Miami Real Estate Podcast
Episodes
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Alicia Cervera Lamadrid – How To: Sell New Construction | Ep. 52
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Miami real estate expert Alicia Cervera Lamadrid answers questions about what Miami's real estate economy will look like post-COVID-19 in this week's Miami Real Estate Podcast "Hot Takes." Then, MREP's "Ambassador to Brazil" Mariana Lima talks to Alicia about how easy it is to sell Miami condominiums as an outside broker. They address the benefits, safety, and reasons why cooperating brokers have so much success selling new construction in Miami. The Miami Real Estate Podcast is brought to you by the Cervera Newsroom at Cervera Real Estate. Learn more at MiamiRealEstatePodcast.com.
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Shane Neman — How To: Relocate From NYC to South Florida | Ep. 51
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Shane Neman is a forward-thinking problem solver, consummate optimist and serial entrepreneur. A prototypical businessman of our modern era, his experience and expertise in business spans numerous industries, from technology and telecommunications to real estate and hospitality.
In 2014, Shane relocated his family from Manhattan to South Florida. In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast by Cervera Real Estate, he provides a detailed account of what the process entails legally, emotionally and financially. Shane breaks down what other New Yorkers need to know before making the leap and answers the big question: was it worth it?
We also spoke about the importance of having a diversified real estate portfolio as an investor, new opportunity zones that savvy South Florida real estate investors should keep their eyes on and advice for would-be entrepreneurs looking to start a new venture.
About Our Guest:
After leaving NYU Medical School early, Shane started three industry-shifting tech startups (two of them – EZ Texting and JoonBug – acquired) with hundreds of employees and tens of thousands of customers. As an insightful startup backer, Shane’s portfolio includes companies such as Convoy, Prose, Impossible Foods, Universal Standard, Apostrophe, MeetMindful, MapAnything, VinePair and Smylen. Shane is also a prolific real estate developer and investor. From commercial shopping and industrial centers to residential buildings, he owns more than two dozen large-scale properties across the U.S.
He holds a degree in Computer Science from New York University, where he received the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater scholarship and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society.
You can read more about Shane’s transition from New York to Miami in his blog “Know this before relocating to Florida from New York City.”
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Alicia Cervera Lamadrid — Spotlight: What COVID-19 Means for Miami Real Estate | Ep. 50
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Is Miami's real estate market destined to repeat the crash of 2008 in the wake of COVID-19? Local real estate expert Alicia Cervera Lamadrid provides us with an economic outlook for South Florida real estate and shares her thoughts on what the future holds for this all important industry within the Magic City. Leaning on more than four decades of experience navigating Miami's real estate cycles, she helps us put COVID-19 into context while dishing out words of wisdom for real estate professionals, investors and the Miami community at large.
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Rick Ueno — Spotlight: Miami Luxury Travel & Tourism | Ep. 49
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
In the last five years, Miami Beach has evolved into a sought-after luxury travel destination. How did it happen? What business drivers are creating the demand? And what does the future hold for this all important industry sector for Miami? We search for the answers to those questions in this episode, as Cervera Real Estate comms exec Omar De Windt goes to the iconic W South Beach for a poolside conversation with general manager Rick Ueno.
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Felipe Angulo —Spotlight: Miami Super Bowl LIV | Ep. 47
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Super Bowl LIV will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on February 2, 2020, making it the eleventh Super Bowl hosted in the region. Felipe Angulo, Super Bowl Host Committee Director of Business Connect & Community Outreach comes by the podcast to help us understand the economic and environmental impact that this monumental sporting event has on South Florida and its community.
We talked about the planning involved in accommodating the massive influx of visitors into the region, and how the Super Bowl Host Committee leverages the big game to support environmental sustainability in South Florida, to raise awareness for humanitarian issues, and to support local business owners long after the game has left town.
In this episode, Felipe also sheds light on some of the various community engagement programing that will take place prior to the game. Among these include “Superbowl LIVE” celebration, which is the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee’s free-to-the-public fan fest that offers a highly interactive experience for fans to thoroughly enjoy. Taking place on Biscayne Boulevard in the heart of Downtown Miami, this week-long event will feature a tailgate town, fan activities, musical acts, culinary demos, sponsor activations, dance performances, water shows and special surprises. Superbowl LIVE will take place from Saturday, January 25 – Tuesday, January 28, and again from Thursday, January 30 – Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami.
About Felipe:
Felipe Angulo is the Director of Business Connect and Community Outreach for the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee. Felipe is responsible for assisting the VP of Business Connect & Community Outreach with management of the Business Connect program and assisting with the planning and execution of community engagement programming for Super Bowl LIV.
Following his Virginia Military Institute education, Felipe Angulo pursued his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a double major of Business Management and International Business at Florida International University.
Profoundly devoted to public service, Felipe began his promising career at The Office of The Mayor of Miami-Dade County, where he served as an aide to Mayor Gimenez for three years. He has been an integral part of a distinct establishment, where he developed an extensive, influential professional network. He has already had a significant impact on our community as a notably involved young professional, which led his appointment as Chairman of Economic Development Subcommittee of the Miami-Dade County Millennial Board.
His substantial experience and public service acumen will be of great benefit to the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee.
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
If you haven't been to Downtown Miami in the last five years, then you haven't been at all. Miami's "new" urban core has evolved into a mosaic of world-class residential and mixed-use real estate developments intertwined with improved connectivity, mobility, and beautiful outdoor spaces. In this episode, Miami Downtown Development Authority executives Ilona Vega and Neal Schafers join us for an in-depth look at the pipeline of flagship projects and game-changing community enhancement initiatives that are redefining the landscape of Downtown Miami.
Key topics featured in the episode:
Overview of the Miami DDA
District
Mission & History
Master Plan & Vision for the future
Business Development -- Break down of the Miami DDA competitive strategy, including:
Demographics & Population
Existing Industries & Strategy for Finance & Tech
Tourism
PortMiami, Miami Dade College & Network Access Point (NAP)
Connectivity & Mobility -- Highlights of major improvements and current projects including:
Miami International Airport upgrades
Metro
Tri Rail
Virgin Trains & Miami Central
Metro Mover & Trolley
First & Last Mile transit options
Landscape of the Future -- Overview of flagship real estate developments and transformative public works projects that are redefining live-work-play in Downtown Miami:
1000 Museum
Aston Martin Residences Miami
Miami World Center
Skyrise
One Bayfront Plaza
Waldorf Astoria
395 Signature Bridge
Flagler Street
Complete Streets
The Underline
Baywalk & Riverwalk
Biscayne Green
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Ricky Lavina - This Miami Tech Startup Just ”Uber-ized” Tax Filing | Ep. 43
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Taxfyle, a Miami-based tech startup heralded as the "Uber" of the tax accounting industry, is the latest example of how the Sunshine State's tax incentives and today's gig economy benefit South Florida residents, businesses and workers alike. In this episode, Taxfyle CEO and co-founder Richard Lavina explains why these tax benefits are helping South Florida attract, grow and nurture more and more companies like his. We also talked about how Taxfyle works and how users can spend less time worrying about taxes and more time enjoying life.
During the conversation we talked about:
The tax benefits of living in Florida?
The benefits of starting a company in Florida, specifically South Florida?
Is Miami a good place for raising funds as a startup and ultimately a cheaper place to utilize those funds?
What is Taxfyle? And how did it become the "Uber of Taxes?"
About Richard Lavina: CEO & Co-Founder - TAXFYLE
Upon graduating from the University of Miami in 2009, Ricky went on to work at a local CPA firm in Coral Gables before being hired as an auditor at PwC. While working at PwC, he obtained his Master of Accounting from FIU and was struck by the inspiration to start Taxfyle. Since then, Ricky has taken Taxfyle from a simple thought to a venture-backed startup that has one of the Big Four accounting firms as a client. TAXFYLE, is one of the most downloaded tax apps on the Apple store every year. It's often described as the "Uber of Taxes" as they have 1300 licensed CPA's available through their app available at any moment to do your taxes. But they also do so much more. They are the secret weapon of some of the largest accounting firms in the country that want to shed their old school ways and be more modern for our tech centric world. Those companies use TAXFYLE, their app, their network, and their ideas to change the pace and output of their organization. Taxfyle has gone from a small idea, to a now 40 person full time staff based in Coral Gables, FL. Founded by two Miami natives, Taxfyle is shaping the future of work by retooling the world’s multibillion-dollar professional services industry, changing how services are delivered and who they are performed by. You can learn more at taxfyle.com. CEO Richard Lavina is literally leading the charge of the future of work. A task that used to take months and cost thousands ("taxes") can literally be done in hours and cost hundreds. It's why TAXFYLE is one of the most talked about Tax apps/companies in the country.
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Bernardo Rieber - Aventura Health District | Ep. 42
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
North of Downtown Miami’s urban core, the City of Aventura is blazing a new trail as the epicenter of health, and wellness in South Florida. Today we’re discussing two new mixed-used developments that are establishing and introducing what will become the epicenter of the new “Aventura Medical District.”
Joining us for a conversation today is Bernardo Rieber, CEO of Rieber Developments, an Aventura-based development firm, with over 20 years of experience and a distinguished roster of commercial and mixed-use projects throughout South Florida totaling more than $150 million..
Today, Rieber’s diverse project roster includes the recently unveiled 12|12 Aventura, a premier mixed-use project with health, wellness and connectivity at the cornerstone of its design. Set to be among the first of its kind in South Florida, the visionary project, along with its adjacent sister project, Ivory 214 – a medical and professional office building complemented by a Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ hotel – will establish and introduce this new “Aventura Medical District.”
If you are interested in learning more about 12|12 Aventura or Ivory 214, call 858.381.3489 to get in touch with the in-house sales team led by Cervera Real Estate.