Dan Kaufman

1 month ago | write.as | Dan Kaufman

Navigating Property Taxes in 2025: Strategic Insights for Real Estate ProfessionalsProperty taxes remain a pivotal factor influencing real estate decisions across the United States. As we progress through 2025, understanding the evolving landscape of property tax rates is essential for real estate professionals aiming to guide clients effectively and identify promising investment opportunities.

2 months ago | write.as | Dan Kaufman

What Is Project 2025, Really? A Straightforward LookYou’ve probably heard about Project 2025 floating around the news or on social media. Maybe you’ve caught a few headlines, maybe you’ve heard it’s tied to Trump, or maybe you’re wondering if it’s just another political buzzword. I just read an early copy of a new book called “The Project: How Project 2025 is Reshaping America” by David A. Graham, and it lays it all out in plain English—and it’s honestly eye-opening.

2 months ago | write.as | Dan Kaufman

Tariff Tantrums, Supply Chain Scrambles, and the Basement Hoarder EconomyBy Dan KaufmanDid you buy a phone last week—just in case? If so, you’re not alone. Apparently, it’s not just paranoid consumers stocking up to beat tariffs. Corporate America is doing the same thing, just with more forklifts and fewer Amazon boxes. I spoke to a large investor friend of mine, and what he shared painted a fascinating (and slightly chaotic) picture of what’s going on behind the scenes.

2 months ago | write.as | Dan Kaufman

Confidence Is Contagious—And So Is FearWhat a strange, unsettling moment in American life. One minute, the President launches a trade war. The next, he walks it back. But the thing about instability is—it doesn’t really go away just because someone says, never mind. The damage is already done. I’ve been in conversations all week with people trying to make sense of what’s happening. Consumer confidence has tanked. Tourism is slowing. The dollar isn’t as attractive as it used to be.

2 months ago | write.as | Dan Kaufman

The $10 Trillion Facepalm—and Why We Need to Rethink EverythingThis past week has been wild. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen so much value wiped out from the global economy—on purpose. We’re talking about $10 trillion lost in just a few days, all thanks to Trump’s latest round of tariffs. It’s like watching someone light their house on fire and claim it’s to keep warm. These tariffs aren’t just a policy misstep—they’re a full-on economic disaster. Prices are about to spike.