AFIRE News
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Real estate is often considered a “local” business, but to succeed real estate professionals need to understand what’s happening around the globe.
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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.
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AFIRE CEO Gunnar Branson recently joined industry experts from BlackRock Real Assets, S&P Dow Jones, and Measurabl to discuss the future of ESG
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Global CRE investment from Middle East-based investors reached $8.6 billion in the first half of 2019, with more than half invested in the US.
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AFIRE has hired Benjamin van Loon as its new communications director, responsible for public relations and editorial direction.
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Multi-national capital and US cap rate compression is driven by the same force
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Results points to strong fundamentals for commercial real estate in the US and growing concern about external risks.
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The 2019 AFIRE Winter Conference explored the various types of understanding needed to move beyond fear
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New York City took a double hit in an annual survey of real estate investors, which saw London overtake it in first place globally and Los Angeles tie it for top U.S. city
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London edges out NY as top city among investors; San Francisco and Washington, DC slide as Frankfurt makes a big move
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US real estate grabs attention of international investor; 95% will maintain or increase investment levels in 2017
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In 2016, international real estate investors plan continued US investment; New York continues to outrank London among top global cities; Berlin joins the leaders
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D.C. real estate continues steady decline among foreign investors as New York deposes London as top global city; China expected to become top US investor