Summit Journal

Recent CRE capital flows have declined significantly due to heightened interest rates, market uncertainty fueled by trade tariffs, and US governance challenges. What does this mean for the dynamics of capital flows into the US?

There has been a longstanding perception that an investment in affordable housing could not generate alpha, but new economic forces are turning a social challenge into a compelling institutional opportunity.

The addition of these two new awards brings Summit Journal’s accolades to 30 total awards since 2020—a high watermark unmet by any other trade journal focused on commercial real estate or institutional investment.

Amid an extended period of uncertainty, mission-critical triple-net lease (NNN) investing has emerged as a compelling strategy, offering predictable income, contractual rent escalations, and insulation from expense inflation.

There’s a quiet revolution underway in on-site solar and batteries. What is it and why should commercial real estate investors should pay attention?

What began as a municipal policy tool for energy upgrades has matured into an institutional credit product embedded directly in the capital stack.

The real estate investment management industry is modernizing its business practices and financial structures in response to a challenging liquidity environment and increased investor scrutiny.

AI systems can help city decision makers optimize housing supply by accelerating data integration and supporting scenario modeling. But human expertise remains crucial to ensuring tangible outcomes.

Berkshire Residential Investments weighs the pros and cons of private apartment equity and private debt and asks – why not both?

Put and Call options on REITs provide forward-looking risk indicators that incorporate both historical property sector trends and views on the outlook.

Scott Crowe of RXR talks about the “less obvious bull market” currently unfolding in one of the most overlooked sectors: New York City office.

Donal Warde, Richard Cadena and Wenpeng Ding discuss how supply, inventory, and long-term demand drivers are elevating the NYC rental market.

Stewart Rubin and Marshall Swett of New York Life Real Estate Investors explores how tariffs they could signal a fundamental departure from the longstanding US commitments.

Kevin Hudak and Michael Broder of RCKRBX look at how owners can harness and grow new demand based on what occupants actually want.

RCLCO Fund Advisors suggests that the supply response taking shape for data centers calls for more measured analysis.

Francis Huang of Apers AI talks about how automated systems turn convictions into adaptive frameworks that evolve with market conditions.

Despite continued economic uncertainty and geopolitical rebalancing, the latest AFIRE International Investor Survey underscores continued confidence in US real estate . . . with some important qualifications.

Summit Journal #20 looks ahead at the top trends affecting commercial real estate and global investing in 2026 (and beyond).

AFIRE’s multiple award-winning Summit Journal begins 2026 on a high note, claiming three new awards for design, content, and thought leadership.

Climate change is reshaping real estate, making climate fluency essential for investors. Resilience and adaptability are now core competencies, guiding decisions from underwriting to operations and positioning assets for long-term value in a changing world.