Recently Quadro Miami Design District hosted a business summit to help reinvigorate business relationships in Miami, FL. The Miami real estate market has shown incredible recovery from the pandemic thanks to incentives and the immediate response from the government to accelerate the implementation of vaccines as a way of reopening business. There has also been a major influx of people and businesses moving to Miami due to these incentives as well as the attractive model of taxes and the “fun in the sun” lifestyle of the city. 

Along with B2B Media and Immobiliere Magazine, Quadro used a blended format to host the conference, with the panels being held in-person at the Quadro Design District and streamed on Facebook Live for online viewers. The summit was comprised of three different panels: "America Grows - Real Estate Investments in the United States", "Restructuring the Post-Covid Financial Markets", and "What's Next for the Cities – Building a Better Future for the New Generations". 

"Nobody expected the market to be so resilient," remarked Javier Lluch of Element Development during one of the panels. "The state with the pandemic was a bit critical and it was expected to go down, however, the growth we've seen in the last 12 months has been significant."

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"In Miami, we have always been favored by immigration and influence from Latin America, however in the last year, the need for housing multiplied instead of stopping. The reduction in the state tax of 10% or 15% is one of the factors that occurred to make Miami more successful," Edgardo de Fortuna of Fortune International Group said during the second panel.

The Summit was a major success and allowed Miami business people and beyond a chance to network with some of the best of the best in real estate development. Opening remarks were given by Guillermo Almazo, CEO & Publisher of Immobiliere, and other notable panelists included: Edgardo de Fortuna of Fortune International Group, Pedro Azcué of JLL Mexico, Ignacio Montes of Alta Developers, Jeronimo Hirschfeld of ONE Real Estate Investment, Nitza Soledad Pérez of Miami & Latin America CGTN America, Jean-Paul Farah of Ritch Mueller, Federico Cerdas of Skyhaus & COBRA Development Fund, Rhiannon Jacobsen of USGBC and Robert Barcelo of Port Everglades. 

Quadro Miami Design District Summit Location

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About Quadro Miami Design District: 

Completed in 2019 and built by Alta Developers, Quadro Miami Design District offers turn-key luxury residences with the option to OWN. LIVE. SHARE. The fully finished residences are optimized for short-term use, whether it’s for weekly, monthly, seasonal, or long-term stays. Additionally, owners have the option to purchase a unit occupied by a long-term tenant. Six interior design packages with hand-selected accessories and furniture packages are also available.

Studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences range from 548 to 1,280 sq. ft., all with spacious balconies and/or terraces. Select units have oversized outdoor patios up to 1,302 sq. ft. The 12-story boutique building, architecturally designed by Behar Font & Partners and filled with over 500 works of custom art by Art With DNA, boasts walkability to shopping and dining in the internationally renowned Miami Design District with its designer boutiques and galleries, which are all only minutes from Wynwood, Miami Beach, and the airport. The expansive amenities deck with a pool, summer kitchen, and cabanas provides plenty of space for outdoor recreation with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, while the spacious poolside clubroom, yoga, and spinning rooms create a private setting fit for relaxation or spending time with friends and family. Residences start in the $400,000’s. 

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3639 21st St, Boulder, CO 80304, listed by Catherine Burgess

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"Unlike other downturns, this pandemic is encouraging people to move. After being stuck inside for months, people are more acutely aware of the shortcomings of their homes than ever previously. Across every price band, people want spaciousness. This new pent-up demand is leading to higher levels of buying and selling than we've ever seen before. With interest rates remaining historically low, we anticipate that buyer demand will continue to outpace inventory well into 2021." - Catherine Burgess, Boulder, CO.

4 Hawkeye Place, Park City, UT 84060, listed by Dennis Hanlon

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"I don't think that we will see another summer like we just experienced for sales. Park City set records each month from June through October. I do feel that we will still see a strong exodus from cities to mountain resorts but it will be at a somewhat slower pace from 2020. Historically low interest rates and low inventory should keep buyers coming." - Dennis Hanlon, Park City, UT.

207 Wilson Peak Dr, Mountain Village, CO 81435, sold by Anne-Britt Østlund

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"2020 was a banner year for real estate across the country, much to many people’s surprise. Will it continue? I think so. The pandemic made people reevaluate their lives. In quarantine, we were forced to take a close look at how we were living, where we were living and if that was how we had dreamed our lives would unfold.  In short, it made people wake up and take action. Focus has turned to family, health and the home. With inventory levels down an average of 25% and sales volume up approximately 96%, I expect to see the luxury market continue to gain strength into and through much of 2021 as the migration of wealth continues out of the big cities and to more unique and exclusive areas like Telluride, Colorado. A happy side effect of the pandemic, it has forced us all to make lifestyle changes, most for the better, and to re-align our priorities to focus on what really matters!" - Anne-Britt Østlund, Telluride, CO.

Read more expectations for 2021 from members of Haute Residence, including the areas of the Caribbean, South Florida, the west coast of Florida, Southern California and Northern California, the New York tri-state area, the Pacific Northwest, Texas, Costa Rica, and Canada.

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Carolann Clynes presents

When an immaculate interior, lovely setting and prime location top your list, look no further than this stunning Colonial. Built in 1936, this fine home is positioned to take full advantage of all this thriving community has to offer. Resting on over 1/3 acre of totally at and private land in Deafy Lee's Pond neighborhood, curb appeal is only the beginning. Inside, you are greeted by an easy flowing main living area where hardwood floors, fireplaces, and a versatile decor welcome a wide array of furnishings and artwork. As the living room spills into the sunroom, you have plenty of abundant light throughout. The beautiful kitchen opens into the lovely formal dining room which is perfect for entertaining. Four bedrooms, including the master suite, are comfortably nestled on the second level. The luxurious master suite features a wood-burning fireplace and a full bathroom. Also located on the second level is a private home office for all your work needs. Outside, the patio overlooks a large backyard offering the ideal venue for dining, entertaining, active play, and gardening.

Address: 305 Summit Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901

Price: $1,395,000

For more information, please contact Carolann Clynes at 908-516-4790 or carolann@njfinehome.com

Carolann Clynes is the exclusive agent representing the Summit, NJ real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Carolann Clynes presents

Check all the boxes with this charming Colonial: location, location, location! Large 1st floor family room; glass enclosed porch; blocks to Summit's downtown, schools & Midtown Direct train to NYC. Blocks to "restaurant row." Kitchen cries out for expansion; 1st floor office doubles as laundry room; 4th BR over garage has separate electric baseboard heat & wall A/C but has walk-in closet & en suite full bath potential as large master suite. Improvements include roof 2007; G/FA furnace 2013; central A/C 2012; thermal windows 1st fl & 2nd fl in 3 BR 2013/2015; bathroom remodel 2012; 200 amp elec service 2007; garden window & skylight in kitchen overlooking backyard.

Address: 58 Hobart Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901

Price: $1,025,000

For more information, please contact Carolann Clynes at 908-516-4790 or carolann@njfinehome.com

Carolann Clynes is the exclusive agent representing the Summit, NJ real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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With an artful blend of convenience and comfort, this custom condo is ready to move into and enjoy. Located in the well-regarded Summit Place complex, superior amenities and a prime location come together with enormous success.

Inside, an open floor plan and versatile decor welcome a variety of lifestyles. The luxurious details and abundant natural light bring an appeal usually reserved for single-family dwellings. There’s space for entertaining and daily living, while bedrooms are positioned for restful sleep.

Only your furnishings and personal touch are required in a place you can easily call home.

Lifestyle

• Beautifully finished across 1 level with an open-concept main living area, comfortable bedrooms, and exceptional leisure space
• Interior features include hardwood floors, marble tiles, built-ins, recessed lights,
  and crown moldings
• Kitchen with custom wood cabinets, under-cabinet lighting, granite counters,
  stainless steel appliances, and peninsula breakfast bar
• Master bedroom with en suite bath
• Central air conditioning
• Security system; 24/7 virtual doorman
• Intercom system
• Central vacuum system
• Thermal windows

Exterior

• Brick exterior
• Covered front portico
• Automatic garage door opener; two garaged parking spaces
• Summit Place complex
• Preferred Northside section neighborhood close to top-rated schools, shopping, recreation, and NYC transportation
• Easy access to major highways, business centers, and Newark Liberty International Airport

Particulars

• Custom condo
• 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, study/third bedroom
• Built 2013

Address: 14 Euclid Avenue, Unit 103, Summit, NJ 07901

Price: $1,395,000

For more information, please contact Carolann Clynes at 908-516-4790 or carolann@njfinehome.com

Carolann Clynes is the exclusive agent representing the Summit, NJ real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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The dialogue touched on the latest in their markets and surrounding areas. They were hosted by Haute Living's Erik Haase. Watch the webinar below.

As Haute Residence continues to host industry-leading webinars featuring top real estate agents, developers, brokers and industry insiders, we invite you to sign up for our upcoming webinar:

Monday, June 8th at 2PM EST /11AM PST

"Communication in Post Pandemic America Real Estate Edition". Join experts in real estate PR Jessica Levy, Tadd Schwartz, Elliott Stares, and Amy Zakarin as they reveal their insight on communication post-COVID-19. REGISTER HERE.

Carolann Clynes, Elena Bluntzer

Highlight quotes from today's webinar:

Elena Bluntzer: "There are more opportunities now than before the pandemic. We are seeing an interest in single-family homes. We are seeing more and faster activity, almost to a bidding war. This will drive their values higher than what was previously expected. With condos, prices have not dropped as much as buyers expected... This year, we are already experiencing a lot of northeasterners coming down here... Sellers are much more interested in cash buyers now... I believe staying informed and ahead of the game is going to give us the advantage to help our buyers and sellers... We have to be aware to recalibrate more often than we are used to; there's no way to say there's a new normal. We are shifting every day, every week... It (recent time) has been a lot of self-reflection, organizing, and tweaking. All of that has come into play. I have taken advantage of that as best possible and I know my colleagues have as well."

Carolann Clynes: "It (the pandemic) has given us all a chance to reflect and think about going forward... A lot of buyers and sellers are happy doing things virtually... The typical buyers coming out of the cities want fresh air, more space inside and outside. For a long time in the Summit area, pools have not been popular. We now find that we have more buyers asking for pools... Interest rates are very low, maybe as low as they have ever been, particularly for adjustable-rate mortgages... Even through pandemics and recessions, our values hold quite well. Taxes are stable... We have most of our buyers anxious to buy and moving quickly. We are going from a buyer's market to a seller's market in the high-end, which we haven't seen in quite a while... If all goes well and the pandemic hopefully slows down, the summer will be very busy into September and October... The real estate market is not for the faint of heart. It's a wonderful profession."

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

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

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

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

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

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

1:15pm – 1:30pm: Jumbo Loan King

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

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

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

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

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

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

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Miami Power Brokers

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

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

5:00pm: Summit Closing Remarks

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1000M

Courtesy 1000M

You wouldn't think a soaring 74-story condominium skyscraper would have room for an outdoor living room, but at 1000M, residents enjoy outdoor living all year round. Designed by interior designer star Kara Mann, the outdoor living room on the 11th floor offers a rich sense community tucked into a verdant corner of the gardens. The hammocks are great for hanging around with a book in the afternoon or under the stars at night. The Chicago building also has a sky terrace and sun deck, fitted with a pool and yoga space for ultimate serenity.

Residence 2646

Courtesy Residence 2646

In the heart of San Francisco, the Troon Pacific-designed Residence 2646 features a lush private garden with a sunken outdoor living room. This true extension of the home via floor-to-ceiling glass pocket doors seamlessly connects the indoor and outdoor areas. The living room includes radiant-heated cement couches surrounding a firepit, a wooden seating and dining deck, a built-in grill and outdoor kitchen.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach

Courtesy Ritz Carlton Residences, Miami Beach

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach is an exquisite collection of 111 Miami luxury condos and 15-stand-alone villas designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni. In addition to spectacular panoramas, grand kitchens, and marble bathrooms, many of the condos feature expansive terraces, which are perfect for summer entertaining. Every space has been thought through to perfection, opening up a traditional den to a garden sanctuary.

Summit

Courtesy Summit New York

Summit, Manhattan’s newest luxury rental in Midtown provides residents with an outdoor living room and green space in the heart of the concrete jungle with a backyard terrace and sundeck on the 6^th floor Club Level. The Club Level features outdoor seating, TV/screening, children’s playground, BBQ and a fireplace ideal for entertaining this summer.

Residence 950

Courtesy Residence 950

This hilltop sanctuary takes advantage of its natural surroundings by creating a luxurious urban estate on San Francisco's Russian Hill. Residence 950 comes complete with an outdoor living room located in the property's .36-acre park-like garden. Designed by Troon Pacific, the area features stunning city and bay views, an outdoor kitchen with a wood-burning pizza oven and built-in concrete couches perfect for entertaining guests under the California sun.

91 Leonard

Courtesy 91 Leonard

Tribeca luxury condo, 91 Leonard, a collaboration by Hill West Architects, SOM, and Whitehall Interiors, boasts a shared outdoor living room on its roof, outfitted with lounge seating, grills, an outdoor fireplace, and television. These amenities, combined with sweeping city views are a recipe for perfect summer nights surrounded by friends and family and most importantly, good champagne.

The Bathhaus Penthouse

Courtesy Meshberg Group

This architectural jewel in Greenpoint has great views of Manhattan and an even better setting. Designed by award-winning Meshberg Group, the Bathhaus Penthouse adopts a spacious minimalist style outdoor living room. It acts as an extension of the residence, with lounges and a fire pit to make for a cozy entertaining space separate from the inside, allowing guests to take in the summer breeze.

Nine On The Hudson

Courtesy Nine on the Hudson

Nine on the Hudson, a luxury resort-style condominium along New Jersey’s Gold Coast offers its residents a communal outdoor living room overlooking the Manhattan skyline. This area is complete with fire pits, barbecue grills, a wet-bar, billiard table, and large screen televisions.

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The Summit will grant guests access to some of the greatest game changers in the city and also connect buyers with the most exquisite luxury properties, brokers and developments in the world. The Titans of Miami ‘East Coast Kings’ panel will include Jules Trump, Louis Birdman, Ugo Colombo, Gil Dezer, Dan Kodsi and Carlos Rosso. Get to know the masters behind the cosmopolitan Miami skyline before they dish on where they see the luxury market heading and its evolution at this year's summit.

Jules Trump

Jules Trump, along with his brother Eddie Trump, is co-chairman of several companies collectively known as The Trump Group, which cover a broad spectrum of industries. The Trump brothers are best known for their development of Williams Island, Acqualina Resort, and The Mansions at Acqualina. Jules’ and Eddie’s philanthropic endeavors and those of The Trump Group include the founding and operation of the I Have a Dream Foundation chapter in Miami, Florida and the founding and operation of the Beit Issie Shapiro home for children with disabilities in Israel.

Dan Kodsi

Dan Kodsi, CEO of Royal Palm Companies, is a real estate veteran and visionary behind PARAMOUNT Branded Developments -- one of the leading luxury real estate brands in Florida. Regarded as an esteemed industry leader, Kodsi has a track record of identifying underserved market opportunities, executing large-scale projects and generating value for investors. His most notable projects include PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter, West Palm Beach's Esplanade Grande and PARAMOUNT Bay.

Gil Dezer

An accomplished businessman and humanitarian, Gil Dezer has been instrumental in changing the face and value of the South Florida residential real estate industry. Dezer, along with his father Michael Dezer, owns over 27 acres of prime oceanfront property in the state of Florida. His most notable projects include Trump Grande Ocean Resort and Residences, Trump Towers in Sunny Isles Beach, Porsche Design Tower and Armani Casa Residences slated for completion in 2019.

Louis Birdman

Louis Birdman is currently the co-developer of One Thousand Museum designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, an ultra-luxurious high-rise condominium tower transforming the cosmopolitan Miami skyline. Birdman is a real estate industry veteran who has taken leadership role in over 70 residential projects nationwide. Some of his most notable Miami projects include the Emerald at Brickell Condominium, the DaVinci Condominium and Vue at Brickell Condominium.

Carlos Rosso

Carlos Rosso serves as the president of The Related Group, Condominium Division. As President of the Condominium Division, he has directed all aspects of residential development both in various properties in Florida and internationally in Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Uruguay. Throughout his career Mr. Rosso has developed more than 16,000 units, bringing his depth of experience in construction, project financing, land acquisition and sales and marketing.

Ugo Colombo

Ugo Colombo has played a pioneering role in the development of Miami’s downtown skyline. He is widely regarded as one of South Florida’s most respected and successful residential and commercial developers. After acquiring and selling the inventory in two Brickell Avenue buildings – the Imperial Villa Regina Condominium, Mr. Colombo and his company, CMC Group, focused on the design and construction of high-rise luxury condominium buildings on Brickell Avenue, Miami Beach and Aventura. Ugo Colombo has developed many landmarks on the Miami skyline including the Bristol Tower and Santa Maria on Brickell Avenue, Epic Residences and Hotel, Brickell Flatiron and South Beach's the Waldorf and Casa Grande hotels.

For more information on the Miami Luxury Real Estate Summit and to buy tickets, click here.

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While tennis has brought her and her older sister, Venus, wealth and notoriety, the Williams sisters are not content to be known for just blistering serves and punishing groundstrokes.

Serena has leveraged her position as a top global athlete to become a fashion icon (she turned heads in a pink ensemble with classic fascinator hat at the Royal Wedding), savvy businesswoman, wife (she is married to Reddit founder, Alexis Ohanian), and new mother to adorable baby daughter, Olympia.

Serena and Venus were taught by their father to work harder than everyone else and to zero in on a goal and achieve it. Growing up to become a 36-year old perfectionist who lives the disciplined lifestyle of a champion, the biggest challenge Serena might face might be learning how to settle down.

When she is ready to retire (maybe after netting the 25th title), Serena could probably have a successful second career as a real estate investor. She not only owns a bevy of properties but displays great taste in selecting a modern open-plan architectural design.

Serena Williams' Palm Beach Gardens House

According to Serena, the Williams sisters have always been "South-Florida girls" at heart. She already co-owns a property with Venus in Palm Beach, so purchasing a place to be a family home base in the sunny "golf capital of the world" seemed logical.

The 7,323-square-foot home has a wide stone walkway leading up to the front, and, of course, a full tennis court out back.

The expansive open concept family kitchen is where Serena, Alexis, and their daughter end up spending a lot of time. Serena's chef will whip up whatever mixture of ingredients are believed to help keep her body in playing condition, while the couple's new baby explores her shiny new world.

Recessed lighting in the ceiling plays in concert with the large windows along the far wall to wash the interior in a warm glow. Custom cabinets and appliances are also built into the wall to give a sense of even more open space. String a net across the center of the room and there's enough brushed oak flooring to play doubles inside.

Taking advantage of the 360 days of sunlight, the property also boasts a huge covered lanai with outdoor appliances and full summer kitchen. Dad and daughter can watch mommy Serena get some practice in, before dipping a toe in the resort-like heated pool and spa.

Serena Williams' Beverly Hills House

When Serena's in California, she has a newly-built five-bed, seven-bath, $6.7 million home in the guard-gated community of Summit in Beverly Hills to call home.

She scooped up this white, Spanish-style house after selling her Bel Air mansion to the tune of $12 million. Serena's chef can prepare her training table meals in the state-of-art kitchen and lay out the food on the huge Bianco Bella polished marble island.

The home also has a yoga and massage room, wine cellar, and game room with a professional poker table. A step-out balcony provides peaceful views of the valley, while the covered veranda opens up to a Baja pool that overlooking terraced landscaping consisting of green native plants.

The one thing missing from Serena's West Coat abode? A tennis court. It appears this house is more of a chill spot than a practice pad.

Serena's impressive real estate portfolio also includes land in Jupiter, Florida and a residence in Paris, France.

Serena is currently competing in the French Open at Roland Garros.

Photos courtesy of Trulia

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