Miami Real Estate Podcast
Episodes
Friday Jan 18, 2019
Friday Jan 18, 2019
Located on the mainland across the bridge from South Beach, Downtown Miami has emerged as the Magic City's newest "IT" destination for those looking to live, work, and play. Alyce Robertson, Executive Director of the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), explains why. To learn more about Downtown Miami and access DDA resources, click here.
About Alyce:
Alyce Roberston is a seasoned public administrator with 39 years in progressively more responsible positions in local government, who possesses the cornerstones of personal integrity, budget and fiscal responsibility, human resource management, combined with creativity and innovation. An innovative and results-oriented manager with the historical context and know-how to build solutions for complex issues, Alyce serves as the Executive Director of the Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA).
As Executive Director, Alyce oversees and directs the activities of the public-private business organization that strives to develop Miami's downtown area to make Downtown Miami the most livable urban center in the nation and strengthen its position as the international center for commerce, culture, and tourism.
Through programs, services, and partnership with the City of Miami and other governmental entities, the Miami DDA is dedicated to positioning Downtown in the global marketplace; improving the quality of life to attract and retain employers, employees, residents, and visitors; making Downtown more business-friendly, compelling, and competitive; creating an environment that gives businesses the tools to be competitive and create jobs; contributing to diversifying the economy and strengthening Miami’s world-class position; and building on strengths of leading industries and leverage strategic advantages to expand tourism and overall economic base.
About Us:
The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment.
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Amazon’s HQ2 may not be coming to Miami, but the “Magic City” is still turning heads among Silicon Valley thought leaders and tech-industry players that now consider it one of the fastest-growing meccas for creativity, innovation, disruption, and growth. Philippe Houdard, co-founder of Pipeline Workspaces and Head of the Innovation Advisory Group for the Miami Downtown Development Authority, explains why on the latest episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast.
About Philippe:
Philippe Houdard is co-founder of Pipeline Workspaces, a high-design space used by a diverse community of companies. With locations in seven cities in the United States, Pipeline’s members range from start-ups to well-known corporations such as Google, Uber, Spotify, and Microsoft. The company’s innovative model has been featured in the media over 250 times including by the New York Times, CNN, and the NBC Today Show.
Philippe spent his childhood in Villeselve, a rural village of 300 people in France. He credits this experience as a source of inspiration and underlying theoretical model for Pipeline’s focus on creating collaboration and a sense of community among its members.
Philippe started his professional career serving as a legislative aide to U.S. Representative Joseph P. Kennedy II in Washington, D.C. and as a campaign staffer for U.S. Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy.
Subsequently, Philippe spent nearly a decade in various executive positions for large technology firms, including Lucent Technologies (now Nokia) where he earned the company’s highest individual achievement award. After focusing on sales and marketing, international expansion, and M&A, he left corporate life and launched a series of entrepreneurial ventures.
Philippe was the founder and CEO of SkyBank Financial, a payments company that grew to over $15 million in volume before exiting the business.
Philippe is also the founder and CEO of Developing Minds Foundation, which builds schools and supports education in areas affected by armed conflict. The foundation has educated over 55,000 students, ranging from former child soldiers in Colombia to youth in violent shantytown favelas in Rio de Janeiro. He has raised millions of dollars from sponsors such as Western Union, Tiffany & Co, Bacardi, Copa Airlines, and Princeton in Latin America.
Philippe graduated from Harvard with a Master of Public Policy and University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He was previously Visiting Scholar at University of Miami.
About Us:
The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment.
To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at MiamiRealEstatePodcast@Cervera.com, we would love to hear from you!
Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
Wednesday Oct 10, 2018
Lynda Fernandez returns to the Miami Real Estate podcast to talk about sales activity from Q2 2018, hot markets, recent buyer trends, and upcoming events.
About Lynda:
Lynda Fernandez is senior vice president of public relations and international at the 47,000-member MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI), which includes more than 45,000 members in their Residential Association and 1,700 members in their RealtorsÒ Commercial Alliance. She has nearly 20 years of experience in public relations and international business development. MIAMI, the largest local Realtor association in the nation, is celebrating 98 years of service to the industry, the public and the community.
Ms. Fernandez handles international business development, global media relations and research for MIAMI. Activity for MIAMI’s International Council includes more than 178 worldwide partner associations; participation in global conferences, expos, and events; and the award-winning Miami International Real Estate Congress and Expo.
About Miami Association of REALTORS:
The MIAMI Association of REALTORS® was chartered by the National Association of Realtors in 1920 and is celebrating 98 years of service to Realtors, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Comprised of six organizations, the Residential Association, the Realtors Commercial Alliance, the Broward Council, the Jupiter Tequesta Hobe Sound (JTHS-MIAMI) Council, the Young Professionals Network (YPN) Council and the award-winning International Council, it represents 47,000 real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local Realtor association in the U.S., and has official partnerships with 178 international organizations worldwide. MIAMI’s official website is www.MiamiRealtors.com
About Us:
The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-divison of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment.
To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at MiamiRealEstatePodcast@Cervera.com, we would love to hear from you!
Friday Sep 28, 2018
Friday Sep 28, 2018
FREC updates to team logo rules, AI, blockchain, and the most important legal and professional standards updates from the Florida Association of REALTORS annual convention. Ana Lopez de Quintana, Executive Vice President of Sales and Operations at Cervera Real Estate, breaks them down with our host Omar De Windt.
Mentioned in the Episode:
VoiceterPro (A.I./Alexia)
Forget Bitcoin: 4 ways to use blockchain today
About Ana:
Fate is what brought Ana Lopez de Quintana into real estate. With an extensive and diverse background in a wide array of industries including: logistics, education, compliance, international business and import/export, Ana grabbed the wealth of skills she had acquired in these fields over the course of ten years—and in 1999, she finally took the advice of so many who had repeatedly told her that real estate was the place for her. Having joined with Cervera Real Estate in 2007, she is currently Executive Vice President of Sales and Operations and is in charge of compliance for the company. Ana’s knack for working with people has made her very successful in the industry, and her ability to solve problems has made her an invaluable contributor to the operations of the firm.
Ana prides herself on her ability to develop real estate professionals. She is in charge of the Cervera Academy at Cervera Real Estate, for which she personally teaches the sales curriculum. In addition to her role in the Cervera Academy, Ana handles research and development for sales and operations activities at Cervera, as well as management of the nine branch offices and sales directors within the company’s General Real Estate sales and leasing division.
Ana has been awarded many times and recognized for her achievements. She is a Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) and has earned the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation, a nationally recognized emblem of a commitment to extend the highest possible levels of professional real estate services. She is also a Luxury Home Specialist. Throughout her career, Ana has been recognized time and again by her colleagues in the industry for her exceptional performance, including: Cervera Real Estate Top Executive Award 2014; the Keyes Dream Makers Award; Million Dollar Deal Maker in Luxury Division Award; Distinguished Sales Performance Award; and twice received the Outstanding Achievement Award.
About Us:
The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-divison of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment.
To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at MiamiRealEstatePodcast@Cervera.com, we would love to hear from you!
Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
In the minds of most, Miami means beach scenes, neon-lit Deco hotels and thumping nightclubs in the core of South Beach. And for good reason—it was the most vibrant scene in town for decades. That’s all changed. These days some of the best finds in the city lie in pockets outside the normal tourist haunts. In this episode, American Way Magazine editor-in-chief Bill Kearney breaks down the Magic City’s most dynamic areas, and how to enjoy them.
To read the complete feature “The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Miami” as seen in American Way, click here.
About Bill:
Bill Kearney is the editor-in-chief of American Way magazine and editorial director overseeing Celebrated Living and Nexos. He began his media career in New York as a television producer with Barbara Walters at The View, going on to work as both a writer and field producer for various outlets, including the Food Network, Fine Living Network and National Geographic International.
After a transition to print and online journalism, Bill launched the Miami edition of online men’s magazine Thrillist.com, and worked as a freelance journalist with national and international publications such as Wallpaper*, Food Republic and Sport Fishing magazine, as well as contributing to the Miami Herald and penning cover stories for the Miami New Times. Prior to leading the American Way team, Bill was the deputy editor of Ocean Drive magazine for four years.
About Us:
The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-divison of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment.
To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at MiamiRealEstatePodcast@Cervera.com, we would love to hear from you!
Thursday Aug 23, 2018
Thursday Aug 23, 2018
The United States EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program, created in 1990 by the Immigration Act of 1990, provides a method for eligible Immigrant Investors to become lawful permanent residents. In this episode, EB-5 legal expert Julian Montero explains how the program works, who qualifies, and what the process entails.
About Julian:
Julian Montero is a Partner with Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP and Vice-Chair of the Business and Finance Department and the Global Immigration & Foreign Investment Practice Group. Julian has substantial experience structuring EB5 projects and advising clients seeking to raise EB5 capital, as well as foreign investor participating in the EB5 program. Julian regularly advises foreign investors on strategies for successfully acquiring or establishing businesses in the United States and represents domestic and foreign businesses with their general corporate and transactional matters, including corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions and finance matters. Julian frequently counsels the Chilean Foreign Ministry and Chilean Consulate General in Miami with a variety of U.S. related legal matters.
Connect w/ Julian:
ph. 305.428.4546
e. Julian.montero@saul.com
w. www.saul.com
About Us:
The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-divison of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment.
To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at MiamiRealEstatePodcast@Cervera.com, we would love to hear from you!
Thursday Jul 12, 2018
Thursday Jul 12, 2018
Total Miami luxury home sales rose 24.1 percent year-over-year in May as existing condominium sales rose for the second consecutive month, according to a new report by the MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI) and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system. In this episode, Lynda Fernandez, Sr. VP of Public Relations & International for the Miami Association of REALTORS breaks down the key factors behind the continued upward trend in luxury sales.
Click here to read the full May 2018 Market Report.
About Lynda:
Lynda Fernandez is senior vice president of public relations and international at the 47,000-member MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI), which includes more than 45,000 members in their Residential Association and 1,700 members in their RealtorsÒ Commercial Alliance. She has nearly 20 years of experience in public relations and international business development. MIAMI, the largest local Realtor association in the nation, is celebrating 98 years of service to the industry, the public and the community.
Ms. Fernandez handles international business development, global media relations and research for MIAMI. Activity for MIAMI’s International Council includes more than 178 worldwide partner associations; participation in global conferences, expos, and events; and the award-winning Miami International Real Estate Congress and Expo.
About Miami Association of REALTORS:
The MIAMI Association of REALTORS® was chartered by the National Association of Realtors in 1920 and is celebrating 98 years of service to Realtors, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Comprised of six organizations, the Residential Association, the Realtors Commercial Alliance, the Broward Council, the Jupiter Tequesta Hobe Sound (JTHS-MIAMI) Council, the Young Professionals Network (YPN) Council and the award-winning International Council, it represents 47,000 real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local Realtor association in the U.S., and has official partnerships with 178 international organizations worldwide. MIAMI’s official website is www.MiamiRealtors.com
About Us:
The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-divison of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace. From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment. To learn more about our company or explore a career with Cervera Real Estate, visit www.Cervera.com or email us at MiamiRealEstatePodcast@Cervera.com, we would love to hear from you!
Tuesday Jun 26, 2018
Tuesday Jun 26, 2018
In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, Beacon Council CEO, Michael Finney takes us inside the Amazon HQ2 proposal and Miami’s effort to land one of the most sought after economic engines in the city’s history. He talks about the process and predictions in this candid Q&A with host Omar De Windt. Oh, and for the record, Michael is definitively from Michigan.
Monday Jun 25, 2018
Monday Jun 25, 2018
In this episode, Teresa Kinney, President of Miami Association of REALTORS, takes some time away from opening markets across the globe to talk "Why Miami" with our host Omar De Windt. The conversation touches on the global perception of Miami, her long-term view for traditional real estate brokerages, the most important issues facing realtors today, and more.
Tuesday Jun 12, 2018
Tuesday Jun 12, 2018
In the inaugural episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, Miami power broker Alicia Cervera Lamadrid details where Miami is in the current cycle, emerging markets, dirty money, sea level rise, and more during a candid Q&A with our host, Omar De Windt.