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What is your favorite way to network with other professionals in the real estate industry?

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "In-person and live. Visiting the various affiliate offices has been one of my primary tools."

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "In the business field"

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Currently, social media, group Zoom calls and virtual happy hours."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "Phone calls."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "I like attending open houses and conferences such as the Power Women Conference held every year by Biznow."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "Golf events or other charity events that are going on."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "During COVID, the use of Zoom calls with my associates from around the country has helped establish new and lasting relationships that will lead to new business opportunities."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Social Media, particularly Instagram."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "From email and online forums to picking up the phone, there are many ways to network. My favorite way is the forums. They offer a variety of topics and allow many brokers from different perspectives to give their insight and opinions."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "Virtual Events are more common. In-person events in small groups where social distances are practiced"

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Zoom and webinars is a new way of life. LinkedIn is offering ways to connect with like-minded real estate professionals as well as LinkedIn groups. We started our Broadway Realty group that increased to over 700 professionals in a couple of weeks."

Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA: "Price opinion invites to properties preparing to hit [the] market."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "I love the exclusive networking that Haute Residence offers to its members. It’s always refreshing to brainstorm with like-minded agents."

Jennifer Brilliant, Surfside, FL: "We don't have meetings and events in person as much anymore, so I rely heavily on email and calls with other realtors to discuss new listings, etc."

Jochen Lucke, Highlands, NC: "LeadingRE, Inman conference, one-on-one with brokers in target markets."

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Private Facebook groups."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "IdealEstate, LinkedIn, various Facebook groups, Virtual Meetings, and one on one phone calls."

KC Martin, Paris, France: "While there are many online tools currently available in the market, personal contact is still the best way to build and maintain personal and professional relationships. Reaching out via phone, Zoom, or occasionally socially distanced meetings proves still that real estate is a people business built on real relationships."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "In person, but with Covid, Zoom will have to do, or phone calls.."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Project events are an excellent way to learn about the project itself and meet new faces in the industry."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "During this period where we can't get together socially, we get on Zoom panels together, team meetings, phone calls, and send out e-blasts."

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "Professional social media sites."

Nilou Henderson of Henderson Ventures, Charlotte, NC: "Social media. Due to the current climate, I am utilizing social media to network with fellow agents, our community, and our clients."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Smaller events/meetings more on a personal level."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Instagram."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Lunches and events."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "Events and masterminds."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "I prefer to communicate in live time, either on zoom or on the phone. So much emotion is lost in text or email."

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Read below for how they see their areas' price activity in real estate.

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "Up 30% at a minimum in the last six months."

Alison Melton of The Melton Group, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, SC: "On average, we are +30% from last year and sales volume is +64% for residential homes."

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "Inventory is shrinking and therefore prices are steadily increasing."

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Median list prices in Boca Raton are up 34.7% from last year in single-family homes."

Catherine Burgess of The Burgess Group, Boulder, CO: "Our area has appreciated substantially since last year."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "[On] average, 10% [up]."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "Prices have increased due to the low single-family home inventory that's currently available."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "Prices are slightly increased but not as much as you think they would [have]. There is just a lack of inventory and prices will rise here shortly."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "Prices are up approximately 10-12%."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Going up and continue, estimated 5%."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "Residential prices in the Steamboat Springs area are up an average of 11% from last year."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "Increased."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Manhattan is the only area not increase will be remembered as years of opportunity in residential real estate. Prices are expected to stabilize before the end of the year and increase after the pandemic is over."

Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA: "Prices are generally up 5-7% for properties under $6 million."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Our market has 1/3 the inventory that we had last year, which is driving our average sales price up across the board."

Jennifer Brilliant, Surfside, FL: "Prices for houses are higher this year. Prices for condos are about the same."

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Significantly higher and still trending upwards due to low inventory."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "Up."

KC Martin, Paris, France: "Prices are generally holding or up, depending on the area. Buyers are looking to make moves in real estate now with interest rates low, Covid uncertainty, and looking to diversify their investment portfolios, which includes real property."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "We have seen prices, in some areas, climb, and in other areas [stay] steady."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Prices are going up, inventory is going down!"

Laura Livaudais, Asheville/Western North Carolina: "Simply put - the prices are higher. The average list price ($397,829) was 20% higher while the average sales price ($390,696) was 23% higher. You can readily see from those prices that Asheville maintains its status as “recognizably affordable.”

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "50% higher."

Nilou Henderson of Henderson Ventures, Charlotte, NC: "Steadily increasing. Some areas have seen an increase of almost 20% in the last year. I expect the increases to remain as inventory remains low."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "The prices I would say, on the luxury side (over $3 million), are off about 10-20%."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Maybe 20% higher. It's crazy how demand has gone up - first homes, now condo sales are picking up as well."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Similar [to last year]."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Home prices have increased by 30%. The number of listings has decreased by 50% and inventory is very small."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "Up. However, the market was on fire about this time last year... then Covid threw a bucket of cold water on it."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "Prices are up approximately 11%."

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Alison Melton of The Melton Group, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, SC: "ZOOM, FaceTime, WhatsApp, virtual showings are all the rage!"

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "Instagram for sure!"

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Zoom and Matterport."

Catherine Burgess of The Burgess Group, Boulder, CO: "Apple Watch, and a weekly newsletter"

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "Instagram."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "I'm definitely using Instagram a lot more in order to strengthen my brand presence digitally. This has helped me generate leads at a volume I did not think was possible."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "More online signing and contract forms. Not enough time in the day to write out the contract and scan for signature. this just streamlines the process to get a contract out fast in an ever-changing market."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "Zoom calls with clients for updates and referrals and Matterport for my significant listings."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Mostly analytical tools that were not previously available."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "Facetime. With our market so active, and it being a resort/retirement area, buyers need to jump on a listing as soon as possible, and the quickest way to get the property seen is by Facetime."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "CRM."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "We use our smartphones to access apps to post updates and changes to listings."

Ernie Carswell of Carswell and Associates, West Hollywood, CA: "Zoom changed our world; Google Mapping."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Every listing now has a virtual iGuide tour and we are doing more and more personal video tours as well."

Joyce Rey, Beverly Hills, CA: "I would say I use Instagram, YouTube, and publish articles on my blog a lot more often than [in] previous years. Instagram and YouTube are truly two of the top channels for promoting our listings/business!"

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Facebook Business page and Instagram."

KC Martin of Sotheby’s International Realty, Paris, France: "My cell phones (plural) are probably my greatest asset in the market today. Staying connected real-time via online meetings, phone calls, video calls, apps, text, and email keeps me in touch and informed and up to date daily."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "Active Pipe."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "We have been using Zoom for years to connect with international buyers. Now, we use it for our American buyers as well."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "Zoom, Microsoft teams, and digital staging."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Zoom meetings, FaceTime to show properties; social media in general."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Zoom and WhatsApp."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Mostly Instagram."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "YouTube marketing."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "Definitely Zoom and other video conferencing tools."

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"The Brickell market has been transforming itself from an investor's heaven to an actual metropolis with end-users. It has become a vibrant community full of young families and millennials.  We are experiencing a huge surge in demand, especially from New York and California buyers. Condo sales have increased YTD 25% compared to the overall volume in the same time period for 2019. We have also seen bidding wars in many recently listed single-family homes." - Sebastian Acosta, Brickell Key, FL.

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"For 2021, Fisher Island is going to take a very dynamic upturn in sales and prices. The reason for that is because we've had a huge influx of northeasterners that have descended here, wanting to get out of the cities because of Covid and the winter months. We are seeing much more activity of new renters and new buyers. The excitement lies in these renters that have come to rent here for the high season to experience everything that Fisher Island has to offer, which is an incredible lifestyle, sea breeze, and exclusivity. Those renters are commenting that they will be looking to buy starting in 2021. It's a small enclave that people from all over the world converge in and make friends." - Elena Bluntzer, Fisher Island, FL.

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"I expect the demand in the area to continue to be strong in 2021. People will continue to move to this area because it is within walking distance to the beach, Bal Harbour Shops, and a multitude of other shopping and dining options. It is known for the great public schools and quiet, peaceful neighborhoods. There are also plenty of waterfront properties for boaters. This beautiful area offers all of this while still being close to main highways and airports." - Jennifer Brilliant, Bal Harbour/Bay Harbor Islands/Surfside, FL.

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"The luxury market in Aventura will continue an upward swing for 2021. The current high influx, of buyers from all over the country that are relocating to South Florida, is driving prices higher as a result and the inventory of available properties decreasing. This is true not just in Aventura but all over the South Florida market." - Sylvia Fragos, Aventura, FL.

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"Delray's housing market is expected to flourish and be on the move in 2021. It is predetermined by five key housing indicators: mortgage rates, the existing home median sales price appreciation, existing home sales, single-family home housing, and the homeownership rate." - Connie Huergo, Delray Beach, FL.

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"I believe the high-demand for single-family homes is going to continue in 2021. I think that people who are renting homes will turn into home buyers, and new/remodeled homes will be more attractive to buyers and sell faster than homes that need upgrades." - Roberta Ingletto, Pinecrest/South Miami, FL.

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"2021 will be an extraordinary opportunity to create what I define as a legacy purchase, a home not only for the immediate needs of your family but also for future generations. Ocean Reef, USA’s #2 Private Club, is the ultimate multi-generational community with unparalleled amenities, plus safety and security.” - Mary Lee, Ocean Reef, FL.

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“Everyone calls Edgewater the new Miami and I couldn’t agree more with such a statement. Luxury condos such as Elysee and Missoni Baia will have a tremendous positive impact on the real estate landscape of the area. It’s already got a unique urban vibe. I can’t wait to see its full transformation in the near future.” - Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL.

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"Demand for single-family homes continues to peak each month as high-tax state residents who have been preparing since 2018 are ready as ever for their dream life in Miami Beach. Now seeking pandemic shelter as well, working from home, managing your business, or enjoying your retirement has no boundaries and there’s not a more desired zip code than 33139 or 33140." - Paola Marulanda, Miami Beach Islands, FL.

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"Venetian Islands is without doubt one of the most attractive neighborhoods in Miami due to the quality single-family homes and lifestyle it offers. As of today, and despite the year we have been facing, the sales volume for single-family homes in Venetian Islands is surpassing the amount we have seen in previous years mainly due to the large migration of population from the north of the country. This trend is expected to continue in the upcoming year along with new international buyers approaching as borders start opening. The majority of property owners looking to downsize and sell their property at a premium price will continue listing their homes, keeping the market hot while many new buyers build new properties, making out of Venetian Islands a more renovating and premium neighborhood." - Alvaro Nuñez Alfaro, Venetian Islands, FL.

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"After an unexpected 2020 that truly transformed the demand dynamics for luxury Real Estate in Southwest Ranches, we could not be more excited for a stellar 2021, as we continue to see an exponential interest for space, privacy and luxurious amenities in the private residential properties. Southwest Ranches and AKAI Estates offer all of that and much more!" - Bento Queiroz, Southwest Ranches, FL.

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Claudia Llanes presents the penthouse collection at Natiivo Miami. As the exclusive in-house agent at the Downtown Miami multi-use project, Llanes guides an assortment of local, national, and international individuals and conglomerates on the different floorplans at Natiivo, with the recent launch of the penthouse collection.

About the penthouse collection at Natiivo Miami

The penthouse collection with furnishings by RH, offers timeless, updated classics that fit seamlessly into the refined aesthetic of Natiivo Miami. The exclusive penthouse suites will include specially-selected furniture in the bedrooms and common spaces from an array of RH’s signature collections, including RH Modern, the largest curated and fully integrated assortment of modern furnishings, lighting, textiles and décor under one brand.

“I’m personally very excited and proud to sell the penthouses," says Claudia Llanes, exclusive in-house sales agent at Natiivo and member of the Haute Residence network. They will be spacious and have a very earthy, modern, and chic feel, plus a touch of Miami’s quintessential character. I have no doubt they will be the most sought after spaces in town.”

The penthouses at Natiivo will occupy four full floors, the 48th, 49th, 50th, and 51st. These fully finished and furnished units start in the mid-400s and go all the way up to 1.2MM, depending on the square footage. On each floor, there's an eclectic mix of units starting with the studio, 1bed, 2bed, and 3 beds.

Claudia's personal favorite is PH 5016, with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,373 sq. ft. of living gross area. "Although it is not on the highest floor, it will overlook American Airlines Arena as well as the Port of Miami. Sunsets in this unit will be magical."

Address: 159 NE 6th St, Miami, FL 33132

Price: $1,295,900

Natiivo Miami sales gallery: Ten Museum Park, 1040 Biscayne Blvd, Third Floor, Miami, FL 33132

For more information, please contact Claudia Llanes at 786.449.8688 or Claudia.Llanes@elliman.com

Claudia Llanes is the exclusive agent representing the Edgewater, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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The essence of creativity of Missoni, the legendary Italian fashion house, permeates through the building, slated for completion in 2022. Located on Miami's waterfront East Edgewater, Missoni Baia silhouette welcomes admiring eyes to its 57 floors and 249 residences. It is the brand’s first-ever residential development.

Watch the webinar below.

Haute Living's Violet Camacho moderated the talk that featured:

• Missoni Creative Director & President Angela Missoni
• Paris Forino Interior Design’s Paris Forino
• Asymptote Architecture Design Architect Hani Rashid
• Enea Garden Design Landscape Architect Enzo Enea

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Highlight quotes from the webinar:

Angela Missoni: "I was very much impressed, of course, with the design and allure of the building. I am a fanatic of architecture; I have always had an attraction to it. I'm very much fascinated by beautiful clean places because then I can fill them with color. So I need a blank canvas, but a beautiful one... I need a view. I saw this building, and the view you can have from every floor, it's amazing. You can wake up in the morning and feel like you have already meditated, even if you don't meditate. You wake up and say, "Wow, yes, here I am... Miami a livable city where you can have a very good quality of life, and live there all year round while working. For Missoni, it really enhanced the sense that there is a different way of living. You can live with a different approach today, putting your quality of life at the front.

Paris Forino: "The inspiration for the interiors was clean, light, the perfect backdrop to insert the Missoni world... People want articulated spaces where they can have some privacy be on a [virtual] call, so the way we lay space out is changing. It is more pragmatic. I think it's fantastic that in Missoni Baia, there are these beautiful, livable terraces. You can put a whole living room out there and you can open up and enjoy the outdoors and that,wonderful expansive view. We are definitely changing the way we design on every level."

Hani Rashid: "From the very beginning, the whole thinking was to design something on the Edgewater site because of its prominence and because it's on the water's edge that had a real presence, a uniqueness in Miami. The very first discussions were really around the idea to produce something almost musical. demure, elegant, sophisticated, and clean. In that way, put something in the skyline that is in dialogue with the Miami of today and tomorrow... Missoni Baia is not just a clean, beautiful, elegant statement. It's actually a kind of indication of how Miami is maturing; how different people with different talents and skills and creativity can contribute to the future of Miami. This building becomes a litmus test for that... Missoni Baia is a proof of a theorem that, for all of us as creatives in every discipline, it's all going to depend on what we take from this and how we see this correction making things better as we go forward."

Enzo Enea: "Our philosophy is always to begin with the spirit of the place. By understanding the site context and the client's goals of the project, we then work to incorporate architecture... We try to embrace the architecture as much as possible, and to integrate it towards the spaces. Missoni Baia is a jewel box in the garden by incorporating plans with waves of colors, the integration of the fabrics in the furnishings... The building's architecture along with Missoni's brand is contemplative in the shapes, patterns, and spaces designed throughout the project... It's important that Miami embraces the art and culture that has come in; it has a big chance to build up a beautiful city that I think is [already] on the way."

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Angela Missoni, Paris Forino, Enzo Enea, Hani Rashid

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Haute Living's Violet Camacho will moderate the dialogue, welcoming:

• Missoni Creative Director & President Angela Missoni
• Paris Forino Interior Design’s Paris Forino
• Asymptote Architecture Design Architect Hani Rashid
• Enea Garden Design Landscape Architect Enzo Enea

The essence of creativity of Missoni, the legendary Italian fashion house, permeates through the building, slated for completion in late 2020. Located on Miami's waterfront East Edgewater, Missoni Baia silhouette welcomes admiring eyes to its 57 floors and 249 residences. It is the brand’s first-ever residential development.

About the panelists:

Angela Missoni, Creative Director & President of Missoni

The Missoni brand is very much synonymous with the Missoni family. Angela Missoni, the founding couple’s daughter, took over from Rosita as the firm’s creative director in 1997 and now leads the legendary label. As the creative force behind the entire house of Missoni, Angela has taken the company in new directions while remaining true to its heritage. She developed a new way to approach the Missoni image and communications, establishing a new position for the brand in the world of fashion. Angela has initiated new and important collaborations with talents like Carine Roitfeld, Mario Testino, Edward Enninful, Mario Sorrenti, Mert and Marcus, and Juergen Teller, Viviane Sassen, Mark Borthwick and Harley Weir. Most recently she has worked with Oscar-winning Italian director Paolo Sorrentino and actress, model and philanthropist Elisa Sednaoui to launch the latest Missoni fragrance worldwide.

Through the decades, Angela has been involved in projects that focus on reinforcing global awareness of the brand, and the growth of the family business. Amid that work emerged the study of the latest concept for the Missoni boutiques worldwide. For this, Angela worked closely with world-famous architect Patricia Urquiola. Together they created an organic environment that plays on various tones and textures, in order to give maximal visibility to the strong aesthetic of all the Missoni collections, elements of which ultimately become protagonists in a space.

The influential magazine Women’s Wear Daily has praised Missoni’s designs under her creative direction: “Angela Missoni is the scion of a decades-old family dynasty, but she’s still breaking new ground.” Now Angela and OKO Group have come together to bring the singular Missoni style to life in the brand’s first-ever residential development.

Paris Forino, Interior Design, Paris Forino Interior Design

New York-based Paris Forino Interior Design, launched in 2012 by Australian-born Paris Forino, is a full- service international design firm specializing in luxury residential real estate, hotel, and restaurant projects. Forino brings 15 years of experience, including tenures with Tihany Design and CetraRuddy Architecture, to complex, high-end commissions, which currently include more than 40 projects in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Forino has been published in Elle Décor and the New York Post, which ranked hers as one of the top four firms “designing New York City” in 2015.

Hani Rashid, Design Architect, Asymptote Architecture

Founded in 1989 by Hani Rashid and Lise Anne Couture, New York-based Asymptote Architecture is an international practice distinguished by intelligent, visionary designs informed by cutting-edge technologies. The firm's recent projects include the Yas Viceroy Hotel in Abu Contemporary Museum in Moscow. Asymptote's work is included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, among others.

Enzo Enea, Landscape Architect, Enea Garden Design

Since establishing his firm in 1993, renowned Swiss landscape architect Enzo Enea has completed more than 1,000 gardens for private residences, hotels, resorts, residential buildings, and parks around the world, including projects in Russia, Greece, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, China, Brazil, Colombia, the Bahamas, and the United States. Based near Zürich, the firm opened a second office in Miami in 2005 and is adding a New York office in 2016. Enea’s work has received numerous international awards, including honors from the American Society of Landscape Architects and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London.

For more on Missoni Baia, visit www.missonibaia.com.

Angela Missoni, Paris Forino, Enzo Enea, Hani Rashid

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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 "Titans of Miami" panelists will start this year's Summit at one of the grandest residential locations in all of South Florida, where they will speak of the luxury real estate market and where they see it heading. Listen and learn from them by purchasing your ticket to the Summit HERE.

They are:

Gil Dezer, President, Dezer Development

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An accomplished businessman and humanitarian, Gil Dezer is a visionary developer, and one of the largest oceanfront property owners in Sunny Isles Beach. Dezer and his father, Michael Dezer, own just over 27 acres of prime oceanfront property, arguably one of the largest holdings of beachfront property owned and developable in the state of Florida.

Dezer has been instrumental in changing the face and value of the South Florida residential real estate industry through the introduction of brand partnerships, connecting his developments with some of the world’s most recognized brand names.

In collaboration with real estate mogul and now-President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, Dezer led the Trump Organization’s first foray into the South Florida real estate market through the successful development of Trump Grande Ocean Resort and Residences and Trump Towers in Sunny Isles Beach.

Dezer Development received a $214 million construction loan from Wells Fargo in September 2013, at the time marking the largest loan for a single construction project in the Southeast in the post-recession era. The highly-anticipated Porsche Design Tower officially became a reality in the first quarter of 2017, marking the completion of the iconic tower.

Dezer leveraged this track record of success with marquee lifestyle brands to enter into an exclusive partnership with The Related Group and Armani/Casa Interior Design Studio to launch the world-renowned fashion and furnishings designer, Giorgio Armani’s, first residential tower in the U.S. real estate market, Residences by Armani/Casa. Designed by globally-acclaimed Argentine-born architect, César Pelli, the 56-story oceanfront tower features 308 luxurious residences and incomparable amenities spanning two floors, all exquisitely designed by Armani/Casa with rich textiles and custom furnishings.

Louis Birdman, Co-Developer, One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects

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For nearly three decades, real estate industry veteran Louis Birdman has taken a leadership role in the development of over 70 residential projects, comprising more than 18,000 residential units nationwide.

Mr. Birdman has a significant background in property acquisitions, dispositions, entitlements, financing, planning, design, construction, sales, and marketing. Mr. Birdman has been a principal investor and developer in numerous real estate development projects throughout Florida and nationwide, including Las Vegas, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas.

He is also the founder and principal of Louis Birdman Architect, an architectural consulting practice that provides consulting services to developers of real estate in both related and unrelated entities. He has been a registered architect licensed in Florida since 1989 and has held architectural licenses in multiple jurisdictions in the United States, including Chicago, New York, and Nevada.

Mr. Birdman is the co-Developer of One Thousand Museum Residences by Zaha Hadid Architects, a 62-story condominium tower in Miami with 84 half-floor and full-floor residences. One Thousand Museum just completed, ushering in a new era of luxury living in Miami.

Edgardo Defortuna, President, CEO and Founder, Fortune International Group

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Edgardo Defortuna is President, CEO and Founder of Fortune International Group, a Miami-based full-service real estate firm recognized throughout South Florida, Latin America and Europe as a leader in high-end luxury real estate. He oversees all of the company's activities across all of its business units.

Mr. Defortuna brings 30+ years of experience in the real estate industry and is considered a visionary and a driving force in South Florida real estate. Since its launch in 1983, Fortune International Group has been a preeminent leader in real estate sales, management, and development, successfully operating and building in South Florida’s best neighborhoods including Brickell, Key Biscayne, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Aventura, and Sunny Isles Beach. Today, Fortune International Group maintains 18 offices worldwide with over 1000 agents. In addition, its portfolio of developments includes Jade Residences at Brickell Bay, Jade Beach, Jade Ocean, Auberge Beach Residences & Spa Fort Lauderdale, The Ritz-Carlton Sunny Isles Beach, and Jade Signature.

Fortune International Group is well-known around the world, with a strong presence in Latin America. The company has also penetrated the European and Asian markets at full speed, with a special focus on Spain, Britain, France, Turkey, and Russia. Through his company’s success, Mr. Defortuna is widely recognized for having made a significant contribution to the internationalization of Miami and its reputation as a global business, trade and vacation hub.

A pioneer in many areas, Mr. Defortuna can be credited for being of the first Miami developers to align with international “starchitects” to bring his vision to fruition. Fortune International Group has worked with the very best in the world including Herzog & De Meuron, Pierre Yves Rochon, Michele Bonan, Arquitectonica, Carlos Ott and others.

According to Mr. Defortuna, “the keys to successful residential real estate development include market knowledge, construction experience and access to plenty of capital. Equally important are ambition and reputation.”

Shahab S. Karmely, Founder, KAR Properties LLC

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With 35 years of international real estate experience, Shahab S. Karmely has honed an impressive pedigree in transactional, managerial, and developmental disciplines. These, combined with an extensive background in fine arts and design, are the foundational elements of his development expertise and overall vision. As the founder of KAR Properties LLC, and through KAR and/or its affiliates, Mr. Karmely has acquired, repositioned, and monetized over 3 million square feet of office, luxury mixed-use, and industrial space in the US, Southeast Asia, and Europe. With offices in New York and Miami, KAR currently oversees the management of a core portfolio of assets and a development pipeline in excess of 5 million square feet.

KAR has made a significant entry into the Miami market with acquisitions and investments in excess of $300 million in established and emerging neighborhoods. Mr.Karmely’s background as a developer/owner/manager gives him a unique perspective and invaluable insights in analyzing and implementing the appropriate strategies for a variety of asset classes. He champions innovative and inventive approaches in response to changing market conditions, trends, and new opportunities as is required in today’s dynamic and challenging real estate markets.

Marcelo Kingston, Managing Partner, Multiplan Real Estate Asset Management (REAM)

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Marcelo Kingston, Managing Partner of Multiplan Real Estate Asset Management (REAM), has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate development and financial sectors throughout the United States and Brazil.

Under Mr. Kingston’s oversight, Multiplan REAM--founded by José Isaac Peres, the internationally-recognized Brazilian developer, and owner of major residential and commercial real estate holdings--is currently developing 57 Ocean, a new, ultra-luxury wellness-inspired oceanfront condominium in Miami Beach. Designed by globally-acclaimed Miami-based firm Arquitectonica, the enclave will feature a limited collection of 81 residences in a one-of-a-kind, elegant and high-profile boutique residential building with luxury amenities.

Mr. Kingston is also the founder and former CEO of PatioMix Shopping Centers, a fully-integrated Brazilian mall company with development, construction, leasing and management capabilities. Active in the industry, as well as his surrounding community, he is a member of the ULI Florida Multifamily Product Council, the Key Biscayne Village Educational Advisory Board, and the Key Biscayne K-8 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council.

Mr. Kingston holds a BA in Finance from Louisiana State University, a Master of Design from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Daniel Kodsi, CEO, Royal Palm Companies

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Ricardo Tabet is the co-founder and CEO of Optimum Development USA LLC, a fully integrated real estate and development investment firm with offices in the U.S. and Europe. An accomplished professional with more than 22 years of experience in the real estate industry, Mr. Tabet is widely regarded as a highly respected business executive and successful residential and commercial developer.

Curating, creating and delivering unique, exclusive lifestyle and architecturally distinctive properties, Mr. Tabet specializes in developing ultra-luxury condominiums, high-end retail, strategically located lifestyle boutique hotels and “Class A” office buildings in prime locations throughout the world. Among the company’s most notable recent projects are The Celino Hotel in Miami Beach, a Small Luxury Hotels of the World brand; 160 Imlay in Brooklyn, a luxury residential condominium conversion that was formerly the New York Dock Co.; Labels Berlin 1 and 2 in Germany; and the Exchange Palace in Budapest, a mixed-use project being developed in one of the most renowned buildings in Europe that formerly housed the country’s stock exchange.

As a former senior executive of several large national and international investments firms, Mr. Tabet has been involved in more than $4 billion in real estate transaction deals and has led the acquisitions, repositions and development of major real estate assets in the Middle East, Europe, the United States, and South America. He has also acted as an exclusive representative and real estate investment advisor to many institutions, foreign investment banks, and family wealth management offices.

Mr. Tabet earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and hotel administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and his Master in Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

Eric Fordin, Vice President, The Related Group

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Eric Fordin is a Vice President at The Related Group. His commercial real estate experience spans more than 21 years, with specialization in the acquisition, entitlement, development, financing, sales, and marketing of multifamily and mixed use development projects. 

Since joining Related in 2004, Mr. Fordin has been involved in the development, from concept through construction completion, of over 2,000 units with a value in excess of $3 billion. These projects include the Residences by Armani Casa, Hyde Resort & Residences, Apogee Beach, Beachwalk Resort & Residences, Hyde Beach House, Loft and Loft 2.  

His oversight includes the negotiation of land acquisition and partnership agreements, development budget creation and project fiscal responsibility along with the overall management of the development process including overseeing the team of consultants including general contractors, architects, engineers and designers in the realization of The Related Group projects. 

After earning a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of South Florida, Mr. Fordin attended New York University where he completed real estate-related courses in project management, cash flow analysis, and construction essentials for owners and developers. 

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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What makes Edgewater so special?

The sheer amount of planned and in progress developments coming to Edgewater makes this market very exciting for investors and millennial residents alike.

What advice would you give buyers looking to invest in /move to Edgewater?

Talk to an expert in the area and do research on the newer buildings that are selling for below comparable property prices. Also, become acquainted with the developers of the buildings to find out how reputable they are, and whether or not they are known for making buildings that have great resale value. For example, the Related Group has been known to develop high-quality buildings that have stood the test of time. Also, they have given good returns to the people that bought into their buildings during the pre-construction phase. Knowing who the good developers are and where they are building is a good way to make money on the buy. In Edgewater, with so much yet to be built. The area is ripe with opportunity.

What are the best drinking, dining and shopping spots in your market?

Alter is an industrial, new American style restaurant with an incredible tasting menu. Alter is within a mile of Edgewater in the westward direction. Edgewater itself does not have an established food scene yet, but this problem is quickly forgotten when you try the fantastic options that the nearby Wynwood area has to offer. Edgewater’s shopping scene is not established. You have The Shops at Midtown which is a stone throw from the main Edgewater area. For higher end shopping, you have the famous and chic design district close by.

What real estate trends in the market have you seen in the last 5 years and what trends do you predict in the next 5?

In the last 5 years, the Edgewater market has been slowly but surely catching up in price to its established neighbors. This is mostly due to zoning changes that allowed for larger buildings to be built in the area.

Besides the Turkish market, there is less overall demand than previous years for Miami real estate from foreign buyers. Thankfully, this is compensated for by the influx of North Eastern buyers from the US. New Yorkers in particular, look for a second home in Miami or even a first home when they are relocating to the south.

We believe that in the next 5 years, this area will grow as an investment market. Neighborhoods like Edgewater, Midtown, Wynwood, and The Design District all have tremendous value propositions when it comes to location. They each have something the other does not and are so close to one another that they are commonly thought of as one. Big name developers are working on and completing large scale projects in these areas such as Wynwood 25 and Paraiso District.

While still centrally located, these areas have noticeably lower prices per square foot than the more established neighborhoods such as South Beach, Downtown, and Brickell.

We think that informed investors will see this as an opportunity to get in on the emerging markets in this golden pocket, that sits between the Julia Tuttle and McArthur Causeways before they fully evolve.

What do you think is the appeal of Edgewater and why so many people are choosing to move here?

As with everything in real estate: location, location, location. We call this area the golden pocket. If you look on a map, it is perfectly nested in between 3 major highways. I-95, the 112 (which turns into the Julia Tuttle Causeway), and the 836 (which turns into the McArthur Causeway).

With real estate, the lowest priced properties in the inventory are the ones that move first. Simply put, it is cheaper to live in Edgewater than it is to live in Downtown or Brickell. Also, you are more centrally located relative to the Miami art, food, and night life hot spots. Finally, you aren’t sacrificing quality of living if you choose Edgewater.

Edgewater houses great buildings built by reputable developers. This allows Edgewater to truly compete against other neighborhoods.

Describe the quality and style of living to those looking to move to Edgewater?

People looking to move to Edgewater should expect high quality in the newer apartment buildings. It's important to keep in mind that these buildings are all new. All of them are loaded with amenities that are well maintained. As stated numerous times throughout this q&a, an Edgewater resident has incredible proximity to the best Miami has to offer in Design District, Wynwood, Downtown/Brickell and of course, Miami Beach. Also, it is important to note that from the center of Edgewater, these locations are between 1-2 miles away. This makes Edgewater an extremely undervalued and attractive destination for those looking to move to Miami.

What are the top 3 things you would recommend to someone looking to relocate here? 

Don’t be afraid to move to an up-and-coming neighborhood. People usually aren’t attracted to neighborhoods that everyone doesn’t talk about. It is not uncommon for people to ask “where is Edgewater?” We think this is one of the best parts of this neighborhood.

It is quiet and attracts minimal traffic compared to its more busy neighbors. The fact that no one knows about it makes the residents of Edgewater feel like they know something others don’t, which makes any area extremely attractive.

For investors and residents alike, move quickly before its too late. Comparable property prices are creeping up on Downtown and Brickell. The views from Edgewater blow most Brickell views out of the water, while still being around one to two thirds cheaper.

For investors, resale value on the Edgewater units will be high. Like we said earlier, world-class developers are now building in the area. The more of these that come along, the more stable Edgewater prices become. Luxury apartment rental prices for 1 and 2 bedrooms are extremely competitive with Downtown and Brickell. Moreover, in some cases, having better views and finishes in the units.

For those who are more into land assembly deals and holding lots for future sale to developers, Edgewater is a goldmine. Take a drive through Biscayne Boulevard or NE 2nd Ave and observe the sheer number of empty lots, parking lots, and run down commercial spaces along the streets. There are also a good amount of smaller buildings directly on the water that will eventually be bought out and torn down. We urge any investors reading to take advantage and move quickly. The future of development in Edgewater is crystal clear to us, and we want you, as investors, not to waste this opportunity.

How did you get started in Real Estate?

We took a trip to Mexico with close friends of ours. They had a relative that was extremely involved in the development of modern-day Acapulco. As we heard stories of how this area changed over the years, we fell in love with how living and work spaces impact the people of an area. We flew back home and immediately started the process to get licensed.

What sets you apart from the competition?

We simply love what we do. As young partners of Haute Residence, and some of the youngest, if not the youngest agents at ONE Sotheby’s, we take the weight of these brands extremely serious. We have surrounded ourselves with highly skilled and experienced mentors that work with us to make sure every step we take for our clients is in their best interest.

Every deal to us is important. We treat everyone the same whether you’re looking for a $1,500/m rental or a multimillion dollar property. For us, every deal is an opportunity to grow and gain recognition in this community for stellar customer service.

What sets Miami real estate apart from the rest of the world?

Miami sells itself. There is a place for anyone and everyone in this city. For residents, the lifestyle available in this city is unmatched in the US. Take a look at photos of downtown Miami in 2004. A third of the current buildings existed at the time. Miami is a brand new city. Drive through Downtown, Little Haiti, Wynwood and Edgewater and you will see that there are empty lots and huge renovation projects everywhere. Miami real estate is so exciting because we are still at the beginning of the epic narrative that is the story of this great city.

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