The near-term outlook for CRE is uncertain, but the longer term view is strong.

Four key trends are shaping the industry. 

Landlords are more likely to reduce rents the longer an apartment sits vacant.

Asking rents across the country increased by 1.5% following two-quarters of decreases.

Multifamily has posted five straight months of volume topping $10 billion.

After five quarters of negative net absorption, the office market is on track to absorb nearly 10 million square feet this year.

As multifamily faces increasing operating costs, revenue sources like parking can be critical.

The high cost of capital and materials also is weighing on the construction industry.