“My father almost lost the company”: Nick Pérez, David Martin on offsetting risks

Diversification and relationships with lenders and the public sector are more important than ever, amid the risks and challenges of South Florida’s real estate market, executives from Related Group and Terra say. “We got caught with all of our eggs in one basket in 2008, where we were 100 percent co

“Monstrosity next to a landmark”: Board again nixes historic status for church site slated for Nobu condos

13th Floor Investments’ Nobu-branded condo tower in Brickell advanced after a board voted to nix the historic designation for the development site, despite an outcry from nearby residents. The Miami Historic and Environmental Preservation Board voted 6-1 to lift the landmark status for the school bu

Join the club: Miami developers sell belonging alongside waterfront views

A waterfront view and a long list of amenities are no longer the whole pitch. Some of Miami’s luxury developers are selling buyers a social life and an environment that makes them feel like they belong. Private clubs, hospitality brands and curated experiences are becoming a bigger part of the busin

“Rooftops” aren’t enough for retail to thrive. Hotels? Now we’re talking 

Retail properties do better if they’re near a good mix of residential, office and hotels, experts said during a panel discussion at The Real Deal’s Miami Real Estate Forum Wednesday. The panel, moderated by TRD reporter Francisco Alvarado, featured Comras Company founder and CEO Michael Comras, JLL’