Inside The PROFILEmiami Fall Real Estate Showcase & Forum 2018

PROFILEmiami, Miami's leading real estate news platform, hosted its first annual PROFILEmiami Fall Real Estate Showcase & Forum on November 13, 2018. The evening was filled with education and networking, bringing together Miami’s local real estate leaders: top architects, brokers, developers, investors, real estate professionals, luminaries and government officials. The forum featured four informative topic panels including Miami’s Private Use of Public Land, Opportunity Zones, Sustainable Development as well as The Tokenization of Real Estate.

“We choose topics to explore that are having a major effect on Miami real estate today,” said Demetri Demascus, Founder & Publisher of PROFILEmiami. “Our goal is to provide an atmosphere of education where the general public and real estate professionals can learn from some of the leaders in their field as well as have the opportunity to connect with them in person.”

Our panelists for Miami’s Private Use of Public Land featured John Greco, Deputy City Attorney - City of Miami, and Xavier E. Albán, Assistant City Attorney - City of Miami, who explored the process that the city, state and county take when it comes to private developers approaching them about operating on public land.

An Exploration Into Opportunity Zones featured Thomas Volpe, CEO of Sikari Fund, Sheri Colas-Gervais of the Beacon Council, and Miguel Pinto, President & Managing Broker of Apex Capital Realty. The panel introduced the economic incentives of investing in Opportunity Zones in Miami and how to find opportunity zone properties and the tax advantages.

The Sustainable Development panel brought together Jon Cardello, Vice President at Stantec, Martin Pinilla, Managing Partner of Barlington Group, and Jeremy Waks of Oak Ventures and developer of Arbor Coconut Grove, to explore sustainable technologies and design in Miami real estate.

The evening capped off with The Tokenization of Real Estate, which brought together Kim Prior of Shutts & Bowen, Peter Debs of Bitfinance, and Jorge Guerra, President of Miami Association of Realtors; together they explored how tokenizing real estate assets can make access to capital and equity easier, while unlocking secondary liquidity and value for investors. The panels were moderated by Demetri Demascus, Founder & Publisher of PROFILEmiami as well as Katya Demina, Editor of PROFILEmiami.

Thank you to our partners Tesla, Apex Capital Realty, RealDax, BB Capital Group, Hallandale Beacon, Miami Design District, Game Day Skincare and our panelists.

1st Annual PROFILEmiami Fall Real Estate Showcase & Forum

PROFILEmiami, Miami's leading real estate news platform, presents our First Annual Fall Real Estate Showcase & Forum, bringing together South Florida’s top real estate leaders, professionals and local luminaries, curated to be the hottest, must attend industry event in the region. Mark your calendars for November 13, 2018 and join us in Miami Design District at Palm Court (Upstairs) from 4 PM - 9 PM for an afternoon programmed with panels, speakers, networking and a pre-Art Basel Cocktail Party. We will be exploring a selection of hot-topics including Miami’s Private Use of Public Land, Opportunity Zones and Blockchain/ The Tokenization of Real Estate.

Our 2018 events have featured a roster of key industry leaders in South Florida real estate as speakers including Edgardo DeFortuna (Fortune International Group), Steven Gretenstein (Dacra/ Miami Design District), Nir Shoshani (NR Investments/ CANVAS), David Polinksy (Fortis Design + Build), and Jeremy Calleros Gauger (Deputy Director of the Planning Department for the City of Miami), amongst others. We are finalizing our list of panelists for our Fall Real Estate Showcase & Forum so stay tuned for updates.

Where & When: November 13, 2018 | 4 PM - 9 PM | Palm Court (Upstairs) @ Miami Design District

Schedule:

• Miami’s Private Use of Public Land (4:15 PM - 5:00 PM)

• An Exploration Into Opportunity Zones (5:15 PM - 6:00 PM)

• Sustainable Development (6:15 PM - 7:00 PM)

• Blockchain's Application in Real Estate & The Tokenization of Real Estate (7:15 PM - 8:00 PM)

• Networking + Pre Art-Basel Cocktail Hour to Follow (8 PM - 9 PM)

Food & Drinks will be available via St. Roch Market

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Sponsors:

• PROFILEmiami

• Miami Design District

• Game Day Skincare

• St. Roch Market

Inside PROFILEmiami Presents An In-Depth Exploration Into Short Term Rentals In Miami & South Florida

PROFILEmiami, Miami's leading real estate news platform, presented an in-depth exploration into the controversial topic of short term rentals in Miami and South Florida. The sold-out event was attended by local leaders, luminaries, real estate investors, real estate professionals and many who have encountered Miami Beach's infamous short term rental fines. The panel was moderated by Demetri Demascus, publisher of PROFILEmiami, and featured Ben Breit of AirBNB, City of Sunny Isles Beach Vice Mayor Dana Goldman, Paul Liguori of Windsor Realty Partners and formerly of Rented.com, as well as Rodolfo Manzon of President of Spectrum Realty Group. The event was held at Hive at Brickell hosted by PROFILEmiami, Spectrum Realty Group and Game Day Skincare. 

"The events we host allow us to directly engage the local community in a forum of open discussion exploring some of the most trending and controversial topics in Miami real estate today. We promote an atmosphere of open mindedness and education, while giving the public an opportunity to engage, interact and learn from some of the most influential minds in the industry. Our exploration into short term rentals brought one of the current hotbed topics in South Florida to the forefront of discussion where we had the privilege to hear from AirBNB directly in addition to local city, legal, tech, brokerage and investments leaders. The audiance's diverse backgrounds, mindsets and participation was exhilarating," said PROFILEmiami founder and publisher Demetri Demascus.  

Photos via World Red Eye

Watch The Full Panel From PROFILEmiami's "State Of The Sunny Isles Real Estate Market Event"

Local leaders, luminaries and real estate professionals converged at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach sales gallery on May 2, 2018 for an in-depth discussion about the state of the Sunny Isles Beach real estate market. Fortune International Group and Château Group, developers of The Residences, hosted the panel in tandem with real estate news outlet PROFILEmiami, spotlighting important insights about the City and its continued growth. Attendees of the breakfast event were locked in discussion about the strong retail and development growth that has taken hold in Sunny Isles Beach, including an analysis of some of the major factors that have contributed to the area’s recent construction boom.    

Panelists:

• Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group
• Dana Goldman - City of Sunny Isles Beach Vice Mayor  
• Jorge L. Guerra Jr., President of the Miami Association of Realtors
• Boris Kozolchyk, Colliers International Executive Vice President
• Moderated By: Demetri Demascus, Founder PROFILEmiami 

Watch the video above or: https://youtu.be/fzwuJXa1h_4

Watch the Coffee Hour: https://youtu.be/pIrPpWrSUu8

Check out the full gallery and get the inside scoop from PROFILEmiami Present's "The State of The Sunny Isles Real Estate Market Panel"

PROFILEmiami, REALDAX & Creative Glue Present Blockchain in Real Estate On June 28 6-8 PM In Little River

Real Estate is one of the oldest industries in the world with the least amount of true innovation. Blockchain technology, on the other hand, has only been around a few years but has been disrupting industries left and right, including Real Estate. We believe cross-industry collaboration fosters innovation, and that shifting traditional contexts, we can usher in new perspectives. Drawing from multiple pools of knowledge and ways of looking at things will bring novelty and creativity to the table.

At this Crypto Hour, "Blockchain in Real Estate," we will be discussing the different areas of the real estate industry that Blockchain technology can innovate. This includes: Brokers/Agents, Escrow/Legal, Mortgage Brokers, Direct Lenders, Title Insurance, and Deed/Title Registration.

Some of the question you may have that we're going to answer:

• Is it possible to close an RE transaction with Cryptocurrency?
• What would be required for Blockchain to be established in real estate?
• How does the mortgage industry view crypto assets when issuing loans?
• Is Title Insurance going to be a thing of the past?
• Do I have to worry about not having a job in the future?
• And more!!!

A big thank you to our sponsor's and partners who are helping make this all possible:

• 360 Spaces, a beautiful new Co-working space located right in Little River, for their amazing venue!
• Creative Glue, an experiential marketing, and event production agency that aims to bridge the gap between business and creativity.
• PROFILE Miami, who is your one-stop destination for Miami Real Estate news and content. They provide up-to-date coverage on the hottest new developments, market trends, and the coolest homes in Miami's ever-changing landscape.

Also a big thank you to our partners who are going to be keeping us refreshed at this event - Hooch, Wynwood Brewery!

RSVP: bit.ly/360blockchain

Panelists:

• Jorge Guerra Jr. - President for the Miami Association of Realtors
• Hector Garcia - RKTR Agency
• Demetri Demascus - Founder of PROFILEmiami & Investor
• Twinee Villanueva - IHouse Token
• Moderated By: Spencer Lyon - REALDAX

Agenda:

• 6:00 - Check-in / Networking
• 7:00 - Panel Talk
• 7:45 - Q&A

Watch the Full Panel From PROFILEmiami's Exploration into Miami's Art In Public Places Initiative

Real estate news platform PROFILEmiami hosted a thought-provoking symposium about Miami’s Art in Public Places program. Hosted on March 28, 2018, the special panel event, which took place in downtown Miami’s Arts + Entertainment District in the CANVAS condominium tower being developed NR Investments, put a spotlight on future development in the city and explored best practices for the ongoing incorporation of works of art in real estate projects. 

Panelists Featured:
- Jeremy Calleros Gauger, Deputy Director of the Planning Department for the City of Miami
- Steven Gretenstein, Dacra COO
- David Polinsky, Fortis Design + Build Principal
- Gary Ressler, TILIA Companies Principal  
- Nir Shoshani, NR Investments Principal and A+E Co-Founder
- Moderated by: Demetri Demascus, PROFILEmiami Publisher

Guests, who were treated to cocktails and hors d'oeuvres by PROFILEmiami, additionally had a question-and-answer session with the panelists, getting the opportunity to delve into important topics and gain insights regarding unique initiatives unfolding within the city.  Before the panel began, CANVAS and NR Investments also hosted hardhat tours of the property, showcasing several of the condominium building’s 170-foot interior wall murals – all of which are being painted by urban contemporary artists from around the world.

Watch above or: https://youtu.be/pU2om2b0wpw

Check out the full gallery and inside scoop from PROFILEmiami Present's Miami's Art in Public Places Initiative Panel Hosted With CANVAS

Inside PROFILEmiami's Art in Public Places Panel Event Featuring Leaders from City of Miami, A+E District, Design District and Wynwood

Real estate news platform PROFILEmiami hosted a thought-provoking symposium about Miami’s Art in Public Places program. The special panel event, which took place in downtown Miami’s Arts + Entertainment District in the CANVAS condominium tower, being developed NR Investments, put a spotlight on future development in the city and explored best practices for the ongoing incorporation of works of art in real estate projects. 

Moderated by PROFILEmiami publisher Demetri Demascus, the event featured a display of autos by Prestige Imports.  Panelists included Jeremy Calleros Gauger, Deputy Director of the Planning Department for the City of Miami; Dacra COO Steven Gretenstein; Wynwood BID Board Member and Chairman of the Planning & Transportation Committee David Polinsky; TILIA Companies Principal Gary Ressler; and NR Investments Principal and A+E co-founder Nir Shoshani. 

Guests, who were treated to cocktails and hors d'oeuvres by PROFILEmiami, additionally had a question-and-answer session with the panelists, getting the opportunity to delve into important topics and gain insights regarding unique initiatives unfolding within the city.  Before the panel began, CANVAS and NR Investments also hosted hardhat tours of the property, showcasing several of the condominium building’s 170-foot interior wall murals – all of which are being painted by urban contemporary artists from around the world.