New York City has Hudson Yards -- Miami has Miami Worldcenter. Located in the heart of Miami’s bustling next-generation Downtown, Miami Worldcenter is the largest project of its kind in city history and one of the most massive urban developments ever undertaken in the entire United States. Miami Worldcenter – a 27-acre complex of residences, offices, retail options, dining destinations, a convention center, and hotel – takes mixed-use development to luxurious new levels.

Its coup de grace is PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter, a futuristic 60-story signature residential tower, which serves as a bold symbol and stark reminder of Miami’s reputation as “The City of the Future.” PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter stands as an homage to the city’s new commercial, ethnic and cultural vibrancy, and offers one of the most exciting lifestyle destinations in America.

PARAMOUNT and Miami Worldcenter are about to become Miami's new hub and we honestly cannot wait to be there and walk up and down, left and right. The city's classic and most-known streets will have a new address attaining the local and touring communities' attention. The lucky ones that have purchased units in PARAMOUNT will not have to go far (just an elevator ride instead!) to be in the hustle and bustle of the mega-sized development.

South Florida has been highly anticipating the development's arrival since construction started just under four years ago.

PARAMOUNT is located three blocks away from Miami Central Station. Richard Branson's Virgin Trains USA's new express train service will connect Miami travelers from Miami Central Station to stations in West Palm Beach and Orlando by 2021.

Exclusive to PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter homeowners is the chance to own one of 26 luxury poolside bungalows. Each one is priced at $350,000. Each bungalow includes an entertainment area, a living room, a bar, a bathroom with a shower, and a rooftop terrace.

Keeping true with Miami's Latin American flavor, an indoor regulation-size (200 feet long) soccer field will be a one-of-a-kind experience for all who visit it.

57 countries are represented among the buyers of residences at PARAMOUNT. Nearly 90% of the residential units have been sold.

There is so much more to discover at PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter. Visit www.PARAMOUNTmiami.com for more information.

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Taking the weather into account may be a solid deciding factor when trying to determine where to buy that next property. Here are some great fair weather areas that also appear to be wise buy and hold real estate investments.

All of these metros enjoy a temperate climate almost year-round in addition to rising home values and other strong indicators of good investment material.

Dallas, TX Real Estate

Photo courtesy of Sharon Hodnett

Homes like this stone-constructed, French-country-inspired estate in Dallas are prime examples of the real estate investment potential available in the lone star state right now. This well-built and charming home sits on a half-acre tree-lined lot for $899,000.

Dallas home prices are expected to rise faster than the national average in 2019 - despite already rising close to 13% last year. One of the reasons being the Dallas metro areas strong economy.

Plus, with temperatures staying between 77 degrees Fahrenheit and 55 for most of the year, this area also passes the fair weather test.

To find out more about Dallas and Southlake Texas homes like this that are available now, contact Sharon Hodnett.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida Real Estate

Photo courtesy of Barry Levinson

This sprawling water-front home in Fort Lauderdale features 100 feet of water frontage and three guest bedrooms with on-suite baths. Everything about this place suggests an oasis of luxury, making it an ideal vacation rental for the savvy investor. Offered by Barry Levinson.

Fort Lauderdale is a desirable area to find that picturesque place to turn into a busy Airbnb in the short term and possibly retire to long term.

With sunny days almost year-round and clear blue water everywhere, Fort Lauderdale has the desired climate for people from colder parts of the county looking to soak up the sun. In fact, according to PWC's housing report, the Miami/Fort Lauderdale metro area is the 3rd highest target destination from migrating people from other cities in the US.

Orlando, Florida Real Estate

Located in the central part of the state, a day's drive or puddle-jumping flight from the Miami/Fort Lauderdale metro market lies Orlando.

All indicators point to the Orlando area market being one of the best in 2019. Prices rose by over 10% last year, so those who already own investment property here are enjoying the equity boost.

Orlando has plenty of new buyers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, population rise of Orlando is ahead of the national average by more than 12%.

Add lower than average mortgage rates, a booming economy and "cold" temperatures that bottom out in the high 50's and Orlando, Florida looks like a welcome addition to your real estate portfolio.

Charlotte, North Carolina Real Estate

Photo courtesy of Matthew Paul Brown, Reside Realty

This stunning estate in the private gated community of Morrocroft was renovated in 2015 by renowned architect, Ruard Veltman. This tasteful stunner has seven luxurious bedrooms and sits on over an acre while still being close to the heart of the city. Offered by Reside Realty.

Charlotte has evolved from a NASCAR niche area to a financially-focused metro that is both the largest city in North Carolina and a smart real estate investment. With cool winters and warm summers, residents can enjoy Charlotte's sports and nightlife year-round.

Whether an investor is looking to flip, buy and hold, or invest in one of the many multi-family properties being built uptown, this Southeastern hub has the great weather and wealth-building potential to be a real estate star.

Ready to Own a Home in a Fair Weather Area?

These real estate markets may be hot, but their average temperatures tend to be more moderate.

Weather shouldn't be the only reason to invest in an area, but it's certainly worth considering. with all of the extreme weather events disrupting people's lives these days. Before investing, find a local real estate expert to help save time knowing where to look and to get the most for the money spent.

This article includes housing market predictions for several metro areas in 2019. Real estate forecasts are the equivalent of an educated guess and are far from certain.

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In 2017, their skilled team at Stockworth Realty Group closed over $150 million in sales, averaging more than four closings a week. This year, they have continued their head-spinning success by expertly representing one-of-a-kind properties in Golden Oak at Walt Disney World (R) Resort and the Four Season Residences Orlando, among other coveted venues.

Haute Residence chatted with Pantozzi and Rottinghaus, who opened up about the nature of the business, their friendship in and outside the office and what it really takes to thrive in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country.

How did you partner up?

Pantozzi: My husband actually knew Jesse before I did because he owns a title company called TitleTeam and worked with Jesse on his deals. Jesse and I actually first met at a local networking event and started chatting about how he knew my husband and was impressed by the digital marketing I had been doing and thought we should have a chat about the possibility of joining forces and working together.

I'll never forget that he gave me a book called “You are a Badass,” and the book really struck a chord with me and helped me to realize that this was a great opportunity and without risk there is no reward. So multiple coffee shop conversations later, the idea of combining two dynamic personalities both passionate about what we do with an unstoppable drive to surpass our goals, help others and stay ahead of the competition, a great partnership was formed.

Rottinghaus:  Tiffany and I decided to take a collaborative approach on real estate, we sat down and devised a business model that brings over 20 years of real estate knowledge and experience along with over 10 years of pure marketing and networking experience. We understand a "Team" always outperforms an individual and working together our customers receive the absolute best.

What are some of the challenges of transitioning from being a solo real estate agent to a team?

Pantozzi: I'm a very independent person who would say I definitely march to the beat of my own drum, so combining our two books of business and how we like to manage that business is definitely a process and could be challenging at moments. But I also believe that two minds are better than one so just as in any business there may be growing pains but working together, we have been able to double our business and exposure in our market, just making our business stronger as a whole.

People like to know they not only have one agent working for them and looking out for their interests, but two dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable agents they can always depend on to ensure their best interests are always top of mind. We play to each other's strengths, creating a super agent structure ready to tackle any deal and any challenges that may present themselves. We stay organized and supported by our in-office team as well to ensure that our efforts are not duplicated and instead efficiently and effectively delegated to cover all details of our transactions.

Rottinghaus: Personalities, procedures and finances. Personalities and egos are the first to be challenged. When two Type A personalities merge, there isn't always a clear distinction of who is the leader. We've found sharing that role is ideal when necessary. Procedures and processes of doing things is next in line with merging; we all do things our own way and of course that's the best way. Finances, naturally, are the next hurdle as you grow; so do your expenses, which means you better outhustle everyone else.

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What is the dynamic when working together? Do you split responsibilities?

Pantozzi: We do try to divide and conquer as much as possible but there are still some things we feel are super important to do together as a team for our clients. We both take our business extremely seriously but try not to take ourselves too seriously and keep a positive and playful approach to each new day. Jesse can definitely be more of a jokester while I'm more of the drill sergeant at times, but no matter what, we both like to have fun with our work.

This business could be a wild roller coaster so having each other to lean on definitely helps when needing to get a second opinion on something, brainstorm ideas or learn something new from each other. You can't be everything to everyone, so Jesse and I both bring different qualifications and big personalities to the table and a male/female dynamic helps to broaden our ability to relate to more people overall.

Rottinghaus: The dynamic is fantastic and needed to be right away otherwise a partnership wouldn't have been possible. Not only do we get along very well; we concentrate on each others strengths. Tiffany, primarily focuses on the marketing side of things; whereas, I am dialed in on the investment and transactional side of things. We do split responsibilities when scheduling requires such.

Orlando is a growing market with over 13,500 real estate agents, yet you are among the top 1 percent in terms of your production. What do you attribute your success to?

Pantozzi: We are full-time professionals, which initially sets us apart from the majority of agents in the field who just dabble in the business. Selecting someone to manage possibly one of your largest and most important financial transactions is something to be taken seriously, and our clients like to know that we are available all day, every day for them and have the experience and knowledge to properly advise and manage any of their real estate transactions. I believe that is one of the factors that keeps our clients constantly wanting to work with us and refer us business, in addition to the fact that we stay on top of trends in the market and do the research to really know what is going on to pass that information on to our clients.

Knowing how to properly price and market a home will make a different on the time on market and the sale price, both of which we are experts in and it reflects in our business. Our digital marketing efforts far exceed any other agents in Central Florida and we are able to reach hundreds of thousands of prospects with every post, so we focus heavily on a digital approach not only to expose ourselves to new potential clients but to also expose our clients properties to the largest pool of buyers possible. We keep a social savvy approach to stay top of mind and relevant in our market so when people think Orlando Real Estate, they think Jesse and Tiffany.

Rottinghaus: Longevity in this business, consistency with our customers and adapting to marketing changes.  

Tiffany Pantozzi and Jesse Rottinghaus are the real estate agents exclusively representing the Orlando and Winter Park, Florida real estate market as a part of the Haute Residence real estate network. View all of their listings here.

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Taking the kids to Disney World, a tradition of childhood if there ever was one, no longer needs to mean cramming into the closest hotel room or needing to shake a mascots giant hand during every meal. These single-family homes range from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet and are built in Venetian, Italianate, or Spanish style. Priced at $5 million and up, the homes feature a pool, perfectly manicured lawns, and wide-open entertainment spaces. The community was also planned by Disney’s legendary team of Imagineers, known to be some of the greatest engineers in the world and responsible for designing everything from the parks to animation to communities like Golden Oak. While the best parts of the new development is that it’s not oversaturated with Disney branding in every corner, bedrooms can also be decorated at the owners behest with Disney themes for children’s rooms.

In addition to being only a few minutes drive to the bulk of Disney Parks in the area, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Typhoon Lagoon, and Magic Kingdom, the residences are also right next to the Four Season’s resort in Orlando, and residents of the community have access to all the amenities of the resort from the Tranquillo Golf Club to six different restaurants, to the resort’s five-acre water park. Outside of the theme parks, the area is also home to expansive nature preserves in Florida. To those with kids, the trip to Disney World is far from the sought-after experience it is to children. These residences offer the perfect balance to the family with an oasis to escape to that still feels like vacation in between trips to the park to meet Mickey and Minnie.

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