Miami Real Estate Podcast

Rick Ueno — Spotlight: Miami Luxury Travel & Tourism | Ep. 49

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. 

Peter Calin — Mindfulness for Realtors | Ep. 48

Today we’re focusing on mindfulness, and how to apply scientifically proven techniques to help you reduce stress, improve concentration, and cultivate a sense of balance, resilience, and joy among other things. Guiding us through that journey today is a TRUE disciple of the yoga arts, someone who has studied its ancient wisdom since the age of 15, and that is none other than Yoga Warrior, Peter Calin.
 

Felipe Angulo —Spotlight: Miami Super Bowl LIV | Ep. 47

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.

Ilona Vega & Neal Schafers — Spotlight: Downtown Miami’s Landscape of the Future | Ep. 46

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 

Spotlight: The Real Deal 2019 Miami Showcase | Ep. 45

South Florida's rental market is heating up along with demand for co-living spaces and new construction product offerings designed for home-sharing. This and other hot topics were a buzz last week when much of Miami's real estate community descended on Wynwood Arts District for the 2019 Annual Real Estate Forum & Showcase by The Real Deal, which featured a slew of notable panelists and guest speakers including best-selling author Grant Cardone and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson.  
In this episode, recorded live on-location at Mana Wynwood Convention Center, Miami Real Estate Podcast hosts Mariana Lima and Omar De Windt cover the moments that made the biggest splash and get instant reactions from organizers, sponsors and attendees. Let's get you caught up!  
Featured On the Show:  
Stuart Elliott, Editor-in-Chief at The Real Deal South Florida -- on audience reactions and the biggest themes of the day. (2:00)
Alicia Lamadrid Paysse, Regional Director of Development Sales at Cervera Real Estate – on how Natiivo Miami, powered by Airbnb is changing the game on home-sharing. (4:22)
Bernardo Rieber, CEO – Reiber Developments – spotlighting two, new mixed-used commercial properties at the heart of the new Aventura's Medical District. (6:20) 
John Reza Parsiani, Exclusive In-House Sales Associate at Aston Martin Residences Miami – on the influx of domestic buyers in the luxury market. (8:00)
David Berrido, Realtor Associate at Miami Dream Properties – on the spike in rental activities and the appeal to foreign buyers. (10:51) 
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 explore a real estate career with Cervera, visit CerveraCareers.com.  

Christina Crespi - Serie em Portugués: Todas as Novidades de Miami para Você | Ep. 44

Christina Crespi conta todas novidades sobre a “nova” downtown Miami, sobre restaurantes, investimentos em tecnologia e até os preparativos para super bowl que será em Miami 2020.

Ricky Lavina - This Miami Tech Startup Just ”Uber-ized” Tax Filing | Ep. 43

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.

Bernardo Rieber - Aventura Health District | Ep. 42

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.

Debbie Travin - Home Staging Tips| Ep. 41

In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, interior designer Debbie Travin shares her three keys to home staging success to make your listing more appealing to potential buyers. She also tells us about the latest trends in interior design and decor that will add some "wow factor" to your home (or your listing). Enjoy the episode, and then give Debbie a call for help with your interior design project! 
About Debbie:
A mom, designer and CEO all-in-one. Growing up in the world of haute couture, her career in fashion led Debbie to discover her passion for interior design and eye for detail. When Debbie and her husband bought a home in Scarsdale, NY, they completely reconstructed the property with the help of an architect. After Debbie completed the interior design,  their architect would use the home as a model for clients, but when the clients attention quickly shifted to the interior design of the home rather than the structure, and also receiving media interest, Debbie knew she had to turn her passion into a career.  She went on to attend The New York School of Interior Design before launching DLT Interiors in 2010, which has become so successful they are now expanding into their second market, South Florida.
To get in touch with Debbie or learn more about DLT Interior, call 914.582.9170 or visit www.dltinteriors.com. 

Sandra Mina - How to Get a Mortgage | Ep. 40

If you’re a first-time home buyer, or a foreign national seeking lending for your Miami real estate purchase, you may find the process to be quite challenging. What are the three most-common hurdles to homeownership, you ask? (1) The down payment; (2) finding a house you can actually afford; and (3) not having sufficient credit history. But, fear not, our new “First-time Home Buyer's Guide” series by the Miami Real Estate Podcast is here to help you overcome all challenges.
In this first installment of our new home owner series, we’re tackling the down payment. If you are not buying all cash, this is arguably one of the biggest challenges facing first-time home buyers or foreign nationals looking to buy in Miami. Enter: financing.
Sandra Mina, Sr. VP of Residential Lending for BB Americas sits down with us to explain mortgages. What is a mortgage? What are the different types? And what is the main difference between getting a mortgage through a bank versus a mortgage broker.
She’s breaking all that down for us, and sharing expert insight on what you need to get approved, required documents, the key steps through the process, and the lead time you can expect.
We hope you find this information helpful. If you want to learn more about mortgage options through BB Americas, contact Sandra at 305-679-3318. You can also send us your feedback or suggest a topic that you’d like us to cover by visiting our website: MiamiRealEstatePodcast.com.
About Sandra:  
Sandra Mina is the Senior Vice President of Residential Lending for Banco do Brasil Americas. She specializes in residential lending for foreign national and has been in the mortgage industry for the past 18 years. Sandra Mina has been a top producer for most of her career with established business from realtors, mortgage brokers and a growing referral base of retail customers. Sandra has a keen understanding for what foreign clients expect and the specialized attention they require throughout the lending process and consistently provides flawless service including availability and dependability for each client on every transaction. "During my 16 years of experience in the mortgage industry, I have shared my expertise to personally assist numerous families with responsible and affordable home financing. I have an extensive background assisting first time homebuyers, high net worth borrowers, self-employed borrowers and a great deal of experience in Foreign National loans and Jumbo loans. Integrity is the cornerstone of my business. I believe a mortgage should be about building relationships, and helping my customers achieve their home financing goals, not just a transaction. As Loan Officer, I take a consultative approach to the home loan process by customizing each home financing solution to help customers achieve their home financial goals. Many loan officers can get you a loan. My mission is to get you the right loan!"
Contact:
Sandra Mina Senior VP – Residential Lending NMLS#410161 Banco do Brasil Americas 1221 Brickell Ave Suite 2200 Miami, FL 33131 Main: 305-679-3318 E-mail: smina@bbamericas.com