Daniel Kaufman

Foreign spies aren't buying near Patrick Space Force Base for the ocean views. 🛸 The same fundamentals that make a market an espionage target make it a durable real estate investment. New post, what Florida's spy corridor means for developers: …ufmanrealestatedeveloper.blogspot.com/2026/03/when-r…

My personal trainer asked if AI was going to take his job. He was about to propose. He had money on his mind. I told him he'd probably be fine, and wrote about why. The real risk factors aren't what most people think. write.as/dankaufman/is-…

The headlines say New Hampshire is building again. As a developer currently building rental housing here, I can tell you the real story is much more complicated. My latest blog from the perspective of someone actually in the arena: …ufmanrealestatedeveloper.blogspot.com/2026/03/new-ha… #HousingMarket #RealEstateDevelopment #Multifamily

The Robots Are Taking the Jobs. So Why Are We Still Taxing Workers? I just published a new piece on a question that’s about to define the next decade of the economy: If AI replaces workers, why are we still taxing people instead of automation? As companies deploy AI faster and layoffs accelerate, we need to rethink how the system works. We generally tax things we want less of, yet we heavily tax labor while giving automation a free pass. Even Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has suggested a small tax on AI revenue to help address the disruption his own industry is creating. It’s a simple idea: shift taxes away from workers and toward AI. In the post I explore why this may become politically inevitable, and why policymakers should start thinking about it now. Read the full piece here: write.as/dankaufman/tax…

A Pacific Heights co-op with 8 flights of stairs and no elevator just sold for $400K over asking. San Francisco’s housing market may be roaring back, driven by AI money, scarce inventory, and buyers rushing in before the next wave of tech wealth hits. As a developer, I see a familiar pattern: demand can return overnight. Supply takes years. My latest blog: …ufmanrealestatedeveloper.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-sa…

Sometimes solving the housing shortage starts in the backyard. Maine is offering homeowners up to $10K to build ADUs, small units that can quietly add housing supply while helping owners generate income. It’s a model that could also support workforce housing near Sunday River. My take: …ufmanrealestatedeveloper.blogspot.com/2026/03/small-…

@JakerSor21 That’s the challenge for sure.

@kaufmanedaniel Very interesting concept. Is there a challenge finding mountains that get enough snowpack AND travel/amenities/real estate l that most just choose a solid mountain first?

Skiing has never been more popular… yet the ski experience keeps getting worse. Crowds, $300 lift tickets, and workers who can’t afford to live in mountain towns. In my latest post I break down what’s broken in the ski industry — and how we’d build a resort differently today. And yes… we may actually be working on something. …ufmanrealestatedeveloper.blogspot.com/2026/03/whats-… ⛷️🏔️

@respondrecover Please do.

@kaufmanedaniel Looking forward to reading this. I can intro you to one of the top turnaround guys in the industry if interested.

Exactly. #Celtics #Tatum

Oh yea. And this.. #Celtics #Tatum

America’s housing shortage is still growing. The U.S. is now short over 4 million homes, after more than a decade of underbuilding. At the same time, millions of lower-income renters can’t find housing they can afford. I wrote about what’s driving the gap and what it will take to fix it. …ufmanrealestatedeveloper.blogspot.com/2026/03/americ… #Housing #RealEstate #Development

Nearly 1 in 5 home transfers in California are now inherited, double the national average. That’s a big signal about how housing markets are changing, and why ownership is increasingly tied to generational wealth. A few thoughts from a developer’s perspective: …ufmanrealestatedeveloper.blogspot.com/2026/03/when-c…

I don't usually write about foreign policy. But Saturday's strikes on Iran demanded a response. Khamenei is dead. So are dozens of his top commanders. Iran's nuclear program is effectively finished. Those are not small things. But the harder questions are just beginning — who leads the Islamic Republic next, what does American follow-through actually look like, and do the Iranian people have any real path to a different future? I wrote about all of it: open.substack.com/pub/danielkauf…

Stop falling for the "California Exodus" clickbait. 🍟 The media said In-N-Out was moving to Tennessee. The reality? They just signed one of LA’s biggest office deals to expand their CA headquarters. Leases don't lie. Talent lives here. 📍 Read more: …ufmanrealestatedeveloper.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-ca… #RealEstate #InNOut #LosAngeles #CAExodus #Development

The $340 lift ticket has reached its breaking point. ⛷️📉 In my latest blog, I explore "The Great Ski Recalibration." Skiers are ditching mega-resorts for low-key, independent mountains—and the real estate opportunities are shifting with them. See the 2026 "Indie" winners: …ufmanrealestatedeveloper.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-gr… #Skiing #RealEstate #Investment #DanielKaufman

The housing market "engine" is finally starting to turn. 🏘️🔓 With mortgage rates hitting a 3-year low of 6.01%, the "rate gap" is closing. We’re reaching a tipping point that will finally unlock inventory in key metros like Cleveland, Dallas, and Detroit. Here is why the "Great Unlocking" is officially on the horizon: 👉 …ufmanrealestatedeveloper.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-un… #RealEstate #MortgageRates #HousingMarket #Investing #DanielKaufman

Major news for real estate developers: The Supreme Court just struck down the administration's "reciprocal" tariffs—but the relief was short-lived. 🏗️⚖️ Within hours, a new 15% global tariff was announced under Section 122. Here’s what it means for your 2026 project budgets: 🔹 HVAC & Systems: Expect costs to remain elevated (up 10–15%). 🔹 Materials: Steel, aluminum, and timber are still seeing heavy duties. 🔹 The Refund "Mess": $170B was collected illegally—now the battle for refunds begins. Read my full breakdown of this "macro-economic pivot" and how to protect your margins: 🔗 …ufmanrealestatedeveloper.blogspot.com/2026/02/naviga… #RealEstate #Construction #Tariffs #DanielKaufman #SCOTUS #SupplyChain

Another year older, but still haven’t mastered the art of "not falling." 🎿🎂 Spent my birthday weekend @sundayriver adjusting my altitude and chasing powder. They say it’s all downhill from here... and honestly, I’m fine with that! ❄️✨

Mountain real estate isn't just for skiers—it's for yield hunters. 🏔️💰 New data from AirDNA reveals the Top 10 mountain markets for STR investment. The winner? East Stroudsburg, PA, boasting a 15.1% average yield. Forget Aspen prices. The real ROI is in "under-the-radar" regional getaways. The Top 3: 1️⃣ East Stroudsburg, PA (15.1%) 2️⃣ Emerald Lakes, PA (13.9%) 3️⃣ Reading, PA (13.4%) See the full list and my development breakdown here: 👉 …ufmanrealestatedeveloper.blogspot.com/2026/02/peak-r… #RealEstate #Investing #PassiveIncome #AirBnB #PropTech #MarketTrends