Tag: investing
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The 10 Most Profitable States for Flipping Houses in 2025—And My Take on Where the Opportunity Really Lies
By Daniel Kaufman Let’s talk about house flipping. The headlines will tell you activity has cooled, and that’s true—the frenzy of 2021 and 2022 has faded. But don’t confuse “less crowded” with “less profitable.” In fact, in the right markets, margins are holding up just fine. If you know where to look, 2025 could still…
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The Heartland Is Heating Up: Migration Trends Are Driving a Housing Surge Across Middle America
For decades, the U.S. heartland was branded as “flyover country”—a quiet backdrop to the coastal power centers of New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. But that narrative is rapidly shifting. Post-pandemic migration patterns have sparked a resurgence in the heartland, triggering population growth, economic expansion, and a steep rise in home prices in key…
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A Florida Reset: When Even KB Home Cuts Prices, You Know the Market’s Shifting
By Daniel Kaufman www.danielkaufmanrealestate.com When a homebuilding giant like KB Home—a company my grandfather helped found and one our family still holds shares in—starts slashing prices in Florida, it’s more than a corporate strategy shift. It’s a barometer of a much larger cooling trend across the Sunshine State. I’ve been tracking Florida’s housing market closely,…
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Vacancy Is the New Red Flag—What Dayton and Florida’s Hotspots Signal for Housing Investors
By Daniel Kaufman In a market where the national housing narrative has been dominated by affordability crises, stalled sales, and rental recalibration, a quieter—but equally critical—trend is taking shape: a surge in housing vacancies. According to new U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by Realtor.com economists, some U.S. metros are seeing dramatic spikes in unoccupied homes—and…
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Multifamily Demand Roars Back in Early 2025—Even as the Economy Cools
By Daniel Kaufman If you’ve been waiting for signs that multifamily demand might falter in the face of economic headwinds—keep waiting. Despite a slowing labor market, rising inflation pressure, and widespread uncertainty, U.S. apartment demand came out swinging in Q1 2025. According to RealPage, more than 138,000 units were absorbed—the highest first-quarter total on record.…
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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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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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Renters Are Flocking to D.C.—But Don’t Sleep on the Midwest
February’s rental activity tells a clear story: Washington, D.C. remains the hottest market in the country—but the Midwest is mounting a serious charge, and developers should be paying close attention. According to RentCafe’s latest national rankings, D.C. held the top spot for the fifth consecutive month, driven by a 66% surge in favorited listings—a key…
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Why Smart Capital Is Moving Down-Market in Commercial Real Estate
In today’s shifting commercial real estate landscape, a new investment thesis is gaining traction: smaller deals are outperforming their big-ticket counterparts—and investors are paying close attention. Recent data from CoStar’s Commercial Repeat-Sale Indices (CCRSI) highlights a growing bifurcation in asset performance. In February, prices for smaller U.S. commercial properties rose 1.1%, while larger, high-value assets…
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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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