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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Address: 8089 Pinnacle Peak Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89113

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

For more information contact Beth Rossum at 702-368-1850 or bethrossum@aol.com.

Beth Rossum is the real estate agent representing the Las Vegas, Nevada real estate market as a part of the Haute Residence real estate network. View all of her listing here.

Photo courtesy of Beth Rossum, Rossum Realty Unlimited 

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Enjoy Country Club living including guard gated, golf, tennis, fitness and roving security.

Address: 82 Innisbrook Avenue, Las Vegas,  NV 89113

Price: $2,150,000

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 7

View the listing here.

For more information contact Beth Rossum at 702-368-1850 or bethrossum@aol.com.

Beth Rossum is the real estate agent representing the Las Vegas, Nevada real estate market as a part of the Haute Residence real estate network. View all of her listing here.

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Two desert cities half a world apart. Both have emerged from tumbleweed outposts into worldly empires.

And so their story continues . . . it is, indeed, the best of times; it is the season of Light; it is the spring of hope. Each of these two cities has everything, being best described in the superlative degree of comparison only. Over-the-top. Colossal. Herculean. Sound a bit familiar? Whether it does or not, you'll want to take this journey into Vegas royalty and witness for yourself what the land of excess, glitz and glamour really means nowadays. Your eyes simply won't believe it.

The Game Made Only In Las Vegas

All the action that any high roller would want to experience is on the Las Vegas Strip. Casinos, cuisine, couture and, of course, The Cosmopolitan Hotel Las Vegas. The Cosmopolitan is the ideal Las Vegas residence/resort tower that will expand your definition of what it means to live in lavish luxury. Later this year, renovations to The Cosmopolitan will be completed that will undoubtedly upgrade this casino-royale residence far, far beyond its well established first-class, exclusive status.

Being a proprietor of one of The Cosmopolitan's ultra deluxe condo units is truly a luxury in its own right. Only 17 condos in The Cosmopolitan were ever allowed to be sold to private owners. Each condo features floor-to-ceiling windows so that you can admire the nightly views of the Las Vegas Strip lit up in its luminescent opulence.

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But the crème de la crème of The Cosmopolitan are the penthouse suites that aren’t just unlisted—they’re by invitation only. These palatial suites range in size from 2,000 to 5,000 square feet and occupy the top four floors of the tower. Each boasts skyline views, soaring ceilings, notable artwork, and hyper-amenities, the most exclusive of which is access to the resort's new private gaming salon, The Reserve. To enter The Reserve, you need only a $1 million minimum buy-in. Small change for Vegas nobility.

The Cosmopolitan also brags a legendary high-stakes gaming area, The Talon Club, as well as a hyper-developed prime sports watching and wagering hot spot - aptly called the Race & Sports Book - complete with video walls, mobile wagering and video poker machines.

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Penthouse suites are flooded with natural light and entertain a mid-century modern design with accents of warm gold and furry fabrics. These swanky suites also exude a Rat Pack club vibe: full bar stocked with top-shelf liquor and a humidor stocked with cigars. Sinatra and the guys would surely be lounging around, smoking Mayan Sicars and flirting with Rose, The Cosmopolitan's witty virtual concierge.

You can text Rose to opt into her services, which range from ordering room service, to acquiring more towels, to securing recommendations and reservations for dining and drinking, as well as shopping. And if you’re looking for an adventure, Rose can take you on a cultivated art tour or even play mischievous games such as Kiss, Marry, Diss.

As you would expect, what happens with Rose, stays only with Rose.

A Hand At Cards In Dubai

Dubai is the Vegas of the East.

And Dubai's leading architects are in the process of building a first-in-kind, ultra-luxury urban residential/hotel resort. Set to open later this year, the Dubai Rosemont Hotel and Residences will boast over 2 million square feet of hotel, residential, and leisure space: two twin towers, each 53-stories high, set against the dynamic backdrop of an ever-evolving Dubai skyline that reflects the city's contemporary, cool and colorful vibe.

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It's been said that the resort’s evocative design was inspired by reflection, light and texture.

And it's also been said that this paradise is expected to transport guests into nature’s most exotic, alluring and cosmic of destinations. The resort is set to not only feature a private lush, tropical rainforest for guests and residents, there also will be robot bellhops, a full-size bowling alley and a glass-bottom sky pool, suspended above the streets of Dubai and expected to light up with its own stars at night. Twinkle, twinkle, not-so-little star, up above Dubai so high, like a diamond in the sky.

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It's also anticipated that there will be tree-level walkways and a sensory rain system for the rainforest, designed to simulate the actual rain forest, without the actual rain. Imagine hearing the sounds of wildlife, seeing the shifting sunlight and the emergence of night shadows without experiencing any danger. Or wet rain. Or snakes. It's all going to materialize later this year.

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Usually, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. However, you might be hard-pressed to remain silent after you experience The Cosmopolitan Hotel Las Vegas or the Rosemont Hotel and Residences in Dubai. But rules are meant to be broken, right?

For currently listed residences in Dubai, visit Haute Residence partner, LuxuryProperty.com

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The interior of this luxury estate boasts a grand marble rotunda entry, two master suites with elegant spa-like marble bathrooms, several offices, sensational pecan wood flooring, two elevators, three staircases, a 14-seat theater room, a library and a 25,000-bottle wine cellar with tasting room, a fireplace, and a secret door to an exclusive private cellar.

For added luxury, there's an irresistible, highly upgraded gourmet kitchen, a huge family room with three flat-screen TVs, smooth coat stucco and custom stone and ironwork throughout.

The impeccable manicured grounds are absolutely phenomenal and the backyard is ideal for entertaining with two swimming pools, two spas, a stream, spectacular water features, outdoor catwalk with incredible views, an outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, built-in BBQ, a fireplace and two casitas.

The top level of this incredible Lake Las Vegas luxury estate is an observation deck with commanding million dollar views of all of Lake Las Vegas!

Address: 8 Rue Mediterra Dr, Henderson, NV 89011

Price: $4,925,000

Bedrooms: 9

Bathrooms: 4 full + 5 half

Take a tour of the property here.

For more information contact David DiMarco at 702-588-1190 or davidadimarco@gmail.com

David DiMarco is the exclusive agent representing the Las Vegas, Nevada real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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The attraction, to be called the New York Wheel, will overlook the Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor and the downtown Manhattan skyline.The privately funded project will cost $230 million, with grounds around the ferris wheel including a 100-shop outlet mall and a 200-room hotel. The attraction is projected to attract up to 30,000 riders a day during peak season, with about 4.5 million visitors a year.

In a press release, Mayor Bloomberg said; “Our Administration has made major investments all along the North Shore of Staten Island, because we know this area is full of potential for economic growth. But this newest plan is the most exciting of all. The New York Wheel will be an attraction unlike any other in New York City – even unlike any other on the planet. It will offer unparalleled and breathtaking views, and is sure to become one of the premier attractions in New York City and the latest exciting addition to our newly revitalized waterfront.”

Source and photo courtesy press release. 

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