Miami Real Estate Investing Podcast With Peter Zalewski

In Episode 138, expert Peter Zalewski of Condo Vultures® interviews Chris Overlay - a partner and the chief marketing officer with Genius Digital Marketing based in the Dallas, Texas - about the Dos and Don'ts for real estate professionals who are marketing property listings, loan products and real estate services in a post-pandemic era. Overlay discusses traditional strategies, the need for having a website and capitalizing on the reach of social media.   

In Segment 1, Overlay discusses growing up in Las Vegas, graduating with a marketing degree and co-founding a boutique marketing firm to assist individuals and companies to promote their brands in an cost-efficient way.

In Segment 2, Overlay talks straight about what traditional marketing strategies - such as postcards, newspaper ads, billboards and publicity stunts - produce results and which approaches are a waste of money.     

In Segment 3, Overlay discusses the outlook for marketing real estate products in a post-pandemic era. 

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In Episode 137, Condo Vultures® podcast host Peter Zalewski discusses the top real estate and economic new stories for the week with Investigative reporter and and author Ken Silverstein along with former business reporters John Fakler and Jean Gruss, founder of Gruss Communications.  

In Segment 1, the panel discusses the latest COVID-19 statistics in South Florida and the state of Florida. As of May 10, 2021, Florida had more than 2.27 million COVID-19 "total cases," nearly 35,785 "Florida resident deaths," and about 92,125 "resident hospitalizations," according to Florida's COVID-19 Data And Surveillance Dashboard.  

In Segment 2, the panel discusses the following headlines:  

1. "Norwegian Cruise Line Threatened To Avoid All Florida Stops After The State Banned Businesses From Asking For Proof Of Vaccination" (Business Insider)

2. "Ch'i Restaurant Is Offering $1,000 Signing Bonuses To New Staff Members" (Miami New Times)

3. "Some Say Florida Could Become A Major Tech And Finance Hub Within A Decade. That May Be An Overstatement." (CNBC)

In Segment 3, the panel discusses the following headlines:

4. "Former Venezuelan Oil Exec Sentenced In $1B Money Laundering Scheme" (The Real Deal Miami)

5. "The Great South Beach Rebrand" (Biscayne Times)

6. "RedSky, JZ Capital Sell Former Miami Rescue Mission Site For $19M" (Commercial Observer)

In Segment 4, the panel of Zalewski, Silverstein, Gruss and Fakler make predictions about the South Florida real estate market and tricounty economy.   

In Segment 5, Fakler reads out comments submitted by listeners and the panel responds. 

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In Episode 136, expert Peter Zalewski of Condo Vultures®  provides an overview of Palm Beach County condo market for the year 2020. This episode discusses condos, luxury condos, distressed condos and rentals for the year 2020 based on data compiled from the Southeast Florida MLX Matrix. 

In Segment 1, Zalewski discusses the Palm Beach County condo market sales velocity in the four quarters of 2020 based on a CondoVulturesRealty.com report.  The discussion include specifics about the the number of transactions, average pricing of a unit, average pricing per square foot for a unit and the number of days that the units are listed on the market. 

In Segment 2,  Zalewski discusses the Palm Beach County luxury condo market based on a CondoVulturesRealty.com report. The discussion will include specifics about the the number of transactions, average pricing of a unit, average pricing per square foot for a unit and the number of days that the units are listed on the market. 

In Segment 3,  Zalewski discusses the Palm Beach County distressed condo market, which is comprised of real estate owned (REO) condos as well as shortsales based on a CondoVulturesRealty.com report. The discussion will include specifics about the the number of transactions, average pricing of a unit, average pricing per square foot for a unit and the number of days that the units are listed on the market. 

In Segment 4, Zalewski discusses the Palm Beach County rental market with specifics about leasing activity, pricing and the number of days on the market based on a CondoVulturesRealty.com report. 

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Podcast Series: 2 Of 2 

In Episode 135, expert Peter Zalewski of Condo Vultures® interviews Dr. Chris Jones - an economist with Florida Economic Advisors LLC, an economics professor at the University of South Florida and a lifelong surfer - extensively about state of the retail real estate market in Miami, South Florida and statewide in a post-pandemic world.

The conversation with Dr. Jones is so extensive that the discussion has been split into two podcasts that will run in consecutive weeks. 

The first podcast - Episode 132 titled "What Are The Challenges And Opportunities For Retail Space In A Post-Pandemic Miami?" published on April 30, 2021 - features a discussion about understanding and analyzing retail space up until the pandemic and during the pandemic. 

In the second podcast - Episode 135 titled "Is This The Time To Purchase Retail Space In Miami?" scheduled to be published May 7, 2021 - focuses on the future of retail and restaurant space in Florida.  

In Segment 1 of Episode 132, Jones discusses growing up in North Florida, rising rapidly through the consulting world, working as Orlando's chief economist and earning a doctorate in economics. The professor provides an overview about how economics works and how it can help investors and companies to better anticipate where real estate and economic markets are headed.  

In Segment 2 of Episode 132, Jones talks about the evolution of retail space development up until the pandemic. The professor also discusses the challenges and opportunities for retail space in a post-pandemic Florida.

In Segment 3 of Episode 135, Jones discusses his outlook for Florida's retail real estate market and provides insight into what buyers and sellers should consider about the future of retail space in a post-pandemic world. 

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In Episode 134, Condo Vultures® podcast host Peter Zalewski discusses the top real estate and economic new stories for the week with editor and reporter Katherine Kallergis with The Real Deal Miami along with former business reporters John Fakler and Jean Gruss, founder of Gruss Communications.  

In Segment 1, the panel discusses the latest COVID-19 statistics in South Florida and the state of Florida. As of May 4, 2021, Florida had nearly 2.25 million COVID-19 "total cases," nearly 35,400 "Florida resident deaths," and about 91,169 "resident hospitalizations," according to Florida's COVID-19 Data And Surveillance Dashboard.  

In Segment 2, the panel discusses the following headlines:  

1. "Federal Judge Overturns National Eviction Ban" (CNBC) 

2. "Home Values Are Up, But Just Try Getting A Line Of Credit" (The Real Deal National)  

3. "Miami International Airport Gives 63 Tenants Another Break" (Miami Today)  

In Segment 3, the panel discusses the following headlines:

4. "Biden’s Proposed Tax Hikes Could Be A ‘Double-Edged Sword’ For Real Estate — What Homeowners And Investors Need To Know" (MarketWatch)  

5. "Former Coconut Grove Mansion Of LeBron James Sells For $13M" (The Real Deal Miami)  

6. "After Years And A False Start, The Makeover Of Downtown Miami’s Main Street Has Begun" (Miami Herald)  

In Segment 4, the panel of Zalewski, Kallergis, Gruss and Fakler make predictions about the South Florida real estate market and tricounty economy.   

In Segment 5, Fakler reads out comments submitted by listeners and the panel responds. 

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In Episode 133, expert Peter Zalewski of Condo Vultures®  provides an overview of Broward County condo market for the year 2020. This episode discusses condos, luxury condos, distressed condos and rentals for the year 2020 based on data compiled from the Southeast Florida MLX Matrix. 

In Segment 1, Zalewski discusses the Broward County condo market sales velocity in the four quarters of 2020 based on a CondoVulturesRealty.com report.  The discussion include specifics about the the number of transactions, average pricing of a unit, average pricing per square foot for a unit and the number of days that the units are listed on the market. 

In Segment 2,  Zalewski discusses the Broward County luxury condo market based on a CondoVulturesRealty.com report. The discussion will include specifics about the the number of transactions, average pricing of a unit, average pricing per square foot for a unit and the number of days that the units are listed on the market. 

In Segment 3,  Zalewski discusses the Broward County distressed condo market, which is comprised of real estate owned (REO) condos as well as shortsales based on a CondoVulturesRealty.com report. The discussion will include specifics about the the number of transactions, average pricing of a unit, average pricing per square foot for a unit and the number of days that the units are listed on the market. 

In Segment 4, Zalewski discusses the Broward County rental market with specifics about leasing activity, pricing and the number of days on the market based on a CondoVulturesRealty.com report. 

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Podcast Series: 1 Of 2 

In Episode 132, expert Peter Zalewski of Condo Vultures® interviews Dr. Chris Jones - an economist with Florida Economic Advisors LLC, an economics professor at the University of South Florida and a lifelong surfer - extensively about state of the retail real estate market in Miami, South Florida and statewide in a post-pandemic world.

The conversation with Dr. Jones is so extensive that the discussion has been split into two podcasts that will run in consecutive weeks. 

The first podcast - Episode 132 titled "What Are The Challenges And Opportunities For Retail Space In A Post-Pandemic Miami?" published on April 30, 2021 - features a discussion about understanding and analyzing retail space up until the pandemic and during the pandemic. 

The second podcast - Episode 135 titled "Is This The Time To Purchase Retail Space In Miami?" scheduled to be published May 7, 2021 - focuses on the future of retail and restaurant space in Florida.  

In Segment 1 of Episode 132, Jones discusses growing up in North Florida, rising rapidly through the consulting world, working as Orlando's chief economist and earning a doctorate in economics. The professor provides an overview about how economics works and how it can help investors and companies to better anticipate where real estate and economic markets are headed.  

In Segment 2 of Episode 132, Jones talks about the evolution of retail space development up until the pandemic. The professor also discusses the challenges and opportunities for retail space in a post-pandemic Florida.

In Segment 3 which comprises Episode 135, Jones discusses his outlook for Florida's retail real estate market and provides insight into what buyers and sellers should consider about the future of retail space in a post-pandemic world. 

To send a comment, please email the podcast at [email protected]    

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In Episode 131, Condo Vultures® podcast host Peter Zalewski discusses the top real estate and economic new stories for the week with senior mortgage writer Jeff Ostrowski with Bankrate.com along with former business reporters John Fakler and Jean Gruss, founder of Gruss Communications.  

In Segment 1, the panel discusses the lastest COVID-19 statistics in South Florida and the state of Florida. As of April 26, 2021, Florida had more than 2.2 million COVID-19 "total cases," more than 34,910 "Florida resident deaths," and about 89,534 "resident hospitalizations," according to Florida's COVID-19 Data And Surveillance Dashboard.  

In Segment 2, the panel discusses the following headlines:  

1. "‘Ghost kitchens’ Are Popping Up In Miami Parking Lots. More Could Come Under New Law" (Miami Herald) 

2. "CFPB Rule Gives Renters Right To Sue Debt Collectors Over Evictions" (American Banker)  

3. "Is The Housing Market About To Crash? Here’s Why Experts Say The Answer Is No" (Bankrate)  

In Segment 3, the panel discusses the following headlines:

4. "Who Committed Theft And Fraud At This Doral Real Estate Firm? Lawsuits Are Piling Up" (Miami Herald)  

5. "E11even Condo Tower Planned For Downtown Miami Reaches 90% Of Units Under Contract In Two Months" (The Real Deal Miami)  

6. "OKO Group, Cain International Secure $128M Loan For Miami Luxury Condo Tower" (Commercial Observer)  

In Segment 4, the panel of Zalewski, Ostrowski, Gruss and Fakler make predictions about the South Florida real estate market and tricounty economy.   

In Segment 5, Fakler reads out comments submitted by listeners and the panel responds. 

To send a comment, please email the podcast at [email protected]    

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In Episode 130, expert Peter Zalewski of Condo Vultures®  provides an overview of Coral Gables condo market for the year 2020. This episode discusses condos, luxury condos, distressed condos and rentals for the year 2020 based on data compiled from the Southeast Florida MLX Matrix. 

In Segment 1, Zalewski discusses the Coral Gables condo market sales velocity in the four quarters of 2020 based on a CondoVulturesRealty.com report.  The discussion include specifics about the the number of transactions, average pricing of a unit, average pricing per square foot for a unit and the number of days that the units are listed on the market. 

In Segment 2,  Zalewski discusses the Coral Gables luxury condo market based on a CondoVulturesRealty.com report. The discussion will include specifics about the the number of transactions, average pricing of a unit, average pricing per square foot for a unit and the number of days that the units are listed on the market. 

In Segment 3,  Zalewski discusses the Coral Gables distressed condo market, which is comprised of real estate owned (REO) condos as well as shortsales based on a CondoVulturesRealty.com report. The discussion will include specifics about the the number of transactions, average pricing of a unit, average pricing per square foot for a unit and the number of days that the units are listed on the market. 

In Segment 4, Zalewski discusses the Coral Gables rental market with specifics about leasing activity, pricing and the number of days on the market based on a CondoVulturesRealty.com report. 

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In Episode 129, expert Peter Zalewski of Condo Vultures® interviews acclaimed architect Robert M. Swedroe - the founder of Swedroe Architecture who has designed more than 3,500 projects worldwide - in a must-listen interview about the evolution of South Florida condo development since the 1970s; working with renowned Miami Beach architect Morris Lapidus of Fontainebleau Hotel, Eden Roc Hotel and Lincoln Road Mall fame; and the possibility of another condo construction boom in Miami.  

The conversation also explores the changes coming to condo design as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, inside-out v. outside-in design fundamentals, the importance of unit efficiency and the marketing of "starchitects" and name-brand condos in South Florida.    

In Segment 1, Swedroe discusses growing up in New York, working with Lapidus to design a number of notable Miami Beach projects and founding his own firm in 1974. Swedroe shares a unique story about how he landed one of his biggest clients, Aventura's founder Donald Soffer and the development firm Turnberry Associates. 

In Segment 2, Swedroe talks about condo-design fundamentals, inside-out v outside-in designs to maximize living area and the latest "marketing gimmicks" being used to sell condo units. 

In Segment 3, Swedroe discusses the development outlook for South Florida's condo market in the post-pandemic era. 

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