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Caroline Wozniacki and David Lee Sell Condo For Fisher Island Penthouse

Kalena Phung — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:09:30 +0000

Carline Wozniacki, former tennis pro, and David Lee, two-time NBA All-Star, have bid farewell to their luxury condo in Fisher Island, Miami Beach, Florida and upgraded to the penthouse.

Caroline Wozniacki, David Lee

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In 2018, Wozniacki and Lee purchased a condo at the lavish Palazzo Del Sol complex for $13.5 million. However, the couple have recently placed their former residence on the market in January at a price of $17.5 million. The 8,430 square foot space was offered fully furnished with five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Designed by Artefacto, the floor-to-ceiling glass offers picturesque views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The property sold about a month after its initial listing at a reduced price of $16.25 million. Jill Hertzberg with Coldwell Banker Realty Miami Beach Lincoln Building represented the sellers while Jill Eber of the same firm represented the buyer.

Since then, the Wozniacki and Lee have purchased the last unit in that same sophisticated building: the Palazzo Del Sol penthouse at a price of $18.7 million. The newly purchased property spans 6,644 square feet with four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Located on the 10th floor, the ornate interior includes a formal living area, dining room, spacious kitchen, family room, home theater, and office. The expansive master suite features dual walk-in closets and ensuite bathroom. Stepping outside, the space highlights a dining terrace that can be accessed from the living area with stairs leading to the rooftop terrace, lap pool, and outdoor kitchen.

The Palazzo Del Sol luxury condominium complex features a multitude of in-building amenities including a fitness center, infinity pools, cabanas, private massage rooms, hair and makeup salon, ultramodern movie theater, meeting room, resident only restaurant, and underground parking space. The Mediterranean-style building was designed by Kobi Karp with outdoor spaces by Enzo Enea. Located on Fisher Island, this extravagant building offers an unparalleled living experience of privacy and exclusivity.

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Watch Real Estate Webinars With Expert Agents, Brokers, Developers, And More Curated By Haute Residence

Andres E. Caceres — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:22:18 +0000

The first two weeks of Haute Residence’s live webinars series on the real estate market and how it has been performing the last months as a result of recent changes were a great success.

UPCOMING WEBINARS:

Thursday, April 23rd at 2PM EST

Dan Conn, CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate in a live conversation about the world’s top real estate markets and Christie’s leading role during quarantine times. REGISTER: https://hauteliving.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_th9DmtX6Qmq4CdIarHb8MQ

Thursday, April 23rd at 7PM EST

A "coast to coast" webinar with top brokers Brian Guiltinan (San Diego, CA), Moira E. Holley (Seattle, WA), Frank D. Isoldi (Westfield, NJ), and Devin Kay (South Florida), who will weigh in on the latest in their markets. REGISTER: https://hauteliving.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_plrhinyTQum9iON6_60mww

On Friday, April 24th at 4PM EST

Three of the top agents that cover some of the highest-regarded real estate markets in the country: Susan Breitenbach (The Hamptons), Chris Cortazzo (Malibu), and Jill Eber (South Florida). REGISTER: https://hauteliving.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nlBLUB7cSiyEqFmXmDOgnA

Below are the previous webinars. The guest panelists, all successful leaders in their markets, provided expert insights into the real estate industry in all corners of the US and beyond.

Daniel de la Vega, President of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty is in charge of ONE Sotheby’s locations in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, Brevard, and Indian River counties in Florida, with 17 offices and over 850 associates that generate annual sales in excess of $2.5 billion. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/webinar-one-sothebys-international-realty-daniel-de-la-vega-real-estate-in-age-covid-19/

Cheryl Casone, FOX Business Network (FBN) co-anchor of "FBN:AM", interviewed a power developer panel with: Louis Birdman, Edgardo Defortuna, Michael Stern, and Jules Trump. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/birdman-defortuna-trump-stern-live-developer-webinar/

Brothers Oren and Tal Alexander, 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. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/oren-and-tal-alexander-latest-ny-south-florida-real-estate/

Douglas Elliman Florida Brokerage CEO Jay Parker. 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. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/watch-webinar-douglas-elliman-florida-brokerage-jay-parker/

The #1 selling real estate broker in North America for an unprecedented eight times, Dolly Lenz, head of Dolly Lenz Real Estate, and her daughter Jenny Lenz, Managing Partner at the firm. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/new-york-real-estate-quarantine-watch-dolly-lenz-jenny/

A “condo experts” panel of South Florida agents: Elena C. Bluntzer, Bill Hernandez, Michelle Lynn Judd, and Alex Miranda. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/watch-condo-experts-real-estate-quarantine-webinar-haute-residence/

South Florida experts Jill Hertzberg, Jill Eber, and Judy Zeder, founders of The Jills Zeder Group, which formed in 2019 and had a record year with over $665 million in sales volume. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/the-jills-zeder-group-south-florida-real-estate-quarantine-webinar/

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. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/david-parnes-james-harris-webinar-la-real-estate-quarantine/

California real estate leader Aaron Kirman, who has sold over $6.5 billion in properties during his career and star of CNBC's show "Listing Impossible”. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/aaron-kirman-california-real-estate-quarantine-webinar/

Five of the top California expert brokers, Ben Bacal, Dana Bambace, Ernie Carswell, David Gemme, and Shelton Wilder weighed in on the California real estate market. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/california-real-estate-expert-panel-talks-about-industry-during-quarantine-in-live-webinar-by-haute-residence/

Four of the top Coldwell Banker agents worldwide participated in an international panel webinar that touched on multiple markets on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean: Laurent Demeure, Cyd Greer, Joyce Rey, and Carrie Wells. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/international-real-estate-webinar-top-coldwell-banker-agents/

Georgia real estate expert Debra Johnston with special guest, motivational speaker and best-selling author Gary Quinn. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/atlanta-real-estate-debra-johnston-gary-quinn/

Two of the Big Apple’s biggest names in real estate talk New York and its surrounding areas: Adam Modlin and Richard Steinberg. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/watch-new-york-real-estate-quarantine-adam-modlin-richard-steinberg/

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Watch: David Parnes And James Harris Join Haute Residence In Live Webinar On LA Real Estate During Quarantine

Andres E. Caceres — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:42:14 +0000

The LA real estate got an extra dose of insights today as David Parnes and James Harris highlighted Haute Residence's series of webinars on the industry and how it has been affected by social distance and quarantine measures.

The power team at The Agency and stars of “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” (the new season of the Bravo TV hit show starts on May 26th at 10PM EST) that has over $1.2 billion of value in properties in their current listing portfolio were hosted by Haute Living's Seth Semilof for a conversation that touched upon different areas of the Los Angeles market. If you wish to see it again or missed the live viewing, see it further below.

Here are the upcoming Haute Residence live webinars this week:

On Thursday, April 16th at 3PM EST, we will feature a live webinar with Aaron Kirman, the star of CNBC's "Listing Impossible" 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. REGISTER HERE.

Also on Thursday, April 16th at 4PM EST, California real estate expert agents with billions in career sales Ben Bacal, Dana Bambace, Ernie Carswell, David Gemme, and Shelton Wilder will weigh in on the state of the real estate market there. REGISTER HERE.

Friday, April 17th at 2PM EST 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.

See the video of today's webinar above. About the panelists:

David Parnes has previously been named in Variety’s Showbiz Real Estate Elite in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019 and The Hollywood Reporter’s Top 25 Agents in the same years. Together with James, David has also been named on The Wall Street Journal’s REAL Trends list for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019.
James Harris began as a residential investment agent in the United Kingdom before heading to Los Angeles. With his partner David, James specializes in high-end residential real estate and investment properties in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Hollywood Hills, Malibu, Pacific Palisades and the greater Los Angeles region.

Highlight quotes:

James Harris: "We are setting up for the future as the market continues to carry on. Those that are taking this time as a vacation are making a big mistake. You have to stay creative."

David Parnes: "California has so much to offer. Once the lockdown is over, I believe we will see an influx of activity, huge demand, and many transactions: a quick recovery."

Watch other Haute Residence webinars about the latest on the real estate market in national and international markets at dev.hauteresidence.com.

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Watch: The Jills Zeder Group Talk South Florida Real Estate During Quarantine In Live Webinar By Haute Residence

Andres E. Caceres — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:50:15 +0000

Week 2 of Haute Residence's series of real estate webinars about the industry and its reaction to current quarantine and social distancing continued yesterday with South Florida experts Jill Hertzberg, Jill Eber, and Judy Zeder, founders of The Jills Zeder Group.

The Jills Zeder Group, affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty, was formed in 2019 and had a record year with over $665 million in sales volume. Three families make up the Group, which specializes in luxury properties. They have offices in two of South Florida's best-known markets, Miami Beach and Coral Gables. Their clientele includes celebrities, Fortune 500 executives, as well as international buyers.

The informative and positive webinar was hosted by Haute Living's Seth Semilof. The Group had a great flow of answers that touched on the different aspects of the current market and is looking to a very active future. If you missed the live webinar, watch it further below.

Here are the upcoming Haute Residence live webinars this week:

Tune in today, 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.

See a live recording in the video above. About yesterday's panelists:

Jill Hertzberg, a Miami native, founded The Jills® with her business partner Jill Eber over 25 years ago. Passionate about her work and highly dedicated to her clients, she has a proven track record of providing extraordinary service and outstanding results. Renowned in the South Florida luxury real estate arena, she has longstanding client relationships, and has represented a wide range of respected community members and celebrities.
Jill Eber boasts a remarkable portfolio of record sales, in both homes and condos throughout Miami Beach, Fisher Island, Star Island, South of Fifth, La Gorce Island, Indian Creek up to Golden Beach, Coral Gables and Coconut Grove. She launched a successful luxury real estate business and ultimately partnered with Jill Hertzberg to create The Jills® over 25 years ago.
Judy Zeder, a Miami resident since 1978, has been a licensed Realtor-Associate in Florida for over 20 years. She brought her son, Nathan, into the real estate business in 2003, and they became known as “The Zeder Team.” Her daughter, Kara, joined the team in 2009. The Zeder Team has become one of the top residential real estate groups in Miami, consistently ranking in the top three groups in Miami-Dade County and in the top one-half of one percent nationally.

Highlight quotes:

Jill Hertzberg: "People with good credit are able to get financing. Even people who don't need a financing contingency are going for it because the money is inexpensive (because of low rates)."

Jill Eber: "We have been getting a lot of domestic buyers from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and even more so in California. There has been activity in our market, and some really good. We are in negotiations now on a few big deals. Deals are continuing to happen."

Judy Zeder: "We are working all the time. It's a tough time, but the best thing you can do as an individual and an agent is to stay positive and stay in touch with clients."

You can view last week's webinars by Haute Residence here.

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The Leading Women Dominating The Real Estate, Architecture and Design Industries

Alejandra Tenorio — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 19:46:27 +0000

It's no secret women dominate almost every industry they work in and this year, in honor of International Women's Day, the world is coming together to celebrate the achievement of women across all industries who strive for excellence. This year's theme is “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change," and Haute Residence is rounding up the top leading women in the real estate, architecture and design industries to recognize their individual merits and professional achievements in their work field and community. From the Sunshine State's real estate power duo who have consecutively won the award for No. 1 Residential Real Estate team in Florida to the late legendary visionary mastermind Zaha Hadid and everyone else in between, this year's International Women's Day is filled with women who are successfully spearheading some of the industry's leading companies as they set the tone for newer generations of working women.

Zaha Hadid

The late Zaha Hadid was the visionary mastermind of some of the world's most iconic architectural monuments and developments. For Hadid, the realms of architecture were endless as she felt there were more terrains and territories left to explore and became the first woman to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004. Some of Hadid's must-see designs include The Riverside Museum in Scotland, Vitra Fire Station in Germany, Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul and the iconic One Thousand Museum, set to transform Miami's skyline as the city's most prestigious residential tower is set to debut later this year.

Jill Eber and Jill Hertzberg

With over 30 years of experience in the luxury real estate industry, Jill Hertzberg and Jill Eber have become the leading real estate agents in the Magic City. The Jills’ extensive resume of selling luxury real estate have set an impressive, record-breaking sales and has made them Coldwell Banker's No. 1 residential real estate large team in Florida for gross income commission. Outside of the incredible success in real estate, The Jills are also extremely involved in contributing to the community and ensuring they contribute to causes important to the city, including a variety of charitable groups including Habitat for Humanity, the Jewish Federation-Pacesetters, Ronald McDonald House Charities and United Way.

Joyce Rey

Joyce Rey is one of the most respected names in luxury real estate worldwide. With more than $4 billion in career sales, she has represented some of the most significant properties in the world. In addition to her successful professional life, Rey is extremely passionate and involved with philanthropic projects including UNICEF, Blue Ribbon and the Public Library Foundation.

Kelly Hoppen

With over 40 years of experience at the forefront of the interior design industry, Kelly Hoppen is one of the most sought-after designers in the world. Some of Hoppen's most iconic projects include the One Shenzhen Bay in Hong Kong and the Hotel Murmuri in Barcelona. Unafraid to think outside the box, many design connoisseurs and industry peers have labeled her as the 'Queen of Interior Design.'

Olivia Hsu Decker

Described as one of the nation's best known residential real estate brokers, Olivia Hsu Decker is a leading figure in the real estate industry since the 1980s and co-owns Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty with 20 offices in the San Francisco Bay Area. Hsu Decker is a devoted philanthropist and focuses on empowering women for equality in the business world.

Elizabeth Diller

Elizabeth Diller is one of four partners of the world-renowned firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro and has led the design development for some of the country's most iconic museum buildings over the last decade. Diller's ability to "turn a metaphor into brick and mortar" can be seen throughout the firm's various projects including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and Los Angeles' Broad Museum.

Mayi De la Vega

Mayi De La Vega has become a cemented real estate professional with over 25 years of experience in the luxury real estate market. Founder and CEO of One Sotheby's International Realty, De la Vega's entrepreneurial spirit has been the key to her success in the cutting-edge industry. Aside from her mega-successful professional career, she also dedicates her time to the community through philanthropic organizations and educational programs.

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Jill Eber And Jill Hertzberg Share Their Haute Guide To The Magic City

Alejandra Tenorio — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:58:53 +0000

With over 30 years of experience in the luxury real estate industry, Jill Hertzberg and Jill Eber have become the leading real estate agents in the Magic City. An internationally recognized firm, The Jills are the #1 team in the sunshine state, ranked by the Wall Street Journal, and include Jill Hertzberg, Jill Eber, Felise Eber, Danny Hertzberg and Hillary Hertzberg. The Jills' extensive resume of selling luxury real estate have set an impressive, record-breaking sales in some of the best zip codes and neighborhoods of Miami. Haute Residence caught up with the renowned power duo who dished on their favorite restaurants, their ideal weekend staycation spots and more as they give us an expert luxe guide to the 305 -- a la The Jills style.

Jill Eber

How long in have you been a top real estate agent? 30 years

Real Estate Market: Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Fisher Island, South Beach, Indian Creek, Bal Harbour, Golden Beach

Best hidden gem: Altos Del Mar beachfront homes on Miami Beach

Best fine dining restaurant: Zuma and Il Gabbiano

Best place for a power business meeting: Joe’s Stone Crab

Best hotel for out of town guests: Fisher Island, Surf Club Four Seasons, St. Regis

Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Bal Harbour Shops

Favorite charity event: I have a great love for animals and every two weeks The Jills sponsor "Take Me Home Tuesday" (Pet Adoption). The Jills sponsor a dog or cat for adoption through the Humane Society of Greater Miami and pets are featured on The Jills Facebook and Instagram. In 2018, seven pets were adopted through the ongoing program. The Jills match the adoption fee for each pet that is adopted through this program as a donation to the Humane Society. Additionally, The Jills and Coldwell Banker sponsor a pet adoption event at the Miami Beach office.

Favorite cultural event: Art Basel

Favorite cultural institution: Adrienne Arsht Center

Best museum/exhibit: Bass Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art

Best weekend getaway/staycation: The Keys

Describe your city in three words: water, weather, world-class

Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Vizcaya

All-around favorite spot in your market: Fisher Island

Best aspect of your market: Meeting and representing many of the amazing clients of whom come into our world. Many of them become friends.

Jill Hertzberg

How long in have you been a top real estate agent? 30 years

Real Estate Market: Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Fisher Island, South Beach, Indian Creek, Bal Harbour, Golden Beach

Best hidden gem: Sunrise runs on our beautiful beaches

Best fine dining restaurant: La Petite Maison in Brickell

Best place for a power business meeting: Joe’s Stone Crab

Best hotel for out of town guests: Surf Club Four Seasons in Surfside

Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Bal Harbour Shops

Favorite charity event: Every charity event is dear to my heart and I can’t pick one because they all are for a great cause and being part of them is very special to me

Favorite cultural event: Art Basel

Favorite cultural institution: New World Symphony

Best museum/exhibit: The Bass Museum, ICA Museum

Best weekend getaway/staycation: Palm Beach

Describe your city in three words: Welcoming, energetic, sunny

Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Vizcaya

All-around favorite spot in your market: Sunset Islands

Best aspect of your market: The best aspect of our market are the amazing people and the energy of our community

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Tommy Hilfiger’s Extravagant Golden Beach Residence Is Now Asking $23.5 Million

Dima Vitanova — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:16:43 +0000

Few abodes are as lavish, eccentric and downright bewitching as Tommy Hilfiger’s residence in upscale Golden Beach. And the best part, yet – it can be yours for $23.5 million.

The roughly 14,000-square-foot mansion, whose backyard morphs into the ocean, is among the priciest in Golden Beach, even after a recent price drop of $4 million from its original $27.5 million.

A giant canvas of 1970s pop-art designs, the home has harbored the fashion mogul and his wife Dee Ocleppo’s extensive art collection, which has been reported to include pieces by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Marc Quinn, Damien Hirst and Bert Stern.

The residence, whose splendor filled the pages of Architectural Digest in late 2016, is a true piece of art in itself, ingeniously designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard to reflect the sensitivities of legends like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring.

The 7-bedroom, 12-bathroom home features a geometric black-and-white kitchen, a crimson-red home theater, a red-white-and-blue fitness/game room, a living room carpeted by a hair-on-hide rug, several guest quarters covered in fruity scratch-and-sniff wallpapers, and a sinuous staircase anchored by a giant, glimmering statue of Micky Mouse.

Hilfiger and his wife purchased the property in 2013 for a little over $17 million. Back then, The Jills, Florida’s top luxury real estate team as ranked by WSJ, sold the estate to the couple. Today, Jill Hertzberg and Jill Eber are the listing agents for 605 Ocean Boulevard once again.

“The home will attract a buyer with impeccable taste who appreciates luxurious finishes, who will enjoy the different spaces that the home offers such as the movie theatre, built-in bar area right off the formal dining room, the multiple guest apartments and of course the oceanfront playground they have at their fingertips,” said Hertzberg.

Despite the wow-factor floor plan, which can feel more like a dazzling showcase of upscale furniture and finishes than a family home, it can still exude a sense of privacy and intimacy. Especially so in the splendid master bedroom and backyard, which vie for the top spot on Hertzberg’s list of favorite home spaces.

“In the backyard you can relax and reflect, enjoy a day in the pool or beachside with your kids or even entertain 200 guests,” she said. “The master bedroom is tied for my favorite, because it overlooks the beautiful blue ocean and offers so many amenities – a separate living area, his and hers bathrooms and walk-in closets, an office and a balcony with a spa that boasts million-dollar views.”

A one-of-a-kind, rare-to-find house, which seems to harbor an architectural likeness to its famed owner’s vision, 605 Ocean Boulevard “will attract someone who wants to have fun and live a wonderful life,” said Hertzberg.

Images courtesy of The Jills team

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Haute Living’s Real Estate Summit Miami 2013

Hadley Henriette — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:32:27 +0000

Haute Living hosted Real Estate Summit Miami 2013, successfully bringing all the biggest names in Miami real estate together under one roof. The lux event took place in the ballroom of the W South Beach and brought out star developers and brokers for interactive round-table discussions before an audience of ticketed attendees who were treated to breakfast and lunch. Expert lobbyist and strategist Seth Gordon posed questions to mega-developers Edgardo Defortuna, David Martin, Don Peebles, Ugo Colombo, Gil Dezer and Carlos Rosso, who gave their take on Miami’s red-hot real estate market.

David Martin, Edgardo Defortuna, Gil Dezer, Ugo Colombo, R. Donahue Peebles and Carlos Rosso

One subject on everybody's mind? The influx of celebrity-architect designed new buildings. Edgardo Defortuna, famous for the Jade buildings, explained, “It’s not about how much money I’m going to get because I’m hiring Herzog and de Meuron, it’s about the experience of the buyer when they live there. I don’t think we have yet lived that. When those buildings are completed people are going to realize how different it is to use great firms with great minds.”

“The market has matured," added David Martin whose firm Terra Group is working on unique property Grove at Grand Bay with Bjarke Ingels. "Now everybody has different “starchitects” and designers and now we’re seeing unique properties where we almost can’t compare one to another and that’s making it an interesting market. Now the buyers really have a lot to look at, a lot to learn and a lot to study before they buy.”

Don Peebles, who is committing to new projects in Miami, emphasized the need to bring talent and finance corporations from New York, while surprising topics were discussed such as improving the cities green space, public transportation and even required parking specs per unit. “The parking of 500 Brickell is 8 stories high,” said Carlos Rosso. “This is real estate that has been given away to the car. The city doesn’t make a dime in taxes and we have to build it. It’s not the best approach. I think it’s going to be more about car storage than parking.” To which Gil Dezer, developer of the ground-breaking Porsche Design Tower commented, “If everybody just parked in their apartment, we wouldn’t have this problem,” making the room erupt with laughter.

Jorge Perez and Kamal Hotchandani

Haute Living Publisher and CEO Kamal Hotchandani flew in from New York to present Jorge Perez of The Related Group with the magazine's first Tony Goldman Lifetime Visionary Award. Perez pointed out that Goldman was a dear friend and that he was honored to accept an award bearing his name. He also had some words of wisdom for the developers, brokers and realtors in the room, "We are in the throws of another great upturn. Florida has been known for great booms and busts and we need to moderate that. How do we not get so enthusiastic again and then three years from now think, 'Why did I do this?' and [have to] reach for the Alka-Seltzer."

Haute Magazine Real Estate Summit at the W Hotel South Beach

After a sumptuous lunch with the attendees, brokers and developers, the room reconvened for a quick presentation of Beach House 8 by Daniella Bonetti and then the broker’s panel. It was comprised of big name Miami brokers Oliver Ruiz, of Engel Völkers, Jill Eber and Jill Hertzberg of The Jills, Diane Lieberman of SBI, Alicia Cervera of Cervera Realty, Dora Puig of PuigWerner Craig Studnicky of ISG and Jorge Uribe of Sotheby's International Realty. On the docket? Hot tips on undervalued areas like the Bay Harbour Islands, Marketing Miami, how to improve appraisals and justify new pricing. “Things are lending a more ethical way and that allows them to go into a building and know it’s not all speculators and pay those dollars because they feel that it’s warranted. You have to give them the knowledge to understand why they are paying a premium over the last five comps,” explained Jill Eber during the discussion. Each panelist received a private day charter on Ferretti Yacht from sponsor Ferretti Group.

Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Haute Living Media Group

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