Of Note

Many of us understand innovation
in theory, but in practice, it’s often misunderstood. It is not an
endpoint. It is both a process and an action.

As the tide of disruption caused by COVID-19 continues to rise, it remains too early for outlooks that aren’t dated by the time they’re issued.

Companies have been pushing new policies for increased security, business continuity and teleworking. Will these effects endure the epidemic?

Results points to strong fundamentals for commercial real estate in the US and growing concern about external risks.

While GDP is often used to measure economic size and strength, retirement income and transfer payments can be used to go deeper.

This month, new FTC reporting thresholds, the implications of new CFIUS rules, clarifications from the CFPB, and more.

Visibility into the underlying cash-flow streams in real estate enables investors to apply a 360-degree approach to their property strategy

The Q4 2019 AFIRE/RICS North America Commercial Property Monitor (GCPM) shows a generally positive sentiment for US/Canada, aside from retail.

The Q4 RICS Global Commercial Property Monitor (GCPM) shows a slightly firmer tone to key indicators when compared with the results from the previous three month period.

This month, new FTC reporting thresholds, the implications of new CFIUS rules, clarifications from the CFPB, and more.

Sustainability has long been thought of as a cost, rather than something that can drive value – but that type of narrow thinking is starting to change.

Will increased state and local tax intake in major markets be unhealthy for real estate portfolios?

Liquidity and risk are difficult to separate, as there is a strong correlation between markets that institutional investors view as liquid and those they perceive as low risk.

Although created to incentivize investments Qualified Opportunity Zone, if structured appropriately, non-US persons can find a path to the emerald city.

AFIRE has hired Asmait Tewelde as its new meeting director, responsible for meeting management, strategy, and oversight.

With the US macro economy and commercial real estate cycles generally viewed as nearing a down cycle, the need to tap diversification benefits from real estate may soon be at hand. Should you worry?

Seattle, Washington – home to some of the most innovative companies in the world – provided a meaningful forum for exploring the promises and perils of change.

Real estate is often considered a “local” business, but to succeed real estate professionals need to understand what’s happening around the globe.

AFIRE’s Rising Leaders recently gathered in New York to talk about what it means to face fear and grow through the challenges of change in commercial real estate.

AFIRE CEO Gunnar Branson recently joined industry experts from BlackRock Real Assets, S&P Dow Jones, and Measurabl to discuss the future of ESG