Exclusive research shows continued confidence in apartment sector despite high levels of construction activity and rising interest rates. : Multifamily has enjoyed a long run as a favored commercial property type over the past decade. And despite of a recent surge in new supply that has taken some of the edge off of enthusiasm, market participants are holding onto a positive outlook. Exclusive research conducted by NREI shows that a majority of survey respondents are predicting stable or improving fundamentals in the coming year with a continued appetite to maintain or expand portfolios.