Recent discussions have emerged regarding the hypothetical scenario of the U.S. president, notably Donald Trump, declaring gold valued at $140,000 per ounce—a significant leap from today’s market range of $2,000–$3,000. This scenario raises substantial questions about its political feasibility, economic impact, and historical precedent.

The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to pause interest rate hikes offers some clear signals to investors—particularly those involved in Midwest multifamily real estate. Here’s what this means from my perspective:

After attending the MMHC Conference, I wanted to share some of the most impactful discussions on the economy, labor market, and housing trends.

After attending the MMHC Conference, I wanted to share some of the most impactful discussions on the economy, labor market, and housing trends.

In a virtual address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a potential confrontation with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and central bankers worldwide.

At Smartland, we’ve been closely analyzing a report that highlights a growing issue in the U.S. multifamily housing sector: the oversupply of luxury apartments.

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a topic of tech conferences and corporate boardrooms—it’s a very real phenomenon that could reshape entire industries, labor markets, and, by extension, housing demand.

The economic data released by S&P Global for December 2024 reveals a complex and uneven growth trajectory across different sectors of the U.S. economy.

The capabilities of AI systems are advancing at a breakneck pace. Models like OpenAI’s GPT-4 already require billions of parameters and immense computational power to train.

The most pressing step in tackling the housing crisis is increasing the availability of homes. The root of the problem lies in a significant mismatch between supply and demand.

While we do not anticipate substantial rate cuts in the near term, small adjustments around 0.25% appear likely. This conservative approach from the administration signals stability, allowing investors to maintain a balanced outlook on financing and borrowing costs.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, set to affect millions of Americans who rely on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).