It is that time of the year when investors ponder what 2020 willbe like. Next year, many investors are anticipating a recession,but those that aren't are expecting a slowdown in investmentactivity all of the same. However, there are a lot of factors toconsider. Like this year, the cycle will be mature, but next year,factors like the presidential election could sway the marketactivity.

"I'm expecting activity in 2020 to slow down a little, as peoplewait to see how the dust will settle after the election,"Seth Weissman, a partner at JMBM,tells GlobeSt.com. "I expect interest rates to stay flat (and lowby historic standards), but that may not lead to greateractivity.  I expect greater regulation aimed at protectingrenters and requiring more affordable housing.  I expectexperiential retail to continue to replace traditional retail atmalls and shopping centers.  In Southern California Iexpect media content providers to continue to grow, which maytrigger demand for office and studio space.  I expecttraditional office users to downsize their footprint, without anycorresponding reduction in headcount."