Real estate experts believe the current plummeting of real estate values and transaction volumes is the result of a down market cycle that will rebound over time. Well-capitalized real estate investors are sitting on the sidelines, preserving capital while waiting for an opportunity to buy more assets at better prices when the market bottoms out. These investors balance their portfolios by holding existing assets for sale while limiting new purchases, avoiding selling assets at below-premium prices. As the pandemic is resolved and markets recover, real estate investors will be positioned to accelerate both buying and selling according to their own timelines and maximize returns through strategic portfolio balancing.