AFIRE's report found that 61% of those surveyed believe theterrorist attacks have not affected their plans for investment inthe States. In an even more positive finding, the survey showedthat a whopping 29% believe there will be future opportunities as aresult of the attacks. One respondent explained the position,noting, "The events have caused the recession to quicken. As aresult, opportunities may arise earlier."

While AFIRE Chief Executive James A. Fetgatter was unavailableto speak to GlobeSt.com directly, he says in a press release that"among foreign investors, US real estate remains an opportunity forall the right reasons." He adds that "one of the verbatim commentsbest captures the sentiment: 'Real estate in the US benefits frompolitical and economic stability, population and job growth, and atransparency of information and data. US real estate has low riskand a strong system to protect investment. It is still the moststable market in the world.' "AFIRE also concluded that the area ofcommercial real estate that is of most interest to foreigninvestors is the multifamily properties market.