They often stagnate, in some areas they decline.

BTW,  I have been hearing about the " declining population " for 10 years, I do not buy it.

- 2 consecutive quarters of GDP decline, etc...he said, "A recession?

Enact super anti-landlord policies and you get: Seattle Sheds 9,759 More Rental Units, adds Only 27 Unit (May 2021-Jan 2022)Rental stock will continue to decline and cause rents to increase and there needs to boogeyman so the communist politicians don't get blamed. 

Beneficiaries can decline interest in the vehicle.

I think the places with the biggest declines will be the most expensive markets.

It's important to note that while occupancy rates have seen a slight decline compared to last year's record numbers, it's important to keep in mind that these rates are still higher than or similar to those seen in 2018-2019.One key takeaway from the data is that urban area supply is currently 20% below 2019 levels.

As the cost to buy LOWERS (rates decline) prices WILL-GO-UP.   

A property owner holding 49% is still able to decline to sell (or refi, or anything else), which 100% kills a deal. 

The wholesaler who I got the bid from decided he wanted out and suggested I do the same; I declined and took the risk and assumed his bid, effectively making it my bid.