 
(46,359) 

35,620 

3,041 
— 

$  38,661 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

  0.82 
0.07 
  0.89 

  0.81 
0.07 
  0.88 
43,679 
43,874 
  1.64 

10,399
15,080
6,770
5,275
5,384
9,182
2,438
44,561
8,005
107,094

73,161

(37,193)
918
—
504
(35,771)

37,390

3,237
37,011

$  77,638

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

  0.89
0.96
  1.85

  0.89
0.95
  1.84
42,069
42,203
  1.60

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries  73

 
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
for the years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(in thousands) 
Balance, December 31, 2004 

Net income 
Dividends 
Share options exercised 
Share grants, net of share  
  grant amortization 

Balance, December 31, 2005 

Net income 
Dividends 
Equity offering, net 
Share options exercised 
Share grants, net of share grant  
  amortization and forfeitures 

Balance, December 31, 2006 

Net income 
Dividends 
Equity offering, net 
Share options exercised 
Share grants, net of share grant  
  amortization and forfeitures 

Balance, December 31, 2007 

See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 

Shares 
42,000 
— 
— 
136 

3 

42,139 
— 
— 
2,745 
80 

78 

45,042 
— 
— 
1,600 
13 

27 

46,682 

Shares of  
Beneficial 
Interest at 
Par Value 
$420 
— 
— 
1 

Additional 
Paid in 
Capital 
$401,133 
— 
— 
2,845 

Distributions 
in Excess of 
Net Income 
$(35,544) 
77,638 
(67,322) 
— 

Shareholders’ 
Equity
$366,009
77,638
(67,322)
2,846

— 

421 
— 
— 
28 
1 

1 

451 
— 
— 
16 
— 

1 

$468 

1,134 

405,112 
— 
— 
90,904 
1,802 

2,909 

500,727 
— 
— 
57,745 
313 

2,707 

— 

(25,228) 
38,661 
(72,703) 
— 
— 

23 

(59,247) 
61,881 
(78,050) 
— 
— 

1,134

380,305
38,661
(72,703)
90,932
1,803

2,933

441,931
61,881
(78,050)
57,761
313

— 

2,708

$561,492 

$(75,416) 

$486,544

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

(in thousands) 
Cash flows from operating activities

Net income 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:

Gain on sale of real estate 
Depreciation and amortization 
Provision for losses on accounts receivable 
Amortization of share grants, net 
Changes in operating other assets 
Changes in operating other liabilities 

Net cash provided by operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities
Real estate acquisitions, net* 
Capital improvements to real estate 
Development costs 
Net cash received for sale of real estate 
Non-real estate capital improvements 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities

Net proceeds from equity offering 
Line of credit borrowings 
Line of credit repayments 
Notes payable repayments 
Dividends paid 
Principal payments—mortgage notes payable 
Proceeds from debt offering 
Financing costs 
Net proceeds from exercise of share options 
Net cash provided by financing activities 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 

2007 

2006 

2005

$   61,881 

$   38,661 

$   77,638

(25,022) 
71,024 
2,011 
2,707 
(12,489) 
15,427 
115,539 

(294,166) 
(41,122) 
(66,489) 
56,344 
(3,200) 
(348,633) 

57,761 
258,200 
(126,700) 
— 
(78,050) 
(11,387) 
150,868 
(5,144) 
313 
245,861 

12,767 
8,721 

— 
54,170 
1,500 
2,933 
(17,927) 
7,196 
86,533 

(226,538) 
(37,846) 
(68,621) 
— 
(1,666) 
(334,671) 

90,932 
356,000 
(319,000) 
(50,000) 
(72,681) 
(9,149) 
259,465 
(5,449) 
1,803 
251,921 

3,783 
4,938 

(37,011)
47,233
872
1,134
(6,735)
4,529
87,660

(123,358)
(30,737)
(17,866)
73,879
(437)
(98,519)

—
122,000
(215,000)
—
(67,322)
(28,820)
198,810
(1,782)
2,846
10,732

(127)
5,065

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 

$   21,488 

$ 

 8,721 

$ 

 4,938

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized 

$   57,499 

$   45,878 

$   35,535

See Note 3 for the supplemental discussion of non-cash investing and financing activities.

* 
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries  75

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
for the years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

1.  nature of business

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (“We,” “WRIT,” the “Company” or the “Trust”), a Maryland real estate investment 
trust,  is  a  self  administered,  self-managed  equity  real  estate  investment  trust,  successor  to  a  trust  organized  in  1960.  Our 
business consists of the ownership and development of income producing real estate properties in the greater Washington 
Metro  region. We  own  a  diversified  portfolio  of  office  buildings,  medical  office  buildings,  industrial/flex  centers,  multifamily 
buildings and retail centers.

Federal Income Taxes

We believe that we qualify as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code and 
intend to continue to qualify as such. To maintain our status as a REIT, we are required to distribute 90% of our ordinary taxable 
income  to  our  shareholders.  When  selling  properties,  we  have  the  option  of  (i)  reinvesting  the  sale  price  of  properties  sold, 
allowing for a deferral of income taxes on the sale, (ii) paying out capital gains to the shareholders with no tax to the Company or 
(iii) treating the capital gains as having been distributed to the shareholders, paying the tax on the gain deemed distributed and 
allocating the tax paid as a credit to the shareholders. In September 2007, Maryland Trade Centers I and II were sold for a gain of 
$25.0 million. The proceeds from the sale were reinvested in replacement properties. We did not dispose of any of our properties 
in  2006,  and  we  distributed  all  of  our  2007,  2006,  and  2005  ordinary  taxable  income  to  our  shareholders.  We  reinvested  
$33.5 million of the gains from property disposed in 2005 in replacement properties. Approximately $3.5 million of gains from 
disposed property in 2005 was distributed to shareholders. No provision for income taxes was necessary in 2007, 2006 or 2005.

The following is a breakdown of the taxable percentage of our dividends for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively (unaudited):

Ordinary 
Income 
90% 
84% 
81% 

Return of 
Capital 
10% 
16% 
14% 

Unrecaptured 
Section 1250 
Gain 
0% 
0% 
5% 

Capital 
Gain
0%
0%
0%

2007 
2006 
2005 

2.  Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Trust and its majority owned subsidiaries, after 
eliminating all intercompany transactions.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” an interpretation of SFAS 
109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (FIN 48). FIN 48 prescribes how we should recognize, measure and present in our financial 
statements uncertain tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in a tax return. Pursuant to FIN 48, we 
can recognize a tax benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that a particular tax position will be sustained upon examination 
or audit. To the extent the “more likely than not” standard has been satisfied, the benefit associated with a tax position is 
measured as the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement.

We  are  subject  to  U.S.  federal  income  tax  as  well  as  income  tax  of  the  states  of  Maryland  and  Virginia  and  the  District  of 
Columbia but, as a REIT, we generally are not subject to income tax on our net income distributed as dividends to our shareholders. 
As required, we adopted FIN 48 effective January 1, 2007 and have concluded that the effect is not material to our consolidated 
financial statements. Accordingly, we did not record a cumulative effect adjustment related to the adoption of FIN 48.

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Tax returns filed for the 2004 through 2007 tax years are subject to examination by taxing authorities. We classify interest and 
penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, in our financial statements as a component of general and administrative expense.

In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SAFS No. 157). SFAS No. 157 defines 
fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands 
disclosures about fair value measurements. On February 12, 2007, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 157-2, Effective 
Date of FASB Statement No. 157 (the FSP). The FSP amends SFAS No. 157 to delay the effective date for all non-financial assets 
and non-financial liabilities, except for those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring 
basis (i.e. at least annually). The FSP defers the effective date of SFAS No. 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, 
and interim periods within those fiscal years for items within the scope of the proposed FSP. The effective date of the statement 
related to those items not covered by the deferral (all financial assets and liabilities or non-financial assets and liabilities recorded 
at fair value on a recurring basis) is for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We do not have significant assets or 
liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, and therefore do not expect adoption of this statement to have a material 
impact on our financial statements upon adoption. However, this statement will require us to provide expanded disclosures of 
our valuation techniques.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including 
an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at 
specified election dates and report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in 
earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We 
have not elected the fair value option for any assets or liabilities, and therefore do not expect adoption of the statement to have 
a material impact on our financial statements upon adoption. 

The FASB has released an exposure draft of FASB Staff Position APB 14-a (the proposed FSP) for comment. This proposed 
guidance clarifies the accounting for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (including partial cash settlement) 
upon conversion. If issued in final form, the guidance will significantly impact the accounting of the Company’s convertible debt. 
The proposed FSP would require bifurcation of a component of the debt, classification of that component in stockholders’ 
equity, and then accretion of the resulting discount on the debt to result in interest expense equal to the issuer’s nonconvertible 
debt borrowing rate. The calculation of earnings-per-share would not be affected, other than the impact on net income from 
the debt discount amortization. In a November 26, 2007 update to its website, the FASB announced it is expected to begin its 
redeliberations of the guidance in that proposed FSP in January 2008. Final guidance will not be issued until at least the first 
quarter of 2008, and we are therefore unsure of the final effective date. We believe the adoption of the proposed FSP could 
have a significant impact on our financial statements if adopted in its current form due to our convertible debt outstanding, but 
have not quantified the impact because it is uncertain what the final FSP will require.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations,” a revision of SFAS No. 141. This statement 
changes the accounting for acquisitions specifically eliminating the step acquisition model, changing the recognition of contingent 
consideration  from  being  recognized  when  it  is  probable  to  being  recognized  at  the  time  of  acquisition,  disallowing  the 
capitalization of transaction costs, and delays when restructuring related to acquisitions can be recognized. The standard is 
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and will only impact the accounting for acquisitions we make after 
our adoption. Accordingly, upon our adoption of this standard on January 1, 2009, there will not be any impact on our historical 
financial statements.

Also  in  December  2007,  the  FASB  issued  SFAS  No.  160,  “Noncontrolling  Interests  in  Consolidated  Financial  Statements,” 
which clarifies the classification of noncontrolling interests in consolidated statements of financial position and the accounting 
for and reporting of transactions between the reporting entity and holders of such noncontrolling interests. Under the new 
standard noncontrolling interests are considered equity and should be reported as an element of consolidated equity. Net 
income will encompass the total income of all consolidated subsidiaries and there will be a separate disclosure on the face of 
the income statement of the attribution of that income between the controlling and noncontrolling interests. Increases and 

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decreases  in  the  noncontrolling  ownership  interest  amount  will  be  accounted  for  as  equity  transactions.  The  standard  is 
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact of the 
revised SFAS on its financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

Residential properties (our multifamily segment) are leased under operating leases with terms of generally one year or less, and 
commercial properties (our office, medical office, retail and industrial segments) are leased under operating leases with average 
terms of three to seven years. We recognize rental income and rental abatements from our residential and commercial leases 
when earned on a straight-line basis in accordance with SFAS No. 13 “Accounting for Leases.” Recognition of rental income 
commences when control of the facility has been given to the tenant. We record a provision for losses on accounts receivable 
equal to the estimated uncollectible amounts. This estimate is based on our historical experience and a review of the current 
status  of  the  Company’s  receivables.  Percentage  rents,  which  represent  additional  rents  based  on  gross  tenant  sales,  are 
recognized when tenants’ sales exceed specified thresholds.

In accordance with SFAS No. 66, “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate,” sales are recognized at closing only when sufficient down 
payments have been obtained, possession and other attributes of ownership have been transferred to the buyer and we have 
no significant continuing involvement.

We  recognize  cost  reimbursement  income  from  pass-through  expenses  on  an  accrual  basis  over  the  periods  in  which  the 
expenses were incurred. Pass-through expenses are comprised of real estate taxes, operating expenses and common area 
maintenance costs which are reimbursed by tenants in accordance with specific allowable costs per tenant lease agreements. 

Minority Interest

We entered into an operating agreement with a member of the entity that previously owned Northern Virginia Industrial Park 
in conjunction with the acquisition of this property in May 1998. This resulted in a minority ownership interest in this property 
based upon defined company ownership units at the date of purchase. The operating agreement was amended and restated in 
2002 resulting in a reduced minority ownership percentage interest. We account for this activity by recording minority interest 
expense by applying the minority owner’s percentage ownership interest to the net income of the property and including such 
amount in our general and administrative expenses, thereby reducing net income. 

In August 2007 we acquired a 0.8 acre parcel of land located at 4661 Kenmore Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia for future medical 
office development. The acquisition was funded by issuing operating units in a consolidated subsidiary of WRIT. This resulted 
in a minority ownership interest in this property based upon defined company ownership units at the date of purchase. We 
account  for  this  activity  by  recording  minority  interest  expense  by  applying  the  minority  owner’s  percentage  ownership 
interest to the net income of the property and including such amount in our general and administrative expenses, thereby 
reducing net income.

Minority interest expense was $216,900, $204,100 and $172,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 
respectively.  Quarterly  distributions  are  made  to  the  minority  owner  equal  to  the  quarterly  dividend  per  share  for  each 
ownership unit.

Deferred Financing Costs

External costs associated with the issuance or assumption of mortgages, notes payable and fees associated with the lines of 
credit are capitalized and amortized using the effective interest rate method or the straight-line method which approximates 
the effective interest rate method over the term of the related debt. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006 deferred financing 
costs of $23.9 million and $16.6 million, respectively, net of accumulated amortization of $7.9 million and $5.4 million, were 
included in Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets on the balance sheets. The amortization is included in Interest Expense in the 
accompanying  statements  of  income.  The  amortization  of  debt  costs  included  in  Interest  Expense  totaled  $2.5  million,  
$1.6 million and $1.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

78  Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries

Deferred Leasing Costs

Costs associated with the successful negotiation of leases, both external commissions and internal direct costs, are capitalized and 
amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases. If an applicable lease terminates prior to the expiration 
of its initial lease term, the carrying amount of the costs are written-off to amortization expense. As of December 31, 2007 and 
2006 deferred leasing costs of $23.8 million and $18.7 million, respectively, net of accumulated amortization of $8.3 million and 
$6.4 million, were included in Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets on the balance sheets. The amortization of deferred leasing 
costs included in Amortization Expense for properties classified as continuing operations totaled $3.0 million, $2.3 million and 
$1.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Real Estate and Depreciation

Buildings are depreciated on a straight line basis over estimated useful lives ranging from 28 to 50 years. All capital improvement 
expenditures  associated  with  replacements,  improvements,  or  major  repairs  to  real  property  that  extend  its  useful  life  are 
capitalized and depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives ranging from 3 to 30 years. We also 
capitalize costs incurred in connection with our development projects, including capitalizing interest and other internal costs 
during periods in which development projects are in progress. In addition, we capitalize tenant leasehold improvements when 
certain criteria are met, including when we supervise construction and will own the improvements. All tenant improvements are 
amortized over the shorter of the useful life of the improvements or the term of the related tenant lease. Real estate depreciation 
expense from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $56.3 million, $44.7 million and 
$39.4 million, respectively. Maintenance and repair costs that do not extend an asset’s life are charged to expense as incurred. 

We capitalize interest costs incurred on borrowing obligations while qualifying assets are being readied for their intended use in 
accordance with SFAS No. 34, “Capitalization of Interest Cost.” Total interest expense capitalized to real estate assets related to 
development and major renovation activities was $6.1 million, $3.8 million and $1.1 million, for the years ended December 31, 
2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Interest capitalized is amortized over the useful life of the related underlying assets upon those 
assets being placed into service.

We recognize impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations and held for sale, development assets or land held for 
future development, if indicators of impairment are present and the net undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by 
those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amount and estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with future development 
expenditures. If such carrying amount is in excess of the estimated cash flows from the operation and disposal of the property, 
we would recognize an impairment loss equivalent to an amount required to adjust the carrying amount to the estimated fair 
value. There were no property impairments recognized during the three-year period ended December 31, 2007. 

We allocate the purchase price of acquired properties to the related physical assets and in-place leases based on their fair 
values, in accordance with SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” The fair values of acquired buildings are determined on an 
“as-if-vacant” basis considering a variety of factors, including the physical condition and quality of the buildings, estimated rental 
and absorption rates, estimated future cash flows and valuation assumptions consistent with current market conditions. The 
“as-if-vacant” fair value is allocated to land, building and tenant improvements based on property tax assessments and other 
relevant information obtained in connection with the acquisition of the property. No goodwill was recorded on our acquisitions 
for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005.

The  fair  value  of  in-place  leases  consists  of  the  following  components—(1)  the  estimated  cost  to  us  to  replace  the  leases, 
including foregone rents during the period of finding a new tenant and foregone recovery of tenant pass-throughs (referred to 
as	“Absorption	Cost”);	(2)	the	estimated	cost	of	tenant	improvements,	and	other	direct	costs	associated	with	obtaining	a	new	
tenant	(referred	to	as	“Tenant	Origination	Cost”);	(3)	estimated	leasing	commissions	associated	with	obtaining	a	new	tenant	
(referred	to	as	“Leasing	Commissions”);	(4)	the	above/below	market	cash	flow	of	the	leases,	determined	by	comparing	the	
projected cash flows of the leases in place to projected cash flows of comparable market-rate leases (referred to as “Net Lease 
Intangible”);	and	(5)	the	value,	if	any,	of	customer	relationships,	determined	based	on	our	evaluation	of	the	specific	characteristics	
of each tenant’s lease and our overall relationship with the tenant (referred to as “Customer Relationship Value”). 

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The amounts used to calculate Net Lease Intangible are discounted using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with 
the leases acquired. Tenant Origination Costs are included in Real Estate Assets on our balance sheet and are amortized as 
depreciation expense on a straight-line basis over the remaining life of the underlying leases. Leasing Commissions and Absorption 
Costs are classified as Other Assets and are amortized as amortization expense on a straight-line basis over the remaining life 
of the underlying leases. Net Lease Intangible Assets are classified as Other Assets and are amortized on a straight-line basis as 
a decrease to Real Estate Rental Revenue over the remaining term of the underlying leases. Net Lease Intangible Liabilities are 
classified as Other Liabilities and are amortized on a straight-line basis as an increase to Real Estate Rental Revenue over the 
remaining term of the underlying leases. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portion of the Tenant Origination 
Cost, Leasing Commissions, Absorption Costs and Net Lease Intangible associated with that lease are written off to depreciation 
expense, amortization expense, and rental revenue, respectively.

Balances, net of accumulated depreciation or amortization, as appropriate, of the components of the fair value of in-place leases 
at December 31, 2007 and 2006 are as follows (in millions):

Tenant Origination Costs 
Leasing Commissions/Absorption Costs 
Net Lease Intangible Assets 
Net Lease Intangible Liabilities 

December 31,

Gross  
Carrying  
Value 
$31.3 
$33.8 
$  8.9 
$23.5 

2007 

Accumulated 
Amortization 
$10.9 
$  8.8 
$  4.3 
$  6.3 

Net 
$20.4 
$25.0 
$  4.6 
$17.2 

Gross 
Carrying 
Value 
$19.8 
$16.3 
$  9.2 
$13.0 

2006

Accumulated 
Amortization 
$6.4 
$3.3 
$3.5 
$3.3 

Net
$13.4
$13.0
$  5.7
$  9.7

Amortization of these components combined was $9.0 million, $4.0 million and $3.0 million for the years ended December 31, 
2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. No value had been assigned to Customer Relationship Value at December 31, 2007 or 
December 31, 2006. 

Discontinued Operations

We classify properties as held for sale when they meet the necessary criteria specified by SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the 
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” and EITF 03-13, “Applying the Conditions in Paragraph 42 of FASB Statement No. 
144 in Determining Whether to Report Discontinued Operations.” These include: senior management commits to and actively 
embarks upon a plan to sell the assets, the sale is expected to be completed within one year under terms usual and customary 
for such sales and actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be 
made or that the plan will be withdrawn. Depreciation on these properties is discontinued, but operating revenues, operating 
expenses and interest expense continue to be recognized until the date of sale.

Under SFAS No. 144, revenues and expenses of properties that are either sold or classified as held for sale are presented as 
discontinued  operations  for  all  periods  presented  in  the  Statements  of  Income.  Interest  on  debt  that  can  be  identified  as 
specifically  attributed  to  these  properties  is  included  in  discontinued  operations.  We  do  not  have  significant  continuing 
involvement in the operations of any of our disposed properties. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include investments readily convertible to known amounts of cash with original maturities of 90 days 
or less.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash at December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 consisted of $6.0 million and $4.2 million, respectively, in funds 
escrowed  for  tenant  security  deposits,  real  estate  tax,  insurance  and  mortgage  escrows  and  escrow  deposits  required  by 
lenders on certain of our properties to be used for future building renovations or tenant improvements. 

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Stock Based Compensation

We maintained a Share Grant Plan and Incentive Stock Option Plan as described in Note 7, and pursuant to those plans we 
made restricted share grants and granted share options to officers, eligible employees and trustees. Shares were granted to 
officers, non-officer employees and trustees under the Share Grant Plan. Officer share grants vesting over five years vest in 
annual installments commencing one year after the date of grant and share grants that vest over three years vest twenty-five 
percent from date of grant in years one and two and fifty percent in year three. Officer performance share units, granted 
under an amendment to the Share Grant Plan, cliff vest at the end of a three year performance period. Officer and non-
officer employee restricted share units, granted under an amendment to the Share Grant Plan, vest over 5 years. Trustee 
share grants are fully vested immediately upon date of share grant and are restricted from transferability for the period of 
the trustee’s service. 

In March 2007, the WRIT Board of Trustees adopted, and in July 2007 WRIT shareholders approved, the Washington Real 
Estate Investment Trust 2007 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2007 Plan”). This plan replaced the Share Grant Plan, which 
expired on December 15, 2007, as well as the 2001 Stock Option Plan and Stock Option Plan for Trustees. As described above, 
the shares and options granted pursuant to the above plans are not affected by the adoption of the 2007 Plan. However, if an 
award under the Share Grant Plan is forfeited or an award of options granted under the Incentive Stock Plans expires without 
being exercised, the shares covered by those awards will not be available for issuance under the 2007 Plan.

The 2007 Plan provides for the award to WRIT’s trustees, officers and non-officer employees of restricted shares, restricted 
share units, options and other awards to acquire up to an aggregate of 2,000,000 shares over the ten year period in which the 
plan will be in effect. If an award under the 2007 Plan of restricted shares or restricted share units is forfeited or an award of 
options or any other rights granted under the 2007 Plan expires without being exercised, the shares covered by any such award 
would again become available for issuance under new awards. 

Compensation expense is recognized for share grants over the vesting period equal to the fair market value of the shares on 
the date of issuance. Compensation expense for the trustee grants is fully recognized upon issuance based upon the fair market 
value of the shares on the date of grant. The unvested portion of officer and non-officer employee share grants is recognized 
in compensation cost over the vesting period.

Unvested shares are forfeited upon an employee’s termination except for employees eligible for retirement whose unvested 
shares fully vest upon retirement. For shares granted to employees who are eligible for retirement or will become eligible for 
retirement during the vesting period, compensation cost is recognized over the explicit service period with acceleration of 
expense upon the date of actual retirement for these employees. The Company will continue this practice for awards granted 
prior to January 1, 2006, when SFAS No. 123R was adopted, and for shares granted after the adoption of SFAS No. 123R the 
Company will recognize compensation expense through the date that the employee is no longer required to provide service to 
earn the award (e.g. the date the employee is eligible to retire). 

Stock options were historically issued annually to officers, non-officer key employees and trustees under the Incentive Stock 
Option Plans. They were last issued to officers in 2002, to non-officer key employees in 2003 and to trustees in 2004. The 
options vested over a 2-year period in annual installments commencing one year after the date of grant, except for trustee 
options which vested immediately upon the date of grant. Stock options issued prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R are 
accounted for in accordance with APB No. 25, whereby if options are priced at fair market value or above at the date of grant 
and if other requirements are met then the plans are considered fixed and no compensation expense is recognized. Accordingly, 
we have recognized no compensation cost for stock options. 

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries  81

Had we determined compensation cost prior to January 1, 2006 for the Plans consistent with SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for 
Stock-Based Compensation,” our net income and earnings per share would have been reduced to the following pro-forma 
amounts (in thousands, except per share data):

Pro-forma Information 
Net income, as reported 

Add: Stock-based employee compensation  
  expense included in reported net income 
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation  
  expense determined under fair value method 

Pro-forma net income 

Earnings per share:

Basic—as reported 
Basic—pro-forma 
Diluted—as reported 
Diluted—pro-forma 

Earnings per Common Share

For the  
Year Ended  
December 31, 
2005
$77,638

1,134

(1,210)
$77,562

$  1.85
$  1.84
$  1.84
$  1.84

We calculate basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.” “Basic earnings per 
share” is computed as net income divided by the weighted-average common shares outstanding. “Diluted earnings per share” 
is  computed  as  net  income  divided  by  the  total  weighted-average  common  shares  outstanding  plus  the  effect  of  dilutive 
common  equivalent  shares  outstanding  for  the  period.  Dilutive  common  equivalent  shares  reflect  the  assumed  issuance  of 
additional common shares pursuant to certain of our share based compensation plans that could potentially reduce or “dilute” 
earnings per share, based on the treasury stock method. Other potentially dilutive common shares, including shares potentially 
resulting from the senior convertible notes, are considered when calculating diluted earnings per share. 

Use of Estimates in the Financial Statements 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U. S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management 
to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent 
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the 
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Other Comprehensive Income

We recorded no other comprehensive income for the years ending December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005.

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3.  Real Estate Investments

Our  real  estate  investment  portfolio,  at  cost,  consists  of  properties  located  in  Maryland,  Washington,  D.C.  and  Virginia  as 
follows (in thousands):

Office buildings 
Medical office buildings 
Retail centers 
Multifamily 
Industrial/Flex properties 

December 31,

2007 
$   805,949 
366,044 
257,966 
229,241 
304,920 
$1,964,120 

2006
$   602,875
246,143
254,472
145,007
275,154
$1,523,651

The amounts above reflect properties classified as continuing operations, which means they are to be held and used in rental 
operations (income producing property). 

We have several properties in development in our office and multifamily sectors during 2006 and 2007 and one property in 
our  retail  sector  that  was  in  redevelopment  for  2005  and  most  of  2006,  but  placed  in  service  in  2006.  Bennett  Park  was 
substantially completed in fourth quarter 2007. At Dulles Station, the building shell completion occurred early in third quarter 
2007. The cost of the development in progress of our real estate portfolio as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 is illustrated 
below (in thousands): 

Office buildings 
Medical office buildings 
Retail centers 
Multifamily 
Industrial/Flex properties 

December 31,

2007 
$56,311 
4,016 
74 
37,920 
— 
$98,321 

2006
$  54,168
—
745
65,743
—
$120,656

We dispose of assets (sometimes using tax-deferred exchanges) that are inconsistent with our long-term strategic or return 
objectives  and  where  market  conditions  for  sale  are  favorable.  The  proceeds  from  the  sales  may  be  reinvested  into  other 
properties, used to fund development operations or to support other corporate needs, or distributed to our shareholders. 
Properties are considered held for sale when they meet the criteria specified by SFAS No. 144 (see Note 2—Discontinued 
Operations). Depreciation on these properties is discontinued at that time, but operating revenues, other operating expenses 
and interest continue to be recognized until the date of sale. We had two properties classified as held for sale at December 31, 
2007 and four held for sale at December 31, 2006, as follows (in thousands): 

Industrial/Flex properties 
Office buildings 
Total 
Less accumulated depreciation 

December 31,

2007 
$30,320 
— 
$30,320 
(6,477) 
$23,843 

2006
$ 29,613
42,537
$ 72,150
(18,661)
$ 53,489

Our results of operations are dependent on the overall economic health of our markets, tenants and the specific segments in 
which we own properties. These segments include general purpose office, medical office, retail, multifamily and industrial. All 
sectors are affected by external economic factors, such as inflation, consumer confidence, unemployment rates, etc. as well as 
changing tenant and consumer requirements. Because the properties are located primarily in the Washington metro region, the 
Company is subject to a concentration of credit risk related to these properties.

As of December 31, 2007 no single property or tenant accounted for more than 10% of total real estate assets or total revenues.

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Properties we acquired during the years ending December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:

Acquisition Date 
February 8, 2007 
March 1, 2007 
March 9, 2007 
June 1, 2007 
June 1, 2007 
June 1, 2007 
August 16, 2007 
August 30, 2007 
December 4, 2007 
Total 2007 

February 15, 2006 
February 15, 2006 
April 11, 2006 
April 13, 2006 
April 29, 2006 
May 16, 2006 
May 16, 2006 
May 26, 2006 
June 22, 2006 
July 12, 2006 
August 11, 2006 
August 25, 2006 
August 25, 2006 
August 25, 2006 
Total 2006 

March 23, 2005 
April 8, 2005 
July 29, 2005 
December 2, 2005 
Total 2005 

Property 
270 Technology Park 
Monument II 
2440 M Street 
Woodholme Medical Office Building 
Woodholme Center 
Ashburn Farm Office Park 
CentreMed I & II 
4661 Kenmore Avenue 
2000 M Street 

Type 
Industrial/Flex 
Office 
Medical Office 
Medical Office 
Office 
Medical Office 
Medical Office 
Land for Development 
Office 

Hampton Overlook 
Hampton South 
Alexandria Professional Center 
9707 Medical Center Drive 
15001 Shady Grove Rd 
Montrose Shopping Center 
Randolph Shopping Center 
9950 Business Parkway 
Plumtree Medical Center 
15005 Shady Grove Road 
6565 Arlington Blvd 
West Gude Drive 
The Ridges 
The Crescent 

Frederick Crossing 
Coleman Building 
Albemarle Point 
Dulles Station 

Industrial/Flex 
Industrial/Flex 
Medical Office 
Medical Office 
Medical Office 
Retail 
Retail 
Industrial/Flex 
Medical Office 
Medical Office 
Office 
Office 
Office 
Medical Office 

Retail 
Industrial/Flex 
Office/Industrial 
Development 

Rentable 
Square Feet 
(unaudited) 
157,000 
205,000 
110,000 
125,000 
73,000 
75,000 
52,000 
n/a 
227,000 
1,024,000 

134,000 
168,000 
113,000 
38,000 
51,000 
143,000 
82,000 
102,000 
33,000 
52,000 
140,000 
289,000 
104,000 
49,000 
1,498,000 

295,000 
60,000 
296,000 
n/a 
651,000 

Contract 
Purchase Price 
(in thousands)
$  26,500
78,200
50,000
30,800
18,200
23,000
15,300
3,750
73,500
$319,250

$  10,040
13,060
26,900
15,800
21,000
33,200
17,100
11,700
7,700
22,500
30,000
57,000
25,000
12,000
$303,000

$  44,800
8,800
66,800
24,700
$145,100

We accounted for these acquisitions using the purchase method of accounting. As discussed in Note 2, we allocate the purchase 
price to the related physical assets (land, building and tenant improvements) and in-place leases (absorption, tenant origination 
costs, leasing commissions, and net lease intangible assets/liabilities) based on their fair values in accordance with SFAS No. 141, 
“Business Combinations.” The results of operations of the acquired properties are included in the income statement as of their 
respective acquisition date.

We have allocated the total purchase price of the above acquisitions as follows (in millions):

Land 
Buildings 
Tenant origination costs 
Leasing commissions/Absorption costs 
Net lease intangible assets 
Net lease intangible liabilities 
Total* 

2007 
$  43.0 
258.6 
11.8 
17.7 
0.4 
(10.5) 
$321.0 

Allocation of Purchase Price
2006 
$  68.8 
219.6 
7.5 
8.9 
2.3 
(4.1) 
$303.0 

2005
$  21.4
124.1
4.2
2.2
1.3
(4.8)
$148.4

*Additional settlement costs, closing costs and adjustments are included in the basis for 2007, 2006 and 2005

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The weighted remaining average life in months for the components above, other than land and building, are 79 months for 
tenant origination costs, 73 months for leasing commissions/absorption costs, 61 months for net lease intangible assets and 79 
months for net lease intangible liabilities. 

The acquisition of 2000 M Street on December 4, 2007 included a ground lease with 63 years remaining. The terms include a fixed 
annual payment as well as an additional contingent amount based on the excess of gross income over predetermined levels. 

The difference in total 2007 contract purchase price of properties acquired per the above chart of $319.3 million and the acquisition 
cost per the Statement of Cash Flows of $294.2 million is the $26.8 million in mortgages assumed on the acquisitions of Woodholme 
Medical Office Building, Woodholme Center and Ashburn Farm Office Park, offset by $1.7 million for additional settlement costs, 
closing costs and adjustments on all acquisitions. The difference in total 2006 contract purchase price of properties acquired per 
the above chart of $303.0 million and the acquisition cost per the Statement of Cash Flows of $226.5 million is the $76.5 million in 
mortgages assumed on the acquisitions of 9707 Medical Center Drive, Plumtree Medical Center, 15005 Shady Grove Road, West 
Gude Drive, The Ridges and Crescent. 

The  difference  in  total  2005  contract  purchase  price  of  properties  acquired  per  the  above  chart  of  $145.1  million  and  the 
acquisition cost per the Statement of Cash Flows of $123.4 million is the $25.0 million mortgage assumed on the acquisition of 
Frederick Crossing, offset by $3.3 million in predevelopment costs (not included in the contract price) paid at closing for Dulles 
Station and closing costs on all acquisitions.

The  following  unaudited  pro-forma  combined  condensed  statements  of  operations  set  forth  the  consolidated  results  of 
operations  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2007  and  2006  as  if  the  above  described  acquisitions  had  occurred  at  the 
beginning  of  the  period  of  acquisition  and  the  same  period  in  the  year  prior  to  the  acquisition.  The  unaudited  pro-forma 
information does not purport to be indicative of the results that actually would have occurred if the acquisitions had been in 
effect for the years ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006. The unaudited data presented is in thousands, except 
per share data.

Real estate revenues 
Income from continuing operations 
Net income 
Diluted earnings per share 

Year Ended December 31,
2006
2007 
$243,448
$271,302 
$  42,772
$  35,102 
$  45,813
$  64,844 
  1.04
$ 
  1.41 
$ 

Properties that were sold or classified as held for sale during the three years ending December 31, 2007 are as follows:

Disposition Date 
September 26, 2007 

Total 2007 

February 1, 2005 
February 1, 2005 
February 1, 2005 
September 8, 2005 
Total 2005 

Property 
Maryland Trade Center I & II 
Sullyfield Center 
The Earhart Building 

7700 Leesburg Pike 
Tycon Plaza II 
Tycon Plaza III 
Pepsi Distribution Center 

Type 
Office 
Industrial 
Industrial 

Office 
Office 
Office 
Industrial 

Rentable 
Square Feet 
(unaudited) 
342,000 
244,000 
92,000 
678,000 

147,000 
127,000 
137,000 
69,000 
480,000 

Contract 
Sale Price 
(in thousands)

$58,000
Held for Sale
Held for Sale
$58,000

$20,150
19,400
27,950
6,000
$73,500

We sold two properties and classified two properties as held for sale in 2007. The two sold properties, Maryland Trade Centers 
I and II, were classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2007 and sold as of September 26, 2007. They were sold for a contract 
sales  price  of  $58.0  million,  and  WRIT  recognized  a  gain  on  disposal  of  $25.0  million,  in  accordance  with  SFAS  No.  66, 
“Accounting for Sales of Real Estate.” $15.3 million of the proceeds from the disposition was used to fund the purchase of 

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CentreMed I & II on August 16, 2007 in a reverse tax free property exchange, and $40.1 million of the proceeds from the 
disposition were escrowed in a tax free property exchange account and subsequently used to fund a portion of the purchase 
price of 2000 M Street on December 4, 2007. 

In November 2007 we concluded that Sullyfield Center and The Earhart Building met the criteria specified in SFAS No. 144, 
“Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” necessary to classify these properties as held for sale. Senior 
management has committed to, and actively embarked upon, a plan to sell the assets, and the sale is expected to be completed 
within one year under terms usual and customary for such sales, with no indication that the plan will be significantly altered or 
abandoned.  Depreciation  on  these  properties  was  discontinued  at  that  time,  but  operating  revenues  and  other  operating 
expenses continue to be recognized until the date of sale. Under SFAS No. 144, revenues and expenses of properties that are 
classified as held for sale or sold are treated as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the Statements of Income.

The office properties sold on February 1, 2005, classified as discontinued operations effective November 2004, were sold to a 
single buyer for $67.5 million. WRIT recognized a gain on disposal of $32.1 million, in accordance with SFAS No. 66, “Accounting 
for Sales of Real Estate.” $31.3 million of the proceeds from the disposition were escrowed in a tax-free property exchange 
account and subsequently used to fund a portion of the purchase price of Frederick Crossing Shopping Center on March 23, 
2005 and the Coleman Building on April 8, 2005. The proceeds of $31.0 million were used to pay down borrowings outstanding 
under Credit Facility No. 2 (See Note 5—Unsecured Lines of Credit Payable). In September 2005, the industrial property was 
sold for $6.0 million for a gain of $3.0 million. Proceeds of $5.8 million were escrowed in a tax-free exchange account and were 
used to partially fund the purchase of Dulles Station on December 2, 2005. There were no properties classified as discontinued 
operations in 2006. Discontinued operations for 2005 consist of the properties sold in February and September 2005. There 
was a gain of $1.9 million recognized in April 2005 that had been previously deferred from the sale of Boone Boulevard, which 
was sold in 2004.

Operating results of the properties classified as discontinued operations are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Revenues 
Property expenses 
Depreciation and amortization 
Interest expense 

2007 
$ 9,355 
(3,385) 
(1,250) 
— 
$ 4,720 

Operating Income for the Year Ending December 31,
2006 
$10,921 
(4,045) 
(3,255) 
(580) 
$  3,041 

2005
$10,447
(3,989)
(2,671)
(550)
$  3,237

Operating income by property is summarized below (in thousands):

Operating Income for the Year Ending December 31,
2006 
$1,841 
570 
630 
— 
— 
— 
— 
$3,041 

2007 
$2,474 
1,492 
754 
— 
— 
— 
— 
$4,720 

2005
$1,417
944
692
89
30
111
(46)
$3,237

Property 
Maryland Trade Center I & II 
Sullyfield Center 
The Earhart Building 
7700 Leesburg 
Tycon Plaza II 
Tycon Plaza III 
Pepsi Distribution Center 

Segment 
Office 
Industrial 
Industrial 
Office 
Office 
Office 
Industrial 

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4.  Mortgage notes Payable

On September 27, 1999, we executed a $50.0 million mortgage note payable secured by Munson Hill Towers,  
Country Club Towers, Roosevelt Towers, Park Adams Apartments and the Ashby of McLean. The mortgage bears  
interest at 7.14% per annum and interest only is payable monthly until October 1, 2009, at which time all unpaid  
principal and interest are payable in full. 
On October 9, 2003, we assumed a $36.1 million mortgage note payable and a $13.7 million mortgage note  
payable as partial consideration for our acquisition of Prosperity Medical Center.  The mortgages bear interest at  
5.36% per annum and 5.34% per annum respectively. Principal and interest are payable monthly until May 1, 2013,  
at which time all unpaid principal and interest are payable in full. 
On August 12, 2004, we assumed a $10.1 million mortgage note payable with an estimated fair value* of  
$11.2 million, as partial consideration for our acquisition of Shady Grove Medical Village II. The mortgage bears  
interest at 6.98% per annum. Principal and interest are payable monthly until December 1, 2011, at which time  
all unpaid principal and interest are payable in full. 
On December 22, 2004, we assumed a $15.6 million mortgage note payable with an estimated fair value of  
$17.8 million, and a $3.9 million mortgage note payable with an estimated fair value* of $4.2 million as partial  
consideration for our acquisition of Dulles Business Park. The mortgages bear interest at 7.09% per annum and  
5.94% per annum, respectively. Principal and interest are payable monthly until August 10, 2012, at which time all  
unpaid principal and interest are payable in full. 
On March 23, 2005, we assumed a $24.3 million mortgage note payable with an estimated fair value* of  
$25.0 million as partial consideration for our acquisition of Frederick Crossing. The mortgage bears interest at  
5.95% per annum. Principal and interest are payable monthly until January 1, 2013, at which time all unpaid  
principal and interest are payable in full. 
On April 13, 2006, we assumed a $5.7 million mortgage note payable as partial consideration for the acquisition  
of 9707 Medical Center Drive. The mortgage bears interest at 5.32% per annum. Principal and interest are  
payable monthly until July 1, 2028, at which time all unpaid principal and interest are payable in full. 
On June 22, 2006, we assumed a $4.9 million mortgage note payable as partial consideration for the acquisition  
of Plumtree Medical Center.  The mortgage bears interest at 5.68% per annum. Principal and interest are payable  
monthly until March 11, 2013, at which time all unpaid principal and interest are payable in full. 
On July 12, 2006, we assumed an $8.8 million mortgage note payable as partial consideration for the acquisition  
of 15005 Shady Grove Road. The mortgage bears interest at 5.73% per annum. Principal and interest are payable  
monthly until March 11, 2013, at which time all unpaid principal and interest are payable in full. 
On August 25, 2006, we assumed a $34.2 million mortgage note payable as partial consideration for the  
acquisition of 20-50 West Gude Drive. The mortgage bears interest at 5.86% per annum. Principal and interest  
are payable monthly until March 11, 2013, at which time all unpaid principal and interest are payable in full. 
On August 25, 2006, we assumed a $23.1 million mortgage note payable as partial consideration for the  
acquisition of 902-904 Wind River Lane and 200 Orchard Ridge Road. The mortgage bears interest at 5.82%**  
per annum. Principal and interest are payable monthly until August 11, 2033** at which time all unpaid principal  
and interest are payable in full. The note may be repaid without penalty on August 11, 2010. 
On June 1, 2007, we assumed a $21.2 million mortgage note payable as partial consideration for the acquisition  
of  Woodholme Medical Office Building. The mortgage bears interest at 5.29% per annum. Principal and interest  
are payable monthly until November 1, 2015 at which time all unpaid principal and interest are payable in full. 
On June 1, 2007, we assumed a $3.1 million mortgage note payable and a $3.0 million mortgage note payable as  
partial consideration for our acquisition of the Ashburn Farm Office Park. The mortgages bear interest at 5.56%  
per annum and 5.69% per annum, respectively. Principal and interest are payable monthly until May 31, 2025 and  
July 31, 2023, respectively, at which time all unpaid principal and interest are payable in full. 

December 31,

2007 

2006

$  50,000 

$  50,000

46,644 

47,441

10,286 

10,574

20,235 

20,846

23,783 

24,246

5,428 

5,569

4,762 

4,836

8,613 

8,751

33,417 

33,990

22,641 

22,987

21,176 

—

5,499 
$252,484 

—
$229,240

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Discontinued operations:
On November 1, 2001, we assumed an $8.5 million mortgage note payable, with an estimated fair value* of  
$9.3 million, as partial consideration for our acquisition of Sullyfield Commerce Center.  The mortgage bears  
interest at 9.00% per annum and includes a significant prepayment penalty. Principal and interest were payable  
monthly until February 1, 2007. All unpaid principal and interest were paid in full in January 2007. 

December 31,

2007 

2006

$ 

 — 

$  7,833

*  

The fair value of the mortgage notes payable was estimated upon acquisition by the Trust based upon market information and data, such as dealer quotes for instruments with 
similar terms and maturities. 
There is no notation when the fair value is the same as the carrying value.

**   If the loan is not repaid on August 11, 2010, from and after August 11, 2010, the interest rate adjusts to one of the following rates: (i) the greater of (A) 10.82% or (B) the 
Treasury Rate (determined as of August 11, 2010, and defined as the yield calculated using linear interpolation approximating the period from August 11, 2010 to August 11, 
2033 on the basis of Federal Reserve Stat. Release H.15-Selected Interest Rates under the heading U.S. Governmental Security/Treasury Constant Maturities) plus 5%; or (ii) 
if the Note is an asset of an entity formed for purposes of securitization and pursuant thereto securities rated by a rating agency have been issued, then the rate will equal: 
the greater of (A) 7.82% or (B) the Treasury Rate plus 2% . Due to the high probability that the mortgage will be paid off on August 11, 2010, that date is reflected in the future 
maturities schedule.

Total carrying amount of the above mortgaged properties was $449.3 million and $422.0 million at December 31, 2007 and 
2006, respectively. Scheduled principal payments during the five years subsequent to December 31, 2007 and thereafter are as 
follows (in thousands):

2008 
2009 
2010 
2011 
2012 
Thereafter 

Principal  
Payments
$  4,057
54,285
25,973
13,339
21,088
133,742
$252,484

5.  unsecured lines of Credit Payable

As of December 31, 2007, we maintained a $75.0 million unsecured line of credit maturing in June 2011 (“Credit Facility No. 1”) 
and a $200.0 million line of credit maturing in November 2010 (“Credit Facility No. 2”). For discussion of an expansion of Credit 
Facility No. 2 during first quarter 2008, see Note 14—Subsequent Events. 

Credit Facility No. 1 

We had $70.0 million outstanding as of December 31, 2007 related to Credit Facility No. 1, and $1.4 million in Letters of Credit 
issued, with $3.6 million unused and available for subsequent acquisitions or capital improvements. No balance was outstanding 
under this facility at December 31, 2006. During 2007, we borrowed $44.0 million to fund acquisitions and $26.0 million to fund 
development costs, certain capital improvements to real estate and acquisition related due diligence costs. 

Borrowings under the facility bear interest at our option of LIBOR plus a spread based on the credit rating of our publicly issued 
debt or SunTrust Bank’s prime rate. All outstanding advances are due and payable upon maturity in June 2011. Interest only 
payments are due and payable generally on a monthly basis. For the year ended 2007, we recognized interest expense (excluding 
facility fees) of $807,200, representing an average interest rate of 5.52% , per annum.

In addition, we pay a facility fee based on the credit rating of our publicly issued debt which currently equals 0.15% per annum 
of the $75.0 million committed capacity, without regard to usage. Rates and fees may be adjusted up or down based on changes 
in our senior unsecured credit ratings. For the year ended 2007, we incurred facility fees of $53,700.

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Credit Facility No. 2

We had $122.5 million outstanding as of December 31, 2007 related to Credit Facility No. 2, and $0.9 million in Letters of Credit 
issued, with $76.6 million unused and available for subsequent acquisitions or capital improvements. $33.0 million was outstanding 
under this facility at December 31, 2006. During 2007, we borrowed $125.2 million to fund acquisitions, $55.0 million to fund 
development costs, certain capital improvements for real estate and acquisition related due diligence costs, and $8.0 million for 
secured debt maturities. $98.7 million of gross borrowing was repaid under Credit Facility No. 2 in 2007 with proceeds from the 
$150.0 million 3.875% convertible notes issued in January 2007 and the June 2007 equity offering. 

Advances under this agreement bear interest at our option of LIBOR plus a spread based on the credit rating of our publicly 
issued debt or the higher of Wells Fargo Bank’s prime rate and the Federal Funds Rate in effect on that day plus 0.5% . All 
outstanding  advances  are  due  and  payable  upon  maturity  in  November  2010.  Interest  only  payments  are  due  and  payable 
generally on a monthly basis. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, we recognized interest expense (excluding 
facility fees) of $4,579,000 and $48,000 representing an average interest rate of 5.77% and 5.86%, respectively.

Currently, Credit Facility No. 2 requires us to pay the lender a facility fee on the total commitment of 0.15% per annum. These 
fees  are  payable  quarterly.  For  the  years  ended  December  31,  2007  and  2006,  we  incurred  facility  fees  of  $304,200  and 
$50,000, respectively.

Credit Facility No. 3 

This  $85.0  million  line  of  credit  with  Bank  One,  NA  (now  J.P.  Morgan)  and  Wells  Fargo  Bank,  National  Association  was 
terminated on November 2, 2006 and replaced with Credit Facility No. 2. There were no outstanding advances payable under 
the facility upon the termination of the agreement in November 2006. Advances under this agreement bore interest at LIBOR 
plus a spread based on the credit rating of our publicly issued debt. Interest only payments were due and payable generally on 
a  monthly  basis.  For  the  years  ended  December  31,  2006  and  2005,  we  recognized  interest  expense  (excluding  unused 
commitment and facility fees) of $684,000, and $783,000, respectively, on Credit Facility No. 3, representing an average interest 
rate of 5.71% and 3.30% , per annum, respectively.

Credit Facility No. 3 required us to pay the lender a facility fee on the total commitment of 0.15% per annum, based on the 
credit rating on our publicly issued debt. These fees were payable quarterly. For the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, 
we incurred facility fees of $108,000 and $131,200, respectively.

Credit Facility No. 4 

Credit Facility No. 4 was replaced by Credit Facility No. 1 on June 29, 2007. At December 31, 2006, $28.0 million was outstanding 
under this facility, which was repaid during the first quarter with proceeds from the $150 million 3.875% convertible notes issued 
in January 2007. Advances under this agreement bore interest at LIBOR plus a spread based on the credit rating on our publicly 
issued debt. Interest only payments were due and payable on a monthly basis. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 
2005, we recognized interest expense (excluding facility fees) of $96,400, $2,154,000 and $898,000, representing an average 
interest rate of 5.90%, 5.64% and 3.88%, per annum, respectively.

Before its renewal in July 2005, Credit Facility No. 4 required us to pay the lender unused line of credit fees of 0.15% per annum. 
These fees were payable quarterly. For the year ended December 31, 2005 we incurred $38,400 in unused commitment fees 
on this facility.

From  July  2005  through  June  2007,  Credit  Facility  No.  4  required  us  to  pay  the  lender  an  annual  facility  fee  on  the  total 
commitment of 0.15%, per annum. These fees were payable quarterly. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, 
we incurred facility fees of $52,800, $109,900 and $46,700, respectively.

Credit  Facility  No.  1  and  No.  2  contain  certain  financial  and  non-financial  covenants,  all  of  which  we  have  met  as  of 
December 31, 2007. 

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Information related to revolving credit facilities is as follows (in thousands):

Total revolving credit facilities at December 31 
Borrowings outstanding at December 31 
Weighted average daily borrowings during the year 
Maximum daily borrowings during the year 
Weighted average interest rate during the year 
Weighted average interest rate at December 31 

6.  notes Payable

2007 
$275,000 
192,500 
95,642 
$192,500 

5.73% 
5.41% 

2006 
$270,000 
61,000 
50,937 
$184,500 

5.66% 
6.05% 

2005
$155,000
24,000
46,229
$117,000

3.58%
4.97%

On August 13, 1996, we issued $50.0 million of 7.25% unsecured 10-year notes due August 13, 2006 at 98.166% of par resulting 
in an effective interest rate of 7.49% . Net proceeds to the Trust after deducting underwriting expenses were $48.8 million. 
These notes were paid in full on August 13, 2006, with advances from Credit Facility No.1 and Credit Facility No. 3.

On  February  20,  1998,  we  issued  $50.0  million  of  7.25%  unsecured  notes  due  February  25,  2028  at  98.653%  to  yield 
approximately 7.36% . We also sold $60.0 million in unsecured Mandatory Par Put Remarketed Securities (“MOPPRS”) at an 
effective borrowing rate through the remarketing date (February 2008) of approximately 6.74% . In February 2008, if the 
remarketing dealer elects not to remarket the MOPPRS, the Trust is required to redeem the MOPPRS at par. If the remarketing 
dealer elects to remarket the securities in February 2008, the interest rate on the MOPPRS will be established at a rate of 
5.598%  plus  the  Trust’s  applicable  credit  spread  for  the  Trust’s  securities  with  similar  maturities.  The  MOPPRS  may  be 
redeemed, at the Trust’s option, immediately prior to their remarketing in February 2008 at an optional redemption price 
equal to the outstanding principal balance plus a prepayment penalty (generally equivalent to a make-whole amount necessary 
to compensate for the amount by which the base rate of 5.598% exceeds the then-existing 10-year treasury rate). Our costs 
of the borrowings and related closed hedge settlements of approximately $7.2 million are amortized over the lives of the notes 
using the effective interest method. In the first quarter of 2008, we completed an extinguishment of the MOPPRS (see Note 
14—Subsequent Events).

On March 17, 2003, we issued $60.0 million of 5.125% unsecured notes due March 2013. The notes bear an effective interest 
rate of 5.23% . Our total proceeds, net of underwriting fees, were $59.1 million. We used portions of the proceeds of these 
notes to repay advances on our lines of credit and to fund general corporate purposes.

On December 11, 2003, we issued $100.0 million of 5.25% unsecured notes due January 2014. The notes bear an effective 
interest rate of 5.34%. Our total proceeds, net of underwriting fees, were $99.3 million. We used portions of the proceeds of 
these notes to repay advances on our lines of credit.

On April 26, 2005, we issued $50.0 million of 5.05% senior unsecured notes due May 1, 2012 and $50.0 million of 5.35% senior 
unsecured notes due May 1, 2015, at effective yields of 5.064% and 5.359% respectively. The net proceeds from the sale of the 
notes of $99.1 million were used to repay borrowings under our lines of credit totaling $90.5 million and the remainder was 
used for general corporate purposes. 

On October 6, 2005, we issued an additional $100.0 million of notes of the series of 5.35% senior unsecured notes due May 1, 
2015, at an effective yield of 5.49%. $93.5 million of the $98.1 million net proceeds from the sale of these notes was used to 
repay borrowings under our lines of credit and the remainder was used to fund general corporate purposes.

On June 6, 2006, we issued $100.0 million of 5.95% unsecured notes due June 15, 2011 at 99.951% of par, resulting in an effective 
interest rate of 5.96%. Our total proceeds, net of underwriting fees, were $99.4 million. We used the proceeds of these notes 
to repay advances on one of our lines of credit.

On July 26, 2006, we issued an additional $50.0 million of the series of 5.95% unsecured notes due June 15, 2011 at 100.127% 
of par, resulting in an effective yield of 5.92%. Our total proceeds, net of underwriting fees, were $50.2 million. We used the 
proceeds of these notes to repay borrowings under our lines of credit and to fund general corporate purposes.

90  Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries

 
On September 11, 2006, we issued $100.0 million of 3.875% senior convertible notes due September 15, 2026. On September 22, 
2006, we issued an additional $10.0 million of the 3.875% senior convertible notes due September 15, 2026, upon the exercise by 
the underwriter of an over-allotment option granted by WRIT. The notes were issued at 99.5% of par, resulting in an effective 
interest rate of 4.000%. Our total proceeds, net of underwriting fees, were $106.7 million. We used the proceeds of these notes 
to repay borrowings under our lines of credit and to fund general corporate purposes.

On January 22, 2007, we issued an additional $135.0 million of the 3.875% senior convertible notes due September 15, 2026. 
On January 30, 2007, we issued an additional $15.0 million of the 3.875% senior convertible notes due September 15, 2026, 
upon the exercise by the underwriter of an over-allotment option granted by WRIT. The notes were issued at 100.5% of par, 
resulting in an effective interest rate of 4.003% . Our total proceeds, net of underwriting fees, were $146.0 million. We used the 
proceeds of these notes to fund the acquisition of 270 Technology Park and a portion of the acquisition of Monument II, to repay 
borrowings under our lines of credit, and to fund general corporate purposes.

The  senior  convertible  notes  are  convertible  into  shares  of  our  common  stock,  at  the  option  of  the  holder,  under  specific 
circumstances or on or after July 15, 2026, at an initial exchange rate of 20.090 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal 
amount of notes. This is equivalent to an initial conversion price of $49.78 per share, which represents a 22% premium over the 
$40.80 closing price of our shares at the time the September 2006 transaction was priced and a 21% premium over the $41.17 
closing price of our shares at the time the January 2007 transaction was priced. Holders may convert their notes into shares of 
our common stock prior to the maturity date based on the applicable conversion rate during any fiscal quarter if the closing 
price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading day period ending on the last trading day 
of the immediate preceding fiscal quarter is more than 130% of the conversion price per share on the last day of such preceding 
fiscal quarter. The initial conversion rate is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances including an adjustment to the rate if 
the quarterly dividend rate to common shareholders is in excess of $0.4125 per share. In addition, the conversion rate will be 
adjusted if we make distributions of cash or other consideration by us or any of our subsidiaries in respect of a tender offer or 
exchange offer for our common stock, to the extent such cash and the value of any such other consideration per share of 
common stock validly tendered or exchanged exceeds the closing price of our common stock as defined in the note offering. 
Upon an exchange of notes, we will settle any amounts up to the principal amount of the notes in cash and the remaining 
exchange value, if any, will be settled, at our option, in cash, common shares or a combination thereof. The senior convertible 
notes could have a dilutive impact on our earnings per share calculation in the future. However, these notes are not dilutive for 
the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, and are not included in our earnings per share calculations.

On or after September 20, 2011, we may redeem the notes at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the notes 
plus  any  accrued  and  unpaid  interest,  if  any,  up  to,  but  excluding,  the  purchase  date.  In  addition,  on  September  15,  2011, 
September 15, 2016 and September 15, 2021 or following the occurrence of certain change in control transactions prior to 
September 15, 2011, holders of these notes may require us to repurchase the notes for an amount equal to the principal amount 
of the notes plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon.

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The following is a summary of our unsecured note borrowings (in thousands): 

6.74% notes due 2008 
5.95% notes due 2011 
5.05% notes due 2012 
5.125% notes due 2013 
5.25% notes due 2014 
5.35% notes due 2015 
3.875% notes due 2026 
7.25% notes due 2028 
Discount on notes issued 
Premium on notes issued 
Total 

December 31,

2007 
$  60,000 
150,000 
50,000 
60,000 
100,000 
150,000 
260,000 
50,000 
(1,999) 
1,122 
$879,123 

2006
$  60,000
150,000
50,000
60,000
100,000
150,000
110,000
50,000
(2,204)
459
$728,255

The required principal payments excluding the effects of note discounts or premium for the remaining years subsequent to 
December 31, 2007 are as follows (in thousands):

2008 
2009 
2010 
2011 
2012 
Thereafter 

$  60,000
—
—
150,000
50,000
620,000
$880,000

Interest on these notes is payable semi-annually. These notes contain certain financial and non-financial covenants, all of which 
we have met as of December 31, 2007. 

The covenants under one of the line of credit agreements require us to insure our properties against loss or damage in the 
amount of the replacement cost of the improvements at the properties. The covenants for the notes require us to keep all of our 
insurable properties insured against loss or damage at least equal to their then full insurable value. We have an insurance policy 
which	has	no	terrorism	exclusion;	however,	our	financial	condition	and	results	of	operations	are	subject	to	the	risks	associated	
with acts of terrorism and the potential for uninsured losses as the result of any such acts. Effective November 26, 2002, under 
this existing coverage, any losses caused by certified acts of terrorism would be partially reimbursed by the United States under 
a formula established by federal law. Under this formula the United States pays 85% of covered terrorism losses exceeding the 
statutorily established deductible paid by the insurance provider, and insurers pay 10% until aggregate insured losses from all 
insurers reach $100 billion in a calendar year. If the aggregate amount of insured losses under the Act exceeds $100 billion during 
the applicable period for all insured and insurers combined, then each insurance provider will not be liable for payment of any 
amount which exceeds the aggregate amount of $100 billion. On December 26, 2007, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program 
Reauthorization Act of 2007 was signed into law and extends the Program through December 31, 2014.

7.  share options and Grants

Options

In March 2007, the WRIT Board of Trustees adopted, and in July 2007 WRIT shareholders approved, the Washington Real 
Estate Investment Trust 2007 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2007 Plan”). This plan replaced the Share Grant Plan, which 
expired on December 15, 2007, as well as the 2001 Stock Option Plan and Stock Option Plan for Trustees. As described above, 
the shares and options granted pursuant to the above plans are not affected by the adoption of the 2007 Plan. However, if an 
award under the Share Grant Plan is forfeited or an award of options granted under the Option Plans expires without being 
exercised, the shares covered by those awards will not be available for issuance under the 2007 Plan.

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The 2007 Plan provides for the award to WRIT’s trustees, officers and non-officer employees of restricted shares, restricted 
share units, options and other awards to acquire up to an aggregate of 2,000,000 shares over the ten year period in which the 
plan will be in effect. If an award under the 2007 Plan of restricted shares or restricted share units is forfeited or an award of 
options or any other rights granted under the 2007 Plan expires without being exercised, the shares covered by any such award 
would again become available for issuance under new awards. 

We adopted the Washington Real Estate Investment Trust 2001 Stock Option Plan to replace the 1991 Stock Option Plan that 
expired on June 25, 2001. The plans provided for the grant of qualified and non-qualified options. Options granted under the 
plans were granted with exercise prices equal to the market price on the date of grant vested 50% after year one and 50% after 
year two and expire ten years following the date of grant. We adopted the Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Stock 
Option Plan for Trustees in March 1998. Options granted to trustees were granted with exercise prices equal to the market 
price on the date of grant and were fully vested on the grant date. The last option awards to officers were in 2002, to non-
officer key employees in 2003 and to trustees in 2004. 

Outstanding at January 1 
Granted 
Exercised 
Expired/Forfeited 
Outstanding at December 31 
Exercisable at December 31 

2007 

2006 

2005

Shares 
451,000 
— 
(13,000) 
— 
438,000 
438,000 

Wtd Avg 
Ex Price 
$24.42 
— 
25.07 
— 
24.40 
24.40 

Shares 
531,000 
— 
(80,000) 
— 
451,000 
451,000 

Wtd Avg 
Ex Price 
$24.15 
— 
22.60 
— 
24.42 
24.42 

Shares 
667,000 
— 
(136,000) 
— 
531,000 
531,000 

Wtd Avg 
Ex Price
$23.49
—
20.91
—
24.15
24.15

The 438,000 options outstanding at December 31, 2007, all of which are exercisable, have exercise prices between $14.47 and 
$33.09, with a weighted-average exercise price of $24.40 and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 4.2 years. The 
aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding exercisable shares at December 31, 2007 was $3.1 million. The aggregate intrinsic value 
of  options  exercised  in  2007,  2006  and  2005  was  $0.1  million,  $1.2  million  and  $1.3  million,  respectively.  There  were  no 
forfeitures of options in 2007.

Share Grants, Performance Share Units and Restricted Share Units

We maintained a Share Grant Plan for officers, trustees, and other members of management.

In 2004 and 2005, awards were granted to officers and other members of management in the form of restricted shares, with a 
value  equal  to  various  percentages  of  a  participant’s  salary  based  upon  WRIT’s  performance  compared  to  an  appropriate 
benchmark target, with minimum and maximum thresholds. The awards were valued based on market value at the date of 
grant. Shares vest ratably over a five year period from the date of grant.

In December 2006, WRIT Board of Trustees approved a program providing for the granting of restricted share units to officers 
and other members of management and performance share units to officers, based upon various percentages of their salaries 
and their positions with WRIT. For officers, one-third of the award is in the form of restricted share units that vest twenty 
percent per year based upon continued employment and two-thirds of the award is in the form of performance share units. 
Performance targets will be set annually based on appropriate benchmarks with minimum and maximum thresholds. The grants 
and each award are based on cumulative performance over three years, and performance share units cliff vest at the end of the 
three year period based upon the percentage of the performance targets achieved. For other members of management, 100% 
of  the  award  is  in  the  form  of  restricted  shares  that  vest  20%  per  year  from  date  of  grant  based  on  performance  targets. 
Performance  targets  are  set  annually  based  on  appropriate  benchmarks  with  minimum  and  maximum  thresholds.  In  2006, 
WRIT’s then Chairman and CEO was excluded from long-term awards under the program in view of his announced intention 
to retire in 2007. With respect to the performance share units, which are based on three-year cumulative performance targets 
set at the beginning of each year, the grant date does not occur until all such targets are set and thus the significant terms of the 
award are known. Because payouts are probable, the Company estimates the compensation expense at each reporting period, 

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until the grant date occurs and as progress towards meeting target is known, and recognizes this expense ratably over the three-
year period. The estimated expense related to the 2006 performance share units at the end of the three-year period was 
approximately $1.8 million of which $575,000 and $554,000 was recognized during the years ending 2007 and 2006, respectively. 
The estimated expense related to the 2007 performance share units at the end of the three-year period was approximately 
$2.4 million of which $806,000 was recognized during the year ending 2007. Participants who terminate prior to the end of the 
three-year performance period forfeit their entire portion of the award. There were 21,877 restricted share units awarded to 
officers and other members of management in December 2006, 24,344 restricted share units awarded to the former CEO in 
the  second  quarter  of  2007,  and  38,228  restricted  share  units  awarded  to  officers  and  other  members  of  management  in 
December 2007. Performance and restricted share units awarded were valued at a weighted average price per share based 
upon the market value on the date of grant, as follows:

2006 
2007 

Shares 
21,877 
62,572 

Wtd Avg 
Grant Price
$39.54
32.96

Beginning in 2005, annual long-term incentive compensation for trustees was changed from options of 2,000 shares plus 400 
restricted  shares  to  $30,000  in  restricted  shares.  In  May  2007,  the  value  of  the  restricted  shares  awarded  to  trustees  was 
increased to $55,000. These shares vest immediately and are restricted from sale for the period of the trustee’s service.

During 2007, 2006 and 2005 we issued 15,962, 75,128 and 11,182 share grants, respectively, to officers and other members of 
management.  Of  the  restricted  shares  awarded  in  2005,  11,182  were  awarded  by  the  Trust  pursuant  to  the  Employment 
Agreement of the Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) in October 2005. These shares were fully 
vested upon the CIO’s severance from the Trust in June 2006. The 75,128 shares awarded in 2006 included an award of 
64,700 shares to officers as the Trust transitions from 100% restricted share grants to the terms of the share grant plan as 
amended in December 2006. The 64,700 shares vest twenty-five percent from date of grant in years one and two and fifty 
percent in year three except shares awarded to the retiring CEO, totaling 21,349 shares, who retired in 2007, which shares 
vested and were expensed immediately upon date of grant. The 15,962 shares awarded in 2007 were issued to the former 
CEO  at  a  price  of  $37.59  per  share  based  on  the  market  value  on  the  date  of  grant.  They  vested  and  were  expensed 
immediately upon date of grant.

The following are tables of activity for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 related to our share grants and 
restricted share unit grants.

share Grants

Unvested at January 1 
Granted 
Vested during year 
Expired/Forfeited 
Unvested at December 31 
Vested at December 31 

2007 

2006 

2005

Shares 
115,492 
27,571 
(80,433) 
(100) 
62,530 
271,650 

Wtd Avg 
Grant Price 
$33.16 
34.57 
32.85 
32.50 
34.15 
28.97 

Shares 
103,989 
79,683 
(67,042) 
(1,138) 
115,492 
191,217 

Wtd Avg 
Grant Price 
$30.76 
36.34 
32.78 
32.50 
33.16 
27.17 

Shares 
137,684 
17,044 
(36,708) 
(14,031) 
103,989 
124,175 

Wtd Avg 
Grant Price
$30.56 
31.10
30.10
30.85
30.76
24.14

The total fair value of shares vested during the years ending December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 is $2.9 million, $2.5 million 
and $1.1 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2007, the total compensation cost related to non-vested share awards not 
yet  recognized  was  $1.4  million,  which  is  expected  to  be  recognized  over  a  weighted  average  period  of  19  months  on  a 
straight-line basis.

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Restricted share units

Unvested at January 1 
Granted 
Vested during year 
Expired/Forfeited 
Unvested at December 31 
Vested at December 31 

2007

Wtd Avg 
Grant Price
$39.54
32.96
39.54
39.54
34.39
39.54

Shares 
21,877 
62,572 
(4,328) 
(247) 
79,874 
4,328 

The value of unvested restricted share units at December 31, 2007 was $2.6 million, which is expected to be recognized as 
compensation cost over a weighted average period of 48 months on a straight-line basis.

Total compensation expense recognized for stock based awards in each of the three years ending 2007 was (in millions):

2005 
2006(1) 
2007(1) 

Stock-based  
Compensation  
Expense
$1.2
$2.7
$2.7

(1) 

In 2006, included $1.2 million related to the accelerated vesting of CEO share grant awards as required by SFAS No. 123R—Share Based Payments and $358,000 related to 
the severance of the former CIO. In 2007, included $0.6 million related to the accelerated vesting of retiring CEO share grant awards as required by SFAS No. 123R—Share 
Based Payments. 

8.  other benefit Plans

We  have  a  Retirement  Savings  Plan  (the  “401K  Plan”),  which  permits  all  eligible  employees  to  defer  a  portion  of  their 
compensation in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code. Under the 401K Plan, the Company may make discretionary 
contributions on behalf of eligible employees. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company made 
contributions to the 401K plan of $0.4 million, $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

We have adopted a non-qualified deferred compensation plan for the officers and members of the Board of Trustees. The plan 
allows for a deferral of a percentage of annual cash compensation and trustee fees. The plan is unfunded and payments are to 
be made out of the general assets of the Trust. The deferred compensation liability was $2.1 million, $1.8 million and $1.6 million 
at December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Effective in 2007 under the Long Term Incentive Plan, elected deferrals of 
short term incentive awards by officers are converted into restricted share units and WRIT will match 25% of the deferred 
short term incentive in restricted share units.

We established a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) effective July 1, 2002 for the benefit of the retiring CEO. 
Under  this  plan,  upon  the  retiring  CEO’s  termination  of  employment  from  the  Trust  for  any  reason  other  than  death  or 
discharge  for  cause  he  is  entitled  to  receive  an  annual  benefit  equal  to  his  accrued  benefit  times  his  vested  interest.  We 
account for this plan in accordance with SFAS No. 87, “Employers’ Accounting for Pensions,” whereby we accrue benefit cost 
in an amount that resulted in an accrued balance at the end of the retiring CEO’s employment in June 2007 which was not less 
than the present value of the estimated benefit payments to be made. At December 31, 2007 the accrued benefit liability was 
$1.8 million. For the three years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, we recognized current service cost of $253,000, 
$467,000 and $419,000, respectively. On December 31, 2006, WRIT adopted the recognition and disclosure provisions of 
SFAS No. 158. SFAS No. 158 required the Trust to recognize the funded status (i.e., the difference between the fair value of 
plan assets and the projected benefit obligations) of its pension plan in the December 31, 2006 statement of financial position, 
with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax. Because the retiring CEO’s SERP 
is unfunded, the adoption of SFAS No. 158 did not have an effect on the Trust’s consolidated financial condition at December 
31, 2006, or for any prior period presented and it will not affect the Trust’s operating results in future periods. The Trust 

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currently has an investment in corporate owned life insurance intended to meet the SERP benefit liability since the CEO’s 
retirement. Benefit payments to the retiring CEO will begin in 2008.

In November 2005, the Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a SERP for the benefit of the officers, other than the 
retiring CEO. This is a defined contribution plan under which, upon a participant’s termination of employment from the Trust for 
any reason other than discharge for cause, the participant will be entitled to receive a benefit equal to the participant’s accrued 
benefit times the participant’s vested interest. We account for this plan in accordance with EITF 97-14, “Accounting for Deferred 
Compensation Arrangements Where Amounts Earned are Held in a Rabbi Trust and Invested” and SFAS No. 115, “Accounting 
for  Certain  Investments  in  Debt  and  Equity  Securities,”  whereby  the  investments  are  reported  at  fair  value,  and  unrealized 
holding gains and losses are included in earnings. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, we recognized current 
service cost of $245,000, $269,000 and $146,000, respectively. This plan supersedes the split dollar life insurance plan terminated 
in April 2006. The Company terminated the split dollar agreements regaining ownership of the policies.

9.  fair value of financial Instruments

SFAS No. 107 “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments. 
Whenever possible, the estimated fair value has been determined using quoted market information as of December 31, 2007. 
The	estimated	market	values	have	not	been	updated	since	December	31,	2007;	therefore,	current	estimates	of	fair	value	may	
differ significantly from the amounts presented. 

Below is a summary of significant methodologies used in estimating fair values and a schedule of fair values at December 31, 2007.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and commercial paper with remaining maturities of less than 90 days, which are valued 
at the carrying value, which approximates fair value.

Mortgage Notes Payable

Mortgage notes payable consist of instruments in which certain of our real estate assets are used for collateral. The fair value of 
the mortgage notes payable is estimated based upon dealer quotes for instruments with similar terms and maturities.

Lines of Credit Payable

Lines of credit payable consist of bank facilities which we use for various purposes including working capital, acquisition funding 
or capital improvements. The lines of credit advances are priced at a specified rate plus a spread. The carrying value of the lines 
of credit payable is estimated to be market value since the interest rate adjusts with the market. 

Notes Payable

The fair value of these securities is estimated based on dealer quotes for securities with similar terms and characteristics.

(in thousands) 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Mortgage notes payable 
Lines of credit payable 
Notes payable 

2007 

2006

Carrying Value 
$  27,518 
$252,484 
$192,500 
$879,123 

Fair Value 
$  27,518 
$249,911 
$192,500 
$853,275 

Carrying Value 
$  12,872 
$229,240 
$  61,000 
$728,255 

Fair Value
$  12,872
$231,885
$  61,000
$736,081

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10.  Rentals under operating leases

Non-cancelable commercial operating leases provide for minimum rental income from continuing operations during each of the 
next five years and thereafter as follows (in millions):

2008 
2009 
2010 
2011 
2012 
Thereafter 

Rental Income
$197.2
174.9
146.7
109.7
83.4
211.6
$923.5 

Apartment leases are not included as the terms are generally for one year. Most of these commercial leases increase in future 
years based on agreed-upon percentages or in some instances, changes in the Consumer Price Index. Percentage rents from 
retail centers, based on a percentage of tenants’ gross sales, were $0.3 million, $0.4 million and $0.1 million in 2007, 2006 
and  2005,  respectively.  Real  estate  tax,  operating  expense  and  common  area  maintenance  reimbursement  income  from 
continuing operations was $25.8 million, $18.1 million and $14.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 
2005, respectively.

11.  Commitments and Contingencies

Development Commitments

At December 31, 2007 and 2006, we had various contracts outstanding with third parties in connection with our ongoing 
development projects. Total accumulated spending, including land costs, for development projects at December 31, 2007 and 
December 31, 2006 were $191.8 million and $125.3 million, respectively. Remaining contractual commitments for development 
projects at December 31, 2007 were $8.0 million.

Litigation

We are involved from time to time in various legal proceedings, lawsuits, examinations by various tax authorities and claims that 
have arisen in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that the resolution of such matters will not have a material 
adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. 

Other

At December 31, 2007, we were contingently liable under unused letters of credit in the amounts of $885,000 and $815,000, 
related to our assumption of mortgage debt on Dulles Business Park and West Gude, respectively, to ensure the funding of 
certain tenant improvements and leasing commissions over the term of the debt. We were also contingently liable under unused 
letters of credit totaling $588,000 related to our development projects at Clayborne Apartments, the Shoppes at Foxchase and 
Bennett Park, to ensure the complete installation of public improvements in accordance with the projects’ related site plans. 

12.  segment Information

We have five reportable segments: office buildings, medical office buildings, retail centers and multifamily and industrial/flex 
properties. Office buildings provide office space for various types of businesses and professions. Medical office buildings provide 
offices  and  facilities  for  a  variety  of  medical  services.  Retail  centers  are  typically  neighborhood  grocery  store  or  drug  store 
anchored retail centers. Multifamily properties provide rental housing for families throughout the Washington metropolitan 
area. Industrial/flex centers are used for flex-office, warehousing, services and distribution type facilities.

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Real estate revenue as a percentage of the total for each of the five reportable operating segments is as follows:

Office 
Medical office 
Retail 
Multifamily 
Industrial/Flex 

Year Ended December 31,
2006 
38% 
12% 
18% 
15% 
17% 

2007 
40% 
15% 
16% 
13% 
16% 

2005
39%
10%
18%
17%
16%

The percentage of total income producing real estate assets, at cost, for each of the five reportable operating segments is 
as follows:

Office 
Medical office 
Retail 
Multifamily 
Industrial/Flex 

December 31,

2007 
41% 
19% 
13% 
12% 
15% 

2006
40%
16%
17%
9%
18%

The accounting policies of each of the segments are the same as those described in Note 2. We evaluate performance based 
upon operating income from the combined properties in each segment. Our reportable operating segments are consolidations 
of  similar  properties.  SFAS  No.  131,  “Disclosures  about  Segments  of  an  Enterprise  and  Related  Information,”  requires  that 
segment disclosures present the measure(s) used by the chief operating decision maker for purposes of assessing segments’ 
performance. Net operating income is a key measurement of our segment profit and loss. Net operating income is defined as 
segment revenues less direct segment operating expenses.

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The following table presents revenues and net operating income for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 from 
these segments, and reconciles net operating income of reportable segments to operating income as reported (in thousands):

2007

Industrial/  Corporate 

Retail 
$  41,512 
8,921 
$  32,591 

Multifamily 
$  34,287 
14,962 
$  19,325 

Flex 
$  39,386 
9,522 
$  29,864 

   — 
— 
   — 

$ 

and Other  Consolidated
$ 

Real estate rental revenue 
Real estate expenses 
Real estate operating income 

Office 
$101,578 
34,487 
$  67,091 

Medical 
Office 
$  38,892 
12,022 
$  26,870 

Depreciation and amortization 
Interest expense 
General and administrative 
Other income 
Income from discontinued operations 
Gain on disposal 

Real estate rental revenue 
Real estate expenses 
Real estate operating income 

Office 
$  79,691 
26,682 
$  53,009 

Medical 
Office 
$  24,660 
7,186 
$  17,474 

Depreciation and amortization 
Interest expense 
General and administrative 
Other income 
Income from discontinued operations 

Real estate rental revenue 
Real estate expenses 
Real estate operating income 

Office 
$  71,192 
23,523 
$  47,669 

Medical 
Office 
$  18,024 
4,649 
$  13,375 

Depreciation and amortization 
Interest expense 
General and administrative 
Other income 
Income from discontinued operations 
Gain on disposal 

Net income 
Capital expenditures 
Total assets 

$  25,356 
$759,943 

$  4,684 
$356,709 

$  2,757 
$230,851 

$  3,578 
$209,105 

$  4,747 
$289,227 

$  3,200 
$52,491 

2006

Industrial/  Corporate 

Retail 
$  37,263 
7,983 
$  29,280 

Multifamily 
$  32,478 
13,220 
$  19,258 

Flex 
$  34,649 
8,154 
$  26,495 

   — 
— 
   — 

$ 

and Other  Consolidated
$ 

Net income 
Capital expenditures 
Total assets 

$  17,268 
$599,062 

$  1,126 
$236,552 

   966 
$ 
$233,810 

$  13,290 
$159,720 

$  5,218 
$269,341 

$  1,666 
$32,780 

2005

Industrial/  Corporate 

Retail 
$  31,907 
6,879 
$  25,028 

Multifamily 
$  30,529 
12,815 
$  17,714 

Flex 
$  28,603 
6,662 
$  21,941 

   — 
— 
   — 

$ 

and Other  Consolidated
$ 

$   255,655
79,914
$   175,741
(69,775)
(61,906)
(15,099)
3,178
4,720
25,022
 61,881
$ 
$ 
 44,322
$1,898,326

$   208,741
63,225
$   145,516
(50,915)
(47,265)
(12,622)
906
3,041
$ 
 38,661
 39,534
$ 
$1,531,265

$   180,255
54,528
$   125,727
(44,561)
(37,193)
(8,005)
1,422
3,237
37,011
 77,638
$ 
$ 
 31,174
$1,139,159

Net income 
Capital expenditures 
Total assets 

$  14,625 
$457,398 

$ 
   609 
$133,274 

$  1,904 
$175,141 

$  10,955 
$115,589 

$  2,644 
$237,808 

$ 
 437 
$19,949 

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13.  selected Quarterly financial Data (in thousands, except for per share data, unaudited)

The following table summarizes our financial data by quarter for 2007 and 2006:

First 

Second 

Third 

Quarter(1)(2)

2007:

Real estate rental revenue 
Income from continuing operations 
Net income 
Income from continuing operations per share

Basic 
Diluted 

Net income per share

Basic 
Diluted 

2006:

Real estate rental revenue 
Income from continuing operations 
Net income 
Income from continuing operations per share

Basic 
Diluted 

Net income per share

Basic 
Diluted 

$59,852 
$  9,674 
$10,712 

$  0.22 
$  0.21 

$  0.24 
$  0.24 

$48,135 
$  9,680 
$10,632 

$  0.23 
$  0.23 

$  0.25 
$  0.25 

$63,255 
$  6,836 
$  8,337 

$  0.15 
$  0.15 

$  0.18 
$  0.18 

$50,386 
$  7,005 
$  7,719 

$  0.16 
$  0.16 

$  0.18 
$  0.18 

$65,020 
$  7,965 
$34,390 

$  0.17 
$  0.17 

$  0.74 
$  0.73 

$53,938 
$  9,485 
$10,230 

$  0.21 
$  0.21 

$  0.23 
$  0.23 

Fourth

$67,528
$  7,664
$  8,442

$  0.16
$  0.16

$  0.18
$  0.18

$56,282
$  9,450
$10,081

$  0.21
$  0.21

$  0.22
$  0.22

(1)  With regard to per share calculations, the sum of the quarterly results may not equal full year results due to rounding.
(2)  The prior quarters’ results have been restated to conform to the current quarter’s presentation. Specifically, results related to properties sold or held for sale have been 

reclassified into discontinued operations. 

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14.  subsequent Events

On January 25, 2008, WRIT exercised the right to increase the capacity of the unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate 
of banks led by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association from $200 million to $262 million. The maturity date and all other terms 
remain materially unchanged. WRIT has the option to further increase the capacity under the facility up to $400 million to the 
extent banks (from the syndicate or otherwise) agree to provide the additional commitment.

On February 22, 2008 WRIT acquired 6100 Columbia Park Road, and 150,000 square foot industrial warehouse in Landover, 
MD for $11.2 million. The acquisition was funded with cash from operations and borrowings on WRIT’s line of credit. 

On February 25, 2008, WRIT repaid the $60 million outstanding principal balance under its 6.898% 10-year Mandatory Par Put 
Remarketed Securities (“MOPPRS”) notes. The total aggregate consideration paid to repurchase the notes was $70.8 million, 
which amount included the $8.7 million remarketing option value paid to the remarketing dealer and accrued interest paid to 
the holders. Accordingly, WRIT recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $8.4 million, net of unamortized loan premium 
costs, upon settlement of these securities. WRIT refinanced the repurchase of these notes, and refinanced a portion of line 
outstandings, by issuing a $100 million 2-year term loan, which will be swapped for a fixed rate of 4.5% . 

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Schedule III   Consolidated Real Estate and accumulated Depreciation

Properties 

Location 

Land 

Initial Cost(b)

Buildings 
and 
Improvements 

Net 
Improvements 
(Retirements) 
since 
Acquisition 

office buildings
1901 Pennsylvania Avenue 
51 Monroe Street 
515 King Street 
The Lexington Building 
The Saratoga Building 
Brandywine Center 
6110 Executive Boulevard 
1220 19th Street 
1600 Wilson Boulevard 
7900 Westpark Drive 
600 Jefferson Plaza 
1700 Research Boulevard 
Parklawn Plaza 
Wayne Plaza 
Courthouse Square 
One Central Plaza 
Atrium Building 
1776 G Street 
Albermarle Point 
Dulles Station(f) 
West Gude(a) 
The Ridges(a) 
6565 Arlington Boulevard 
Monument II 
Woodholme Center 
2000 M Street 

Medical office
Woodburn Medical Park I 
Woodburn Medical Park II 
8501 Arlington Blvd(a) 
8503 Arlington Blvd(a) 
8505 Arlington Blvd(a) 
Shady Grove Medical II(a) 
8301 Arlington Boulevard 
Alexandria Professional Ctr 
9707 Medical Center Drive(a) 
15001 Shady Grove Road 
15005 Shady Grove Road(a) 
Plum Tree Medical Center(a) 
The Crescent(a) 
2440 M Street 
Woodholme Medical Center(a) 
Ashburn Farm Office Park(a) 
CentreMed I & II 
4661 Kenmore(f) 

Washington, DC 
Maryland 
Virginia 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Washington, DC 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Virginia 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Washington, DC 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Maryland 
Washington, DC 

Virginia 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Maryland 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Washington, DC 
Maryland 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Virginia 

$ 

   892,000 
840,000 
4,102,000 
1,180,000 
1,464,000 
718,000 
4,621,000 
7,803,000 
6,661,000 
12,049,000 
2,296,000 
1,847,000 
714,000 
1,564,000 
0 
5,480,000 
3,182,000 
31,500,000 
1,326,000 
24,465,000 
11,580,000 
4,058,000 
5,584,000 
10,244,000 
2,194,000 
0 
$146,364,000 

$  2,563,000 
2,632,000 
2,071,000 
1,598,000 
2,819,000 
1,995,000 
1,251,000 
6,783,000 
3,069,000 
4,094,000 
4,186,000 
1,723,000 
2,060,000 
12,500,000 
3,744,000 
3,770,000 
2,062,000 
3,764,000 
$  62,684,000 

$  3,481,000 
10,869,000 
3,931,000 
1,262,000 
1,554,000 
735,000 
11,926,000 
11,366,000 
16,742,000 
71,825,000 
12,188,000 
11,105,000 
4,053,000 
6,243,000 
17,096,000 
39,107,000 
11,281,000 
54,327,000 
18,211,000 
1,719,000 
43,240,000 
19,207,000 
23,195,000 
65,205,000 
16,711,000 
74,150,000 
$550,729,000 

$  12,460,000 
17,574,000 
26,317,000 
25,850,000 
19,680,000 
16,601,000 
6,589,000 
19,676,000 
11,777,000 
16,410,000 
17,548,000 
5,749,000 
9,451,000 
37,321,000 
24,587,000 
19,200,000 
12,506,000 
0 
$299,296,000 

$  13,538,000 
18,070,000 
4,195,000 
2,065,000 
2,604,000 
1,597,000 
8,171,000 
3,617,000 
10,970,000 
25,896,000 
2,642,000 
2,842,000 
1,016,000 
6,243,000 
3,310,000 
8,321,000 
2,130,000 
1,738,000 
572,000 
41,323,000 
2,676,000 
353,000 
1,115,000 
121,000 
42,000 
0 
$165,167,000 

$  2,614,000 
1,141,000 
252,000 
117,000 
111,000 
-26,000 
522,000 
1,100,000 
330,000 
117,000 
95,000 
228,000 
46,000 
921,000 
123,000 
121,000 
16,000 
252,000 
$  8,080,000 

102  Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries

Land 

Improvements 

Total(c)  

2007 

Construction 

Acquisition 

Units 

December 31, 

Year of 

Date of 

Net Rentable 

Square 

  Feet(e) 

Depreci- 

ation 

Life(d) 

Buildings 

and 

$ 

   892,000 

$  17,019,000 

$  17,911,000 

$  10,723,000 

109,770,000 

31,653,000 

1972/’86/’99 

Accumulated 

Depreciation 

at 

17,621,000 

2,806,000 

1,372,000 

1,997,000 

1,009,000 

9,849,000 

6,273,000 

8,009,000 

4,622,000 

4,363,000 

1,526,000 

2,771,000 

5,459,000 

12,280,000 

3,239,000 

10,183,000 

1,831,000 

299,000 

2,743,000 

1,033,000 

1,331,000 

2,122,000 

404,000 

128,000 

5,732,000 

4,106,000 

3,964,000 

3,062,000 

2,005,000 

927,000 

1,318,000 

826,000 

1,120,000 

954,000 

364,000 

517,000 

1,351,000 

597,000 

428,000 

188,000 

0 

29,779,000 

12,228,000 

4,507,000 

5,622,000 

3,050,000 

24,718,000 

22,786,000 

34,373,000 

17,126,000 

15,794,000 

5,783,000 

14,050,000 

20,406,000 

52,908,000 

16,593,000 

87,565,000 

20,109,000 

67,507,000 

57,496,000 

23,618,000 

29,894,000 

75,570,000 

18,947,000 

74,150,000 

21,347,000 

28,640,000 

27,565,000 

22,610,000 

18,570,000 

8,362,000 

27,559,000 

15,176,000 

20,621,000 

21,829,000 

7,700,000 

11,557,000 

50,742,000 

28,454,000 

23,091,000 

14,584,000 

4,016,000 

2001/’03/’05 

1984/’86/’88 

1960 

1975 

1966 

1970 

1977 

1969 

1971 

1976 

1973 

1985 

1982 

1986 

1970 

1979 

1974 

1980 

1979 

2007 

1990 

1967 

2000 

1989 

1971 

1984 

1988 

2000 

2001 

2002 

1999 

1965 

1968 

1994 

1999 

2002 

1991 

1989 

1986/’06 

1996 

1998/’00/’02 

1998 

n/a 

May 1977 

Aug 1979 

Jul 1992 

Nov 1993 

Nov 1993 

Nov 1993 

Jan 1995 

Nov 1995 

Oct 1997 

Nov 1997 

May 1999 

May 1999 

Nov 1999 

May 2000 

Oct 2000 

Apr 2001 

Jul 2002 

Aug 2003 

Jul 2005 

Dec 2005 

Aug 2006 

Aug 2006 

Aug 2006 

Mar 2007 

Jun 2007 

Dec 2007 

Nov 1998 

Nov 1998 

Oct 2003 

Oct 2003 

Oct 2003 

Aug 2004 

Oct 2004 

Apr 2006 

Apr 2006 

Apr 2006 

Jul 2006 

Jun 2006 

Aug 2006 

Mar 2007 

Jun 2007 

Jun 2007 

Aug 2007 

Aug 2007 

97,000 

210,000 

76,000 

46,000 

58,000 

35,000 

198,000 

102,000 

166,000 

523,000 

112,000 

101,000 

40,000 

91,000 

113,000 

267,000 

80,000 

263,000 

89,000 

0 

289,000 

104,000 

140,000 

205,000 

73,000 

227,000 

71,000 

96,000 

92,000 

88,000 

75,000 

66,000 

49,000 

113,000 

38,000 

51,000 

52,000 

33,000 

49,000 

110,000 

125,000 

75,000 

52,000 

n/a 

840,000 

4,102,000 

1,180,000 

1,464,000 

718,000 

4,621,000 

7,803,000 

6,661,000 

12,049,000 

2,296,000 

1,847,000 

714,000 

1,564,000 

0 

5,480,000 

3,182,000 

31,500,000 

1,326,000 

24,465,000 

11,580,000 

4,058,000 

5,584,000 

10,244,000 

2,194,000 

0 

2,632,000 

2,071,000 

1,598,000 

2,819,000 

1,995,000 

1,251,000 

6,783,000 

3,069,000 

4,094,000 

4,186,000 

1,723,000 

2,060,000 

12,500,000 

3,744,000 

3,770,000 

2,062,000 

3,764,000 

28,939,000 

8,126,000 

3,327,000 

4,158,000 

2,332,000 

20,097,000 

14,983,000 

27,712,000 

97,721,000 

14,830,000 

13,947,000 

5,069,000 

12,486,000 

20,406,000 

47,428,000 

13,411,000 

56,065,000 

18,783,000 

43,042,000 

45,916,000 

19,560,000 

24,310,000 

65,326,000 

16,753,000 

74,150,000 

18,715,000 

26,569,000 

25,967,000 

19,791,000 

16,575,000 

7,111,000 

20,776,000 

12,107,000 

16,527,000 

17,643,000 

5,977,000 

9,497,000 

38,242,000 

24,710,000 

19,321,000 

12,522,000 

252,000 

$146,364,000 

$715,896,000 

$862,260,000 

$145,646,000 

3,705,000

$  2,563,000 

$  15,074,000 

$  17,637,000 

$  4,422,000 

$  62,684,000 

$307,376,000 

$370,060,000 

$  31,881,000 

1,235,000

28 Years

41 Years

50 Years

50 Years

50 Years

50 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

31 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

n/a

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land 

Total(c)  

Gross Amounts at Which Carried  
at December 31, 2007
Buildings 
and 
Improvements 

Properties 

Location 

Land 

Buildings 

and 

Improvements 

Net 

Improvements 

(Retirements) 

since 

Acquisition 

Washington, DC 

$ 

   892,000 

$  3,481,000 

10,869,000 

$  13,538,000 

18,070,000 

office buildings

1901 Pennsylvania Avenue 

51 Monroe Street 

515 King Street 

The Lexington Building 

The Saratoga Building 

Brandywine Center 

6110 Executive Boulevard 

1220 19th Street 

1600 Wilson Boulevard 

7900 Westpark Drive 

600 Jefferson Plaza 

1700 Research Boulevard 

Parklawn Plaza 

Wayne Plaza 

Courthouse Square 

One Central Plaza 

Atrium Building 

1776 G Street 

Albermarle Point 

Dulles Station(f) 

West Gude(a) 

The Ridges(a) 

6565 Arlington Boulevard 

Monument II 

Woodholme Center 

2000 M Street 

Medical office

Woodburn Medical Park I 

Woodburn Medical Park II 

8501 Arlington Blvd(a) 

8503 Arlington Blvd(a) 

8505 Arlington Blvd(a) 

Shady Grove Medical II(a) 

8301 Arlington Boulevard 

Alexandria Professional Ctr 

9707 Medical Center Drive(a) 

15001 Shady Grove Road 

15005 Shady Grove Road(a) 

Plum Tree Medical Center(a) 

The Crescent(a) 

2440 M Street 

Woodholme Medical Center(a) 

Ashburn Farm Office Park(a) 

CentreMed I & II 

4661 Kenmore(f) 

Washington, DC 

Washington, DC 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Washington, DC 

840,000 

4,102,000 

1,180,000 

1,464,000 

718,000 

4,621,000 

7,803,000 

6,661,000 

12,049,000 

2,296,000 

1,847,000 

714,000 

1,564,000 

0 

5,480,000 

3,182,000 

31,500,000 

1,326,000 

24,465,000 

11,580,000 

4,058,000 

5,584,000 

10,244,000 

2,194,000 

0 

2,632,000 

2,071,000 

1,598,000 

2,819,000 

1,995,000 

1,251,000 

6,783,000 

3,069,000 

4,094,000 

4,186,000 

1,723,000 

2,060,000 

12,500,000 

3,744,000 

3,770,000 

2,062,000 

3,764,000 

3,931,000 

1,262,000 

1,554,000 

735,000 

11,926,000 

11,366,000 

16,742,000 

71,825,000 

12,188,000 

11,105,000 

4,053,000 

6,243,000 

17,096,000 

39,107,000 

11,281,000 

54,327,000 

18,211,000 

1,719,000 

43,240,000 

19,207,000 

23,195,000 

65,205,000 

16,711,000 

74,150,000 

17,574,000 

26,317,000 

25,850,000 

19,680,000 

16,601,000 

6,589,000 

19,676,000 

11,777,000 

16,410,000 

17,548,000 

5,749,000 

9,451,000 

37,321,000 

24,587,000 

19,200,000 

12,506,000 

0 

4,195,000 

2,065,000 

2,604,000 

1,597,000 

8,171,000 

3,617,000 

10,970,000 

25,896,000 

2,642,000 

2,842,000 

1,016,000 

6,243,000 

3,310,000 

8,321,000 

2,130,000 

1,738,000 

572,000 

41,323,000 

2,676,000 

353,000 

1,115,000 

121,000 

42,000 

0 

$  2,614,000 

1,141,000 

252,000 

117,000 

111,000 

-26,000 

522,000 

1,100,000 

330,000 

117,000 

95,000 

228,000 

46,000 

921,000 

123,000 

121,000 

16,000 

252,000 

Washington, DC 

$146,364,000 

$550,729,000 

$165,167,000 

$  2,563,000 

$  12,460,000 

$  62,684,000 

$299,296,000 

$  8,080,000 

$ 

   892,000 
840,000 
4,102,000 
1,180,000 
1,464,000 
718,000 
4,621,000 
7,803,000 
6,661,000 
12,049,000 
2,296,000 
1,847,000 
714,000 
1,564,000 
0 
5,480,000 
3,182,000 
31,500,000 
1,326,000 
24,465,000 
11,580,000 
4,058,000 
5,584,000 
10,244,000 
2,194,000 
0 
$146,364,000 

$  2,563,000 
2,632,000 
2,071,000 
1,598,000 
2,819,000 
1,995,000 
1,251,000 
6,783,000 
3,069,000 
4,094,000 
4,186,000 
1,723,000 
2,060,000 
12,500,000 
3,744,000 
3,770,000 
2,062,000 
3,764,000 
$  62,684,000 

$  17,019,000 
28,939,000 
8,126,000 
3,327,000 
4,158,000 
2,332,000 
20,097,000 
14,983,000 
27,712,000 
97,721,000 
14,830,000 
13,947,000 
5,069,000 
12,486,000 
20,406,000 
47,428,000 
13,411,000 
56,065,000 
18,783,000 
43,042,000 
45,916,000 
19,560,000 
24,310,000 
65,326,000 
16,753,000 
74,150,000 
$715,896,000 

$  15,074,000 
18,715,000 
26,569,000 
25,967,000 
19,791,000 
16,575,000 
7,111,000 
20,776,000 
12,107,000 
16,527,000 
17,643,000 
5,977,000 
9,497,000 
38,242,000 
24,710,000 
19,321,000 
12,522,000 
252,000 
$307,376,000 

$  17,911,000 
29,779,000 
12,228,000 
4,507,000 
5,622,000 
3,050,000 
24,718,000 
22,786,000 
34,373,000 
109,770,000 
17,126,000 
15,794,000 
5,783,000 
14,050,000 
20,406,000 
52,908,000 
16,593,000 
87,565,000 
20,109,000 
67,507,000 
57,496,000 
23,618,000 
29,894,000 
75,570,000 
18,947,000 
74,150,000 
$862,260,000 

$  17,637,000 
21,347,000 
28,640,000 
27,565,000 
22,610,000 
18,570,000 
8,362,000 
27,559,000 
15,176,000 
20,621,000 
21,829,000 
7,700,000 
11,557,000 
50,742,000 
28,454,000 
23,091,000 
14,584,000 
4,016,000 
$370,060,000 

Accumulated 
Depreciation 
at 
December 31, 
2007 

$  10,723,000 
17,621,000 
2,806,000 
1,372,000 
1,997,000 
1,009,000 
9,849,000 
6,273,000 
8,009,000 
31,653,000 
4,622,000 
4,363,000 
1,526,000 
2,771,000 
5,459,000 
12,280,000 
3,239,000 
10,183,000 
1,831,000 
299,000 
2,743,000 
1,033,000 
1,331,000 
2,122,000 
404,000 
128,000 
$145,646,000 

$  4,422,000 
5,732,000 
4,106,000 
3,964,000 
3,062,000 
2,005,000 
927,000 
1,318,000 
826,000 
1,120,000 
954,000 
364,000 
517,000 
1,351,000 
597,000 
428,000 
188,000 
0 
$  31,881,000 

Year of 
Construction 

Date of 
Acquisition 

Net Rentable 
Square 
  Feet(e) 

Units 

Depreci- 
ation 
Life(d) 

1960 
1975 
1966 
1970 
1977 
1969 
1971 
1976 
1973 
1972/’86/’99 
1985 
1982 
1986 
1970 
1979 
1974 
1980 
1979 
2001/’03/’05 
2007 
1984/’86/’88 
1990 
1967 
2000 
1989 
1971 

1984 
1988 
2000 
2001 
2002 
1999 
1965 
1968 
1994 
1999 
2002 
1991 
1989 
1986/’06 
1996 
1998/’00/’02 
1998 
n/a 

May 1977 
Aug 1979 
Jul 1992 
Nov 1993 
Nov 1993 
Nov 1993 
Jan 1995 
Nov 1995 
Oct 1997 
Nov 1997 
May 1999 
May 1999 
Nov 1999 
May 2000 
Oct 2000 
Apr 2001 
Jul 2002 
Aug 2003 
Jul 2005 
Dec 2005 
Aug 2006 
Aug 2006 
Aug 2006 
Mar 2007 
Jun 2007 
Dec 2007 

Nov 1998 
Nov 1998 
Oct 2003 
Oct 2003 
Oct 2003 
Aug 2004 
Oct 2004 
Apr 2006 
Apr 2006 
Apr 2006 
Jul 2006 
Jun 2006 
Aug 2006 
Mar 2007 
Jun 2007 
Jun 2007 
Aug 2007 
Aug 2007 

97,000 
210,000 
76,000 
46,000 
58,000 
35,000 
198,000 
102,000 
166,000 
523,000 
112,000 
101,000 
40,000 
91,000 
113,000 
267,000 
80,000 
263,000 
89,000 
0 
289,000 
104,000 
140,000 
205,000 
73,000 
227,000 
3,705,000

71,000 
96,000 
92,000 
88,000 
75,000 
66,000 
49,000 
113,000 
38,000 
51,000 
52,000 
33,000 
49,000 
110,000 
125,000 
75,000 
52,000 
n/a 
1,235,000

28 Years
41 Years
50 Years
50 Years
50 Years
50 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
31 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years

30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
n/a

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries  103

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Schedule III   Consolidated Real Estate and accumulated Depreciation 

(continued)

Properties 

Location 

Land 

Initial Cost(b)

Buildings 
and 
Improvements 

Retail Center
Takoma Park 
Westminster 
Concord Centre 
Wheaton Park 
Bradlee 
Chevy Chase Metro Plaza 
Montgomery Village Center 
Shoppes of Foxchase 
Frederick County Square 
800 S. Washington Street 
Centre at Hagerstown 
Frederick Crossing(a) 
Randolph Shopping Center 
Montrose Shopping Center 

Multifamily Properties
3801 Connecticut Avenue 
Roosevelt Towers(a) 
Country Club Towers(a) 
Park Adams(a) 
Munson Hill Towers(a) 
The Ashby at McLean(a) 
Walker House Apartments 
Bethesda Hill Apartments 
Avondale 
Bennett Park(f) 
The Clayborne(f) 

Maryland 
Maryland 
Virginia 
Maryland 
Virginia 
Washington, DC 
Maryland 
Virginia 
Maryland 
Virginia 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Maryland 

Washington, DC 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Virginia 
Virginia 

$ 

   415,000 
519,000 
413,000 
796,000 
4,152,000 
1,549,000 
11,625,000 
5,838,000 
6,561,000 
2,904,000 
13,029,000 
12,759,000 
4,928,000 
11,612,000 
$  77,100,000 

$ 

   420,000 
336,000 
299,000 
287,000 
322,000 
4,356,000 
2,851,000 
3,900,000 
3,460,000 
2,861,000 
269,000 
$  19,361,000 

$  1,084,000 
1,775,000 
850,000 
857,000 
5,383,000 
4,304,000 
9,105,000 
2,979,000 
6,830,000 
5,489,000 
25,415,000 
35,477,000 
13,025,000 
22,410,000 
$134,983,000 

$  2,678,000 
1,996,000 
2,562,000 
1,654,000 
3,337,000 
17,102,000 
7,946,000 
13,412,000 
9,244,000 
917,000 
— 
$  60,848,000 

Net 
Improvements 
(Retirements) 
since 
Acquisition 

$ 

  95,000 
9,216,000 
3,218,000 
4,009,000 
7,042,000 
4,151,000 
1,868,000 
12,664,000 
2,251,000 
-971,000 
431,000 
650,000 
118,000 
1,215,000 
$  45,957,000 

$  7,238,000 
8,449,000 
11,810,000 
7,246,000 
12,785,000 
10,949,000 
5,394,000 
9,123,000 
4,247,000 
74,682,000 
35,029,000 
$186,952,000 

Land 

Improvements 

Total(c)  

2007 

Construction 

Acquisition 

Units 

December 31, 

Year of 

Date of 

Net Rentable 

Square 

  Feet(e) 

Depreci- 

ation 

Life(d)

$ 

   415,000 

$  1,179,000 

$  1,594,000 

$  1,035,000 

Buildings 

and 

10,991,000 

4,068,000 

4,866,000 

12,425,000 

8,455,000 

10,973,000 

15,643,000 

9,081,000 

4,518,000 

25,846,000 

36,127,000 

13,143,000 

23,625,000 

10,445,000 

14,372,000 

8,900,000 

16,122,000 

28,051,000 

13,340,000 

22,535,000 

13,491,000 

73,686,000 

34,598,000 

519,000 

413,000 

796,000 

4,152,000 

1,549,000 

11,625,000 

5,838,000 

6,561,000 

2,904,000 

13,029,000 

12,759,000 

4,928,000 

11,612,000 

336,000 

299,000 

287,000 

322,000 

4,356,000 

2,851,000 

3,900,000 

3,460,000 

4,774,000 

700,000 

Accumulated 

Depreciation 

at 

4,055,000 

2,512,000 

2,407,000 

7,102,000 

4,105,000 

3,585,000 

1,953,000 

4,140,000 

1,488,000 

5,111,000 

3,762,000 

923,000 

1,370,000 

4,755,000 

5,855,000 

5,072,000 

8,580,000 

10,926,000 

5,387,000 

7,331,000 

4,232,000 

739,000 

0 

11,510,000 

4,481,000 

5,662,000 

16,577,000 

10,004,000 

22,598,000 

21,481,000 

15,642,000 

7,422,000 

38,875,000 

48,886,000 

18,071,000 

35,237,000 

10,781,000 

14,671,000 

9,187,000 

16,444,000 

32,407,000 

16,191,000 

26,435,000 

16,951,000 

78,460,000 

35,298,000 

1951/’55/’59/’90 

1999–2003 

1962 

1969 

1960 

1967 

1955 

1975 

1969 

1960 

1973 

2000 

1972 

1970 

1951 

1964 

1965 

1959 

1963 

1982 

1986 

1987 

2007 

n/a 

1971/’03 

Jul 1963 

Sep 1972 

Dec 1973 

Sep 1977 

Dec 1984 

Sep 1985 

Dec 1992 

Jun 1994 

Aug 1995 

Jun 1998 

Jun 2002 

Mar 2005 

May 2006 

May 2006 

Jan 1963 

May 1965 

Jul 1969 

Jan 1969 

Jan 1970 

Aug 1996 

Mar 1996 

Nov 1997 

Sep 1999 

Feb 2001 

Jun 2003 

51,000 

151,000 

76,000 

72,000 

168,000 

49,000 

198,000 

134,000 

227,000 

44,000 

332,000 

295,000 

82,000 

143,000 

179,000 

170,000 

163,000 

173,000 

259,000 

252,000 

159,000 

226,000 

170,000 

268,000 

n/a 

50 Years

37 Years

33 Years

50 Years

40 Years

50 Years

50 Years

50 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

40 Years

35 Years

35 Years

33 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

28 Years

n/a

307 

191 

227 

200 

279 

253 

212 

195 

237 

211 

n/a 

$  77,100,000 

$180,940,000 

$258,040,000 

$  43,548,000 

2,022,000

$ 

   420,000 

$  9,916,000 

$  10,336,000 

$  6,688,000 

$  21,705,000 

$245,456,000 

$267,161,000 

$  59,565,000 

2,019,000 

2,312

104  Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land 

Total(c)  

Gross Amounts at Which Carried  
at December 31, 2007
Buildings 
and 
Improvements 

Schedule III   Consolidated Real Estate and accumulated Depreciation 

(continued)

Location 

Land 

Buildings 

and 

Improvements 

Net 

Improvements 

(Retirements) 

since 

Acquisition 

$ 

   415,000 

$  1,084,000 

$ 

  95,000 

Properties 

Retail Center

Takoma Park 

Westminster 

Concord Centre 

Wheaton Park 

Bradlee 

Chevy Chase Metro Plaza 

Montgomery Village Center 

Shoppes of Foxchase 

Frederick County Square 

800 S. Washington Street 

Centre at Hagerstown 

Frederick Crossing(a) 

Randolph Shopping Center 

Montrose Shopping Center 

Multifamily Properties

3801 Connecticut Avenue 

Roosevelt Towers(a) 

Country Club Towers(a) 

Park Adams(a) 

Munson Hill Towers(a) 

The Ashby at McLean(a) 

Walker House Apartments 

Bethesda Hill Apartments 

Avondale 

Bennett Park(f) 

The Clayborne(f) 

Washington, DC 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Virginia 

519,000 

413,000 

796,000 

4,152,000 

1,549,000 

11,625,000 

5,838,000 

6,561,000 

2,904,000 

13,029,000 

12,759,000 

4,928,000 

11,612,000 

336,000 

299,000 

287,000 

322,000 

4,356,000 

2,851,000 

3,900,000 

3,460,000 

2,861,000 

269,000 

1,775,000 

850,000 

857,000 

5,383,000 

4,304,000 

9,105,000 

2,979,000 

6,830,000 

5,489,000 

25,415,000 

35,477,000 

13,025,000 

22,410,000 

1,996,000 

2,562,000 

1,654,000 

3,337,000 

17,102,000 

7,946,000 

13,412,000 

9,244,000 

917,000 

— 

9,216,000 

3,218,000 

4,009,000 

7,042,000 

4,151,000 

1,868,000 

12,664,000 

2,251,000 

-971,000 

431,000 

650,000 

118,000 

1,215,000 

$  45,957,000 

8,449,000 

11,810,000 

7,246,000 

12,785,000 

10,949,000 

5,394,000 

9,123,000 

4,247,000 

74,682,000 

35,029,000 

$  19,361,000 

$  60,848,000 

$186,952,000 

$  77,100,000 

$134,983,000 

Washington, DC 

$ 

   420,000 

$  2,678,000 

$  7,238,000 

$ 

   415,000 
519,000 
413,000 
796,000 
4,152,000 
1,549,000 
11,625,000 
5,838,000 
6,561,000 
2,904,000 
13,029,000 
12,759,000 
4,928,000 
11,612,000 
$  77,100,000 

$ 

   420,000 
336,000 
299,000 
287,000 
322,000 
4,356,000 
2,851,000 
3,900,000 
3,460,000 
4,774,000 
700,000 
$  21,705,000 

$  1,179,000 
10,991,000 
4,068,000 
4,866,000 
12,425,000 
8,455,000 
10,973,000 
15,643,000 
9,081,000 
4,518,000 
25,846,000 
36,127,000 
13,143,000 
23,625,000 
$180,940,000 

$  9,916,000 
10,445,000 
14,372,000 
8,900,000 
16,122,000 
28,051,000 
13,340,000 
22,535,000 
13,491,000 
73,686,000 
34,598,000 
$245,456,000 

$  1,594,000 
11,510,000 
4,481,000 
5,662,000 
16,577,000 
10,004,000 
22,598,000 
21,481,000 
15,642,000 
7,422,000 
38,875,000 
48,886,000 
18,071,000 
35,237,000 
$258,040,000 

$  10,336,000 
10,781,000 
14,671,000 
9,187,000 
16,444,000 
32,407,000 
16,191,000 
26,435,000 
16,951,000 
78,460,000 
35,298,000 
$267,161,000 

Accumulated 
Depreciation 
at 
December 31, 
2007 

$  1,035,000 
4,055,000 
2,512,000 
2,407,000 
7,102,000 
4,105,000 
3,585,000 
1,953,000 
4,140,000 
1,488,000 
5,111,000 
3,762,000 
923,000 
1,370,000 
$  43,548,000 

$  6,688,000 
4,755,000 
5,855,000 
5,072,000 
8,580,000 
10,926,000 
5,387,000 
7,331,000 
4,232,000 
739,000 
0 
$  59,565,000 

Year of 
Construction 

Date of 
Acquisition 

Net Rentable 
Square 
  Feet(e) 

Units 

Depreci- 
ation 
Life(d)

1962 
1969 
1960 
1967 
1955 
1975 
1969 
1960 
1973 
1951/’55/’59/’90 
2000 
1999–2003 
1972 
1970 

1951 
1964 
1965 
1959 
1963 
1982 
1971/’03 
1986 
1987 
2007 
n/a 

Jul 1963 
Sep 1972 
Dec 1973 
Sep 1977 
Dec 1984 
Sep 1985 
Dec 1992 
Jun 1994 
Aug 1995 
Jun 1998 
Jun 2002 
Mar 2005 
May 2006 
May 2006 

Jan 1963 
May 1965 
Jul 1969 
Jan 1969 
Jan 1970 
Aug 1996 
Mar 1996 
Nov 1997 
Sep 1999 
Feb 2001 
Jun 2003 

51,000 
151,000 
76,000 
72,000 
168,000 
49,000 
198,000 
134,000 
227,000 
44,000 
332,000 
295,000 
82,000 
143,000 
2,022,000

179,000 
170,000 
163,000 
173,000 
259,000 
252,000 
159,000 
226,000 
170,000 
268,000 
n/a 
2,019,000 

307 
191 
227 
200 
279 
253 
212 
195 
237 
211 
n/a 
2,312

50 Years
37 Years
33 Years
50 Years
40 Years
50 Years
50 Years
50 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years

30 Years
40 Years
35 Years
35 Years
33 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
28 Years
n/a

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries  105

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Schedule III   Consolidated Real Estate and accumulated Depreciation 

(continued)

Initial Cost(b)

Properties 

Location 

Land 

Industrial Properties
Fullerton Business Center 
Charleston Business Center 
Tech 100 Industrial Park 
Crossroads Distribution Center 
The Alban Business Center 
The Earhart Building 
Ammendale Technology Park I 
Ammendale Technology Park II 
Pickett Industrial Park 
Northern Virginia Industrial Park 
8900 Telegraph Road 
Dulles South IV 
Sully Square 
Amvax 
Sullyfield Center 
Fullerton Industrial 
8880 Gorman Road 
Dulles Business Park(a) 
Albermarle Point 
Hampton 
9950 Business Parkway 
270 Technology Park 

Total 

Virginia 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Maryland 
Virginia 
Virginia 
Maryland 
Maryland 
Maryland 

$ 

   950,000 
2,045,000 
2,086,000 
894,000 
878,000 
916,000 
1,335,000 
862,000 
3,300,000 
4,971,000 
372,000 
913,000 
1,052,000 
246,000 
2,803,000 
2,465,000 
1,771,000 
6,085,000 
6,159,000 
7,048,000 
2,035,000 
4,704,000 
$  53,890,000 
$359,399,000 

Buildings 
and 
Improvements 

$ 

  3,317,000 
2,091,000 
4,744,000 
1,946,000 
3,298,000 
4,129,000 
6,466,000 
4,996,000 
4,920,000 
25,670,000 
1,489,000 
5,997,000 
6,506,000 
1,987,000 
19,711,000 
8,397,000 
9,230,000 
50,504,000 
40,154,000 
16,223,000 
9,236,000 
21,115,000 
$   252,126,000 
$1,297,982,000 

Net 
Improvements 
(Retirements) 
since 
Acquisition 

$  1,206,000 
770,000 
2,135,000 
885,000 
749,000 
1,532,000 
2,245,000 
1,901,000 
1,327,000 
10,205,000 
160,000 
888,000 
689,000 
-2,000 
1,230,000 
645,000 
-100,000 
1,544,000 
380,000 
719,000 
37,000 
79,000 
$  29,224,000 
$435,380,000 

Notes:
a)  At December 31, 2007, our properties were encumbered by non-recourse mortgage amounts as follows: $33,417,000 on West Gude Drive, $22,641,000 on The Ridges and The Crescent, 
$46,644,000  on  Prosperity  Medical  Center,  $10,286,000  on  Shady  Grove  Medical  Village,  $5,428,000  on  9707  Medical  Center  Drive,  $8,613,000  on  15005  Shady  Grove  Road, 
$4,762,000 on Plum Tree Medical Center, $21,176,000 on Woodholme Medical Center, $5,499,000 on Ashburn Farm Office Park II, $23,783,000 on Frederick Crossing, $8,360,000 on 
Roosevelt Towers, $7,755,000 on Country Club Towers, $9,625,000 on Park Adams, $10,560,000 on Munson Hill Towers, $13,700,000 on the Ashby, and $20,235,000 on Dulles 
Business Park.
The purchase cost of real estate investments has been divided between land and buildings and improvements on the basis of management’s determination of the relative fair values.

b) 
c)  At December 31, 2007, total land, buildings and improvements are carried at $2,161,547,000 for federal income tax purposes. 
d)  The useful life shown is for the main structure. Buildings and improvements are depreciated over various useful lives ranging from 3 to 50 years. 
e)  Residential properties are presented in gross square feet. 
f )  As of December 31, 2007, WRIT had under development a residential and retail project with 224 apartment units (211 units had been completed at year-end) and 5,800 square feet 
of retail space in Arlington, VA (Bennett Park), a mixed-use project with 75 residential units and 2,700 square feet of retail space in Alexandria, VA (The Clayborne Apartments at South 
Washington), and an office project with 540,000 square feet of office space and a parking garage to be developed in two phases in Herndon, VA (Dulles Station). As of December 31, 
2007, the Dulles Station Phase I garage had been completed. WRIT also held a 0.8 acre parcel of land at 4661 Kenmore for future medical office development. The total land value not 
yet placed in service of our development projects at December 31, 2007 was $29.1 million.

Land 

Improvements 

Total(c)  

2007 

Construction 

Acquisition 

Units 

December 31, 

Year of 

Date of 

Net Rentable 

Square 

  Feet(e) 

Depreci- 

ation 

Life(d) 

Accumulated 

Depreciation 

at 

$ 

   950,000 

$ 

  4,523,000 

$ 

  5,473,000 

$  2,177,000 

Buildings 

and 

2,861,000 

6,879,000 

2,831,000 

4,047,000 

5,661,000 

8,711,000 

6,897,000 

6,247,000 

35,875,000 

1,649,000 

6,885,000 

7,195,000 

1,985,000 

20,941,000 

9,042,000 

9,130,000 

52,048,000 

40,534,000 

16,942,000 

9,273,000 

21,194,000 

2,045,000 

2,086,000 

894,000 

878,000 

916,000 

1,335,000 

862,000 

3,300,000 

4,971,000 

372,000 

913,000 

1,052,000 

246,000 

2,803,000 

2,465,000 

1,771,000 

6,085,000 

6,159,000 

7,048,000 

2,035,000 

4,704,000 

4,906,000 

8,965,000 

3,725,000 

4,925,000 

6,577,000 

10,046,000 

7,759,000 

9,547,000 

40,846,000 

2,021,000 

7,798,000 

8,247,000 

2,231,000 

23,744,000 

11,507,000 

10,901,000 

58,133,000 

46,693,000 

23,990,000 

11,308,000 

25,898,000 

13,179,000 

1968/’91 

964,000 

2,887,000 

1,146,000 

1,662,000 

2,316,000 

3,641,000 

2,514,000 

2,300,000 

609,000 

1,936,000 

2,042,000 

548,000 

4,161,000 

1,518,000 

1,172,000 

6,312,000 

3,916,000 

1,356,000 

632,000 

840,000 

1981/’82 

1980 

1973 

1990 

1987 

1987 

1985 

1986 

1973 

1985 

1988 

1986 

1986 

1985 

1980/’82 

2000 

2001/’03/’05 

1989/’05 

2005 

1986–1987 

Sep 1985 

Nov 1993 

May 1995 

Dec 1995 

Oct 1996 

Dec 1996 

Feb 1997 

Feb 1997 

Oct 1997 

May 1998 

Sep 1998 

Jan 1999 

Apr 1999 

Sep 1999 

Nov 2001 

Jan 2003 

Mar 2004 

Jul 2005 

Feb 2006 

May 2006 

Feb 2007 

1999/’04/’05  Dec/Apr ‘04/‘05 

104,000 

85,000 

166,000 

85,000 

87,000 

92,000 

167,000 

107,000 

246,000 

787,000 

32,000 

83,000 

95,000 

31,000 

244,000 

137,000 

141,000 

324,000 

207,000 

302,000 

102,000 

157,000 

50 Years

50 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

30 Years

$  53,890,000 

$   281,350,000 

$   335,240,000 

$  57,828,000 

$361,743,000 

$1,731,018,000 

$2,092,761,000 

$338,468,000 

3,781,000 

12,762,000 

—

2,312

106  Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Schedule III   Consolidated Real Estate and accumulated Depreciation 

(continued)

Properties 

Location 

Land 

Buildings 

and 

Improvements 

Net 

Improvements 

(Retirements) 

since 

Acquisition 

$ 

   950,000 

$ 

  3,317,000 

$  1,206,000 

2,045,000 

2,086,000 

894,000 

878,000 

916,000 

1,335,000 

862,000 

3,300,000 

4,971,000 

372,000 

913,000 

1,052,000 

246,000 

2,803,000 

2,465,000 

1,771,000 

6,085,000 

6,159,000 

7,048,000 

2,035,000 

4,704,000 

2,091,000 

4,744,000 

1,946,000 

3,298,000 

4,129,000 

6,466,000 

4,996,000 

4,920,000 

25,670,000 

1,489,000 

5,997,000 

6,506,000 

1,987,000 

19,711,000 

8,397,000 

9,230,000 

50,504,000 

40,154,000 

16,223,000 

9,236,000 

21,115,000 

770,000 

2,135,000 

885,000 

749,000 

1,532,000 

2,245,000 

1,901,000 

1,327,000 

10,205,000 

160,000 

888,000 

689,000 

-2,000 

1,230,000 

645,000 

-100,000 

1,544,000 

380,000 

719,000 

37,000 

79,000 

$  53,890,000 

$359,399,000 

$   252,126,000 

$1,297,982,000 

$  29,224,000 

$435,380,000 

Virginia 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Maryland 

Virginia 

Virginia 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Maryland 

Industrial Properties

Fullerton Business Center 

Charleston Business Center 

Tech 100 Industrial Park 

Crossroads Distribution Center 

The Alban Business Center 

The Earhart Building 

Ammendale Technology Park I 

Ammendale Technology Park II 

Pickett Industrial Park 

Northern Virginia Industrial Park 

8900 Telegraph Road 

Dulles South IV 

Sully Square 

Amvax 

Sullyfield Center 

Fullerton Industrial 

8880 Gorman Road 

Dulles Business Park(a) 

Albermarle Point 

Hampton 

9950 Business Parkway 

270 Technology Park 

Total 

Notes:

Business Park.

a)  At December 31, 2007, our properties were encumbered by non-recourse mortgage amounts as follows: $33,417,000 on West Gude Drive, $22,641,000 on The Ridges and The Crescent, 

$46,644,000  on  Prosperity  Medical  Center,  $10,286,000  on  Shady  Grove  Medical  Village,  $5,428,000  on  9707  Medical  Center  Drive,  $8,613,000  on  15005  Shady  Grove  Road, 

$4,762,000 on Plum Tree Medical Center, $21,176,000 on Woodholme Medical Center, $5,499,000 on Ashburn Farm Office Park II, $23,783,000 on Frederick Crossing, $8,360,000 on 

Roosevelt Towers, $7,755,000 on Country Club Towers, $9,625,000 on Park Adams, $10,560,000 on Munson Hill Towers, $13,700,000 on the Ashby, and $20,235,000 on Dulles 

b) 

The purchase cost of real estate investments has been divided between land and buildings and improvements on the basis of management’s determination of the relative fair values.

c)  At December 31, 2007, total land, buildings and improvements are carried at $2,161,547,000 for federal income tax purposes. 

d)  The useful life shown is for the main structure. Buildings and improvements are depreciated over various useful lives ranging from 3 to 50 years. 

e)  Residential properties are presented in gross square feet. 

f )  As of December 31, 2007, WRIT had under development a residential and retail project with 224 apartment units (211 units had been completed at year-end) and 5,800 square feet 

of retail space in Arlington, VA (Bennett Park), a mixed-use project with 75 residential units and 2,700 square feet of retail space in Alexandria, VA (The Clayborne Apartments at South 

Washington), and an office project with 540,000 square feet of office space and a parking garage to be developed in two phases in Herndon, VA (Dulles Station). As of December 31, 

2007, the Dulles Station Phase I garage had been completed. WRIT also held a 0.8 acre parcel of land at 4661 Kenmore for future medical office development. The total land value not 

yet placed in service of our development projects at December 31, 2007 was $29.1 million.

Gross Amounts at Which Carried  
at December 31, 2007
Buildings 
and 
Improvements 

Total(c)  

Land 

$ 

   950,000 
2,045,000 
2,086,000 
894,000 
878,000 
916,000 
1,335,000 
862,000 
3,300,000 
4,971,000 
372,000 
913,000 
1,052,000 
246,000 
2,803,000 
2,465,000 
1,771,000 
6,085,000 
6,159,000 
7,048,000 
2,035,000 
4,704,000 
$  53,890,000 
$361,743,000 

$ 

  4,523,000 
2,861,000 
6,879,000 
2,831,000 
4,047,000 
5,661,000 
8,711,000 
6,897,000 
6,247,000 
35,875,000 
1,649,000 
6,885,000 
7,195,000 
1,985,000 
20,941,000 
9,042,000 
9,130,000 
52,048,000 
40,534,000 
16,942,000 
9,273,000 
21,194,000 
$   281,350,000 
$1,731,018,000 

$ 

  5,473,000 
4,906,000 
8,965,000 
3,725,000 
4,925,000 
6,577,000 
10,046,000 
7,759,000 
9,547,000 
40,846,000 
2,021,000 
7,798,000 
8,247,000 
2,231,000 
23,744,000 
11,507,000 
10,901,000 
58,133,000 
46,693,000 
23,990,000 
11,308,000 
25,898,000 
$   335,240,000 
$2,092,761,000 

Accumulated 
Depreciation 
at 
December 31, 
2007 

$  2,177,000 
964,000 
2,887,000 
1,146,000 
1,662,000 
2,316,000 
3,641,000 
2,514,000 
2,300,000 
13,179,000 
609,000 
1,936,000 
2,042,000 
548,000 
4,161,000 
1,518,000 
1,172,000 
6,312,000 
3,916,000 
1,356,000 
632,000 
840,000 
$  57,828,000 
$338,468,000 

Year of 
Construction 

Date of 
Acquisition 

Net Rentable 
Square 
  Feet(e) 

Units 

Depreci- 
ation 
Life(d) 

1980 
1973 
1990 
1987 
1981/’82 
1987 
1985 
1986 
1973 
1968/’91 
1985 
1988 
1986 
1986 
1985 
1980/’82 
2000 

Sep 1985 
Nov 1993 
May 1995 
Dec 1995 
Oct 1996 
Dec 1996 
Feb 1997 
Feb 1997 
Oct 1997 
May 1998 
Sep 1998 
Jan 1999 
Apr 1999 
Sep 1999 
Nov 2001 
Jan 2003 
Mar 2004 

1999/’04/’05  Dec/Apr ‘04/‘05 
2001/’03/’05 
1989/’05 
2005 
1986–1987 

Jul 2005 
Feb 2006 
May 2006 
Feb 2007 

104,000 
85,000 
166,000 
85,000 
87,000 
92,000 
167,000 
107,000 
246,000 
787,000 
32,000 
83,000 
95,000 
31,000 
244,000 
137,000 
141,000 
324,000 
207,000 
302,000 
102,000 
157,000 
3,781,000 
12,762,000 

—
2,312

50 Years
50 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years
30 Years

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries  107

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Summary of Real Estate Investments and accumulated Depreciation

The following is a reconciliation of real estate assets and accumulated depreciation for the years ended December 31, 2007, 
2006 and 2005:

(in thousands) 
Real Estate Assets

Balance, beginning of period 
Additions   —property acquisitions* 

—improvements* 
Deductions—write-off of disposed assets 
Deductions—property sales 
Balance, end of period 

Accumulated Depreciation

Balance, beginning of period 
Additions   —depreciation 
Deductions—write-off of disposed assets 
Deductions—property sales 
Balance, end of period 

* 

Includes non-cash accruals for capital items and assumed mortgages.

2007 

2006 

2005

$1,716,457 
313,355 
106,298 
(454) 
(42,895) 
$2,092,761 

$   290,003 
62,274 
(454) 
(13,355) 
$   338,468 

$1,309,160 
295,853 
111,784 
(340) 
— 
$1,716,457 

$   240,153 
50,190 
(340) 
— 
$   290,003 

$1,162,448 
149,696 
50,858 
(4,099)
(49,743)
$1,309,160 

$   213,173 
43,876 
(4,099)
(12,797)
$   240,153 

108  Washington Real Estate Investment Trust and Subsidiaries

Exhibit 31a Certification

I, George F. McKenzie, certify that:

1.	

I	have	reviewed	this	annual	report	on	Form	10-K	of	Washington	Real	Estate	Investment	Trust;

2.  Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material 
fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not 
misleading	with	respect	to	the	period	covered	by	this	report;	

3.  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in 
all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods 
presented	in	this	report;

4.  The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and 
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as 
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f))for the registrant and have:

a.  Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed 
under  our  supervision,  to  ensure  that  material  information  relating  to  the  registrant,  including  its  consolidated 
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is 
being	prepared;

b.  Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be 
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the 
preparation	of	financial	statements	for	external	purposes	in	accordance	with	generally	accepted	accounting	principles;

c. 

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our 
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by 
this	report	based	on	such	evaluation;	and

d.  Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during 
the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that 
has  materially  affected,  or  is  reasonable  likely  to  materially  affect,  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting;	and

5.  The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over 
financial  reporting,  to  the  registrant’s  auditors  and  the  audit  committee  of  registrant’s  board  of  directors  (or  persons 
performing the equivalent functions):

a.  All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting 
which are reasonable likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial 
information;	and

b.  Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the 

registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 29, 2008 

/s/ George F. McKenzie
George F. McKenzie
Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit 31b Certification

I, Laura M. Franklin, certify that:

1.	

I	have	reviewed	this	annual	report	on	Form	10-K	of	Washington	Real	Estate	Investment	Trust;

2.  Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material 
fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not 
misleading	with	respect	to	the	period	covered	by	this	report;	

3.  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in 
all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods 
presented	in	this	report;

4.  The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and 
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as 
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f))for the registrant and have:

a.  Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed 
under  our  supervision,  to  ensure  that  material  information  relating  to  the  registrant,  including  its  consolidated 
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is 
being	prepared;

b.  Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be 
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the 
preparation	of	financial	statements	for	external	purposes	in	accordance	with	generally	accepted	accounting	principles;

c. 

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our 
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by 
this	report	based	on	such	evaluation;	and

d.  Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during 
the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that 
has  materially  affected,  or  is  reasonable  likely  to  materially  affect,  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting;	and

5.  The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over 
financial  reporting,  to  the  registrant’s  auditors  and  the  audit  committee  of  registrant’s  board  of  directors  (or  persons 
performing the equivalent functions):

a.  All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting 
which are reasonable likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial 
information;	and

b.  Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the 

registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 29, 2008 

/s/ Laura M. Franklin
Laura M. Franklin
Executive Vice President
Accounting, Administration and Corporate Secretary

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Exhibit 31c Certification

I, Sara L. Grootwassink, certify that:

1.	

I	have	reviewed	this	annual	report	on	Form	10-K	of	Washington	Real	Estate	Investment	Trust;

2.  Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material 
fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not 
misleading	with	respect	to	the	period	covered	by	this	report;	

3.  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in 
all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods 
presented	in	this	report;

4.  The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and 
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as 
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f))for the registrant and have:

a.  Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed 
under  our  supervision,  to  ensure  that  material  information  relating  to  the  registrant,  including  its  consolidated 
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is 
being	prepared;

b.  Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be 
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the 
preparation	of	financial	statements	for	external	purposes	in	accordance	with	generally	accepted	accounting	principles;

c. 

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our 
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by 
this	report	based	on	such	evaluation;	and

d.  Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during 
the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that 
has  materially  affected,  or  is  reasonable  likely  to  materially  affect,  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting;	and

5.  The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over 
financial  reporting,  to  the  registrant’s  auditors  and  the  audit  committee  of  registrant’s  board  of  directors  (or  persons 
performing the equivalent functions):

a.  All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting 
which are reasonable likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial 
information;	and

b.  Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the 

registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 29, 2008 

/s/ Sara L. Grootwassink
Sara L. Grootwassink
Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 32
Written statement of Chief Executive officer and Chief financial officer Pursuant to section 906  
of the sarbanes-oxley Act of 2002

The  undersigned,  the  President  and  Chief  Executive  Officer,  the  Executive  Vice  President  Accounting,  Administration  and 
Corporate  Secretary,  and  the  Chief  Financial  Officer  of  Washington  Real  Estate  Investment  Trust  (“WRIT”),  each  hereby 
certifies on the date hereof, that:

(a)  the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed on the date hereof with the Securities 
and  Exchange  Commission  (the  “Report”)  fully  complies  with  the  requirements  of  Section  13(a)  or  15(d)  of  the 
Securities	Exchange	Act	of	1934;	and

(b)  the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of 

operations of WRIT.

Date: February 29, 2008 

Date: February 29, 2008 

/s/ George F. McKenzie
George F. McKenzie
President & CEO

/s/ Laura M. Franklin
Laura M. Franklin
Executive Vice President
Accounting, Administration and Corporate Secretary

Date: February 29, 2008 

/s/ Sara L. Grootwassink
Sara L. Grootwassink
Chief Financial Officer

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Performance Graph
Set forth below is a graph comparing the cumulative total shareholder return (assumes reinvestment of dividends) on the Shares 
with the cumulative total return of companies making up the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index and the MSCI US REIT Index. 
The MSCI US REIT Index is a total-return index representing approximately 85% of the US REIT universe.

Comparison of five year Cumulative Total Return

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Corporate Information

Corporate Headquarters
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust
6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 800
Rockville, Maryland 20852-3927
301.984.9400
800.565.9748
Fax 301.984.9610
www.writ.com

Counsel
Arent Fox LLP
1050 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036-5339

Independent Registered  
Public Accounting firm
Ernst & Young LLP
8484 Westpark Drive
McLean, Virginia 22102

Transfer Agent
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 43078 
Providence, Rhode Island 02940-3078

Annual Meeting
WRIT will hold its annual meeting of stockholders on  
May 15, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bethesda North Marriott 
Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North 
Bethesda, Maryland.

WRIT Direct
WRIT’s dividend reinvestment and direct stock purchase 
plan permits cash investment of up to $25,000 per month, 
plus dividends, and is IRA eligible.

stock Information
WRIT is traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The 
symbol listed in the newspaper is WRIT. The trading symbol 
is WRE.

Member
National Association of  
Real Estate Investment Trusts®
1875 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 600
Washington, D.C. 20006-5413

Annual CEo Certification
WRIT submitted the CEO Certification required by the 
NYSE under Section 303A. 12(a) without qualifications.

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(front row from left) Sara L. Grootwassink, George F. McKenzie, Laura M. Franklin 
(back row from left) Thomas L. Regnell, James B. Cederdahl, David A. DiNardo, Michael S. Paukstitus

TrusTees

Edmund B. Cronin, Jr. 
Chairman of the Board of Trustees,  
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust; 
Chairman, 
Georgetown University Hospital

Edward S. Civera 
Chairman, HealthExtras, Inc.; 
Director,  
MedStar Health; 
MCG Capital Corporation

John M. Derrick, Jr. 
Retired Chairman, President and 
Chief Executive Officer,  
Pepco Holdings Inc.

John P. McDaniel 
Retired Chief Executive Officer,  
MedStar Health; 
Chief Executive Officer, 
MedStar Health Foundation; 
Director,  
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans; 
1st Mariner Bank; 
Trustee, 
Georgetown University

George F. McKenzie 
President and Chief Executive Officer, 
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust

Charles T. Nason 
Retired Chairman, President and 
Chief Executive Officer, 
The Acacia Group; 
Director,  
MedStar Health; 
Chairman, 
Washington & Jefferson College

Thomas E. Russell, III 
Retired President and  
Chief Executive Officer, 
Partners Realty Trust, Inc.; 
Director,  
Good Samaritan Hospital; 
Keswick Multi-Care Center

Susan J. Williams 
President and Chief Executive Officer, 
Williams Aron & Associates

Officers

George F. McKenzie 
President and Chief Executive Officer

Laura M. Franklin 
Executive Vice President Accounting,  
Administration and Corporate Secretary

Sara L. Grootwassink 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Michael S. Paukstitus 
Senior Vice President, Real Estate

Thomas L. Regnell 
Senior Vice President, Acquisitions

James B. Cederdahl 
Managing Director,  
Property Management

David A. DiNardo 
Managing Director, Leasing

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Returns

$10,000 invested in WRIT since December 31, 1971, with dividends reinvested,  
would be worth $2,826,200 as of December 31, 2007.

Source: Bloomberg, www.nareit.com, WRIT

$3,000,000

Annualized Compound 
Total Return

Price Return

WRIT   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 17 .0%
NAREIT Equity  .  .  . 13 .0%
S&P 500   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 11 .0%

WRIT   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 9 .8%
NASDAQ  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 9 .2% 
DJIA   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 7 .8%

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

1971  

WRIT
Total Return

WRIT
Price Return

2007

6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 800, Rockville, Maryland 20852-3927  
301.984.9400   800.565.9748   Fax 301.984.9610   www.writ.com