Category: Taxes
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The Data’s Getting Weirder, the World’s Getting Louder
Hey everyone, If you’ve been following the markets, you probably felt the tremors this past week—even if you weren’t glued to the financial news. What started as another round of tariff threats from Trump quickly spiraled into something bigger: a clear sign that things aren’t just volatile, they’re vulnerable. Let’s start with the numbers. The…
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Is the Sun Belt Slipping? What Slower Sales Tell Us About a Shifting Market
The once-unshakable momentum in America’s Sun Belt housing markets is showing signs of fatigue. According to Realtor.com’s June 2025 housing report, homes are sitting on the market longer in 39 of the 50 largest U.S. metros. This isn’t just a Sun Belt story — it’s a national one. But some of the strongest slowdowns are…
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Trump’s Tariff Blitz: What Real Estate Investors Need to Watch
This chart tells a story that real estate investors and developers can’t afford to ignore. As Trump’s reciprocal tariff policy unfolded, the S&P 500 saw a sharp drop—followed by a strong rebound during the 90-day tariff pause at a reduced 10% rate. That recovery wasn’t just about equities; it signaled a temporary return of investor…
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Is the “Taylor Swift Tax” Heading for Maine—and What It Means for My Newry Build
Rhode Island lawmakers just dusted off their so-called “Taylor Swift Tax,” a surcharge aimed at luxury second homes valued above $1 million. At $2.50 per $500 of assessed value beyond that threshold, the proposal could tack six figures onto an annual tax bill for the likes of Swift and other high-end owners. Make no mistake:…
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New Tariffs on Canadian Lumber Threaten Housing Market Stability—and Hit Homebuilder Stocks Hard
By Daniel Kaufman | Daniel Kaufman Real Estate In a move that caught the housing industry off guard, the U.S. Department of Commerce has announced it will more than double tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber—from 14.5% to a staggering 34.45%. The news sent shockwaves through the homebuilding sector, triggering a sharp selloff in homebuilder stocks…
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Industry Push to Preserve Property Tax Deductions
Real estate organizations are mobilizing against a proposed Congressional measure that could significantly limit property tax deductions for businesses. Industry leaders warn that such a change would have serious economic consequences, including higher costs, reduced property values, and potential instability in both the real estate market and the broader economy. What’s Happening? The Real Estate…
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