Tag: Florida real estate
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Florida Is Losing the Senior Market — And the Data Proves It
Real estate developer and investor Daniel Kaufman breaks down new research from Chandan Economics revealing a structural shift in senior housing demand. In this analysis, Kaufman argues that Florida’s retirement brand is under pressure from two directions simultaneously — rising costs and a product mismatch — as senior renters increasingly prefer urban, amenity-rich multifamily housing…
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THE CONCESSION ECONOMY IS NOT A BLIP. IT’S THE MARKET.
multifamily rent growth 2026, rent concessions 2026, apartment market analysis, Austin Denver rent decline, multifamily oversupply, rental competitiveness index, Midwest rental market, multifamily investing 2026, Daniel Kaufman real estate, Kaufman & Company
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Florida’s Migration Machine Is Breaking Down
Florida’s net migration is slowing and the demographic profile of who’s arriving is shifting. Here’s what that means for real estate investment and development. Real estate news by Daniel Kaufman. Florida real estate, domestic migration, housing affordability, Sun Belt, multifamily, workforce housing, market analysis
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Florida’s Housing Market Is Sending Warning Signals — And Most People Are Ignoring Them
Florida’s housing market isn’t crashing — but the warning signs are real and being dismissed too quickly. Daniel Kaufman, real estate developer and investor with 25+ years of operational experience, breaks down what Florida’s building permit data actually reveals about the market heading into 2026 and 2027. From D.R. Horton’s 65% permit pullback to a…
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Detroit Redefines Luxury: America’s Most Surprising No. 1 Market of 2025
Detroit’s luxury housing market has taken the top spot for Fall 2025, signaling a major shift in where high-end buyers are finding value. In this new analysis from Daniel Kaufman Real Estate, Detroit emerges as the leader in affordable luxury—while Santa Barbara continues to dominate the ultra-high-end segment with homes starting near $9 million. The…
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The Cities That Are Driving America’s Population Boom
Written by Daniel Kaufman, this post explores how America’s population boom is being driven by fast-growing Southern and Sunbelt cities like Myrtle Beach, Houston, and Dallas. It breaks down key demographic trends shaping where people are moving—and what that means for developers, investors, and anyone tracking the next wave of real estate opportunity.
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Florida’s Housing Shortage Comes Into Focus: New Interactive Map Tracks the Gaps
Florida’s housing story is one of relentless growth colliding with structural limits. For years, the Sunshine State has attracted new residents faster than builders and policymakers could respond — and now, the numbers finally show just how deep the shortage runs. According to a new interactive map from the Florida Housing Data Project, the state…
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Florida Real Estate Is in Trouble—And Most Brokers Are Ignoring It
Let’s cut to the chase: the Florida real estate market—and the broader economy—is in raw, undeniable distress. While emotion rules the roost among brokers and marketers—pumping fear, hype, and wishful thinking—the real numbers are grim. And yet, it’s this very downturn that’s laying the groundwork for game-changing opportunities. Foreclosure Hotspot: Florida Ranks Second Worst Nationwide…
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South Florida’s Multifamily Market Hits the Reset Button — and Opportunity is Knocking
South Florida has been one of the hottest multifamily markets in the country for the better part of a decade. The post-pandemic boom sent rents and property values into the stratosphere, attracting capital from every corner of the globe. But today, the tide has turned. As a developer and investor who’s watched market cycles play…
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How Renco Is Disrupting Housing Construction—and What It Means for Developers
If you’re in real estate development today, you’re likely feeling the same pressure we all are: construction costs are out of control, labor is harder than ever to secure, and climate risk is reshaping how we underwrite deals. But every now and then, a company comes along that doesn’t just nibble at the edges of…