In this episode, Thaddeus Campbell breaks down the Federal Reserve's quarter-point rate cut and the surprise guidance that only one more cut is expected in 2026. We discuss how the Fed's new $40 billion treasury buyback program is designed to flood banks with liquidity—and what that means for your ability to get a loan .

We also cover:

The Lending Data Anomaly: We dissect why construction lending surged in 2024 despite a slowdown in project deliveries, questioning if this signals a hidden boom or a market misalignment . Construction Costs: We share a critical update from Wayne Woolsey (Kiwi II Construction): Steel prices have finally stabilized at $900/ton, giving developers a green light to pencil new deals . Deal Killers: Thad walks through a real-world example of using Tract IQ to kill a deal in El Paso, TX, proving why granular data is the only protection against oversaturation . Faith & Discipline: We close with an inspiring segment featuring top UFC Fighter Shane Burgos, discussing the role of faith and discipline in achieving elite performance . Tune in for the financial data you need to navigate the start of 2026!

Connect with Thaddeus Campbell (S3 Partners):

https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsthadcampbell/

Connect with Chris Berg (Abernathey Development):

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbergreal/

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