For those looking to invest in real estate, understanding the current market is essential to striking an optimal deal. But for current property owners or aspiring investors, it’s equally important to know where the market is headed in the coming years.

Any plans to buy, rent or sell in the near future could be significantly impacted by market conditions, and you may decide to make a move or wait it out depending on the circumstances.

To help you strategize your next real estate transaction, we asked the experts at Forbes Real Estate Council what they believe the most prevalent market trends will be in the next few years. Here’s what they had to say.

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