NEW YORK CITY-Two months ago, Ventas Inc. CEO Debra A. Cafaro said “healthcare real estate is just now starting to rev up.” Turns out, her prediction is quickly coming true.

Based on new data from Real Capital Analytics, its June 2011 REIT report shows that senior housing and hotels are among the fastest growing property sectors this year--and the momentum is just beginning.

“The pace of new equity and new debt is remarkable,” says Peter Slatin, editorial director at RCA, in an interview with GlobeSt.com. According to the report, the senior housing market is “red hot,” with 94% of market share on $11.8 billion in direct property acquisitions, including assisted living, independent living, rehabilitation centers and full-fledged nursing homes. “For this property type, the time has come due to the demographics and the life cycle,” he says.