Developers plan to deliver 337,000 new apartment units this year, up from 320,000 in 2018, according to RealPage.
Inflation concerns, higher tariff on foreign goods and tax law changes have all triggered recessions in the past.
Despite some obstacles, CMBS remains key source of financing for commercial real estate.
Industry experts forecast a comeback of physical stores, smaller store footprints and an end to massive bankruptcy announcements.
As new construction in the self-storage sector ramps up, owners of existing properties are often forced to cut rents.
Capital sources ranging from banks to private equity funds still find multifamily lending attractive.