Miami Real Estate Podcast

Everyone in Miami has a commute horror story. Omar sits down with Alice Bravo, the engineer who literally wrote Miami-Dade's SMART Plan, to find out why a fully mapped transit expansion has been sitting on a shelf since the 1980s.

Alice spent 25+ years building South Florida's biggest infrastructure projects, the Port of Miami Tunnel, the 95 Express Lanes, and as Director of Miami-Dade's Department of Tr...

In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, Omar sits down with Alfredo Pujol, Chairman of the Board for the Miami Association of Realtors + RWorld, for a market pulse on where South Florida real estate is headed. Alfredo breaks down how continued migration from New York, California, Chicago, and other high-income markets is fueling demand across Miami, especially in single-family homes, luxury neighborhoods, and well-positio...

Mattia Cicognani is the co-founder of 84 Magic Hospitality, the group behind four of Miami's most talked-about restaurants: Cotoletta in Coconut Grove and Miami Beach, San Lorenzo in Little River, and Si Papa 3190 back in the Grove. In under 18 months, every single location went viral within days of opening, not just because of marketing, but because of an almost instinctive read on neighborhoods, community, and what Miami was read...

In a market flooded with headlines about inventory shifts, slowing sales, and changing buyer behavior, one question matters more than ever: where is the money actually going?

In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, Omar De Windt sits down with Zack Simkins, Managing Partner of Vaster, a Miami-based private lender financing some of South Florida’s most significant residential transactions. From waterfront spec constr...

In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, Omar De Windt sits down with Elliott Lee, Assistant Sales Director at The Residences at 1428 Brickell, to break down how he rose to become a top producer in one of the most competitive luxury markets in the country. From early career decisions to high-stakes deals, Elliott shares what actually drives success and where most agents fall short. Elliot unpacks the conversation into the...

Host Omar De Windt sits down with Ignacio Montes of Alta Developers and the property management group Nomada Destination Residences to unpack the strategy behind marketing short-term-rental-friendly residences in today’s Miami market, and what owners and investors need to know about managing their properties.

The conversation explores how developments like Cassia Residences Coral Gables are designed around hospitality: turnke...

In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with Colin McMahon, Senior Vice President at Milo, to explore how crypto-backed lending is reshaping the way buyers approach real estate. Milo is pioneering a new lending model that allows purchasers to buy property without selling their cryptocurrency—specifically Bitcoin and Ethereum—unlocking liquidity while maintaining long-term exposu...

In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with Anastasiia Mann, founder of Muse Groupe, to uncover the latest marketing strategies shaping the real estate industry. From Instagram and LinkedIn to SEM and beyond, Anastasiia breaks down what’s working right now, the common mistakes realtors should avoid, and the tactics that no longer move the needle.

Packed with actionable tips and insider perspective, this...

In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, host Omar De Windt sits down with Eddie Blanco, Chairman of the Board for the Miami Association of Realtors, to unpack the art of negotiation in real estate. Whether you're representing the buyer or the seller, Eddie shares the essential strategies, mindset shifts, and common mistakes agents make when it’s time to close the deal.

From pricing psychology to handling lowball off...

Brickell is now one of the hottest retail markets in the country—and it’s just getting started. In this episode, urban retail leasing expert Jonathan Rosen, Executive Vice President of JLL unpacks how mixed-use developments in Miami are driving a new wave of urban retail growth. Discover why retail rents in Brickell have tripled, which tenants are winning big, and how projects like Brickell City Centre and Miami Worldce...

In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with Marci Rossell, Chief Economist of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, for an in-depth discussion on the latest economic trends and their impact on the real estate market. Marci covers critical insights on Q1 2025 GDP estimates, explaining how recent market adjustments, particularly in gold prices, have caused unexpected distortions in GDP calculations. She a...

Today, we’re bringing back a special episode from our archives—Episode 16—in honor of a very special occasion. March 14, 2025, marks the 95th birthday of our company’s founder, the legendary Alicia Cervera Sr.

In this timeless episode, Alicia shares her 7 Keys to New Development Sales, insights that have shaped Miami’s real estate landscape for decades. But before we dive in, let me introduce the ...

In this exclusive Vault Series episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, we unlock a timeless conversation from 2022 with the legendary Bernardo Fort-Brescia, co-founder of Arquitectonica. From launching his career at 26 to shaping skylines worldwide, he shares his journey to global acclaim—including The Plaza on Brickell, developed by real estate titan Harry Helmsley and sold out by Cervera Real Estate. B...

What does it take for a city to transform from a “pretender” to a “contender” in luxury real estate? In our latest podcast, we sit down with Seth Semilof, co-founder of Haute Living magazine, to discuss Miami's evolution as a "Top Contender." From launching the first real estate magazine in Miami to establishing a strong presence in the luxury market, Seth shares insights into Miami's dynamic landscape. We a...

Jeff Ransdell, founding partner of Fuel Venture Capital, joins us to break down the state of Miami’s tech sector—from AI’s impact on real estate to the rise of the creator economy. Where does the VC market stand in 2025 and what's new for Miami's booming startup scene? Here's the inside scoop on the city's innovation economy.

Host: Omar De Windt Guest: Jeff Ransdell Producer: Veronica Paris

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What do the past 25 years tell us about the economy today? Dr. Marci Rossell, Chief Economist of LeadingRE, unpacks five game-changing insights—from the surprising truth about consumer confidence to how "Peak 65" could reshape the housing market. Plus, will China's economic slowdown shift global power? What do rising interest rates mean for real estate in 2025? And how will AI and an aging population put massive pressure on i...

Alicia joins Omar to break down the 2025 real estate market. In this episode, we dive into the latest stats, trends, and how the next presidential term could shape Miami’s real estate landscape. From shifting demand across neighborhoods to the ongoing recovery post-disruption, we cover the latest real estate headlines. Get the inside scoop on key developments and what buyers, sellers, and investors need to know about Miami&rs...