Summit Journal

Under the shadow of a slow-burning bank crisis in 2023, should institutional investors consider allocating to short duration real estate debt?

There is a growing divide between valuations and real-time pricing. Can the global real estate industry achieve universal consistency?

Some economic forecasters are still planning on the likelihood of a recession coming sooner than later. Should investors in commercial mortgages worry?

The recent rise in interest rates has, among other things, led to dramatically lowered transaction volumes which, in turn, has led to much uncertainty about today’s market-clearing capitalization rates – as well as where such rates will come to rest in the future.

Global investors that approach buildings with local expertise help fuel unified property experiences across international portfolios.

AFIRE’s Summit Journal is currently seeking abstracts, proposals, and submissions for Issue 13, which will be published in summer 2023.

In the wake of the Great Financial Crisis, certain metros in the Sand States suffered disproportionally. It may not be as bad this time.

Summit Journal: Issue 12 provides insights for the office crises, timely reminders on cap rates, explorations of rescue capital and debt, and perspectives on ESG and industry diversity.

Summit Journal has been named the Best Information/Publishing Product by the 2022 International & European Association Awards.

In the wake of the Great Financial Crisis, certain metros in the Sand States suffered disproportionally. It may not be as bad this time.

For e-commerce property investors, the past decade was outstanding, but even as market dynamics are slowing industrial’s momentum, market fundamentals remain sound.

Workers spending less time in the office may seem negative for the sector, but a four-day workweek can be a boon for some property owners.

The sooner we can recognize that values have come down collectively—even beyond the office sector—the sooner we can move forward to capitalizing on new opportunities.

Not all storms are the same, and some are so tragic that they force a moment of universal recalibration. Hurricane Ian was one of those storms—but what does that mean for real estate?

AFIRE’s Summit Journal is currently seeking abstracts, proposals, and submissions for Issue 12, which will be published in late spring 2023.

APAC is home to some of the world’s largest economies and set to lead global economic growth. What’s moving the needle now for the region?

Even as the US office sector has lagged other property types, there could be an important (and valuable) difference of office performance based on property age and market.

What is the future path of long-term interest rates in the US and why does it matter for commercial real estate?

Amidst myriad global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, US commercial real estate has an even greater challenge ahead: demographics.

In addition to potentially offering inflation protection and lower return volatility, real estate may also help bring about tangible positive change and help solve some critical problems.