Real Estate & Construction
A maturing market
How developers in Miami are adapting to a maturing real estate market Edgardo Defortuna President & CEO - Fortune International Group How was the performance of Fortune International Group during the slight sector downturn in 2016? We are very happy with...
Robert Reffkin, President Compass Florida
Invest Miami speaks with Robert Reffkin, CEO, Compass Florida This is a transcript of the interview, which has been edited for grammatical and editorial purposes. It is not the final article, but rather the text from which quotations shall be selected for the final...
Invest: Miami speaks with Keiran Bowers, President, Swire Properties
Having just joined Swire from their Hong Kong headquarters, what can you tell us about Miami’s similarities and differences? Hong Kong is geographically predisposed to be the trade link with China and the rest of the world. You have the protection of Hong Kong with...
Invest: Miami speaks with Brad Meltzer, President, Plaza Construction
Plaza Construction has a strong year in 2016. South Florida’s population continues to grow while tourism figures remain strong, which is fundamental to continued opportunity. We are seeing a great deal of strength in the retail segment and marketplace requests for...
Commerce hub
How Miami-Dade's unique characteristics are creating an optimistic investment environment Gerald Greenspoon Co-Managing Director - Greenspoon Marder How do you assess the business climate for Miami? We are quite optimistic and very positive about the continued...
Market change
How Miami's growth is changing the demands of the real estate market Ken Krasnow Executive Managing Director, South Florida Region - Colliers International What changes has Colliers made to adjust to Miami’s fluctuating market? Miami is no longer a homogeneous...
Supply and demand
How the real estate sector is adapting to regulatory and economic changes Matt Allen Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer - The Related Group With the slowing of economic growth across Latin America, Miami’s traditional real estate buyer, what...
New Frontiers
Fortune International Group President and CEO Edgardo Defortuna discusses Miami-Dade’s complex zoning landscape and the impact on luxury real estate development One of your major projects at the moment is JADE Signature, located in Sunny Isles. What advantages...
Invest: Miami speaks with Armando Codina, Chairman, Codina Partners
Doral’s growth story is linked to the growth story of Miami-Dade. The highest employment concentration in Miami-Dade County is Airport West, the area where Doral lies. Carnival Corporation is headquartered in Doral, along with major media companies like Miami Herald...
Growing rapidly and steadily
Invest: Miami speaks with Alex Wertheim, President, SPACiO Design Build What demand is currently driving design services? Over the years, we have seen significant growth in residential demand. Developers can execute large-scale projects, as the cost per square foot in...