Miami Real Estate Investing Podcast With Peter Zalewski

Check out this clip from the latest episode of the Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the MiamiCondo.Club and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com

The podcast is broadcast live on Mondays at 4 PM EST on MiamiCondo.Club

Watch full episode: https://peterzalewski.substack.com/p/why-did-south-florida-condo-prices

Welcome to Buy, Sell, Hold Miami weekly podcast for a no-nonsense perspective on South Florida real estate from a pair of locals with differing opinions.

Each week, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ break down the housing market headlines, unpack policy changes and provide unfiltered analysis on everything from condo terminations to Vintage unit fire sales, luxury speculative homes to developer strategies.

Episode Overview

In this episode of Buy, Sell, Hold Miami podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski are joined by special guest David De Leon of Compass Real Estate - who leads the De Leon Group - to discuss the real estate, financial and cultural trends impacting South Florida.

Their conversation - which is prompted by local news stories - examines several key issues affecting the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach in 2025.

The episode opened with a discussion about the cyclical nature of Miami’s condo market.

De Leon and Zalewski recalled the 2016-2017 lull, referencing high commission incentives and the impact of major developers like Jorge Perez of the Related Group.

Restaurants and real estate intersected early in the conversation, with the hosts noting recent sales of iconic Miami eateries and the trend of converting restaurant sites into new developments.

The panel debated the implications for local culture and property values.

A recurring theme was the concept of “condo recycling,” where older buildings are terminated and redeveloped.

The hosts cited Ken Griffin’s high-profile Citadel project as an example of Miami’s ambition to rival New York as a financial capital, despite construction delays and ballooning costs.

The show’s format, which invites guests to Buy, Sell or Hold on hot topics, set the stage for a lively debate on luxury home prices.

The panel noted that a $1 million home, once a symbol of luxury, now barely meets the median in Miami-Dade County.

De Leon highlighted the oversupply of condos and the unique pressures facing vintage buildings, including new insurance requirements and special assessments following the Surfside tragedy. Zalewski warned that these costs are forcing some owners to sell at a loss.

Negotiations between buyers and sellers have grown more complex, the hosts said, with pricing strategies and market oversupply leading to longer listing times.

The pandemic’s impact on buyer behavior was also discussed, with De Leon observing a shift from frenzied overbidding to more cautious, price-driven decisions.

The conversation touched on the changing demographics of Miami, with an influx of new industries and content creators reshaping the city’s economic base. The panel debated whether these changes signal a permanent shift or a temporary boom.

A key segment focused on the UBS Global Real Estate Bubble report, which ranked Miami as the most at-risk city for a property bubble, according to a recent report.

The hosts dissected the report’s methodology, noting the growing disparity between local incomes and property prices.

Zalewski and De Leon traced the city’s real estate cycles, emphasizing the seven-to-10-year pattern of booms and corrections.

They argued that the pandemic disrupted the expected downturn, leading to an unsustainable surge in prices.

The fate of Miami’s restaurants remained a hot topic, with the panel discussing the challenges faced by family-run businesses and the rise of deep-pocketed operators.

The trend of converting restaurant sites into condos was seen as both a threat to local character and an opportunity for urban renewal.

Neighborhood development, particularly in Coconut Grove’s West Grove submarket, was another focal point.

De Leon described the area’s transformation, citing new townhouses, rising prices per square foot, and increased walkability as signs of progress.

Check out this clip from the latest episode of The Peter Zalewski Show podcast featuring Jean Gruss of Gruss Communications about the professional and logistical lessons learned from relocating to Key West.

Watch the latest episode: https://peterzalewski.substack.com/p/diving-in-miami-business-writer-shares

Check out this clip from the latest episode of Buy, Sell, Hold Miami real estate podcast featuring local real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and market analyst Peter Zalewski of MiamiCondo.Club.

Watch full episode: https://peterzalewski.substack.com/p/buy-sell-hold-miami-real-estate-podcast-bba

Check out the latest episode of the Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the MiamiCondo.Club and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com

The podcast is broadcast live on Mondays at 4 PM EST on MiamiCondo.Club

Watch full episode: https://peterzalewski.substack.com/p/why-did-south-florida-condo-prices

Introducing the new weekly podcast The Peter Zalewski Show that features interviews with South Florida business leaders focused on real estate, finance and the economy.

The program - hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ - is broadcast live every Wednesday at 4 pm (Miami time) at MiamiCondo.Club and on social media sites.

The objective of the show is to deliver straight talk, share institutional knowledge and provide data-driven analysis on the macro and micro economic forces shaping the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.

Episode Overview

Introducing the new weekly podcast The Peter Zalewski Show that features interviews with South Florida business leaders focused on real estate, finance and the economy.

The program - hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ - is broadcast live every Wednesday at 4 pm (Miami time) at MiamiCondo.Club and on social media sites.

The objective of the show is to deliver straight talk, share institutional knowledge and provide data-driven analysis on the macro and micro economic forces shaping the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.

In the Oct. 8, 2025, episode of The Peter Zalewski Show podcast, host Peter Zalewski interviews Jean Gruss, a former journalist who now provides business writing services with his company Gruss Communications while remotely based in Key West.

The discussion focuses on the critical lessons learned in his 14 months living in Key West about succeeding in a radically different South Florida market and lifestyle.

Relocating from Miami to Key West was a calculated step driven primarily by Gruss’s desire to maintain his clients - a move they supported - while simultaneously increasing time for diving, an activity he routinely engages in through weekly local dives in the Florida Keys archipelago and global travel to internationally known dive destinations.

One of the immediate challenges anyone relocating to Key West will realize is that it takes about three hours to drive to the mainland.

Flights are quicker but cost more and require advance planning.

This logistical reality of moving to the Southernmost Point of the United States means living on an island presents unique hurdles.

The necessity of navigating limited housing options and paying a premium for groceries and supplies that have to be trucked down from Miami reinforces the importance of planning ahead and maintaining flexibility when circumstances shift unexpectedly.

Furthermore, the necessity of adapting to Key West living often meant downsizing space, requiring the elimination of excess possessions for a smoother transition.

Life in Key West operates on “island time,” a stark contrast to Miami’s hustle.

Adapting to this slower rhythm demanded patience and a shift in mindset after living in Miami for six years, ultimately leading to a more relaxed and mindful approach to daily life and work management.

Despite Duval Street’s reputation as a party place, Gruss said many locals seldom visit the touristy area as they are busy working, spending time on the water and socializing with friends and family.

Leaving behind established friends and familiar professional networks in Miami could have posed a challenge for Gruss, but Key West is a community that welcomes newcomers.

After relocating to Key West, Gruss discovered the extent to which the island is a hub for marine science much like what Silicon Valley is to technology and Miami is to condo development.

Gruss’ acclimation to Key West has been accelerated by his active involvement as a volunteer with the local marine organizations.

Ultimately, the move to Key West has served as a lesson in adventure, resilience and adaptability for Gruss.

Check out the latest episode of the Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the MiamiCondo.Club and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com

The podcast is broadcast live on Mondays at 4 PM EST on MiamiCondo.Club

Watch full episode: https://peterzalewski.substack.com/p/why-did-south-florida-condo-prices

Check out this clip from the latest episode of Buy, Sell, Hold Miami real estate podcast featuring local real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and market analyst Peter Zalewski of MiamiCondo.Club.

Watch full episode: https://peterzalewski.substack.com/p/buy-sell-hold-miami-real-estate-podcast-bba

Check out this clip from the latest episode of The Peter Zalewski Show podcast featuring Oshrat Carmiel, publisher of the Highest-and-Best.beehiiv.com newsletter and a former real estate reporter with Bloomberg.

Watch the latest episode: https://peterzalewski.substack.com/p/can-new-yorkers-still-afford-to-retire

Check out this clip from the latest episode of Buy, Sell, Hold Miami real estate podcast featuring local real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and market analyst Peter Zalewski of MiamiCondo.Club.

Watch full episode: https://peterzalewski.substack.com/p/buy-sell-hold-miami-real-estate-podcast-bba