Coldwell Banker wins battle of the brokers

June 04, 2008 02:46PM

Miami real estate brokers battled last month, but it wasn't over who would make the most sales this summer -- it was over who could make the best cocktail. Miami developer EA Fish Associates and the Realtor Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches hosted its second "Battle of the Brokers" on May 29. More

Eric Sheppard back in his backyard

June 04, 2008 02:58PM

After spending most of his career developing real estate projects beyond Florida's borders, Sheppard is making his mark in his own tropical backyard. More

No Santa Claus for unsold condos

June 04, 2008 02:38PM

Welcome to the era of the distressed condo market, in which developers of the 75,000 condo units recently completed, or about to come online, are aggressively looking for ways to sell their excess inventory. More

The Closing: Tibor Hollo

June 04, 2008 03:08PM

Developer Tibor Hollo is chairman and president of Florida East Coast Realty. Over 30 years ago, he forged a path for the future by constructing the first high-rise building on Brickell. His latest development, One Bayfront Plaza, a $1.8 billion development on Biscayne Boulevard, is poised to be the tallest building in Miami. More

Diversity gains more ground

June 04, 2008 02:55PM

When it comes to commercial real estate, making deals is all about who knows you. For decades, that's meant a long slow climb toward the top of the profession. But new technology, new educational opportunities and a new emphasis on diversity are changing the way business is done, while also changing the face of commercial real estate. More

Publisher's note

June 04, 2008 01:57PM

The Real Deal came to South Florida to bring the local industry a news publication worthy of poring through and walking away from with information that will actually help you become a better and more knowledgeable real estate professional. A publication consisting of more than party pictures and press releases. We are committed to continuing to bring you the best news available in the South Florida real estate market. We know the readers here love us, and we hope to gain the overall support of the industry itself in the same way. More

Forum discusses credit crisis blues

June 04, 2008 03:01PM

Miami's real estate woes are just a bump in the road — albeit a big one — and more a factor of credit market woes than problems with the local real estate market. That was the conclusion of a panel of experts who took part in a forum May 14 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami. More

Young guns: The changing face of commercial real estate

June 04, 2008 02:52PM

A new generation of South Florida commercial real estate brokers is making a mark on the industry. Here is a look at 10 of the hottest "young guns" who are worth watching. More

Brokers box it out

June 04, 2008 03:04PM

The Mansion, a nightclub in Miami Beach, was rocking April 10 with a series of bouts pitting members of the commercial real estate community against each other. More

Florida agent numbers drop off

June 04, 2008 02:40PM

Several years after its peak, the market is still spiraling downwards, and it's taking the number of brokers in the state down with it. Year-over-year, membership in the Florida Association of Realtors has shrunk 12 percent, from 145,781 members in April 2007 to 129,691 in April 2008. More

NAR settlement gets mixed reaction from South Florida realtors

June 04, 2008 05:10PM

Real estate brokers who operate virtual offices are celebrating this week. That's because Internet-based realtors will finally get access to the coveted Multiple Listing Service, or MLS. But South Florida brokers who work for more traditional brokerage firms have more mixed reactions to the decision, from dismissing the importance of the decision to pointing out how it could be harmful. More

No Santa Claus for unsold condos

June 04, 2008 02:38PM

Welcome to the era of the distressed condo market, in which developers of the 75,000 condo units recently completed, or about to come online, are aggressively looking for ways to sell their excess inventory. More

Eric Sheppard back in his backyard

June 04, 2008 02:58PM

After spending most of his career developing real estate projects beyond Florida's borders, Sheppard is making his mark in his own tropical backyard. More

Will hurricane season scare off more buyers?

June 04, 2008 02:43PM

Meteorologists are forecasting what could be a record year for hurricanes at worst; a worse-than-usual season at best. The multimillion-dollar question is this: How will it impact local real estate sales? More

Will sales be fit at Canyon Ranch?

June 04, 2008 02:36PM

Canyon Ranch's Miami Beach complex is the latest addition to the oceanfront skyline and the newest member of a well-recognized family of luxury health resorts and spas. More

Young guns: Honorable mention

June 04, 2008 05:18PM

Choosing 10 young commercial brokers to feature wasn't easy; competition is tough in South Florida. Here are another five who deserve at least an honorable mention. More

Argent's plan for Omni built on subsidy

June 04, 2008 02:02PM

Not too long ago, developer Argent Ventures planned to build six residential towers on top of the former 1.2 million-square-foot Omni International Mall in downtown Miami. In a tough real estate market, that $1 billion project has been reshaped as a $142 million plan for the Offices at the Omni. And even the scaled down plan is predicated on a significant public subsidy. More