Insights

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

Ground leases are an overlooked asset class among institutional investors due to their low absolute returns, limited market depth, and lack of institutional expertise.
December 16, 2024
Solar installations on commercial properties can provide additional revenue streams through solar roof leases and net metering or selling excess electricity back to the grid, which positively impact the financial performance of commercial properties—and move the needle on valuation.
December 9, 2024
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
For the fifth year in a row, AFIRE’s Summit Journal has been recognized with the Graphic Design USA Award and MarCom Award for association publications.
December 2, 2024
Within the evolving investment landscape, the emergence of OpCo-PropCo models present a compelling opportunity for institutional investors seeking to capture value in innovative, operationally complex real estate business models.
December 2, 2024
Several of the world’s major shipping choke points are challenged, and heightened geopolitical tensions threaten world trade. The potential result of these blockages could power a tailwind on inflation—and a drag on GDP.
November 18, 2024
Anticipated moves on interest rates at central banks could unlock capital and support the closing of a strong pipeline of infrastructure investments.
November 12, 2024
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RECENT RESEARCH

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
Take the new AFIRE Fall 2024 Investor Survey. Eighteen questions, 5-10 minutes to complete, deadline: Thursday, October 31, 2024. Results published November 2024.
October 7, 2024
The AFIRE Q1 2024 Investor Survey, underwritten by Holland Partner Group, provides key insights into the commercial real estate strategy of global investors.
March 19, 2024
AFIRE requests responses from all AFIRE member organizations for the new Q1 2024 AFIRE Investor Survey, underwritten by Holland Partner Group. Deadline: February 2, 2024.
January 10, 2024
The AFIRE Investor Survey: Fall 2023 Pulse Report, underwritten by Holland Partner Group, provides key insights into the commercial real estate strategy of global investors.
October 12, 2023
From August to September 2023, AFIRE invites all association members and relevant experts to participate in the Mid-2023 Investor Pulse Survey, underwritten by Holland Partner Group.
August 14, 2023
The Q1 2023 pulse survey, conducted in early 2023 and underwritten by Holland Partner Group, reveals institutional insight and intent towards future real estate investment.
March 21, 2023
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