IDEAS + RESEARCH
As the association for international real estate investors focused on commercial property in the United States, AFIRE publishes and produces original insights, research, analysis, and thought leadership focused on the future of real estate and cross-border investing.
RECENT IDEAS
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?
May 18, 2026
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.
May 11, 2026
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.
April 27, 2026
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.
April 27, 2026
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?
April 23, 2026
How can investors gain a competitive edge when seeking deals in the hospitality sector? Explore the topic with the co-founder and managing partner of AWH Partners, Russ Flicker, about how his $2 billion hospitality platform leverages proprietary data and AI to make smarter decisions.
April 22, 2026
What began as a municipal policy tool for energy upgrades has matured into an institutional credit product embedded directly in the capital stack.
April 21, 2026
RECENT RESEARCH
The AFIRE February 2026 Investor Survey Report provides key insights into the commercial real estate strategy of global investors.
January 30, 2026
The AFIRE International Investor Survey: 2026 Outlook has 14 questions (and three potential sub-questions) and will take 5–8 minutes to complete. Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2026.
November 3, 2025
The AFIRE H2 2025 Investor Survey provides key insights into the commercial real estate strategy of global investors.
October 21, 2025
Take the new AFIRE H2 2025 Investor Survey, with 16 questions, 9–12 minutes to complete. Deadline: August 8. Results published September 2025.
July 14, 2025
The AFIRE Q1 2025 Investor Survey provides key insights into the commercial real estate strategy of global investors.
April 14, 2025
Take the new AFIRE Spring 2025 Investor Survey. 20 questions, 12-17 minutes to complete. Deadline: March 25. Results published April 2025.
March 6, 2025
The AFIRE Q1 2024 Investor Survey, underwritten by Holland Partner Group, provides key insights into the commercial real estate strategy of global investors.
December 3, 2024
