As commercial real estate stakeholders look ahead to 2019, they are basing investments and strategies based on market projections, a possible late-cycle downturn, and emerging industry trends driving growth in specialized sectors. Transaction volume and international investment in U.S. commercial properties remain strong, and several sectors may see an increase in 2019, but many economists think that CRE property and lending metrics indicate that we are at the top of the CRE market, poised for an eventual down cycle. While no one can make absolute predictions with certainty, presented below are three essential late-cycle due diligence considerations that can help minimize risk for investment and development strategies based on current trends.
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