Miami Real Estate Investing Podcast With Peter Zalewski

Miami Condo Mondays™ is a live podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com providing an in-depth look at the latest residential real estate trends in South Florida.

Recorded weekly in Greater Downtown Miami, the podcast offers a one-hour discussion on various real estate topics, including preconstruction condos, market trends and investment strategies.

The hosts share their expertise, with Zalewski focusing on macro perspectives and Huertas offering micro insights from her on-the-ground experience.

Tune in every Monday at 4 PM (EST) on the social media accounts of Peter Zalewski and Jenny Huertas for insights on the latest trends in the South Florida condo market.

In this episode of the Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast, Zalewski and Huertas discuss why Miami has been ranked as the world’s most overvalued residential real estate market for a second consecutive year.

This UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2025 comes as Miami’s market shows signs of slowing, with rising inventory and a sharp divergence between property prices and local incomes or rents.

Miami’s real estate market has the highest bubble risk of any of the 21 global cities analyzed in the recent UBS report, with its index score of 1.73 indicating a sustained mispricing of assets.

The city’s risk level surpasses that of the only other financial hubs in the “high-risk” category: Tokyo (1.59) and Zurich (1.55).

The “elevated-risk” category consists of four cities: Los Angeles (1.11), Dubai (1.09), Amsterdam (1.06), and Geneva (1.05).

Zalewski noted that Miami’s unique situation is driven by a high volume of second-home buyers and corporate investors who use units for short-term rentals or hold them as assets rather than housing for local residents.

The report highlights that renting is now significantly cheaper than owning in Miami.

This is compounded by rising maintenance fees, hefty special assessments and pricey insurance premiums that are putting financial pressure on condo owners.

“Regulatory changes are forcing costly repairs on older buildings, and many owners are feeling the pinch,” Huertas said.

The UBS index warns that while a sharp correction is unlikely without a major external shock - a black swan event - price growth is expected to turn negative.

Huertas pointed out that Miami’s appeal to wealthy international buyers especially from Latin America provides a stabilizing factor that differentiates it from past cycles.

Contrast Miami’s high-risk designation with other international cities. Sao Paulo is considered undervalued while major centers like Milan, Paris and New York are rated as fairly priced.

“Those cities are expensive for locals, but their markets are not as disconnected from their economies as Miami’s is,” Zalewski said.

As the hosts concluded the nearly 75-minute discussion, they held differing views on the market’s future.

Zalewski expressed skepticism that international buyers alone could sustain current valuations, predicting a correction is likely, especially for mid-range properties.

Huertas argued the luxury segment will prove more resilient.

Both advised listeners to stay informed and prepare for opportunities that may arise from a shifting market.

“Global demand for luxury properties in Miami isn’t going away,” Huertas said. “That segment of the market operates by its own rules.”

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.

Whether you are a homeowner, investor or real estate professional, Hernandez and Zalewski will give a local perspective on what is really happening across the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach with no fluff, no hype and plenty of data-backed opinions.

We call balls and strikes on when to buy, sell and hold.

Episode Overview

In this episode of Buy, Sell, Hold Miami podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski provide a thorough analysis of the financial and cultural shifts impacting South Florida.

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

The episode opened with a detailed analysis of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to eliminate property taxes.

The hosts discussed the fiscal-impact, noting that this policy change presents a significant challenge to local governance and essential funding.

They highlighted the influence of the homestead exemption and warned that shifting tax authority to the state level could diminish local autonomy.

Research suggested the resulting revenue shortfall would require municipalities to use other revenue streams, like sales or tourist surcharges, a shift that could disproportionately squeeze renters and low-income residents already on the brink.

Shifting focus, the podcast reviewed the impact of development and industry change.

The hosts offered a cautious outlook regarding the proposed $29 million upgrade for the historic Lincoln Road pedestrian mall, questioning if this investment is sufficient to restore the landmark’s former prominence against current market trends in Miami Beach.

They also reviewed the sale of Miami’s Olympia Theater and the proposal to transform Flagler Street into a civic hub.

The hosts then addressed the merger between Compass and Anywhere Real Estate, a major consolidation that is expected to reshape the way properties are marketed in South Florida - particularly through the rise of private exclusives and offmarket listings - creating a powerful market entity.

Hernandez and Zalewski wrapped up the episode with a conversation about a new affordability metrics called ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).

The hosts reviewed data showing financial insecurity for nearly all low- to moderate-income residents, even as luxury sectors thrive.

This situation is a major pressure point for the overall market and directly impacts key market risk metrics.

The segment emphasized the necessity of urgent policy changes - zoning reform and infill development - as required solutions to this housing challenge.

Episode Topics

For the Sept. 26, 2025, podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski give their take on the following five topics:

1. Property Tax Revolt: DeSantis Ptiches 2026 Overhaul

2. Lincoln Road’s $29 Million Makeover: Can It Bring Back The Buzz?

3. Pitbull’s Play: Olympia Theater Goes Charter

4. Company Swallows Anywhere: A New Real Estate Giant

5. Miami’s Housing Squeeze: From Workforce Deals To Condo Slides

This podcast is broadcast live at 4 pm (EST) on the social media accounts of Daniel Hernandez and Peter Zalewski.

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/south-florida-condo-gridlock-as-bullish

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-a63

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/south-florida-condo-gridlock-as-bullish

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.
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 inaugural episode of The Peter Zalewski Show podcast recorded on Sept. 24, 2025, host Peter Zalewski - an analyst who has tracked the South Florida condo market for more than 30 years - speaks with Emmy-winning investigative reporter John Pacenti to dissect the region’s evolving landscape and highlight the critical role of reliable information in business decisions.

During the 86-minute podcast, Zalewski and Pacenti focused on how the South Florida region’s evolving landscape necessitates a deep understanding of reliable information in business decisions.

The pair explored how the ability to acquire, interpret and act on reliable data has become an increasingly critical factor for success in South Florida’s complex business and investment landscape.

They also discussed how traditional sources of information are becoming less reliable, creating heightened risks and opportunities for investors.

Increasingly, the primary challenge for businesses and investors is interpreting official data, Zalewski said.

This problem, they said, is compounded by the dwindling of local journalism, which has historically served as a vital third party for independently collecting and vetting market information.

With fewer journalistic resources available to act as a public check on official narratives, the risk of relying on unverified information increases.

When established benchmarks are also periodically redefined, gauging performance through traditional metrics can become unreliable, Zalewski said.

Zalewski warned that an environment of data obscurity can lead to flawed analysis, misallocation of capital and poor strategic decisions.

In response, savvy business leaders and investors may shift away from a dependence on conventional reports and instead utilize new, independent analytical tools to gain a competitive edge, Zalewski said.

For example, the Miami Condo Cliff Index™ - launched on Jan. 1, 2025 - works to provide objective, verifiable measures of the state of the condominium market in the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, Zalewski said.

This strategic approach to data can be useful for navigating a highly fragmented market where performance varies by submarket.

Granular data on trends allows for the identification of specific investment patterns and opportunities that broader market summaries may miss.

Ultimately, the current environment raises the likelihood that a shift in business practices may be needed as a skeptical and diligent approach to data is no longer just a recommendation but a competitive necessity.

As the interview concluded, Pacenti urged listeners to remain skeptical, seek out multiple sources, and demand documentation.

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-a63

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/south-florida-condo-gridlock-as-bullish

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-a63

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/south-florida-condo-gridlock-as-bullish