Photo Credit: Ivey Design Build

Kirk chose to highlight a beautiful Ivey Design Build project which exemplifies the one-of-a-kind work the firm consistently delivers.

Haute Design: There is a wide range of natural elements throughout the home. How do you go about using outdoor elements and making them fit so naturally inside a modern home?

Kirk Ivy: The protagonists of this project were always the sea and nature. From the very beginning the architect in charge wanted to make sure that nature would be a big part of the project's structure and theme. Being on the seventh floor, the ocean is the primary focus. Limestone was used throughout the floor to mimic the sand so that there would be a continuous dialogue between the sea and all the finishes, materials and tonalities.

HD: What really adds to the natural aesthetic is the quantity of natural light seen throughout several spaces in the home. Was this something the client required?

KI: The privilege of natural light was something we had to take advantage of and accentuate to the fullest. We worked very closely with our client to find the right location for his home, where he would properly be able to rest and find peace. Natural light was always something we strived to find and, in this case, it became a major ally for us.

So much so, that we were able to add an interior window into one of the bathrooms, where the user could appreciate the sea, light and nature, despite being this being inside a bedroom and not adjacent to the perimeter of the building.

Photo Credit: Ivey Design Build

HD: The art pieces and accessories seem to do most of the leg work when it comes to bringing in color to the home. Was that by design?

KI: The art selection was a collaboration between the client, his wife and daughters. Each piece was selected to bring life to the home in its own way depending on its location and the story behind it. For example, "The Mulucans" by Hunt Slonem, which is located in the master bedroom, brings nature into the room. The master bedroom is on the west side of the apartment, where you have a view of the street and plenty of trees. The inspiration was that the parrots from the piece came from the trees outside to rest on branches inside the room - to bring their music and color indoors. Additionally, we chose to not hang this piece, but rather, we designed a shelf to support it and act as a branch for the parrots.

Photo Credit: Ivey Design Build

HD: What was the most unique or challenging aspect of this project?

KI: What makes this project unique is that we were able to maintain the same design language in all areas of the house, with the same architectural details. For example, on the baseboards, ceilings and walls, there is a consistent half reveal detail. This can also be found throughout the millwork, cabinets and doors. This was the most challenging and fun aspect about this project. It pushed us to guarantee the space felt larger and more harmonious.

Photo Credit: Ivey Design Build

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The real estate market is constantly changing. At any given time, buyers and sellers may have more questions than answers. In the spring of 2022, many Miami residents are wondering when the housing market will balance out.

What is a balanced market?

First, it’s important to understand what a balanced housing market looks like. Whether it’s a buyer’s market, a seller’s market, or a balanced market has everything to do with the “months supply of inventory” or MSI. To determine the MSI, an individual must estimate how long a home will be on the market before it is sold or absorbed based on the homes currently being sold in the area. The absorption rate is the number of homes sold in a year divided by twelve.

In a buyer’s market, it is estimated that there is more than six months’ worth of inventory. When there is less than six months’ worth of inventory, it is assumed to be a seller’s market. A balanced market is said to occur when there is an estimated six months’ worth of inventory.

When will the Miami real estate market balance out?

Miami is currently experiencing very low inventory, as is most of the country, therefore making it a seller’s market.
“In recent years, it has become very tricky to predict when ‘balance’ will finally occur. However, indications are leading to the possibility of a balanced market by the end of this year,” says Miami Signature Homes President and top producer Mauricio J. Barba.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the Miami real estate market?

At the beginning of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic started, national real estate experts projected that the housing market would enter into a depression. Seemingly in defiance of those expectations, by the summer of 2020, the housing market was booming. This phenomenon drove inventory down 32% when compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Locally, Miami experienced some of the highest housing cost increases anywhere in the United States, as reported by CBS4 Miami. Miami has always been attractive to Latin American and European investors, but more recently COVID restrictions in other parts of the United States, and the now ubiquitousness of remote work, have driven up costs as Americans look to relocate to the Magic City.

“They started coming to South Florida in droves,” said Jennifer Wollmann, board chair of the Miami Association of Realtors.

With buyers outnumbering homes for sale, Covid-19 has affected both supply and demand despite inflation rates. Prices in December rose by 29% in Miami-Dade, and by 18% in Broward according to the Miami Herald. Additionally, due to the high demand, buyers had no choice but to offer the listing price if they wanted to acquire a property.

Prior to lockdown restrictions, a poll conducted by Fannie Mae, showed that only 25% of homebuyers thought it was a good time to buy a home, compared to 69% who were convinced it was a good time to sell. A more recent poll showed individuals appeared certain that home prices would go up over the next year and they expressed increased concern about job stability than in the past reports.

“COVID has flipped our life upside-down, disturbed many aspects of everyday life, but the housing market had exceptional performance,” Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors, told FOX Television Stations.

Is the Russia-Ukraine Situation Affecting the Miami Real Estate Market?

Another worrying aspect for sellers and buyers is undoubtedly the situation in Ukraine and its effects on housing in the United States. The effects of the Ukraine crisis certainly are impacting oil and energy prices. Until now, we haven’t seen changes in real estate. However, if those energy prices remain elevated for a significant period, the potential effects may hit the housing market. In other words, higher energy prices could make consumers even more apprehensive about making big purchases.

Elevated oil prices, material shortages, distribution delays, and increased shipping costs, all ultimately affect construction prices. Some commodities for new home construction have reached record-high price levels, making experts believe home prices will rise by as much as 22% this spring. In addition, the lack of construction materials has created a new-home construction supply gap of 5.8 million houses as of February 2022.
Although the situation in Russia and Ukraine is creating significant uncertainty, experts are reluctant to change their forecasts for the spring housing market, as the future is more unpredictable than it was before.

“Currently, we are all concerned with Ukraine/Russia's effect on our hyper-local market, but at this moment it doesn’t seem to have noticeably affected the housing market. Prices remain high and buyers are paying, generally speaking,” said Barba. “Even so, the market is continuing to change very quickly making it more important than ever for buyers and sellers to work with a real estate professional to navigate these changes.”

According to industry insiders, changes in inventory aren’t projected to change in Miami in the near future. However, interest rates are already on the rise, which will affect the market.

Speak to a High-End Real Estate Expert

Miami Signature Homes President and top producer Mauricio J. Barba has been a mainstay in Miami’s uber-competitive high-end real estate market since 1994. Respected in his native community by clients and colleagues alike; he has logged top honors for elite performance in his field. Mauricio is connected worldwide but specializes in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, Brickell, Village of Pinecrest, South Miami, Palmetto Bay/Falls area, and the Beaches.
The Miami Signature Homes team is relatively small compared to their sales volume. That has been important in keeping relationships with clients at a very direct level. Mauricio, Tania, Vicky, and Sebastian each maintain strong personal connections and professional relationships with all of their clients, many of which have been with the team for decades.

Because of this personal level of service, they are able to devote individual attention and care to every home sale or search. Assistants are great, but Miami Signature Homes makes sure their principals are the people solely responsible for returning important calls or emails 24/7, 365 days a year.

If you’re passionate about white-glove treatment throughout one of the most important financial experiences of your life, call us at 305.439.8311.

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The Avila estate hit the market in September 2021 represented by Jennifer Zales from Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate and was ultimately sold for $8.3 million last week. Zales explained in a statement, “706 Guisando De Avila is a true masterpiece located in one of Tampa’s most exclusive and sought-after communities. The property offers unparalleled luxury lifestyle and first-class privacy, making it the perfect retreat away from the bustling city life.”

Darcie Glazer Kassewitz and her husband Joel are making big real estate moves this year and have now sold their Avila property in Tampa. Since Darcie is the co-owner of the beloved Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it comes as no surprise that they are making real estate investments in the area. However, the couple is not just working on selling homes. In June 2021 they bought a waterfront home in Davis Islands for $12.5 million.

Tampa isn’t the only place the Glazer Kassewitz's seem to be focusing on. In February the couple parted with their stunning $53 million property in the luxurious Palm Beach area. The home is similar in size to the Avila property they recently sold within the 25-30,000 square-foot range. Given these two sizeable transactions over the past couple of months, it looks like we can expect to see a lot of action from them in real estate this year.

Photo Credit: Coldwell Banker Realty

Photo Credit: Coldwell Banker Realty

Photo Credit: Coldwell Banker Realty

For more information, please contact Jennifer Zales at 813-758-3443 or jennifer@jenniferzales.com

Jennifer Zales is the exclusive agent representing the Tampa Bay, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Guimar Urbina

Photo Credit: Sofia Sardi Studio

Guimar recently completed a unique project involving a renovation of an athletic rehab and recovery facility in South Florida.

Haute Design: How did a project to design a gym come about?

Guimar Urbina: One of my family members decided to open his own facility for rehab and recovery. It was a very challenging project since we only had 30 days to complete the entire renovation and to receive the fixtures, equipment and furniture.

HD: There are plenty familiar names on the jerseys displayed above the gym mirror. Are all of those athletes current or former clients of the gym?

GU: Yes, those jerseys belong to some of the professional athletes who work with my client. They play baseball, soccer and tennis. Many of them play for Inter Miami, the Mexican National Soccer Team, the Miami Marlins, and the Toronto Blue Jays.

Photo Credit: Sofia Sardi Studio

HD: What is the main difference you felt while designing this space compared to a home? 

GU: The first major difference that stood out to me was the size of the open space. The floor is made of rubber, as opposed to the porcelains, marbles or wood floors we are used to working with inside a home. It was also very interesting to work with the spacing between each massage bed and workout machine.

Photo Credit: Sofia Sardi Studio

HD: What was the biggest challenge for you throughout this project? 

GU: The toughest part of this project was convincing my client, who is a family member, that a scale drawing and three-dimensional renderings are the perfect tools to avoid mistakes before ordering fixtures and furniture pieces. As you might imagine, working with family is never easy (ha ha ha).

HD: Would you work on another gym or non-standard design project in the future?

GU: Of course! I love a challenge in life. At the moment, I have two clients who are professional baseball players and they want me to design their home gym. And of course, it's great for me and the firm to have the opportunity to work on these new projects, which I can add to my portfolio.

Photo Credit: Sofia Sardi Studio

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Photo Credit: kliniko Miami

Dr. Humza Arif offers an update on the office's construction and design.

Haute Design: What is the build update of the most-awaited dental practice in Miami?

Dr. Humza Arif: The inspirations from following leaders in the space has been ongoing and we continue to build kliniko Miami - Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry for completion date of April 2022.

HD: How has the process from design to build gone?

Dr. HA: It has been a very humbling experience. Taking an internal idea and capturing it so beautifully on paper as Yodezeen Architects has been able to do confirms the partnership kliniko and Yodezeen has formed. My team and I feel so grateful for what our patients will be able to experience. As we are now in the physical construction phase, it is becoming more and more tangible. The element of design simply cannot be overstated.

HD: Has your background helped in this process?

Dr. HA: As you know, I have always had an underlying passion for architectural form and function. I have applied the craft of dentistry as it relates to oral health and have kept the highest standards for both. Much like in the creation for a beautiful smile, we have been relentless in our pursuit for the ultimate space. Seeing the progression of kliniko as made tangible by our contractors under the guidance of Yodezeen has captured that idea with such precision.

Photo Credit: kliniko Miami

HD: Do you have any design concepts our readers can see as we await fro the grand opening of kliniko Miami?

Dr. HA: Absolutely. I am thrilled to share some our photos with you. We have a phenomenal creative director and you'll be able to see photos throughout our social media platforms, including the kliniko Miami Instagram , the kliniko Miami Flickr page, as well as Haute Living.

HD: As we continue to move through 2022, what insights or advice would you give others who are on similar journeys of design?

Dr. HA: The concept of self as made tangible through spaces we experience should be exactly that. Let your own internal experiences flow outward in the design you want to capture. Don't settle for anything less than that. Our place in the world is to partake in the experiences of others and give of ourselves for the betterment of those experiences. Moving into this new year of 2022, we should always remember that we are one - architecture and design brings us together to share, experience and to be a vessel for pushing the boundaries of what we know.

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Last month, the automotive brand Bentley Motors announced their foray into the luxury resident market with their plans for Bentley Residences Miami, a high-end condominium tower that will serve as an exciting addition to the Sunny Isles Beach area upon its completion in 2026. In maintaining their tradition of quality and excellence, Bentley Motors has partnered with Dezer Development, one of the most prominent and innovative property developers in the Sunshine State. Since 1985, company owner Michael Dezer has established himself as an impressive presence on the coasts of Florida and has become one of the largest holders of beachfront property in the state. To date, Dezer's company has earned over $3.6 billion in sales between their South Florida and New York developments.

As of this month, Bentley has unveiled a sales gallery for their upcoming residence. The 12,000 sqft. showcase will offer prospective buyers a chance to preview the tower’s breathtaking condominiums with a fully realized 6,000 sqft. model located within. Each of the tower’s 216 units will comprise both indoor and outdoor living areas, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows providing a stunning view of the Miami beachfront and waterways. Additionally, future residents can look forward to their own private balcony with a swimming pool, a sauna, and an outdoor shower. Striving to provide unique, world class accommodations for their clients, Bentley Motors will continue its one-of-a-kind approach to all things automotive by equipping each unit with a multi-car garage and patented ‘Dezervator’. The drive-in elevator will allow residents to store their vehicles with ease of mind while also displaying them alongside the unit. The tower will also host a wide variety of luxurious amenities, including a residents-only restaurant, a carefully curated bar and cigar lounge, a movie theater, an expensive fitness center, and dazzling communal gardens.

Located at 18325 Collins Avenue and operating from 10AM - 6PM, seven days a week, the Bentley Residences sales gallery will reflect the variety of lavish features slated for the tower. Upon entering the gallery, future residents can expect to be greeted by a floating abstract sculpture commissioned by Bentley Motors, an aesthetic inclusion that conveys their elegant and innovative approach to their craft. Upon completion of the tower, the sculpture will be installed and displayed outside of the structure. Inside the gallery, the showcase will include a theater room as well as a fully stocked bar and lounge that will be hosting a variety of events for parties interested in the upcoming residence. Prospective buyers will also have the opportunity to experience a curated walk-through of the model unit, complete with table tastings offered by the on-site chef. For individuals looking to become more closely acquainted with the Bentley brand and their upcoming projects, the gallery will have a dedicated Bentley Brand Room, where a testament to the tradition of British craftsmanship will be on display.

For additional information on Bentley Residences Miami, please visit bentleyresidencesmiami.com or call 305-BENTLEY (305-236-8539).

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Recently, Tatiana Zarubina represented the buyer of a 3-floor penthouse apartment at Asia in Brickell Key.

The Tri-level Dream PENTHOUSE at Asia, the Islands Premier Luxury Building, has over 7,300 SQFT of interior 5,359 / exterior 1,946 - per attachment living space w/ 12 high ceilings, a Gourmet Kitchen, European Oak Wood Floors, a Secluded Top Floor Master Suite, 4 Parking Spaces, a Private Fingerprint Elevator to the unit & an Interior Elevator. A HOME IN THE SKY features a 270 degree breathtaking Bay, Brickell, DWTN & Ocean views from Seven Terraces, one which features a Private Rooftop Pool & Wet Bar. The penthouse is on an exclusive Island Oasis w/ parks, the 5 Star Mandarin Oriental, Restaurants, & steps away from Miamis Brickell/Downtown Financial & Entertainment District.

Tatiana Zarubina worked closely with top agent and broker Daniel Tzinker at Tzinker International Realty, but by the closing of the deal, they had both moved to The Agency. The Agency is a full-service, luxury real estate brokerage and lifestyle company representing clients in a spectrum of classes, including residential, new development, resort real estate, residential leasing, and luxury vacation rentals.

Tzinker comments on the record-breaking sale, “Originally the seller was asking $11,000,000, then dropped to $9,450,000. Our outstanding agent Tatiana Zarubina was able to negotiate the deal down to $7,760,000 for her very happy buyer. While the word on the street is ‘there is no inventory ‘ we are making the deal done call us 7862349898 and we help you with a smooth buying process.”

For more information on Daniel Tzinker, visit his profile here.

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Daniel Tzinker, Haute Residence Member and Luxury Real Estate Broker, closes a record-breaking deal at the W South Beach for one of the penthouse units at $9.25M. This 2-story penthouse sold for just under $4,000 per sq/ft setting a new record in Miami Beach.

This rarely available, gorgeous 3bed/3.5bath Upper Penthouse has stunning direct ocean views at W South Beach. It's beautifully designed and fully furnished, with expansive glass balconies from each room that have unparalleled views of the beach and ocean. Kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. The second level features 2 breath-taking private rooftop terraces, with a private plunge pool, BBQ grill, and lounge areas. This penthouse is truly one of a kind.

Congratulations to Daniel Tzinker!

Address: 2201 Collins Ave Unit 2006/UPH, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Sold Price: $9,250,000

For more information, please contact Daniel Tzinker at 786-234-9898 or daniel@tzinker.com

Daniel Tzinker is the exclusive agent representing the Bal Harbour, FL real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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(Left to Right): Brandon Zarco & Todd Glaser

Todd Michael Glaser is a renowned real estate developer, owner’s representative, and business connoisseur. Starting his career as a fire sprinkler designer gave him a foundational understanding of building construction and developments, and now he sells multimillion-dollar properties, owns some of the largest real estate developments in South Florida, and has worked with A-list celebrities such as DJ Khaled, A-Rod, Lil Wayne, Chris Bosh, Hulk Hogan, Randy Frankel (owner of Tampa Bay Rays), Kevin Douglas (IMAX board member), and Stephen Levin (founder of Gold Coast Beverage Distributors).

Though originally from Miami Beach, Glaser has most recently brought his expertise to the Palm Beach market. Of course, the area has always been known for its beautiful estates, upscale resorts, and palm-tree-lined shopping district of Worth Avenue. Since 2020, the real estate market in Palm Beach has grown rapidly. Whereas a decade ago a $20 to $30 million house was considered top of the market, that price is now considered average, with $100 million homes in the mix.

“It’s a generational change in 2017 that I caught,” Glaser says. “A lot of stuff that had not come on the market for at least 50, 60, 70 years is starting to bubble up. They are big, expansive estates, and Miami Beach does not have that. The Palm Beach market, like Tarpon Island, really does not exist in Miami.”

Tarpon Island is a one-of-a-kind private island estate a block from Worth Avenue that Glaser bought this year and is currently renovating and developing. It has only one single-family home, accessible via its own bridge. The home has 1,300 linear feet of waterfront and will boast almost 25,000 square feet once completed. It will be brought to market by Lawrence Moens and will be listed for sale as-is for $120 million. If the buyer would like Glaser to complete the renovations, the cost will be $200 million.

Glaser recently sat down with Haute Residence to discuss his success in the new market, his favorite projects, and why Palm Beach is stealing the limelight from Miami Beach.

Tarpon Island, Palm Beach County, Florida

Haute Residence: What are some of the projects you’ve worked on in Palm Beach?

Todd Michael Glaser: I went into the market and purchased some landmark homes, renovated them, assembled a team of subcontractors, and once I felt comfortable, I started building. I did 125 Via del Lago, 121 North Lake Way, and 127 Dunbar Road, which are all landmark homes. I bought 127 Dunbar Road for $17 million and sold it for $27.5 million in under 10 months.

The reason we’re renovating right now is to get products on the market. In Palm Beach, there are only about 18 listings right now, whereas there are usually about 190. So we decided to buy some properties in April and May that we could fix and have on the market by October 15 to capitalize on the upcoming season.

HR: How has the real estate market in Palm Beach changed recently?

TMG: The real estate market, in general, hasn’t gone up so much in the last 15 years, and I attribute a lot of it to what somebody’s net worth is versus what they’re buying house-wise — it doesn’t correlate. Before, people used to buy a $150,000 house and you were only making $30,000 per year — one-fifth that amount. However, to flip that ratio, if somebody is worth $3 billion, why wouldn’t they buy a billion-dollar house valued at around a third of their worth? The correlation is off. In 2001, we started seeing $3 million houses. In 20 years, pricing has gone up, but not as much as what people’s income and net worth have risen. The graph of people’s income and net worth is vertical, and real estate has seen a slow rise. I think real estate is way undervalued.

But for Palm Beach, let's go back four years. Four years ago, when I bought 125 Via Del Mar, Miami Beach and Palm Beach properties were actually the same prices. That shocked me. I paid $6 million for a property and we later sold it for $16 million. That's what really caught my eye — I could finally buy in Palm Beach for the same price as Miami Beach. There have been eight single-family homes that have sold for over $100 million in the last 18 months in Palm Beach. It's a new trend, and a $50 million house in Palm Beach is not that big of a deal anymore because the sale prices have gone up to $100 million.

HR: What do you and your team hope to accomplish in the fourth quarter of 2021?

TMG: We own several properties that can be sold as land, and we’re looking to see if we can sell them simply for an appreciated land value. There's been a big increase in land values in the last six to eight months. There are a lot of people out there looking for land, and there’s nothing out there. We currently own a lot of property in Palm Beach. We’re also building some new homes because there’s no inventory in Palm Beach. We’ve never seen anything like this.

HR: What makes Palm Beach better than Miami Beach?

TMG: Palm Beach has the highest elevations on the east coast of Florida, and that’s why people picked it. The size of the parcels, when they were subdivided, was done in a resident-oriented way. They do everything for the residents in Palm Beach.

On the other hand, Miami Beach seems to be increasingly catering to tourists. I’ve lived here my whole life and have watched the city grow out of its small beach-town environment and into this booming metropolis. It used to have small-town vibes where everyone knew their neighbors, but those days are gone. I’ve renamed Miami Beach the city of Miami Beach — it’s not a town anymore, it’s a full-blown city. So many of us are gravitating up to Palm Beach, and a lot of young families are moving there, which is fantastic.

For more information and available properties, please visit toddmichaelglaser.com.

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Daniel Goodstadt has a knack for selling high-value luxury assets, such as planes, boats, cars, and real estate, and has spent the last 30 years building a network of clients. In the past 5 years, he also became a licensed realtor and during this time he has done a number of record-setting transactions including a $25M Tower Suite residence at Porsche Design Tower and a record-breaking sale per square foot this year at the Four Seasons Residences in Brickell, Miami.

However this weekend, Dan will go back to his yacht-selling roots at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. He recently represented a buyer for a custom Alpha yacht sale at $7.95M and he will be spending his time at a beautiful waterfront mansion featuring the recent sale. The location is available for his invited guests, and potential yacht buyers, and will feature free parking, catered lunch, drinks along with water, and land shuttles for a convenient hop to the show!

For more information, please contact Daniel Goodstadt at 305-812-4770 or dan.goodstadt@elliman.com and come enjoy the Boat Show in style!

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

October 27 - 31, 2021

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Concierge broker Dante DiSabato of William Raveis Real Estate has listed 2927 Indigobush Way in the exclusive Estates at Great Oaks. The gorgeous 5950-square-foot home features four bedrooms (all en suite) plus an optional den, five bathrooms (4+1), and is currently being completely renovated to the exact standards of Limitless Development. 

Exquisite interior finishes abound and entertaining will be a breeze thanks to an inviting chef's kitchen and open concept design. The home’s expansive outdoor living area includes a resort-style pool and spa overlooking magnificent lake and golf course views. In addition, the residence sits on a desirable corner lot of almost one acre. As a member of Grey Oaks Country Club, you will have access to 54 holes of golf; a newly renovated wellness center; a lagoon-style pool; numerous tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts; restaurants, a spa, and extensive amenities at your fingertips. All just minutes from downtown Naples world-class shopping, fine dining, and white sand beaches.

Offered at $5.65M. Dante DiSabato has sold more than $800 million in real estate in his career (more than $225 million in 2021 alone) and currently has listings available in Olde Naples, Park Shore, Grey Oaks, and elsewhere in the Naples area. He is a former “40-Under-40” in Gulfshore Business magazine’s annual roundup of Southwest Florida’s highest achievers, has been named a “Top Producer” by Gulfshore Life magazine, and has earned Sales Award recognition from The Realty Alliance for exceptional performance. It’s no wonder why clients come back time and time again. They expect — and get — unsurpassed value.

For more information on Dante, testimonials, or his listings, check out DanteDiSabato.com

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The $50 million development will be completed by 2024

Coral Gables’ most active developer, MG Developer is about to break ground on its newest enclave, Gables Village, a 48-unit Seville-inspired residential community that will pay homage to George Merrick’s legacy and history in the form of shaded tree-lined streets, plazas, parks, and fountains. MG Developer’s CEO, Alirio Torrealba, plans to revive George Merrick’s original vision for this parcel of the City Beautiful in a classic, yet modern way.

Located at 535 Santander Avenue, the $50 million village will consist of duplexes, townhouses, and condominiums set throughout 17 lots, replacing the existing rental apartments bordered by Malaga Avenue, Santander Avenue, Segovia Street, and Hernando Street. Inspired by Merrick’s seven villages, Gables Village will be built in a Mediterranean Revival-style Architecture, designed by De La Guardia Victoria Architects & Urbanists, and bordered by gardens inspired by the alcoves in the Plaza de España.
Now in its planning stage, Gables Village will integrate gardens and courtyards throughout an entire block, with 50 percent of the site expected to include lush landscaping and hidden parking garages featuring an artistic component that complements the entire Coral Gables area. The assembly of the project pays homage to the city’s past while building for modern-day luxurious comforts.

“As our projects evolve and move through the planning and design phase, we remain committed to working closely with the City of Coral Gables to deliver communities that fall in line with the City’s aesthetic values, which are truly rich in historic and cultural traditions,” added Torrealba. “Furthermore, we create welcoming homes from the inside out, and places that people from the entire community can enjoy and appreciate.”

The development will include townhomes, duplexes, lofts, flats, and an archway with raised residences above ground level, creating a distinct welcoming feeling into the Gables Village enclave. Units will vary in style and sizes including, one-bedroom flats to four-bedroom townhomes that range size, from 1,750 sq. ft. to 3,100 sq. ft. The village will also boast recreational amenities, including a multipurpose room, a pool, and a Wellness Center for residents to enjoy. Construction for the project will start in 2022 and will be completed in 2024.

MG Developer, led by Alirio Torrealba, is the City’s most active residential developer having completed its newest project, Althea Row, which nearly sold out in less than 90 days. MG will soon wrap up its Biltmore Square community, as it completes Biltmore Row, the 10 exclusive townhomes featuring a total of 5,561 square feet each, with elaborate coralina-stoned entryways that trace back to the heritage of classical design elements found in Spanish colonial architecture.

For more information, please visit www.MGDeveloper.com.

About MG Developer
MG Developer is a residential property development company based in Coral Gables, Florida. Led by Alirio Torrealba, the firm is a subsidiary of MG Capital and provides and implements a comprehensive array of real estate-oriented services, from concept creation and property site selection to project advancement. As a member of the Coral Gables community, MG Developer is committed to the beautification of the city and supports its Art in Public Places program, recently commissioning an original stone sculpture at Balboa Plaza called “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The firm is an advocate of public exhibitions throughout Coral Gables that enhance the area’s unique lifestyle and design and is also a proponent of philanthropic efforts and organizations that elevate the city’s standard of living, including the Coral Gables Community Foundation and FundaHigado.

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The “The Julia,” a $100 million, 14-story residential tower named for real estate pioneer and “Mother of Miami” Julia Tuttle, will deliver 323 apartments, offering “attainable luxury” to Miami’s growing urban population

Neology Life Development Group, led by Lissette Calderon, announces that it has begun construction on its second, lifestyle-driven residential community in Miami’s historic Allapattah neighborhood.

Now under construction, “The Julia” (formerly No. 16 Residences) is a $100 million, a 14-story residential tower that will deliver 323 upscale one- and two-bedroom apartments to one of the city’s most historic and vibrant neighborhoods.

Located at 1625 NW 20th Street, The Julia is situated just a few blocks from Neology’s first Allapattah apartment development, No. 17 Residences, which opened in May of 2021 and leased up in record time. Allapattah, which includes Miami’s Health District and borders Wynwood, has quickly become one of Miami’s most sought-after urban territories, boasting a cluster of new cultural institutions (including the Rubell Museum and Superblue) as well as many new small businesses, restaurants, and nightlife establishments.

“The Julia will offer a curated, one-of-a-kind modern residential living experience with cutting-edge amenities that will appeal to a diverse cross-section of today’s urban renters,” said Lissette Calderon, President, and CEO of Neology Life Development Group. “The building has been thoughtfully designed, inside and out, to reflect the area’s unique history and character, and we hope as a result it will become a beloved and integral piece of the community’s fabric for many years to come.”

“This is an exciting milestone for Allapattah,” added Miami City Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla. “High-quality housing options are key to our community’s success and projects like The Julia provide that. Moreover, Lissette Calderon and her team at Neology are experienced in building authentic, vibrant communities, and have a deep appreciation for Allapattah’s history, culture, and mom-and-pop businesses. They will be valued, long-term partners in helping us achieve measured growth that benefits and inspires all Miamians.”

Brett Forman, Daniella Levine Cava, Lissette Calderon, Keon Hardemon, Abel Ramirez, and Robert Behar

Calderon added, “Over 20 years ago, I started on this journey to deliver quality lifestyle-driven attainable luxury living to Miamians who were being priced out and to help some of Miami’s most overlooked neighborhoods realize their full potential. I’ve had the honor of watching this transformation unfold in the Miami River District, where we started, and we see the same potential in Allapattah, one of Miami’s last remaining authentic urban neighborhoods. We chose to name our second Allapattah development after Miami’s founding mother, Julia Tuttle, who is a personal hero of mine – and because we hope it stands as a beacon to every young woman with big dreams. With hard work, grit, and sacrifice, they can achieve anything.”

Inspired by Miami’s original real estate visionary, American businesswoman Julia Tuttle, The Julia will embrace a “tropics-meets-metropolis” aesthetic combining elements of Art Deco with 1950s-style glam. Interior common areas will feature neoclassical elements such as brass accents, wood details, and colorful mosaics alongside bright, botanical patterned wallcoverings and other fun, punchy colorful elements for a mood that is romantic, sophisticated, and timeless.

The property will offer a mix of one- apartments and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 600 to 1,00 square feet. Unit interiors will feature energy-efficient, stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, European-inspired cabinetry, in-home washer and dryers, expansive views, and balconies in all units. Amenities at The Julia will include a ninth-floor Sky Lounge with resort-style pool deck, clubroom, and wellness center, and 15,000 square feet of street-level retail space.

The Julia is centrally located just a few blocks from the Civic Center Metrorail Station, the University of Miami Health System, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and Miami-Dade College Medical Center. The property is just a short car or public transit ride away from both Brickell and Downtown, home to several large employers and dining and shopping destinations, along with popular attractions such as Marlins Park, American Airlines Arena, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Perez Art Museum Miami and Frost Museum of Science, and the new Brightline commuter rail station connecting Miami to Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and eventually Orlando.

Neology intends to break ground on a third Allapattah residential community in the coming months, bringing its portfolio up to 1,200 apartments throughout Miami.

The general contractor for The Julia is JAXI Builders, Inc.; the architect is Behar Font Architects; interior design is by designBAR, and Witkin Hultz Design is the landscape architect. Berkadia arranged construction financing for The Julia; Trez Capital originated a $78.19 million loan. Bilzin Sumberg and GT Law provided legal counsel.

ABOUT NEOLOGY LIFE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Neology Life Development Group is a lifestyle-driven residential and commercial real estate firm that specializes in the transformation of undervalued communities into sought-after neighborhoods. Founded by developer Lissette Calderon, Neology has been active in condo and apartment development for over two decades and is best known for the successful transformation of the Miami River District with the redevelopment of Pier 19 Residences & Marina. Neology’s completion of No. 17 Residences Allapattah, located in Miami’s former fruit-packing district, cemented Neology’s reputation as pioneers in urban redevelopment. Neology’s portfolio consists of 1,200 apartments built or under development in Miami’s urban core, with a pipeline of over 500 hundred more units planned in South Florida and beyond. For more information, visit Www.NeologyLife.com .

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This duplex spans the 10th  and 11th floors and is one of the only turn-key residences in the building, and one of four developer residences remaining. Encased in floor-to-ceiling windows, the condo offers a panoramic view of the city which envelops residents as soon as they arrive home. The condo is outfitted with furniture from B&B Italia, one of the top furniture manufacturers in the world, whose pieces were designed by Patricia Aquila.

Aquila was personally chosen by Zaha Hadid to furnish the common areas throughout the building, giving this home a unique bond that no other unit shares. Inside the home, the common areas are reflective of the local art scene in Miami, with splashes of bold, primary colors, and custom touches in collaboration with Manolis projects.

One Thousand Museum is a 62-story tower designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and developed by Louis Birdman, Gilberto Bomeny, Gregg Covin, Todd Glaser, and Kevin Venger. The building's striking exoskeleton design is an identifier for Downtown Miami and the city’s cultural nucleus. Its revolutionary design is recognized as one of the world’s most challenging architectural projects to date and the complex construction was helmed by Plaza Construction.

One Thousand Museum’s prestige is further amplified by unrivaled amenities, including a private roof-top helipad, indoor-outdoor 1KM wellness center with gym, yoga facilities, relaxation pods, and private rooms for spa services; a Sky Lounge for dining and events; an on-premises bank vault; access to a house car service; multimedia theater and more.

Address: 1000 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

Price: $12.9M

For more information on this property, please visit: https://annasherrill.com/developments/one-thousand-museum

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Only 4 FULLY FINISHED UNITS LEFT at Quadro Miami, where buyers can OWN.LIVE.SHARE. their residence at Miami Design District.

The fact that short-term rentals are permitted, along with the option to choose Nomada Residences to handle the rentals has attracted national & international buyers. Additionally, Quadro offers themed interior design packages available for purchase, resort-style amenities & spectacular bay views.

Contact the sales team at info@quadroresidences.com for more information. Sales by FortuneDevelopment Sales.

About Quadro At Miami Design District

Completed in 2019 and built by Alta Developers, Quadro at Miami Design District provides buyers with turnkey luxury residences. Options range in size from one-bedroom residences to two-bedroom residences that range from 707 sq. ft. to 1,199 sq. ft (air conditioning space). All units have their own spacious balcony and or terrace. Select units have oversized outdoor patios ranging from 86 sq. ft to 898 sq. ft. The 12-story boutique building offers a variety of amenities that coalesce with the urban environment of the Miami Design District and its proximity to the bay. An expansive amenities deck with a pool, summer kitchen, and cabanas provide plenty of spaces for outdoor recreation with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, while the expansive poolside clubroom, yoga, and spinning rooms create a private setting fit for relaxation or spending time with friends and family. Quadro provides owners a unique benefit of placing units into a short-term rental program specially designed for this development. Quadro Miami Design District is exclusively marketed and sold by Fortune Development Sales. www.quadroresidences.com

About Fortune Development Sales

Fortune Development Sales is the premier, exclusive on-site sales and marketing representative for third-party development projects in South Florida, having represented more than 80 of South Florida’s most successful projects. Led by visionary founder Edgardo Defortuna, Fortune has 18 offices around the world, with nearly 1,000 associates and a worldwide brokerage network, reaching prospective buyers from South Florida to Buenos Aires, Hong Kong to São Paulo, and Manhattan to Paris. Fortune Development Sales is an affiliate of Fortune International Group, a recognized leader in development, sales, and marketing since 1983. The company’s current development portfolio includes many of the most prominent residential properties in South Florida including Jade Signature, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles, Auberge Beach Residences & Spa Fort Lauderdale, and Hyde Resort & Residences Hollywood. www.fortuneintlgroup.com

For additional information call Fortune Development Sales at(305) 744-5262, or visit www.quadroresidences.com. For Quadro’s social, visit Instagram.

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The estate offers world-class living in the heart of the exclusive community of Avila.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers co-owner, Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, and her husband, Joel Kassewitz have listed their one-of-a-kind Tampa estate for $8,950,000. Located at 706 Guisando De Avila, the estate sits on close to six manicured acres within the city’s premier, gated country club community of Avila. Jennifer Zales, Global Luxury Specialist affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty in Florida, exclusively represents the listing.

The home features meticulous design elements at every turn, including a grand foyer entry, a ballroom, an executive library, 14 fireplaces, a wine room, an elevator, and a five-plus car garage. Throughout the home are 10 spacious bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, and three half bathrooms. The grandeur continues outside with an inviting pool, spa, a cabana and fireplace, an outdoor kitchen, and marvelous limestone terrace areas overlooking the golf course and lush landscape.

Photo Credit: Tony Sica

Additional luxury and custom features include:

• 28,893 masterfully crafted square feet, including a 2,620 square foot guest house.
• A gourmet kitchen with a timeless design includes a generous center island, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast area.
• A distinguished master retreat with a generous living area and an opulent bath.
• Designer lighting, hand-crafted millwork, stately French doors, Palladium windows, soaring ceilings, and custom marble throughout the home.

“706 Guisando De Avila is a true masterpiece located in one of Tampa’s most exclusive and sought-after communities. The property offers unparalleled luxury lifestyle and first-class privacy, making it the perfect retreat away from the bustling city life.”

– Jennifer Zales, listing agent

 Photo Credit: Tony Sica

Avila’s state-of-the-art country club facilities include championship golf, a fitness center, spa services, Har-tru tennis courts, and a pool pavilion.

About Coldwell Banker Realty in Florida

Coldwell Banker Realty in Florida is a leading residential real estate brokerage company with approximately 80 offices and 7,400 affiliated sales associates. Coldwell Banker Realty is owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), the largest full-service residential real estate services company in the United States. Visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com.

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Most recently, MG Developer partnered with home staging company Artefacto to put together a model apartment at their latest development - Althea Row. A mix of Mediterranean architecture with modernist finishes, Althea Row is a combination of the past and the present, creating a unique residence in the heart of the Gables.

“It's been different working with MG Developer on this,” says Pietro Bacchi, Third Generation of the Bacchi family who founded Artefacto. “And it was nice to see someone stray away from the white box/modern cube and go into the traditional Mediterranean. It was amazing for us because we got to showcase products that we usually wouldn't with finishes that aren't necessarily commercial, but they are beautiful. MG really did an amazing job finishing this as a home instead of a spec for sale.”

Located at 739 Almeria Avenue, Althea Row’s exclusive set of five townhouses is designed by Coral Gables-based De La Guardia Victoria Architects & Urbanists. Having recently opened its European-inspired model unit to much fanfare, Althea Row is inspired by George Merrick and original Gables architects H.George Fink, Phineas Paist, and Richard Kiehnel. The 3-story townhouses include four bedrooms, four bathrooms with one-half bath, a four-car garage, a private elevator, and private terraces with crafted loggias that bring the best of outdoor Gables living. Featuring 7,000 square feet of exceptional modern living, Althea Row starts at $3.8 million and has already sold its model unit.

“We’re thrilled to have introduced Althea Row to Coral Gables, a high-end community for those who appreciate the finest details of luxury living and lush surroundings of the City Beautiful,” said MG Developer CEO Alirio Torrealba. “Our goal is to always bring a sophisticated product that exceeds expectations while also complementing the aesthetic of the local community. It’s simply part of the fabric at MG Developer and a standard that we hold high.”

MG Developer is “building the city beautiful” and enhancing the Coral Gables neighborhoods with their luxurious residences. In all of their projects, they pursue a ceaseless quest for quality, value, and intelligent design which is reflected in the beauty of the Althea Row Residences.

As a member of the Coral Gables community, MG Developer is committed to the beautification of the city and supports its Art in Public Places program, recently commissioning an original stone sculpture at Balboa Plaza called “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The firm is an advocate of public exhibitions throughout Coral Gables that enhance the area’s unique lifestyle and design and is also a proponent of philanthropic efforts and organizations that elevate the city’s standard of living, including the Coral Gables Community Foundation and FundaHigado.

Althea Row, designed by Coral Gables-based De La Guardia Victoria Architects & Urbanists, indulges the senses with European-inspired luxury and craftsmanship. Inspired by George Merrick and original Gables architects H.George Fink, Phineas Paist, and Richard Kiehnel, the 3-story townhomes include four bedrooms, four bathrooms with one-half bath, a four-car garage, private elevator, and private terraces with crafted loggias that bring the best of outdoor Gables living. To book a tour, call 305.422.1189

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Aston Martin Residences Miami

Photo Credit: Elliott Stares Public Relations

The Aston Martin Residences Miami is located on the exclusive Miami waterfront and has revealed its Signature Collection penthouses and residences.

The Signature Collection line is a personal invitation to the ultimate members-only community with unparalleled access and exclusivity at its core.

Contemporary architecture blends with art, which blends seamlessly with design throughout the magnificent sail-shaped luxury development. The elegant homes are harmonious inside, while floor-to-ceiling windows afford uninterrupted views of the ocean and Biscayne Bay.

Photo Credit: Elliott Stares Public Relations

Signature Collection owners will enjoy a range of privileges including a dedicated butler service and priority access to the Aston Martin Residences' private superyacht marina. Additionally, the Art Gallery located on the 52nd floor will create a secluded area for residents to appreciate an ever-changing canvas of contemporary art.

"I am delighted to announce the Signature Collection and share the very first images of the penthouses," said Germán Coto, CEO of G&G Business Developments.

Photo Credit: Elliott Stares Public Relations

"They're the pinnacle of luxury and elegance, style and beauty, and an inspirational collaboration between our architects and the Aston Martin design team. The Signature Collection is complemented by a specially-commissioned bespoke Aston Martin DB11 coupe or DBX Riverwalk Editions, which will enhance the Aston Martin lifestyle for our owners."

Photo Credit: Elliott Stares Public Relations

"From the start, this project has been a labor of love and I'm extremely proud of the pride and passion of everyone involved. We adapted to working safely throughout the pandemic and have reached floor 56 of 66 on schedule. The whole team is focused on completing the construction of our waterside jewel by the end of next year," continued Coto.

Photo Credit: Elliott Stares Public Relations

"The Signature Collection is the next level of luxury; the best of elegant living," says Marek Reichman, Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer.

"When we designed the interiors, ]we focused on the beauty of perfect proportions, affording the same attention to detail that goes into every Aston Martin. Fine craftsmanship, with an emphasis on comfort for the living spaces and bold, pioneering design for the amenity areas, has created an astonishingly beautiful development."

Photo Credit: Elliott Stales Public Realtions

"Aston Martin Residences Miami is our first global real estate venture," Reichman expanded. "I think we have shown that good design is good design, whatever the medium. This is something that really excites us as a brand."

Located at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way and now over 70% sold, the Aston Martin Residences Miami is well on its way to completion at the end of next year.

Photo Credit: Elliott Stales Public Relations

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The iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Residences is making its way to the Sunshine State. The latest addition to the Waldorf Astoria family is set to alter and redefine Miami’s skyline as we know it. 

The recently-launched Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami will be the tallest residential and hotel tower south of New York City. The tower is set to measure 1,049 feet. Led by concept designers Sieger Suarez Architects in collaboration with Carlos Ott, and architecture by Sieger Suarez, along with California-based interior design firm BAMO, this project was created not only to be a luxury residential and hospitality tower but a unique, freestanding sculpture in the sky, unlike anything built before. 

“We differentiated this cube-style architecture by tilting the first cube upward. From there, we offset the other cubes and pushed the top cube out even further, providing an illusion that the tower is even taller than it is,” says Charles Sieger. 

This project also marks another collaboration between developer PMG, Sieger Suarez Architects, and design architect Carlos Ott. The “supertall” skyscraper will rise over Biscayne Bay with a monumental height structure of nine spiraling offset cubes designed to be evenly stacked, tilted, and rotated upwards, wrapped in what can be referred to as “glass skin.” Despite its complex design, the modern sculptural exterior offers residents and guests 360-degree views of the surrounding Downtown and Atlantic landscapes. 

“The exterior glass skin design of Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami impacts the experience of those residing inside the tower. It offers a different, breath-taking view from each residence, kitchen, balcony, or bedroom. The shifted nature of the stacked cubes creates a perspective that is completely unique, depending on where you are within,” says Carlos Ott. 

Internationally-renowned interior design firm BAMO drew inspiration from the rich history of the Waldorf brand and the inherent vibe that comes with living in the awe-inspiring tower. 

“Our design work is guided by the awareness that the human experience and one’s frame of mind can be influenced by their surroundings. In designing for the Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami, our goal was to create an experience that felt transcendent, inspiring a sense of awe as you arrive, and in exploring further, a sense of discovery and reflection,” said Anne Wilkinson, Principal of BAMO. 

Recently, the Waldorf Astoria Miami Residences opened its one-of-a-kind sales office in downtown Miami. Built like an experiential museum experience, the gallery features a 24-foot scale model of the building as well as a full 3 bedroom model residence. Inside the space, guests can experience video simulations of the views they will experience from residences in the towers and a beautiful model of the Miami skyline with the new building within it.

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The company hosted a VIP event on Thursday, June 17th where notable attendees included: PMG Managing Partners Kevin Maloney, Ryan Shear and Dan Kaplan, Greybrook Realty Partners, Mohari Hospitality, S2 Development, Mayor Levine Cava, Mayor Suarez, PMG’s in-house sales team, PMG Residential, and concept designers Charles M. Sieger and Carlos Ott.

Guests were treated to champagne and drinks, live music, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and tours of the model residences.

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“Every single day people come to our city because they want to live in the most prosperous, free, and innovative city on the planet," said Mayor Francis X. Suarez. "We are so proud of this iconic project that will redefine who we are as a city.”

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In the wake of the global pandemic, one city has been quietly growing. Known for its beaches, sun, and lack of state income tax, Miami is becoming the spot for not only quarantine-weary people but also major businesses and corporations. These finance and tech monoliths are running to South Florida's shores, ready to build their newest corporate offices.  

MV Group USA is an award-winning Design-Build & Construction firm in Miami, FL. Founded in 2007 by President and CEO Manny Varas, MV Group USA has ranked among the top five best builders and top three general contractors for projects over six million dollars in Florida by GC Builders magazine. The firm is also consistently the top choice for fortune 500 CEOs, real estate developers, film celebrities, major athletes, and foreign country leaders, making them the easy decision for these top financial and technology firms relocating to the Sunshine State.

Recently, MV Group USA has built the beautiful Suite 700 in downtown Brickell and worked with internet car platform Carsaver.com, financial planning firm Ladenburg Thalman, and major holding company Vector Group.

MV Group USA, along with Borges Architects and Designer Camilla Chang, built a beautiful seventh-floor office space in the BB&T financial center in the heart of Brickell. MV Group USA transformed the interior space into a stunning corporate office. Visibility throughout the office was keen in the client's overall vision with certain private and more open spaces throughout the floor allowing them to incorporate glass circumferences for certain meeting rooms for visual connections. Its modern boldness transcends time throughout the space.

Suite 700 Office

Global investment bank Ladenburg Thalman also trusted MV Group's expertise when building their corporate headquarters. 

Ladenburg Thalman Office

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Publicly traded company Vector Group were also quick to choose MV for their corporate headquarter needs. Focusing on dark woods and beautiful glass doors, this office is just another testament to the quality of work MV Group USA does.

Vector Group Corporate Headquarters

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Carsaver.com is a renowned free online auto-buying platform owned by Sean Wolfington, Chairman and CEO of The Wolfington Companies. When Carsaver decided to build their corporate headquarters as well, MV Group USA was their only choice.

Carsaver Corporate Office

Photo Credit: Zoltan Prepszent / Zoltan Photography

The project took about a year to complete as MV's team took on the design-build and oversaw the construction management. The penthouse unit was a multi-million dollar project that has smart features, lighting, and music that can be controlled for any event or client meeting at any time of the day. It also includes an event space, kitchen, and panoramic views of Biscayne Bay. Now, Carsaver is expanding even more and MV Group USA is building an additional 12,000 square feet that will include a movie theater.

Carsaver Office

“Built around you,” MV Group is not your average builder. They tailor every project to each client’s unique outlook and vision, which is exactly why they were ranked #2 among the best residential contractors by Buildzoom in 2017. For every project, they gather an all-star team of designers and architects to not only fulfill and supersede the client's overall vision but to do so most importantly with their budget in mind.

For more information on MV Group USA and its projects, please visit their website here.

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Swire Properties, the developer of Reach and Rise Residences at Brickell City Centre, has announced that it has sold all units at both luxury condominium towers in Miami. ISG World was the exclusive brokerage for Reach and Rise Residences which are a mixed-use property of Brickell City Centre developed in 2014 and are the perfect embodiment of Brickell’s live-work-play lifestyle. The buildings reached 90% sold in March of 2021 with the remaining 10% sold by mid-May. 

Photo Credit: Swire Properties / Lifestyle Productions Group

“Swire Properties is delighted to sell the remaining inventory of 81 units to respected investors KAR Properties and Fortune International Group, in a significant transaction that reflects their shared commitment to this outstanding product and belief in Brickell City Centre,” said Kieran Bowers, President of Swire Properties. “We are grateful for our sales team at ISG World for their role in this sell-out and thank them for their dedication to the development. Swire Properties will continue to invest in Brickell over the coming years and attention will now turn to the development of the remaining phases and parcels surrounding Brickell City Centre.”

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Fortune Development Sales will lead efforts in selling the 81 units purchased. They along with KAR Properties has chosen to invest in Swire Properties as they believe in their residence’s prime location and elite quality. Though the units are sold, they will continue to be managed by KW Management who will provide residents with the vibrant and modern residential living environment they have come to expect.

Photo Credit: Swire Properties / Lifestyle Productions Group

“Brickell City Centre has enhanced Miami’s Brickell neighbourhood, bringing high-end retailers, global cuisine and entertainment to the community. As Miami’s global appeal and market demand rises, real estate continues to be a smart investment option,” says Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group. “Our firm has had long-term success in the industry with a strong grasp on what is happening in the South Florida market. It is clear Swire Properties has developed a landmark destination for the community.”

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Here, they share their recent project in the Golden Isles, focused on minimalism. 

Photo Credit: Emilio Collavino

Located in Hallandale Beach, Florida, the Golden Isles is a stylish Contemporary home and one of 2id’s most outstanding projects.

Photo Credit: Emilio Collavino

The interior design involves the integration of neutral and earth tones that creates a balance between luxury and comfort.

Photo Credit: Emilio Collavino

Photo Credit: Emilio Collavino

The design elements include a lot of sharp and minimal furniture, wooden wall art, and distinctly minimalist furnishing.

Photo Credit: Emilio Collavino

Photo Credit: Emilio Collavino

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Today, they are taking Haute Design through their recent project The Hammock House. 

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Nestled in the gated community of Hammock Lakes lives Hammock House, a stunning Tropical Modern Custom-Home curated by renowned Architect + Builder, Giorgio Balli. The home sits deep into the site surrounded by several mature oak trees and its neighboring Hammock, guarded by a 6’ property wall.

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Hammock House was created with the intent to blend into its native landscape, voiding the line between exterior and interior spaces while prioritizing one’s privacy.

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The home boasts large living spaces embellished with imported marble, granite, and custom woodwork, encased by floor-to-ceiling windows welcoming natural light.

Photo Credit: Balli Group

Photo Credit: Balli Group

To learn more about the Balli Group and their recent projects you can visit their profile here.

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Editor's note: Originally founded in 1998 in New York City, MS2 Design Studio, Inc. is a full-service design firm that specializes in high-end residential design. “We handle every aspect of the design process,” says Principal, Michael Scigliano. We want our clients not to have to lift a finger.  We are a design firm, yet offer so much more to help in our client’s busy lives.  Our clients have come to enjoy and rely on our services.”

Today, Michael Scigliano takes Haute Design through one of his recent projects from Miami Beach. 

Photo Credit: Troy Campbell Studio

The home was built in the 1920s and was recently renovated through the teamwork of architect, Kobi Karp, and builder, Probuilt Group. An addition was added for a large Master Bedroom Suite, pool, cabana suite, etc.  The house is a 2 story, approximately 4,450 sq ft, 4 Bedroom with on-suite bathrooms, plus a separate, private Cabana Suite above the Outdoor Kitchen and extra-large Master Suite.

Photo Credit: Troy Campbell Studio

Photo Credit: Troy Campbell Studio

The client wanted a darker, more masculine feel for the home. MS2 Design used custom Vahallan handmade wall coverings in the Family Room/Kitchen Area, as well as the Master Bedroom. We selected furnishings from B&B Italia, Flexform, Luminaire, Michael Dawkins Home, and area rugs by Kyle Bunting.

Photo Credit: Troy Campbell Studio

Photo Credit: Troy Campbell Studio

As well as many custom-designed pieces from MS2 Design Studio, like the Blacked Steel and Smoked Glass Floating TV Cabinet, Blacked Steel Passages, Master Bedroom Floating Bed and Cabinet, and Cabana Bedroom Millwork.

Photo Credit: Troy Campbell Studio

Photo Credit: Troy Campbell Studio

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What do you do when there’s not a client- I mean no one to specifically design for- when staging a home to be sold?  The answer, of course, is that you have to invent a story. I found this out when I was asked to stage this home for a prominent developer here in Miami, Florida.

There is a reason why today’s hottest architects and interior designers are referred to as starchitects and design celebs. Their designs are just spectacular. Enter 835 E Dilido Dr. Created by the renowned firm Design Solutions and award-winning interior designer Luciana Fragali, the home is an oasis of luxury in Miami’s Venetian Island neighborhood.

Photo Credit: Alexia Fodere

This magnificent Venetian Islands estate has 99 feet of Biscayne Bay frontage, showcased by 12-foot-high retractable Vitrocsa windows that blur the line between inside and out. The sweeping, open-plan interior leads directly to deep terraces, a zero-edge pool with an integrated spa, a cabana kitchen, and an Ipe wood dock.

Photo Credit: Alexia Fodere

Inside the beautiful form and exceptional function continues. Rich materials and bespoke details make the large, 7, 112 sq. ft. home feel handcrafted and intimate. The home’s concept—neutral and layered—was informed by Fragali’s Brazilian heritage.

“A lot of my inspirations come from Brazil,” she says, “which I think is the design capital of the world—I’m proud of my people.” But she adds that she’s over the rustic finishes that many associate with the country’s aesthetic. Fragali counts on Brazilian designers such as Jader Almeida as inspirations and this home was no exception. Generous spaces set the stage to showcase custom pieces by Jader Almeida, making this home truly unlike no other. Though with regard to this Venetian Island project, their influence is hard to discern except around the edges: Design/Solutions is doing something all its own.

Photo Credit: Alexia Fodere

“I always advise clients to go neutral for big spaces, so they don’t get bored,” Fragali says. So when it came to designing this home, color was saved for accessories, which could be mixed and matched and rotated. Fragali knew that the concept needed an injection of warmth through texture, artwork, curtains, and accessories. These accessories are used to elevate the design and functionality of this modern yet comfortable living space.

Even within its limited palette, the family room carries mighty visual interest—and coziness. The TV hangs from a rich marble wall with a matte finish, above a custom floating shelve. The walnut wood backing for the marble slab features a simplistic design and exudes the warmth that was the designer’s goal. The beige sofa and black accent chairs are from Jader Almeida.

The living room is a variation on the theme, perhaps a shade more formal. Another Jader Almeida sofa appears, the orthogonal design of the elevated base of turned feet with continuous seat and the large feather pillows, attract for a pleasant experience in the living environment. The Basic sofa is an expression of the signature of contemporary design. Wooden Easy armchairs back up against the million-dollar water view, while six Jader Almeida pendants frame the dining room table creating an aesthetic that is both industrial and sophisticated.

Photo Credit: Alexia Fodere

The large office features a privacy glass feature and private bath, with courtyard views. Upstairs, two guest rooms feature wide bay views, in addition to the secluded master suite which also offers two balconies, an Ornare closet, and a private gym.

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Photo Credit: Balli Group

We expect growing demand for expansive, open floor plans with seamless connectivity to the exterior elements. South Florida is fortunate to have some of the best year-round weather that allows our homes to embrace their surroundings.

Photo Credit: Balli Group

Photo Credit: Balli Group

Photo Credit: Balli Group

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Friday, May 8th at 2PM EST/11AM PST

Top Bay Area real estate industry names Olivia Hsu Decker, Michael Dreyfus, Herman Chan, Roh Habibi and Jill Levy of Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty. REGISTER: https://hauteliving.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uLuCTTSASzax4LmGwg8oFg

Friday, May 8th at 3PM EST/12PM PST

Live chat with a trio of leading real estate agents in NYC (Vickey Barron), South Florida (Josh Dotoli) and Canada (Faith Wilson). REGISTER: https://hauteliving.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EVVAKfJ8QjiKjg2B6VChMA

Tuesday, May 12th at 4PM EST/1PM PST

Luxury development 2000 Ocean creators Enrique Norten, Shahab Karmely and Edgardo Defortuna talk about the project. REGISTER: https://hauteliving.zoom.us/webinar/register/4215887787079/WN_pEnoKlLMSlCmoE1ySypE3A

About today's panelists:

Bill Fandel: Real Trends/America’s Best Real Estate Agents (Top Agents by Volume by State) | 2010 - 2019, Twice-Named Telluride (Colorado) Association of Realtors “Realtor of the Year” & “Presidential Award”.

Robin Kencel: Head of The Robin Kencel Group at Compass, among the top ten agents in Greenwich, CT.

Jack Pearson: Top producing broker in The Hamptons, NY area for over 20 years. Creates and build specialty-stylized homes with interior design partners.

Bento Queiroz: Over $100 million in career sales. Recently sold a unit at The Estates at Acqualina for $6.3 million. Specialized in South Florida market.

Jim St. Andre: Over $1B in career sales and several of the most expensive sales ever in Manhattan, NYC. Last year, his team was ranked #2 in NYC and #34 nationwide by The Wall Street Journal.

Top left: Bento Queiroz, bottom left: Bill Fandel, top middle: Jack Pearson, bottom middle: Jim St. Andre, right: Robin Kencel

Highlight quotes:

Bill Fandel: "We were forced into a virtual world. It has given people a glimpse of working more remotely... We are taking longer periods for rentals, of which there is only a certain amount... People will take longer rentals and commute back and forth to different business hubs... Someone can get a good glimpse of properties remotely. We have seen a rise in web traffic and more inquiries on properties that have larger acreage, more breathing room. It will be interesting to see how much of the web traffic stays intact as the re-opening happens... At Compass, we have shown some leadership about releasing technologies and streamlining things... We will enter another market for a place like ours. A lot of it will be predicated on how easy it is to travel and how people are able to stay in hotels... 

Robin Kencel: "In Greenwich, we are not normally a rental market, but we are nimble and have adapted and responded nicely. We found people that were looking for a month or two for rentals. Then, it changed to 'What do you have for the summer?' Now we are working on people that are taking a whole year of renting. It moves people into considering buying... Compass has a well-vetted group of vendors that give us the ability to do virtual tours that are as close to reality as possible... Our numbers have been off for a couple of years so it's a good time to buy."

Jack Pearson: "Millenials are much more attuned to buying properties sight-unseen... If you can't get in and have a video of the house, you sell it that way. If buyers really want a property, you can make the deal contingent on a walk-through. We have to think out of the box... The rental market (in The Hamptons) got squeezed because half the people that own houses rent them in the summer, and instead they are coming out to stay for the summer. Prices have gone up 30% for rentals... People that were on the fence to buy realized that they want to have a house, not be stuck in an apartment... Our population normally goes up six times in August, and that's what really happened here in March."

Bento Queiroz: "We are trying to accommodate all the demand from people trying to come down... Buying a property as my client did at The Estates at Acqualina, he basically pays his property with tax savings within five years... In Miami, if you navigate through the waters or in-land, people are still sitting on land value and holding on... Miami is evolving and taking shape as a global city. If you bring extraordinary architecture to the city, you can capitalize on it... We are offering an incomparable price per square foot in Miami."

Jim St. Andre: "In the high-end of the market of New York City, buyers are looking at this as an opportunity to buy in a neighborhood or building that they couldn't find access to before... From a business perspective, the strong and the intelligent will survive in the next phase of real estate in the United States... New York is the ultimate sub-market. We will see transactions go up and prices will depend on what sub-market of the City you are (looking into)... New Yorkers are resilient and they want to be here because it's New York."

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The Haute Residence webinars look to inform real estate agents, brokers, and insiders on how best to navigate the current outlook of the industry as most of its community is working from home in quarantine.

Each webinar has limited space. Below are the ones coming up with the respective link to register for each, as well as video recordings of the ones that have taken place already below.

Monday, April 13th at 2PM EST will be highlighted by a special “Condo Experts” webinar with Bill Hernandez (Bill and Bryan Team), Elena C. Bluntzer (ONE Sotheby's International Realty), Alex Miranda (The Alex + Joe Team at Compass), and Michelle Lynn Judd (Residences by Armani/Casa). REGISTER HERE.

On Tuesday, April 14th at 2PM EST, South Florida real estate experts The Jills Zeder Group join us. Formed in 2019 and affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty, The Jills Zeder Group took sales to a new level by breaking its own records with an incredible $665,245,787 in transactions. The Jills Zeder Group is the #1 real estate team for Coldwell Banker worldwide. REGISTER HERE.

Tune in on Wednesday, April 15th at 2PM EST, when David Parnes and James Harris, the power team at The Agency and stars of “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” that has over $1.2 billion of value in properties in their current listing portfolio join us. REGISTER HERE.

On Thursday, April 16th at 3PM EST, we will feature a live webinar with Aaron Kirman, who has sold over $6.5 billion in properties during his career. He is President of the International Estates Division at Compass Realty, and the top agent in LA for the past decade, and in the top 10 nationwide, and star of CNBC’s Listing Impossible”. REGISTER HERE.

Friday, April 17th will feature an international panel. From Los Angeles to Aspen to Paris, Haute Residence hosts a live webinar with four of the top Coldwell Banker real estate agents worldwide: Joyce Rey, Cyd Greer, Carrie Wells, and Laurent Demeure. REGISTER HERE.

The series started on Monday, April 6th with Daniel de la Vega, President of ONE Sotheby's International Realty. He recently oversaw the closing of the penthouse at One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects purchased by David Beckham. Mr. de la Vega oversees ONE Sotheby’s locations in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin counties, with 17 offices over 850 associates that generate annual sales in excess of $2.5 billion. Watch the webinar below.

On Tuesday, April 7th, a power developers' panel took place. FOX Business Network anchor Cheryl Casone hosted and interviewed Louis Birdman, Edgardo Defortuna, Jules Trump, and Michael Stern. Each gave his thoughts on the best ways for real estate agents, brokers, developers, and the industry overall to go forward in light of the recent changes to the industry. Watch the video below.

Wednesday, April 8th featured the powerhouse real estate agents Oren and Tal Alexander, the sibling duo who just last month received top accolades from Douglas Elliman Real Estate for their top-performing numbers in Manhattan, Miami, and the US. Watch the video below.

CEO of Douglas Elliman Florida Brokerage Jay Parker highlighted the current real estate climate from the brokerage point of view on Thursday, April 9th. Watch the video below.

On Friday, April 10th, New York "Queen of Real Estate" Dolly Lenz, who has sold over $12 billion in properties throughout her career, and her daughter Jenny Lenz, Managing Director of Dolly Lenz Real Estate, talked about the current outlook of real estate in the Big Apple. Watch the video below.

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The British carmaker's first branded building in the heart of South Florida, developed by G&G Business Development and its belief of "Love for beauty and passion for excellence," uses materials such as Thassos marble, glass, and metal in its homes. 

Photo Credit: Aston Martin Residences Miami

“I’m obsessed with design, and I’m resolute that every decision we make, and every material we select complements our pure and elegant design aesthetic,” says German Coto, CEO of G&G Business Developments. 

“As soon as Aston Martin was on board and ready to work hand-in-hand with our architects and designers to achieve a distinct style, it set the tone for the entire project. The finest craftsmanship, perfect balance, and authenticity of materials are integral to Aston Martin and G&G Business Developments; these values are woven into the narrative of both brands. One example of the authenticity of materials is the snow-white Thassos marble we chose for the floors of the condos and penthouses,” adds Coto.

The greek Thassos marble will be put to fine use at Aston Martin Residences. Much like the brand's vehicles, the strength and endurance of the marble to be present at the sail-shaped tower are top-of-the-line.

"Known for its beauty, we went to great lengths to hand-select 1,400,000 square feet or this extraordinarily pure and durable marble as its characteristics fit perfectly with the Aston Martin Residences," says Coto. "We’ve designed a unique work of art, an exquisite residential development in the heart of downtown Miami, and we’re focused on creating beautiful, desirable homes with a high level of care. That attention to detail and honesty of materials resonate perfectly with our clients who expect an experience that goes far beyond simply owning a home; they are buying into the Aston Martin Art of Living.”

The 66-floor building has experienced high demand among luxury buyers, as 55% of its 391 homes have been sold. The project is slated for completion in 2022.

For more on Aston Martin Residences, visit www.astonmartinresidences.com.

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In his role since 2013, Parker has grown Douglas Elliman's presence in markets from Miami to Jupiter, to Palm Beach and St. Petersburg. They have a total of 21 offices and more than 1,100 agents. Under Parker's leadership, Douglas Elliman Florida had a record year in 2018 with $4.7 billion in total sales volume, which was up 30% over the prior year. Parker has been a key figure in the growth of the brand, which is now represented in luxury real estate markets in 60 countries and six continents through its partnership with London-based Knight-Frank Residential.

Watch the full video below

The interview was hosted by Haute Living's Seth Semilof. Parker began his remarks by giving praises to the medical community and first responders that have been hard at work.

On the interaction with banks, while those are working on the Small Business Administration rollouts, he said "I've spoken with a number of banks. Lenders have reached out to me. The rates being as low as they are, I feel confident we will see a strong financial market. Unlike the last recession, lenders are much more cautious about lending. The banks are in the business of providing financing, and they will get back to that."

"Think of this like any slow period," he said about advice he and his leadership team give to their agents. "In our business, it's not uncommon for an agent to have no business. It's important we focus on goals. Make a plan for when this passes. Work on your database. Distinguish new and old clients. Request reviews from clients. Make five calls, send five emails, five thank-you notes, five text messages every day. Communicate with your clients. See how they and their families are feeling. If possible, spend time with your family. Take an online course you did not have time to before. And connect with agents in other markets."

"This is going to be a time that presents a lot of pent-up demand," he said about the post-quarantine market. "We launched a project in West Palm Beach last month. Things are going to be delayed, but we are working on pre-development."

He also answered questions submitted by viewers during the live broadcast. On a question about relocations to South Florida from other major markets, submitted by One Thousand Museum developer Louis Birdman, Parker said, "We saw a surge of interest in rentals at the beginning (of quarantine times). Now, those people that were borderline retirement are saying, 'Let's do it now'. We will see more people moving from California and New York moving here full-time. I think that New York, one of the strongest and most important cities in the world, will bounce back out of this pandemic." Parker took the opportunity to congratulate Birdman on the recent purchase of a One Thousand Museum penthouse by David Beckham.

Jay Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman Florida Brokerage

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The brothers, heads of The Alexander Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate, have been recognized for their unprecedented sales achievements in Manhattan, the Hamptons and South Florida.

Recently, they represented the seller in the sale of penthouse PH-5701 at One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects in downtown Miami for $13.8 million. This was the first condo re-sale above $10M in the last 5 years excluding Miami Beach.

Watch the full video below

The webinar was hosted by Haute Living's Seth Semilof and Kamal Hotchandani. The Alexander brothers joined the webinar from their Miami Beach home.

The brothers spoke of the real estate markets in The Hamptons, New York City, and South Florida and how each has adapted to the current times of quarantine. They talked candidly about how they and their agents are working to support their clients, new developments they are representing, and more.

Oren recalled how the market was going through difficult times when they started their business in 2009 and his outlook for the coming future. "This time it's not a financial crisis but a global pandemic. Though things have rightfully slowed down, we feel that the market and the economy will be back. There will be deals out there." He continued on how they are using the current times to plan ahead. "Before, our days were very fast-paced. This moment during quarantine has given us time to strategize about our future."

Tal went into detail about the New York market's current standstill. "Over the last month, there are no showings taking place in New York. We let our sellers what's taking place and our protocol. Before the crisis, the market was up; things were selling. I believe we will get back to business. In The Hamptons, the summer months are the busiest. People snatched up rentals in The Hamptons quicker this year through Labor Day weekend, creating an extended summer season."

On Miami, Oren looks positively on the real estate market coming out of the quarantine mode currently in place for the industry and life overall. "I do feel that South Florida has the most to gain out of it. People are putting value into their life and home," he said. "I feel the Miami market will be on top as we close out 2020. We have an amazing inventory that we are looking to start showing."

For the rest of 2020 in real estate, Tal said, "For New York, I think we will have a lot of pent-up demand (for movement). People will need to have more space or downsize."

Today's webinar followed yesterday's panel of developers Louis Birdman, Edgardo Defortuna, Jules Trump, and Michael Stern. Click the link at the top to register for upcoming live webinars by Haute Residence.

Oren Alexander, Tal Alexander

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Haute Living's Seth Semilof introduced Cheryl Casone, who joined FOX Business Network (FBN) as an anchor in September 2007 and currently serves as the co-anchor of FBN:AM, which airs weekdays at 5 AM/EST. Casone is also a financial contributor on FOX News Channel (FNC) where she provides economic reports. Casone served as the host of the dynamic dialogue that included questions submitted by viewers. 

Semilof continued by welcoming the panelists for today's webinar:

• Louis Birdman, co-developer of One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects. As Principal at BRD/Birdman Real Estate Development, has overseen the development of more than 18,000 residential units and 1,000 hotel keys valued at more than $5 billion.
• Edgardo Defortuna, Founder and CEO of Fortune International Group, who brings over 30 of experience in the real estate industry; a visionary and driving force in South Florida’s landscape.
• Jules Trump, developer of The Estates at Acqualina, the $1.8 billion ultra-luxury development in Sunny Isles Beach, FL.
• Michael Stern, Founder & CEO of JDS Development, an innovative real estate development, construction, and acquisition firm responsible for the creation of numerous residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects in New York City and Miami.

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Casone took over and engaged the panelists in an hour-long conversation that encompassed multiple real estate markets. They gave their thoughts on the best ways for real estate agents, brokers, developers, and the industry overall to deal with the effect that COVID-19 has had on business and the rest of the year.

"There have been many changes in the way we are all doing business," said Birdman. "Real estate is a face-to-face business, but that has changed with this outbreak. People still need to move, have leases coming up and other circumstances, so properties continue to get shown in different ways to ensure the safety of sellers, buyers and people working at properties."

Stern spoke on New York's state of real estate affairs since the Big Apple became the center of the Coronavirus pandemic in the US. "For New York, we closed our office three and a half weeks ago, completely working remotely except for construction," he said. Then, he continued to compare his company's activity in South Florida with New York. "In Miami, we have not seen much of a drop in manpower in construction. For the most part, we are doing construction in Florida and largely stopped in New York."

The construction of The Estates at Acqualina has continued while adapting to today's standards of social distancing and higher use of technology for marketing. "We are able to continue with the construction, but taking care of our workers," said Trump. He continued, "We are making great use of technology to share communications to tell the story of The Estates at Acqualina. We are in constant communication with our customers today, even more so than prior."

Casone asked Defortuna about the quick learning curve for the entire industry on how to conduct business from a distance. "Especially on the luxury side of the market, nobody needs to buy a second or third home," he said. "They buy it because they love it. From the marketing point of view, we have specialized in marketing to the entire world, providing tools to brokers to promote our projects in Latin America, Europe, and worldwide. Presentations of this type are happening all over the world. My brokers are saying they are busier now than before when they were doing presentations one-on-one."

Today's webinar followed on yesterday's session that featured Daniel de la Vega, President of ONE Sotheby's International Realty.

Top left: Edgardo Defortuna; top right: Jules Trump; bottom left Louis Birdman; bottom right, Michael Stern; center: Cheryl Casone

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of One Thousand Museum

Beckham Brand Limited, the partnership and licensing company owned by the soccer star and co-owner of Inter Miami CF, the newest Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, recently purchased a full-floor residence in the 62-story residential tower. The agreement was made months ago and closed earlier today.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of One Thousand Museum

“Iconic design, sophisticated lifestyle, privacy and security are among the key factors driving our clients to make One Thousand Museum their Miami base,” said the development team of One Thousand Museum. “We know Mr. Beckham and his team will be very happy here.”

Photo Credit: Courtesy of One Thousand Museum

A spokesperson for Beckham said, “With the launch of Inter Miami CF, David and his team are spending significant amounts of time in Miami. One Thousand Museum is a very special building and we are excited to join the community there.”

Photo Credit: Courtesy of One Thousand Museum

The exoskeleton-shaped building by the London-based firm that adorns the Miami skyline like no other ever has officially opened in August of last year as one of the most anticipated developments in the world. It has top amenities including An indoor-outdoor 1KM wellness center with state-of-the-art equipment by Techno-Gym, yoga facilities, a Spa with relaxation pods, and private rooms for spa services. The Aquatic Center on the 61st floor features an indoor lap pool. One Thousand Museum's Sky Lounge has ample space for private events and fine dining by the building's culinary team. The building has a dedicated Curator of Hospitality to attend after residents' needs on- and offsite.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of One Thousand Museum

The building's private rooftop helipad marks One Thousand Museum's status as the only residential building in Miami that has its own airport. It also partnered with Forbes Travel Guide to achieve lifestyle experiences for homeowners on par with the world's finest hotels, the first in the world to do so.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of One Thousand Museum

Recently, developers Louis Birdman, Gilberto Bomeny, Gregg Covin, Todd Glaser, and Kevin Venger released images of the completed new building.

Daniel De La Vega's ONE Sotheby's International Realty Development Division is One Thousand Museum's exclusive listing agency. ONE Sotheby's agent Robert Hite brokered the deal as well.

For more on One Thousand Museum, call 855-663-6873 or visit www.1000museum.com.

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The 126-unit residential development has 60 different floorplans and amenities that keep residents well-entertained mere steps away from their front doors. Developed by real estate investment and developing firm Lionheart Capital, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach has a half-acre rooftop pool deck, ecological food forest and community garden, house day-yacht and a 36-slip private marina. Additionally, the world’s first residential art studio, medical concierge with celebrity author of The South Beach Diet, Arthur Agatston, social and club rooms, cinema, children’s room, and library. A total of 15 stand-alone villas were designed by renowned Italian architect Piero Lissoni.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Kim Sargent

“This development has been a true labor of love for all of us at Lionheart Capital," said its CEO, Ophir Sternberg, at the grand opening. "We have taken the time to curate, not only a luxury residential building, but an engaging sanctuary and community for our residents, focusing on everything from the smallest design details to the largest, first-ever amenities. It was our intention to craft a product that was intensely thoughtful, how we each would want things actualized within our own homes. The end result took time to get just right but turned out even better than I, or anyone, ever anticipated.”

Ophir Sternberg, Ricardo Durin, Piero Lissoni, Allison Greenfield, Edgardo DeFortuna and guests

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Following Sternberg's remarks, the joyful cocktail reception on the rooftop pool deck continued with over 600 guests in attendance. Some of the VIPs present: New York Mets Hall of Famer, Mike Piazza; Actor, Cuba Gooding Jr.; Lissoni; Million Dollar Listing Realtor, Fredrik Eklund, as well as Miami-based real estate developers, Edgardo DeFortuna, Jules Trump, Ugo Colombo, and Michael Comras.

Cuba Gooding Jr., Miky Grendene, Martina & Fabian Basabe

Guests were treated to tours of the residences, amenities, but were first welcomed by the sensory art installations by Klip Collective showcased on the reflective pools of the entrance, façade, and greenery.

Photo Credit: World Red Eye

Jay Phillip Parker, Phillip Freedman, Ana M. Uribe, Maria Scarola

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of Kim Sargent

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter

The 60-story skyscraper’s 26 signature penthouses are made up of 18 large single-story residences and eight two-story duplex units, located in the circular upper core of the tower. They range in price between $3.5 and $11 million. The impressive layouts have between 3,500 and over 6,000 square feet, with four or five bedrooms per residence.

There are four duplex penthouses on the 54^th, 55^th and 57^th floors, part of the tower’s four-level Skydeck. The striking design resembles an Italian super yacht, featuring a sky view lounge, sunrise pool, observatory, infinity pool, sundeck and Tai Chi deck.

The Penthouse Collection at PARAMOUNT has top-of-the-line luxuries. These include private elevator access to the units, chef kitchens within the units with 12-foot islands and luxurious appliances like full-size wine coolers and induction cooktops from premium brands Sub-Zero and Wolf.

The 10-foot ceilings in all of the living spaces provide natural light and views that are unequaled. Imagine waking up every day looking at Biscayne Bay, bustling downtown Miami, and the cruises arriving and departing from the Port of Miami. Then think of the sunsets to delight your eyes.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter

Other features in the units include expansive outdoor living rooms, and bathrooms complete with rain showers and spa tubs.

“The Penthouse Collection is yet another testament to the new dimension PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter is introducing to the market,” said developer Daniel Kodsi. “A true rarity, our penthouse residents will enjoy expansive floorplans and oversized, outdoor living rooms, designed to feel like a true single family home in the sky with sweeping 180 degree views and all of the benefits of our urban location and unmatched amenity offerings.”

Widely regarded as the most amenitized building in the U.S., PARAMOUNT boasts its Upper Deck, which has opened as the largest amenity deck in the country. Situated 90 feet above downtown Miami, with the country’s first outdoor soccer field in a high-rise residential development, along with two tennis courts, a resort-style pools, multiple bungalows, and more. Last summer, PARAMOUNT began closing on their residences and residents have already begun moving into their units.

The residences at PARAMOUNT have amazed the highest of expectations from the real estate world, garnering attention from a global audience and buyers. More than 57 countries are represented among the buyers of residences at PARAMOUNT. Over 90% of the residential units at PARAMOUNT have been sold with more than $400 million in sales of their 500+ city- and bay-view units. Residences in the tower range in size from 1,180 to 2,350 square feet, with a starting price of $750 per square foot.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter

For more, see www.PARAMOUNTmiami.com or visit the sales center at 1010 NE 2^nd Ave., Miami, FL 33132.

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Photo Credit: Aston Martin Residences

Chef Brown did a live demonstration of fine cooking in the Aston Martin Residences Kitchen, featuring Gaggenau appliances and Bulthaup cabinets, for everyone in attendance. The design of the Aston Martin Residences Kitchen by Marek Reichman, EVP and Chief Creative Officer at Aston Martin, brings together a balance between the tropical South Florida outdoor climate and the warm indoor kitchen space. 

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"The equipment is fantastic," said Chef Brown, as he began the demonstration. He prepared and served dishes including Fresh Salmon Confit with Garden Herb Salad (the appetizer at Prince William’s wedding), 10-Hour Slow Roasted Pork Belly (the main course at Prince Harry’s wedding), and Sticky Toffee Pudding with Clotted Cream (a favorite of Her Majesty The Queen). The classic Miami sunshine lighted the Downtown Miami sales gallery of the British carmaker's branded luxury tower.

Jesse Ottley, Sheila Rosario Davey, Alejandro Aljanati, Claudia del Toro, Christopher Davey

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“The Aston Martin Residences Kitchen further harnesses the expression of Aston Martin’s design DNA and architectural excellence,” said German Coto, CEO of G&G Business Developments. “Gastronomy will play an important part of the family living experience at Aston Martin Residences, whereby the kitchen often forms the soul of the home for loved ones and friends who come together socially and culturally to share their passion for food. A shrouding of radiance, purity and warmth ensures the kitchen environment is both intimate and inviting for both casual cooks and the most seasoned gourmand, who can enjoy today’s top-of-the-line appliances and amenities with relaxing confidence. The Aston Martin Residences Kitchen pays homage to the Art of Living and our commitment to its indelible imprint of impeccable design.”

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Chef Brown moved to Miami less than two months ago, after spending over 15 years in some of the UK and Europe's best restaurants, where he worked with culinary icons like Jamie Oliver and Robert Clayton. He has started to infuse South Florida with contemporary and upscale English cooking, which he excels at and delighted the guests during the event.

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“I’m delighted to mark my debut in Miami by this most unique collaboration with Aston Martin Residences,” he said. “I chose a series of classic British meat and fish dishes that have been served and enjoyed as favorites of the royal family for generations. I pride myself on engaging the audience with a traditional culinary experience by cooking with authentic ingredients used in recipes taken from England’s southern counties, Victorian London and the Cotswolds region in particular, where the heritage of Britain’s royal family belongs. I also wanted to demonstrate the true character and essence of English culture and how you can really feel at home with your own comfortable style of cooking in the brilliance of an Aston Martin Residences Kitchen.”

For more on Aston Martin Residences, visit www.astonmartinresidences.com.

Patricia Montalvan, Mauricio Perez

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Chef Justin Brown, Alejandro Aljanati, Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Daniel Arabia

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Optimum Development USA, joined by the project’s general contractor Moss and Fortune Development Sales, broke ground on the highly-anticipated project that will be located in Miami Beach’s MiMo District at 6800 Indian Creek Drive.

Matt Barry, Ricardo Tabet, Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber, Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Ana Cristina and Edgardo Defortuna

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“We are delighted to be hosting this momentous occasion,” said Ricardo Tabet, CEO of Optimum Development USA. “Featuring the extraordinary talents of Piero Lissoni and Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences introduces a new dimension in urban, waterfront living in one of the world’s leading destinations for elegant and sophisticated design. The initial success of the sales process is a true testament to the demand buyers have for the pursuit of pleasure combined with the intimacy of a full-service boutique building.”

“We are honored to host this event,” said Rodolfo Misitano, CEO of Optimum Asset Management (parent company of Optimum Development USA). “As we have grown our business in Europe, our presence in the US has expanded to include multiple cities including New York, Boston and Philadelphia, while continuing to consider Miami a primary market and home base for our US operations.”

Catalina Martucci, Matt Barry, Rosella Garcia Moreno

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To be delivered fully-finished when it is completed in late 2021, world-renowned Italian interior designer Piero Lissoni meticulously curated each of the modern unit interiors with precise attention to detail, inclusive of the refined Italian-made fixtures and finishes, with European custom wood flooring. Lissoni employed a palette of warm whites and rich woods for the lobby and the premier “Resident’s Lounge” -- featuring a library and breakfast bar for leisurely waterfront dining -- that evokes a timeless, classic mood reminiscent of a luxurious Côte d’Azur summer resort and responds to the building’s program of luxury living, fun lifestyle, laid-back environment, and relaxed atmosphere.

City of Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber

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Fortune International Group is the sole broker of the project. “I’m very proud that our company has been selected to handle the sales and marketing of this magnificent building,” said Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group. “Combining spectacular style, unmatched exclusivity and an array of first-class amenities, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences celebrates the very best Miami Beach has to offer.”

Ricardo Tabet, Bernardo Fort-Brescia

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Monaco Yacht Club & Residences will include one to four-bedroom residences, ranging in size from 918 to nearly 5,000 square feet, if combined. A limited collection of two impressive penthouses will offer expansive living areas, including private terraces with summer kitchens, starting at 2,888 square feet.

Primed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, the meticulously designed homes will feature expansive wraparound terraces each with finished floors and ceilings and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Miami skyline.

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Inside, units will have Italian kitchens by Boffi, stone countertops, 10-11-foot high ceilings, large walk-in closets, pre-wired for Home Automation systems to host the latest “Smart Building” technology, private elevator entrances, and premium bathroom interiors featuring imported Italian marble flooring, spacious tubs and frameless, glass-enclosed rainfall showers with designer faucets.

Ricardo Tabet, Ana Cristina & Edgardo Defortuna

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Offering the best of a yachtsman’s lifestyle, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences feature a 12 slip marina available exclusively to residents, as well as a yachting concierge for maintenance needs, yacht charters or sailing, and fishing excursions for the day to the Bahamas, the Florida Keys or to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean and the best of South Florida’s coastal living. Other waterfront amenities include paddle boarding, kayaking and more.

Lucia Morales, Vivian Galego-Mendez, Rosella Garcia Moreno

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Other amenities include a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Miami skyline featuring a pool with poolside chaise lounge chairs, Jacuzzi and shaded lounge areas with a grill for entertaining, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking Biscayne Bay.

Monaco Yacht Club & Residences are priced from $1.1 million.  For more information, call 305-749-9126 or visit https://monacoyachtclubresidences.com/.

Ricardo Tabet, Matt Barry

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Master Bedroom

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Haute Residence has received an exclusive peek into this luxury complex of ten five-story residences and the product is quite impressive. Boasting three bedrooms and bathrooms, private panoramic elevators, a marina and a fully-equipped rooftop, QUINT developer, JQ Group of Companies, spared no expense in the embellishing of this residential haven for yachting enthusiasts. Look out of any window in the property and you will encounter nothing short of spectacular views.

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Furnished by world-renowned furniture retailers Roche Bobois and Calligaris, QUINT’s chosen design firm, Spazio Di Casa, drew its inspiration from the area’s natural elements and the project’s modern architecture to fit out the four stories of living space. Allowing location and views to be the focal point, the design team selected soft colors and accent pieces for the interior decor and a contrasting selection of asymmetric patterns and mix of colors are featured in the private terrace and balconies.

Rooftop

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Rooftop

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QUINT Collection Hollywood has officially topped off and completion of the development is expected in the Spring of 2020. Please visit www.quintcollection.us or contact JQ Group’s sales team at 1-833-78468-18 for more information. Sales are currently underway starting at USD $2.9 million, and remember, each residence comes with one boat slip for boats measuring up to 100’ in length and 28’ wide.

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Exquisitely appointed, these two-story, statement-making offerings within the Herzog & de Meuron-created Jade Signature condominium in Sunny Isles Beach have (quite literally) taken luxury-living to new heights with their contemporary designs, sprawling living areas, and ocean panoramas. Starting at $11.9 million, only a handful of these rarefied offerings remain, making them a must-see for prospective luxury buyers.

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The attention to detail and minute craftsmanship which have earned the tower -- the brainchild of developer Fortune International Group -- a bevy of global accolades and top honors, are equally as present within these prestigious homes as they are throughout the high-rise.

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Inside the Center Sky Villa, No. 5303, for instance, five bedrooms and six and one half-baths are spread throughout 6,305 square feet of flow-through interior space. A showpiece within the tower, the decorator-ready residence has been meticulously crafted to bring the outdoors in. Natural light pours into living areas through walls of glass, while 3,908 square feet of terraces frame views of the Atlantic Ocean, the surrounding city, and Intracoastal Waterway.

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Lauded in the press by luxury magazines and design titles alike, including Robb Report, the Meyer Davis-designed North Sky Villa, No. 5305, is priced turnkey at $13.99 million. The inimitable retreat boasts five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, and 6,509 square feet of interior space. Adding to the home’s unmistakable appeal are its outdoor living room-like terraces, equating to an additional 1,407 square feet of space. Design highlights by the New York-based firm include a first-floor, astronomy-themed guest bedroom -- outfitted with a celestial rug from Moooi and artwork above the bed depicting an eclipse -- and an equestrian-themed queen bedroom on the second floor with linen wall-coverings, as well as Hermés wallpaper in the bath.

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In addition to living room ceilings that stretch 20 feet in height, each of the Sky Villas is accentuated by a collection of fine amenities and finishes. In the kitchens, handcrafted Snaidero® cabinetry sit alongside top-of-the-line Gaggenau® and Sub-Zero® kitchen appliances, while the master baths -- dramatically extended by oceanfront terraces -- feature custom-designed cabinetry and modern twin basins by the tower’s interior architect, Parisian interior design firm PYR, led by Pierre-Yves Rochon.

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As a whole, Jade Signature ensures the ultimate experience for the exclusive few who dwell inside the 57-story standout.   The tower’s common areas connect directly to the beach at ground level – inspired by the designs of Miami’s historic oceanfront hotels. Outdoor offerings include a stunning deck overlooking the pristine beach, an organic, zero entry free-form swimming pool, secluded cabanas, a heated spa, and 25-meter lap pool. There is also a gourmet restaurant – the Jade Signature Beach Bar & Grill – which is private for residents and their guests and features a seasonal farm-to-table menu. There is also a full-service, full-floor spa by natural beauty trailblazer Tata Harper, a state-of-the-art fitness center, library and reading lounge, wine bar, clubroom, entertainment and game lounge, business center, playroom and tech lounge for children and teens, full-service concierge, private elevator entrances, and smart technology throughout.

For more information on the Jade Signature Sky Villas, as well as the two-story penthouse, call 305-744-5197 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

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Three panels of experts, brokers and developers from Miami to New York, from the Caribbean to Los Angeles, and up the coast to San Francisco informed and interacted with the audience in the capacity-filled event space.

If you added the total value of the transactions of luxury real estate all of them have been responsible over the course of their careers on a spreadsheet, you would end up seeing multiple billions of dollars as the result.

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The Summit started on the evening of this past Tuesday, February 11th with an intimate dinner inside the building's Armani Restaurant, where Italian cuisine was the star of the evening. Just like the panels that would take place the following day, diners experienced a three-course meal that delighted the palate.

April Donelson, Cheryl Casone

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Fox Business Network Anchor Cheryl Casone traveled from New York with her FBN:AM film crew to capture the annual Summit in its greatest edition yet.

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After a good night's sleep, it was time to get down to business when the sun rose on the South Florida coast on the morning of the 12th.

Moderator Alex Vidal with "Titans of Miami" developer panelists

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Alex Vidal, President of RelatedISG International Realty, served as Moderator for the full day's worth of dialogues.

Gil Dezer, Kamal Hotchandani, Sebastian Tettamanti

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Haute Living CEO Kamal Hotchandani gave introductory remarks, welcoming the audience that included numerous members of Haute Living's exclusive networks of realtors, brokers, developers, interior designers, doctors and lawyers, as well as industry insiders and VIPs. After the formalities, it was time for the panels to begin.

Developers, "Titans of Miami"

Louis Birdman, Shahab S. Karmely, Edgardo Defortuna, Daniel Kodsi, Gil Dezer, Eric Fordin, Ricardo Tabet, Marcelo Kingston

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The real estate developer panel, titled "Titans of Miami," kicked off the highly anticipated Haute Residence 2020 Luxury Miami Real Estate Summit panels (read full recap here).

The panelists spoke extensively about the past, present and future of development growth in Miami, South Florida, on national, and international levels. Their developments in Miami have generated worldwide headlines and were rightfully highlighted in their answers. As well-known names in the real estate and development community, they were the perfect start to the Summit.

International Power Brokers

Sue Nickason, Ben Bacal, Dolly Lenz, Jenny Lenz, Mary Ann Osborn, Richard Steinberg, Cody Vichinsky, Olivia Hsu Decker, Jay Parker, Michael Goldstein

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The International Power Brokers panel featured brokers that execute hundreds of millions of dollars in luxury real estate transactions year in and year out (read full recap here).

Each was asked and spoke of their success by Vidal. Most importantly for the industry insiders, brokers and agents in attendance, the panelists gave their tips on how to market and engage higher-priced listings and the clients that come with them.

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Miami Power Brokers

Phil Gutman, Lourdes Alatriste, Crista Ryan, Christian Martinez, Sebastian Tettamanti, Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Steve Solomon

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The Miami Power Brokers panel closed the daylong study and dialogue with a talk about the real estate market in Miami and the broader South Florida area that includes Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties (read full recap here).

They spoke about the current state of the real estate market in Miami-Dade and close communities in Broward and Palm Beach counties that are a quick drive up I-95 and enjoy the same South Florida weather yearlong. Other topics included: What makes Miami and South Florida such an active destination for many around the country and the world, contrasts between the renting and buying markets, the ins and outs of searching and asking for proof of funds from potential buyers, the impact of brand names on a project, and more.

Jeff Miller, Phil Gutman and Ian Reisner at Opening Night dinner of Haute Residence 2020 Luxury Miami Real Estate Summit

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April Donelson, Seth Semilof, Olivia Hsu Decker, Alex Vidal, Sue Nickason

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The Summit had already featured two other, separate panels with a “who’s who” in the real estate market: developers, and international brokers. The local brokers brought it home to a successful and informative talk.

Phil Gutman, Lourdes Alatriste, Crista Ryan, Christian Martinez, Sebastian Tettamanti, Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Steve Solomon

The panelists joined Moderator Alex Vidal, President of RelatedISG International Realty in a capacity-filled event space within the luxurious Residences by Armani/Casa (18975 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida), developed by Dezer Development.

They spoke about the current state of the real estate market in Miami-Dade and close communities in Broward and Palm Beach counties that are a quick drive up I-95 and enjoy the same South Florida weather yearlong. Other topics included: What makes Miami and South Florida such an active destination for many around the country and the world, contrasts between the renting and buying markets, the ins and outs of searching and asking for proof of funds from potential buyers, the impact of brand names on a project, and more.

When asked about the state of the market, Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Head of Sales of G&G Business Developments, said, “The market is good.” She is currently focused on sales of Aston Martin Residences in Downtown Miami, an area that she has gotten to know even more through her involvement with the British carmaker’s namesake building. "We are over 50% sold in Aston Martin Residences. The downtown area is booming," she added.

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Phil Gutman, President of Brown Harris Miami, opined from the brokerage point of view, comparing the high- and middle-priced homes in the luxury market. “The upper part of the market has been doing well; the middle not so much.”

Palm Beach County real estate expert Steve Solomon, Senior Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman Real Estate based in Boca Raton, said, "In Boca Raton and Delray Beach, the market is very good. There are many buyers in the market. It's an active season for the $1-3 million range."

Vidal asked, “Besides the weather and tax incentives, what drives people to move to Miami?” Crista Ryan answered, "The wonderful security. We ride our bicycles and feel safe in our communities." She is based in Palm Beach County, where she acts as President of Tina Fanjul Associates. New York native Gutman added, “The quality of life. I grew up walking NY's streets, hearing taxis screech on the road. Here it's more laid back, but we have a lot of companies' headquarters in the area."

Participating as part of the “home team”, Senior Vice President of Dezer Development Sebastian Tettamanti spoke about renting versus buying. "The rental market is very active. The buyer is taking a bit longer,” he said. “Now that there is so much product, agents take clients to more locations. However, the product is moving and we are making sales."

Christian Martinez, Regional Vice President of Florida at Compass, said, "Higher listings take longer, but we see them moving. It also depends on the market. Certainly in Miami, Coral Gables and Coconut Grove have an active market” as he remarked on famous sections of the Greater Miami Area. He added, “Overall, New York money continues to flow into Broward and Palm Beach counties."

Partner and Private Office Advisor of Engel & Völkers Miami Lourdes Alatriste emphasized how members of the luxury real estate market need to research potential buyers for proof of funds. “At that level of luxury properties, you should know who they are."

April Donelson, Cheryl Casone

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Fox Business Network Anchor Cheryl Casone was present with her FBN:AM film crew to cover the Summit.

Once the panel ended, Haute Living’s Seth Semilof closed the day by thanking all panelists, Vidal, those in attendance and Residences by Armani/Casa for what was the real estate event of the season.

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Sue Nickason, Ben Bacal, Dolly Lenz, Jenny Lenz, Mary Ann Osborn, Richard Steinberg, Cody Vichinsky, Olivia Hsu Decker, Jay Parker, Michael Goldstein

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Each was asked and spoke of their success by Moderator Alex Vidal, President of RelatedISG International Realty. Most importantly for the industry insiders, brokers and agents in attendance that filled the event space to capacity, the panelists gave their tips on how to market and engage higher-priced listings and clients that come with it.

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Queen of New York real estate Dolly Lenz emphasized how important it is to know and relate to a high net worth client, saying, "Read The Wall Street Journal. Know what's going on in politics; in business; where the pitfalls are, so you can share that with them. I think that's key." Her daughter, Jenny Lenz, joined her mother four years ago at Dolly Lenz Real Estate, learning about the best from the best, and brought that knowledge into the panel.

Cody Vichinsky, Founding Partner at Bespoke Real Estate, focuses his company on $10+ million listings only with an in-house team of agents and staff that tailor their listings' marketing, such as Burnt Point in The Hamptons. "We look at the market very focused in the high luxury market. We have no independent agents, so our model is entirely different from a conventional brokerage business. It's more dynamic."

Olivia Hsu Decker, Co-owner of Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, which encompasses over two dozen offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, hit the target as she described the luxury real estate world. "Our business is a people business," she said.

Mary Ann Osborn speaking at Haute Residence 2020 Luxury Miami Real Estate Summit

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Jay Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman Florida Brokerage, addressed the luxury market in Miami compared to other cosmopolitan cities. "You look at luxury (real estate) in other cities compared to Miami and you find that our price points (in Miami) are pretty attractive".

Michael Goldstein, President of The Trump Group, highlighted the migration to South Florida from the north as he oversees sales of The Estates at Acqualina. " 75% of our business is coming from New York," he said.

Ben Bacal, a leader in the Los Angeles real estate and creator of the Rila app, gave his expertise on the LA market. "Since 2017-2018, properties in Hillcrest have gone down in price to where they need to be. We see an uptick in international buyers. I want to teach my agents to be powerhouses in each of their market and become power agents in those areas. "

One of New York’s most successful brokers of apartments and townhouses, Richard Steinberg held nothing back as he compared and contrasted the buyers and sellers in the lower-priced and higher-priced markets. "Every seller thinks they charge too little. Every buyer thinks they pay too much,” he said. “But they buy it because they want it. My advice to people (brokers) is to go for the big stuff because it's much harder to sell the small stuff," encouraging the live audience and those that watched the live stream on Instagram to reach higher.

April Donelson, Seth Semilof, Olivia Hsu Decker, Alex Vidal, Sue Nickason

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Sue Nickason, based in the Cayman Islands and Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Dart Real Estate, had a unique insight on the small island “tax haven”. "Our sweet spot is beach, beach, beach,” she said. “We have a brokerage that did the most sales in the Cayman Islands last year, just shy of $100 million."

On the influence of technology in the luxury real estate market, Dolly Lenz said, "I think it's playing a small role. I find it to be hyped at the moment. In five years, applications will really change how we do business."

Mary Ann Osborn, Leading Broker at Century City, followed on that, "The older people come in through signage on the property and require you to hand-hold them through the process," about the extra personal touch that comes when selling luxury real estate, particularly to people that are not as engaged with technology as younger generations.

A long round of applause was given to the panelists at the end, many who had traveled from far to participate in the Summit.

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Louis Birdman, Shahab S. Karmely, Edgardo Defortuna, Daniel Kodsi, Gil Dezer, Eric Fordin, Ricardo Tabet, Marcelo Kingston

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The panelists spoke extensively about the past, present and future of development growth in Miami, South Florida, on national, and international levels. Their developments in Miami have generated worldwide headlines and were rightfully highlighted in their answers. As well-known names in the real estate and development community, they were the perfect start to the full day's worth of panels at the Summit.

Gil Dezer, Kamal Hotchandani, Sebastian Tettamanti

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Residences by Armani/Casa developer Gil Dezer, President of Dezer Development remarked on the boom that the real estate industry in Miami is experiencing. "(To) people trying to time the market and be financial analysts, stop," he said. "If you think it's expensive now, just wait, because it's not going to get any cheaper," answering about why people should buy properties now.

Shahab S. Karmely speaking at "Titans of Miami" panel

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Shahab S. Karmely, Founder of KAR Properties LLC and a staple in the development world of Miami having developed marvels like One River Point, once again participated in the exclusive panel at Haute Residence's annual real estate summit.

Daniel Kodsi speaking at "Titans of Miami" panel

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Daniel Kodsi, CEO of Royal Palm Companies, spoke about PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter, a project that is taking downtown Miami and South Florida by storm as the most amenitized building in the U.S., situated 90 feet above the ground. "When we started talking about it, we said 'let's do one great building. It has got to survive probably through a couple of markets from the day you launch it to the day you finish it,'" he said, helping to grasp the longevity of time and "developments" that can happen throughout the building of a project the size of PARAMOUNT.

Louis Birdman speaking at "Titans of Miami" panel

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Louis Birdman echoed that and added, "Miami is a relative bargain compared to other global cities". The South Florida cosmopolitan city has attracted hundreds, if not thousands, of residents from high-profile areas like New York. As co-developer of the recently-completed One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects, designed by the architecture genius, he said, "We wanted someone that had no preconception about Miami" as he remembered how Hadid ended up as the one for the job.

Ricardo Tabet speaking at "Titans of Miami" panel

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Ricardo Tabet, Co-founder and CEO of Optimum Development USA was present less than a week since the groundbreaking ceremony of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences, the boutique luxury residential building that will house its own marina in the MiMo district of Miami Beach.

Edgardo Defortuna speaking at "Titans of Miami" panel

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Co-founder and CEO of Fortune International Group and Miami expert Edgardo Defortuna said, "Miami attracts the best crowds of everyone throughout the world," as he spoke fondly of the Magic City and its surroundings, where he has been responsible for billions of dollars in real estate transactions.

Eric Fordin speaking at "Titans of Miami" panel

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Eric Fordin, Vice President at The Related Group, joined Haute Residence's real estate summit for the first time. Fordin oversees land acquisition, partnership agreements, development budget creation, project fiscal responsibility at Related, which he joined in 2004.

Marcelo Kingston speaking at "Titans of Miami" panel

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Marcelo Kingston, Managing Partner of Multiplan Real Estate Asset Management (REAM) said, "The connectivity to the beach, to the boardwalk and the natural landscape of Miami will make your life at 57 Ocean unique and special," as he described the highly-anticipated project's, which recently hosted a special dinner for the Haute Living Dallas issue featuring NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman during Super Bowl week.

Moderator Alex Vidal with "Titans of Miami" panelists

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President of RelatedISG International Realty Alex Vidal served as Moderator for the panel, asking questions of the Titans that produced answers which engaged and did not let go of the audience for over an hour. A successful start to the real estate summit that was just getting started.

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Some of the real estate industry's biggest names were in attendance, having flown in from places as far as the Cayman Islands, New York, and San Francisco.

Seth Semilof, Gil Dezer

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Jenny Lenz, April Donelson, Dolly Lenz

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The evening was highlighted by remarks from Dezer Development's Gil Dezer and Haute Living's Seth Semilof, who thanked all in attendance for what promises to be the best real estate summit that South Florida has seen. A full schedule of the Summit is below; see the big names participating in today's event.

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The three-course dinner of fine Italian cuisine included an antipasto option of Polpette (beef, pork and veal meatballs), a Caprese Salad, and Insalata di Cesare. The secondi included a selection of Bronzino (broiled Mediterranean sea bass), Parmigiano di Pollo Arrosto (roasted herb chicken breast), Bistecca (dry-aged filet mignon), and Tortellini Bolognese (classic red wine meat sauce). To end on a sweet note, the dolci offered tiramisu, alfajores (shortbread cookies), and a Lemon Sorbetto (amaretti cookie).

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Eric Fessler with guests

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Seth Semilof, Sue Nickason

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Jeff Miller, Phil Gutman, Ian Reisner

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Melissa Barragan, Marlui Rivas

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Richard Steinberg, Renee Steinberg, April Donelson

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Jenny Lenz, Gil Dezer, Dolly Lenz

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Seth Semilof, Olivia Hsu Decker

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Full Schedule of Events at Haute Residence 2020 Luxury Miami Real Estate Summit:

11:00am – 11:30am: Welcome and Registration

11:45am – 1:15pm: Titans of Miami – “East Coast Kings”

Masters of the Miami skyline sound off on where they see the luxury market heading and its evolution.

Developer Panelists: Gil Dezer, Louis Birdman, Dan Kodsi, Shahab Karmely, Marcelo Kingston, Edgardo Defortuna, Ricardo Tabet, Eric Fordin

1:15pm – 1:30pm: Jumbo Loan King

Eric Fessler, expert entrepreneur, has over 30 years of mortgage banking experience closing over $10 billion. Fessler discusses the procurement of jumbo loans in single-family homes along with warranty and non-warranty new condominium developments on a nationwide scale.

1:30pm – 2:30pm: Lunch – Residences by Armani/Casa

Network with the greatest minds of development and brokerage in the luxury real estate market.

2:45pm – 3:45pm: International Power Brokers Panel

Top broker/agents from key international real estate meccas such as Miami Beach, Los Angeles, New York City and Cayman Islands sound off on the latest in market conditions and development.

Panelists: Dolly Lenz and Jenny Lenz (NYC), Mary Ann Osborn (LA), Richard Steinberg (NYC), Cody Vichinsky (NYC) Olivia Hsu Decker (San Francisco) Jay Parker (Miami), Ben Bacal (Hollywood Hills), Michael Goldstein (Miami), Sue Nickason (Cayman Islands)

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Miami Power Brokers

Top South Florida brokers share their knowledge on the evolution and direction of the luxury market today.

Panelists: Jill Eber, Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Jeff Miller, Lourdes Alatriste, Steve Solomon, Crista Ryan, Sebastian Tettamanti, Christian Martinez

5:00pm: Summit Closing Remarks

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The event will be covered extensively by Fox Business Network and Anchor of FBN:AM, Cheryl Casone, who is taking her New York film crew to Miami's sandy beaches to interview some of the real estate industry's biggest names at the Summit.

The panelists will be part of this year's Summit at one of the grandest residential locations in all of South Florida, where they will dialogue, among other topics, about where their clients are moving from to Miami. Listen and learn from them by purchasing your ticket to the Summit HERE.

They are:

Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Head of Sales, G&G Business Developments

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Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale is originally from Argentina, having spent half of her life in the United States, where she graduated with a bachelor of arts degree. She moved to Miami and immediately started working in real estate, one of her passions. In her role as a co-partner of a Miami real estate firm, Maria works on helping individual clients as well as institutional investors to acquire, sell, and lease properties in commercial and residential spaces. Throughout the years, she has developed a strong relationship with the top commercial, multifamily, and residential brokers, as well as a deep network of South Florida top real estate attorneys. Maria is passionate about keeping her clients' best interests at heart, focusing more on achieving long-term goals than on closing a specific transaction.

In her current role at G&G Business Developments, Maria is responsible for overseeing the sales operation of new real estate developments, with a specific focus on the Aston Martin Residences in Miami.

Jeff Miller, Director of Sales, Brown Harris Stevens

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Jeff Miller, Director of Luxury Sales for Brown Harris Stevens, is an expert in high-end collectible properties located in Miami Beach and the surrounding areas.

Ranked consecutively by The Wall Street Journal as a leading agent nationwide, Jeff utilizes his 15 years of expertise to guide his clients through all aspects of luxury real estate acquisitions. With over $1 billion dollars in sales, industry know-how, and an extensive list of high-profile clientele, Jeff continues to deliver a tailored experience exceeding his client’s expectations.

When working with Jeff, clients feel confident navigating today’s market, and he has the numbers to prove it. Along with his national accolades, Jeff has also been ranked as the #1 Agent at Brown Harris Stevens | Miami continually since 2010. Leading the industry in multi-million-dollar real estate acquisitions, Jeff consistently leads his clients every step of the way.

Integrity, experience, professionalism, and evidence-backed results; Jeff Miller can help you accomplish your real estate goals today.

Lourdes Alatriste, Partner and Private Office Advisor, Engel & Völkers Miami

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Recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Top 250 Sales Agents in the USA, Lourdes Alatriste has over 25 years of experience in the Miami Premium Residential Market. In 2010 and 2011, Alatriste was the  Top Producer agent in Engel & Völkers Miami; in 2012, she was Top Producer nationwide; and in 2014, she won a President’s Circle status in the Elite Awards at Engel & Völkers, one of the most prestigious real estate firms worldwide, established in 1977. Throughout her career, Alatriste has cemented her success as a high-end luxury property specialist with unparalleled knowledge of the market. From 2009 to 2015, she was also the firm’s #1 Listing Broker. In each calendar year, she has surpassed her own sales records. Her relationships from Europe to the Hamptons and beyond are a product of her excellent reputation. She entered the Real Estate Title business in her early 20’s and had her own title company soon after for over 20 years.

On October 2nd, 2015, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty announced the appointment of Lourdes Alatriste as the new Executive Director of International Real Estate. Prior to her appointed title, Alatriste served as a Private Office advisor at Engel & Völkers’ in Coral Gables, Miami, where she sold an estimated $176 million in sales volume since 2009. In June 12, 2017, Alatriste returned to Engel & Völkers Miami as Partner and Private Office Advisor, bringing with her more than $76,000,000 million in listings.

Her outstanding professionalism and encyclopedic knowledge of Miami’s finest and exclusives neighborhoods like Miami Beach, Gables Estates, Coral Gables, Bal Harbour, Star Island and others, have proven to be tremendous assets in brokering in Miami. Alatriste has represented both sellers and buyers. Her clients have come to depend on her considerable expertise and market knowledge. They receive the highest level of personalized attention.

As Partner and Private Office Advisor at Engel & Völkers, Alatriste focuses on fostering and continually nurturing relationships with international clientele to expand the international reach and communications strategy while leveraging the strength of Engel & Völkers network, which spans more than 35 countries and territories worldwide with more than 16,500 associates.

Steve Solomon, Senior Director of Luxury Sales, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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Since becoming licensed in 1999, Steve Solomon has had many years of building successful client relationships. As a Broker Associate and Senior Director of Luxury Sales, he is an important member of the team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Steve’s impressive portfolio of completed transactions demonstrates that he is well-versed and experienced in all luxury offerings across South Florida.

In 2017, Steve was recognized as the #1 Douglas Elliman Agent in both Boca Raton and Delray Beach and is ranked #2 in the entire State of Florida.

A resident of the Boca Raton area since 1992, and an active member of the community that he calls home, Steve’s knowledge and access to the high-end Boca Real Estate market are unparalleled. A consistent top producer in the Boca Raton/Delray Beach markets, Steve lists and sells oceanfront estates and condos, waterfront luxury properties, single-family residences located in private country clubs and other gated enclaves. No doubt that he has the expertise and experience to help you in the purchase or sale of any luxury real estate.

Crista Ryan, President, Tina Fanjul Associates

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Crista Ryan is President of Tina Fanjul Associates. Tina Fanjul Associates is fortunate to be situated among the breathtaking beaches, golf, tennis, boating, fishing, polo, equestrian and endless opportunities for dining, shopping, culture, leisure and adventure that South Florida has to offer.

Tina Fanjul Associates has been providing exceptional real estate brokerage services for buyers and sellers in the Palm Beach area and surrounding communities from Miami to Hobe Sound since 1977 when first started by Tina Fanjul. Now led by Ryan, the firm includes 17 handpicked associates and provides comprehensive marketing, sales, and leasing services to its repeating clientele. Associates have expanded to Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Hobe Sound, Manalapan, Gulfstream, Delray, Boca Raton, Miami and internationally to the Dominican Republic.

Sebastian Tettamanti, Senior Vice President, Dezer Development

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Sebastian Tettamanti brings over 18 years of expertise to the real estate industry, having established an impressive resume selling South Florida’s most luxurious residential properties. Tettamanti’s success selling some of Miami’s finest addresses can be attributed to his industry niche focus on high-end residential real estate, combined with his insight into the culture of multi-faceted, global South Florida buyers.

Before joining Dezer Development, Tettamanti owned and operated his own real estate brokerage firm for 10 years where he personally sold over $350 million. In Trump Towers alone he sold over $62 million, which got him honored as the “Top-Producer” for the Dezer Development and Related Group project in collaboration with Donald Trump located in Sunny Isles Beach. On the heels of his tremendous sales success, Dezer Development hired Tettamanti full-time in January 2010 as Director of Sales and Project Manager for Trump Towers.

Having played an integral role in the sellout of Trump Towers, in 2013 Dezer Development named Tettamanti Senior Vice President of Development and Sales for the company. As Senior Vice President, he currently oversees a sales portfolio totaling over $2 billion and manages the in-house sales team. Tettamanti handles the sales and marketing for the recently completed Porsche Design Tower Miami, the luxury brand’s first venture into residential real estate.

Along with the extraordinary sales success of Porsche Design Tower Miami, Tettamanti is engaged with the sales and marketing of Residences by Armani/Casa, global fashion icon Giorgio Armani’s first residential real estate project in the U.S. The 56-story, oceanfront condominium project in Sunny Isles Beach is a partnership between Dezer Development and The Related Group.

Tettamanti additionally serves as the broker for Dezer Platinum Realty, a boutique real estate brokerage firm in Sunny Isles Beach with over 100 agents specializing in exclusive luxury condominium and single-family home sales throughout South Florida. With an impressive track record, Dezer Platinum Realty has closed $56 million in general real estate division sales for the first quarter of 2018 and has been responsible for the two most expensive penthouse sales to-date in Sunny Isles Beach.

He studied at the University of Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in marketing and economics and met his wife Maria Tettamanti, also known as The Wordy Girl--arguably one of Miami’s most renowned bloggers. Originally from Argentina, Tettamanti now resides in Miami, Florida with his wife and two children.

Christian Martinez, Regional President of Florida, Compass

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An experienced leader in digital/social strategy, monetization and media integration across both the US Multicultural and Latam markets, Christian Martinez is currently the Regional President of Florida for Compass, where he is tasked with overseeing all of the brokerage’s operations for the state.

Prior to Compass, Martinez spent six years at Facebook as the Country Director of Mexico, and prior to that as Head of US Multicultural; an effort which brought to market digital and social marketing scale to the US multicultural marketer. Prior to Facebook, Christian spent 13 years at Univision Communications where he was VP of Network TV and Interactive Sales for the Southeast and Southwest regions. In that role, he was responsible for leading the only integrated sales office in the country, in which he oversaw a team of network TV and digital sellers focused on providing clients a fully integrated, cross-platform approach. Martinez has led traditional, digital, programmatic, mobile and eCommerce efforts in the tech and media spaces. He is a graduate of the University of Florida where he received a BS in Business Administration. He resides with his wife and two children in Miami, FL

Full Schedule of Events at Haute Residence 2020 Luxury Miami Real Estate Summit:

11:00am – 11:30am: Welcome and Registration

11:45am – 1:15pm: Titans of Miami – “East Coast Kings”

Masters of the Miami skyline sound off on where they see the luxury market heading and its evolution.

Developer Panelists: Gil Dezer, Louis Birdman, Dan Kodsi, Shahab Karmely, Marcelo Kingston, Edgardo Defortuna, Ricardo Tabet, Eric Fordin

1:15pm – 1:30pm: Jumbo Loan King

Eric Fessler, expert entrepreneur, has over 30 years of mortgage banking experience closing over $10 billion. Fessler discusses the procurement of jumbo loans in single-family homes along with warranty and non-warranty new condominium developments on a nationwide scale.

1:30pm – 2:30pm: Lunch – Residences by Armani/Casa

Network with the greatest minds of development and brokerage in the luxury real estate market.

2:45pm – 3:45pm: International Power Brokers Panel

Top broker/agents from key international real estate meccas such as Miami Beach, Los Angeles, New York City and Cayman Islands sound off on the latest in market conditions and development.

Panelists: Dolly Lenz and Jenny Lenz (NYC), Mary Ann Osborn (LA), Richard Steinberg (NYC), Cody Vichinsky (NYC) Olivia Hsu Decker (San Francisco) Jay Parker (Miami), Ben Bacal (Hollywood Hills), Michael Goldstein (Miami), Sue Nickason (Cayman Islands)

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Miami Power Brokers

Top South Florida brokers share their knowledge on the evolution and direction of the luxury market today.

Panelists: Jill Eber, Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Jeff Miller, Lourdes Alatriste, Steve Solomon, Crista Ryan, Sebastian Tettamanti, Christian Martinez

5:00pm: Summit Closing Remarks

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The event will be covered extensively by Fox Business Network and Anchor of FBN:AM, Cheryl Casone, who is taking her New York film crew to Miami's sandy beaches to interview some of the real estate industry's biggest names at the Summit.

The panelists will be part of this year’s Summit at one of the grandest residential locations in all of South Florida, where they will dialogue about the latest in the real estate market conditions and development.  Listen and learn from them by purchasing your ticket to the Summit HERE.

They are:

Dolly Lenz, Founder, Dolly Lenz Real Estate, Jenny Lenz, Managing Director, Dolly Lenz Real Estate

Jenny Lenz, Dolly Lenz

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Dolly Lenz has been called "New York's Real Estate Queen" by The Economist. The Wall Street Journal named her the number" One Real Estate Broker in the United States". The former Vice Chairman of Prudential Douglass Elliman left that post to start her own luxury sales and marketing firm. During her career, she has sold $12 billion in properties, including a triplex penthouse for $57 million purchased by Robert Murdoch, as well as the New York Foundling's $45 million West Village Mansion. She has also managed the sales and marketing efforts for many of New York's most illustrious properties including the Ritz-Carlton at 50 Central Park South, the iconic Apthorp and Manhattan House condominiums, The Cipriani Residences, and 515 East 72nd Street.

Dolly is a Fox Business contributor as well as a columnist for Australia's largest publication, The Australian. She is repeatedly sought after to represent some of the most exclusive properties in the world.

Jenny Lenz is a native New Yorker. She attended The Dalton School on Manhattan's Upper East Side and subsequently The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, majoring in Economics and French . While there, she worked at Barclays as a Summer Analyst in the Investment Banking Division and upon graduation accepted a full time Analyst position in its Industrials Group.

She then transitioned into real estate, following in her mother's footsteps working for Dolly Lenz Real Estate. Her passion for the business started at an early age as she was exposed to some of the most breathtaking properties in the world, accompanying her mother on business trips to Europe and Asia. She has also fulfilled numerous speaking engagements at real estate conferences throughout the U.S and Australia. She strives to continue her mother's tradition taking on the New York and international real estate markets. She is regularly asked to opine on real estate matters on various media outlets including CNBC, NBC, and Fox Business. Jenny is also a columnist for The Australian–Mansions.

Mary Ann Osborn, Leading Broker, Century City

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Reaching over $1 billion in sales over the last eight years, Mary Ann Osborn has secured her position as a leading broker in Century City and Los Angeles.

Through her extensive knowledge of the market and preconstruction projects, she offers her clients a smooth and satisfactory transaction, from beginning to end. Her market knowledge, professionalism, level of integrity, and customer service qualify her as a broker of choice for new luxury condominiums in Century City. Osborn’s interpersonal skills and tactful approach has been validated by the particular demands of servicing an elite clientele.

She has been quoted in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and Westside Today, among others. 

She was the director of sales for The Century, a 42-story masterpiece designed by world-renowned Robert A.M. Stern Architects and developed by The Related Companies as their flagship entry into the West Coast. 

Richard Steinberg, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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Richard Steinberg is one of New York's most successful and prominent brokers of apartments and townhouses. Grossing over $150 Million in sales yearly, Steinberg has consistently been a top producer. His comprehensive knowledge of the Manhattan marketplace has made him a frequently cited expert on real estate in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Observer and other publications. Steinberg previously starred on the hit HGTV television show "Selling New York," and can now be seen on "The American Dream New York City", which airs on WLNY-CBS. He has a client roster of New York's top celebrities, politicians, and business leaders.

Over the course of his career, Steinberg has successfully brokered sales in virtually all of the city's notable condominiums, cooperatives and townhouses. He has worked with private individuals and developers to identify a townhouse for purchase, renovation, and resale at significant profits in addition to working with individuals to identify townhouses as long-term homes. Developers have used Richard's expertise in closing out last remaining units in the top condominiums. He is adaptive to client needs, discreet, and known for his careful negotiations on their behalf. Richard holds a Doctorate degree, raised two children in New York along with his wife, and is a long-time resident of the Upper East Side.

Cody Vichinsky, Founding Partner, Bespoke Real Estate

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Cody Vichinsky is a Founding Partner of Bespoke Real Estate, the first and only $10M+ brokerage firm with no independent agents, and Bespoke Marketing, a fully integrated luxury branding, and marketing agency. Under Vichinsky and his older brother Zachary's leadership, Bespoke Real Estate has been consistently ranked #1 in the $10M+ market with nearly $3 billion in $10M+ property transactions and curated an exclusive portfolio of nearly $2 billion $10M+ properties. The Vichinsky's attributes much of this success to Bespoke's disruptive business model that enables clients to have access to Bespoke's entire company of niche-specialists who work collectively on their behalf, instead of working within the limits of what a single agent can provide. Under the same guiding principles of providing clients enhanced value, the Vichinsky's have spearheaded much of the growth and development of Bespoke Marketing, which has represented a global roster of luxury and hospitality brands as well as some of the most exclusive real estate in the world

Olivia Hsu Decker, Co-Owner, Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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Olivia Hsu Decker is co-owner of Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, with 23 offices in the San Francisco Bay Area from Silicon Valley to Napa Valley and 16 cities in between.

Born in Shanghai, China, Olivia has been marketing luxury properties since 1979. She was #1 agent at Merrill Lynch Realty in the 1980s among the 16,500 sales associates nationwide. She completed an international real estate study at the University of Oxford in 1990, founded Decker Bullock Realty with Bill Bullock in 1991 and acquired Sotheby’s International Realty franchise in 2007. Her company is a leading luxury home brokerage in the San Francisco Bay Area with sales over $4 billion in 2018.

Olivia has a unique sales ability and connection to an affluent clientele. She combines the Sotheby’s International Realty’s global exposures and her vast network of local, national and international connections she developed over 40 years. She consistently matching the extraordinary homes with extraordinary clients, many are billionaires, business leaders, and celebrities. Olivia handled over $3 billion in properties in her career. She sold some of the most expensive homes over $20 million in Marin County and Silicon Valley. She is also a real estate investor, among other properties, she owned and sold Chateau de Villette and Chateau de Grimaldi in France and currently owns four luxury homes in Belvedere and London.

Jay Parker, Chief Executive Officer, Douglas Elliman Florida Brokerage

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Real estate industry leader and veteran, Jay Phillip Parker has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Douglas Elliman Florida Brokerage since 2013. Responsible for the advancement of a leading provider of luxury real estate services across Florida, he has successfully grown Douglas Elliman's presence in markets from Miami to Jupiter, to Palm Beach and St. Petersburg with a total of 21 offices and more than 1,100 agents.

Under Parker's leadership, Douglas Elliman Florida marked a banner year in 2018 with $4.7 billion in total sales volume, which was up 30% over the prior year. Jay has been a key figure in the growth of the brand, which is now represented in luxury real estate markets in 60 countries and six continents through its partnership with London-based Knight-Frank Residential.

A graduate of the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada, Parker completed the study abroad program in Tel Aviv, Israel while earning his Bachelor's Degree. He went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law in May of 1998. A member of the Florida Bar Association, Parker serves on the Board of Governors for the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, as President of the Executive Board of Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation and a member of the Miami Association of Realtors Leadership Board.

Ben Bacal, Creator, Rila App

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Ben Bacal began his career at the young age of 24. In his first year as a REALTOR^®, he sold more than $17 million in real estate. Since then, Bacal has sold more than $2 billion in real estate, and his successes garnered him the front cover of the LA Times Business Section and inclusion on The Wall Street Journal list of top 1000 agents, nationwide. A few of his notable transactions include: 1181 Hillcrest, which marked the largest sale ever in the city of Beverly Hills at $70,000,000; Madonna’s Beverly Hills home, which sold for $19,500,000; and the sale of the Megan Ellison (film producer and Oracle heir) compound on Nightingale Drive which sold for over $47,000,000—just to name a few.

Ben’s professional salesmanship, infused with the innate ability to articulate the vision and intrinsic value of the Los Angeles real estate market, has helped him reach the pinnacle of the real estate game. As a result, he used his vast experience to co-found Rila, a mobile app designed to provide the community with free, unencumbered access to real estate and like-minded industry professionals.

Michael Goldstein, President, Trump Group

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Michael Goldstein is President at the Trump Group with more than 35 years of experience in the real estate industry. He has sold over $5 billion in properties during his successful career. Goldstein has sales, marketing and branding experience and is instrumental in designing floorplans and developing the extraordinary amenities for the Acqualina brand.

He joined the Trump Group in 1998 when they began developing Acqualina, with the first building debuting in 2006. After the resort, they introduced The Mansions at Acqualina. The sales office opened in 2012 and the building sold out in 21 weeks. The Mansions opened in 2015. The sales gallery for The Estates at Acqualina opened the following year. A native of New York, Michael has been living and working in South Florida for almost four decades.

Sue Nickason, Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Provenance Properties

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Sue Nickason is Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Provenance Properties, a portfolio that includes international business development, marketing of visitation and commercial real estate leasing in the New Urbanism community of Camana Bay, operation of Provenance Properties – the official Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate in the Cayman Islands - and sales and marketing for luxury residential projects developed by Dart Real Estate including The Residences at Seafire and OLEA.

She has worked in marketing and development in the recreational property industry for 20 years. Her experience includes working with independent hotels and resorts, shared ownership properties, mixed use communities and condotels. She is highly experienced in working with developers from concept development and market assessment through to market implementation and operation.

Originally from Canada, Nickason moved to the Caribbean over a decade ago. She holds a MBA in Marketing (with Distinction) from the School of Hotel Administration at the University of Guelph, and a BA (Honors) from Mount Allison University, as well as certificates in economic development, adult education, customer service, revenue management, protocol and communications.

Full Schedule of Events at Haute Residence 2020 Luxury Miami Real Estate Summit:

11:00am – 11:30am: Welcome and Registration

11:45am – 1:15pm: Titans of Miami – “East Coast Kings”

Masters of the Miami skyline sound off on where they see the luxury market heading and its evolution.

Developer Panelists: Gil Dezer, Louis Birdman, Dan Kodsi, Shahab Karmely, Marcelo Kingston, Edgardo Defortuna, Ricardo Tabet, Eric Fordin

1:15pm – 1:30pm: Jumbo Loan King

Eric Fessler, expert entrepreneur, has over 30 years of mortgage banking experience closing over $10 billion. Fessler discusses the procurement of jumbo loans in single-family homes along with warranty and non-warranty new condominium developments on a nationwide scale.

1:30pm – 2:30pm: Lunch – Residences by Armani/Casa

Network with the greatest minds of development and brokerage in the luxury real estate market.

2:45pm – 3:45pm: International Power Brokers Panel

Top broker/agents from key international real estate meccas such as Miami Beach, Los Angeles, New York City and Cayman Islands sound off on the latest in market conditions and development.

Panelists: Dolly Lenz and Jenny Lenz (NYC), Mary Ann Osborn (LA), Richard Steinberg (NYC), Cody Vichinsky (NYC) Olivia Hsu Decker (San Francisco) Jay Parker (Miami), Ben Bacal (Hollywood Hills), Michael Goldstein (Miami), Sue Nickason (Cayman Islands)

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Miami Power Brokers

Top South Florida brokers share their knowledge on the evolution and direction of the luxury market today.

Panelists: Jill Eber, Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Jeff Miller, Lourdes Alatriste, Steve Solomon, Crista Ryan, Sebastian Tettamanti, Christian Martinez

5:00pm: Summit Closing Remarks

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The Fox Business news anchor of FBN:AM is heading to South Florida with her New York City film crew to highlight and interview the real estate industry's biggest names in attendance at the annual summit by Haute Residence.

Full Schedule of Events at Haute Residence 2020 Luxury Miami Real Estate Summit:

11:00am – 11:30am: Welcome and Registration

11:45am – 1:15pm: Titans of Miami – “East Coast Kings”

Masters of the Miami skyline sound off on where they see the luxury market heading and its evolution.

Developer Panelists: Gil Dezer, Louis Birdman, Dan Kodsi, Shahab Karmely, Marcelo Kingston, Edgardo Defortuna, Ricardo Tabet, Eric Fordin

1:15pm – 1:30pm: Jumbo Loan King

Eric Fessler, expert entrepreneur, has over 30 years of mortgage banking experience closing over $10 billion. Fessler discusses the procurement of jumbo loans in single-family homes along with warranty and non-warranty new condominium developments on a nationwide scale.

1:30pm – 2:30pm: Lunch – Residences by Armani/Casa

Network with the greatest minds of development and brokerage in the luxury real estate market.

2:45pm – 3:45pm: International Power Brokers Panel

Top broker/agents from key international real estate meccas such as Miami Beach, Los Angeles, New York City and Cayman Islands sound off on the latest in market conditions and development.

Panelists: Dolly Lenz and Jenny Lenz (NYC), Mary Ann Osborn (LA), Richard Steinberg (NYC), Cody Vichinsky (NYC) Olivia Hsu Decker (San Francisco) Jay Parker (Miami), Ben Bacal (Hollywood Hills), Michael Goldstein (Miami), Sue Nickason (Cayman Islands)

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Miami Power Brokers

Top South Florida brokers share their knowledge on the evolution and direction of the luxury market today.

Panelists: Jill Eber, Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Jeff Miller, Lourdes Alatriste, Steve Solomon, Crista Ryan, Sebastian Tettamanti, Christian Martinez

5:00pm: Summit Closing Remarks

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