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The Fed Reaches Neutral, What the December FOMC Meeting Means for Real Estate in 2026
Daniel Kaufman Real Estate analyzes the Federal Reserve’s December FOMC meeting, the shift toward neutral interest rate policy, and what the Fed’s outlook on inflation, growth, and labor means for real estate investment, development, and capital markets heading into 2026.
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The Fed’s December Cut: Implications Across the Wide Span of Our Markets
The Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut has become one of the most closely watched developments in the financial markets, and its implications for real estate are already driving significant conversation across the industry. In this edition of Daniel Kaufman Real Estate News, we break down what the Fed’s December action means for investors, developers, lenders,…
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The Office Market’s Uneven Recovery — and Where Kaufman Development Sees Opportunity
Real estate developer Daniel Kaufman analyzes the uneven recovery of the U.S. office market, highlighting rising vacancies, distressed assets, and emerging opportunities in adaptive reuse, conversions, and prime Class-A workspace. Learn where Kaufman Development and Kaufman Real Estate are targeting high-value investments in the next office cycle.
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Government Shutdown Hits Real Estate Hard
In this analysis, real estate developer Daniel Kaufman examines how the ongoing U.S. government shutdown—now the longest in history—is disrupting key areas of the real estate market. From halted HUD funding that’s stalling housing projects to frozen GSA leasing and a sharp slowdown in hospitality, Kaufman outlines how federal inaction is rippling across development, capital…
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Falling Mortgage Rates Could Unlock These 10 Housing Markets
Mortgage rates have been steadily trending lower over the last month, and the expectation is that they’ll hover in the low-6% range through the end of 2025. For buyers who have been sitting on the sidelines, that shift is meaningful. Lower rates open the door to more affordability, more options, and in some markets, a…
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Fed Policy Signals a Shift: What It Means for Real Estate Developers and Investors
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech in Jackson Hole is sending a clear signal: the balance of risks is moving away from inflation and toward the labor market, opening the door for a September rate cut. Markets reacted instantly—bond yields dropped, equities jumped, and mortgage rates touched a 10-month low of 6.58%. For those of…
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Walmart’s Backyard Becomes the Hottest Market for New-Home Construction in 2025
When we talk about real estate growth markets, the conversation often drifts toward the usual suspects—Texas metros, the Carolinas, or the outskirts of fast-growing Western cities. But in 2025, the data points us somewhere less obvious: Northwest Arkansas. According to the latest report from Realtor.com’s economic research team, the Fayetteville, AR metro area—home to Walmart’s…
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Why I Think CRE Will Be a Safe Harbor Amid Tariff Turmoil
But I’m watching two caveats that could shake that thesis. When the Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs on April 2, the immediate reaction across markets was predictable: volatility surged, equity indices swung wildly, and conversations in capital circles turned toward downside protection. As someone who spends every day in the world of commercial real estate,…
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Down Payments Are Surging—Here’s What Real Estate Pros Need to Know
If your clients are shopping for homes this spring, they better come with cash—and plenty of it. A new report from Realtor.com reveals that down payments have reached their highest Q4 levels on record, continuing a long-term climb that’s reshaping buyer behavior and market dynamics alike. Whether you’re advising buyers, structuring deals, or eyeing exit…
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Boston Celtics’ $6.1B Private Equity Deal—What It Means for Investors
Listen, if you grew up in Boston, you know the Celtics aren’t just a team—they’re a legacy. And now, that legacy has a new price tag: $6.1 billion. A private equity investor-led group—fronted by Bill Chisholm, a Boston guy himself—just secured a majority stake in the franchise. This isn’t just another sports deal; this is…
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