In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, Omar sits down with Alicia Cervera Lamadrid — Managing Partner and Principal of Cervera Real Estate, and one of the most influential leaders in Miami real estate. Alicia shares her perspective on why Miami continues to rank among the world’s most desirable destinations for investment, lifestyle, and business growth.   They dive into Miami’s strategic global location, sitting at the crossroads of North America, Latin America, and Europe, making it a natural hub for international business and connectivity. Alicia breaks down the city’s economic drivers and pro-business climate, highlighting how favorable tax structures, entrepreneur-friendly governance, and private-sector momentum continue to attract global capital, Fortune-grade companies, and visionary developers.   The conversation also explores Miami’s world-class lifestyle — from culture and culinary to outdoor living and wellness — and how this unique lifestyle + value proposition differentiates Miami from other gateway cities. Alicia explains why, even with rapid growth and an increasingly sophisticated skyline, Miami still offers compelling value compared to other global metros.   Whether you’re an investor evaluating opportunities, a professional looking for a new market, or simply curious about the forces shaping Miami’s rise, this episode delivers insights directly from one of the architects of Miami’s evolution.   Host: Omar De Windt Guest: Alicia Cervera Lamadrid Producers: Vero Paris; Jean Sebastien Avendano   This episode is brought to you by Cervera Real Estate, one of Miami’s largest independently owned brokerages. With 10 offices across South Florida and more than 50 years of experience, Cervera continues to redefine Miami real estate.   If you’re ready to be recognized for your talent and want the full backing of the Cervera platform to fuel your growth, email [email protected] today for a one-on-one consultation.   To get in touch with our team, call www.Cervera.com.

In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with Anastasiia Mann, founder of Muse Groupe, to uncover the latest marketing strategies shaping the real estate industry. From Instagram and LinkedIn to SEM and beyond, Anastasiia breaks down what’s working right now, the common mistakes realtors should avoid, and the tactics that no longer move the needle.

Packed with actionable tips and insider perspective, this conversation is a must-listen for agents, brokers, and developers who want to elevate their brand, generate leads more effectively, and stay ahead of the curve in today’s fast-paced market.

About Anastasiia Mann

Anastasiia is the founder of Muse Groupe, a boutique marketing agency specializing in new construction and luxury real estate. With over a decade of experience in South Florida’s real estate market, she has led marketing for iconic developments like Aston Martin Residences Miami, Natiivo Miami, and Ocean Resort Residences Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach. Today, she continues to shape Miami’s skyline by driving the marketing strategy for Arbor Coconut Grove, Aria Reserve, and top-producing agents across the city.

🎧 Listen now:

• www.Cervera.com.

In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, host Omar De Windt sits down with Eddie Blanco, Chairman of the Board for the Miami Association of Realtors, to unpack the art of negotiation in real estate. Whether you're representing the buyer or the seller, Eddie shares the essential strategies, mindset shifts, and common mistakes agents make when it’s time to close the deal.

From pricing psychology to handling lowball offers and protecting your client's leverage, this conversation is packed with real-world advice that will sharpen your negotiation skills and elevate your professionalism.

This episode is brought to you by Cervera Real Estate, one of Miami’s largest independently owned brokerages. With 10 offices across South Florida and more than 50 years of experience, Cervera continues to redefine Miami real estate.

If you’re ready to be recognized for your talent and want the full backing of the Cervera platform to fuel your growth, email www.Cervera.com.

Brickell is now one of the hottest retail markets in the country—and it’s just getting started. In this episode, urban retail leasing expert Jonathan Rosen, Executive Vice President of JLL unpacks how mixed-use developments in Miami are driving a new wave of urban retail growth. Discover why retail rents in Brickell have tripled, which tenants are winning big, and how projects like Brickell City Centre and Miami Worldcenter are redefining the live-work-play lifestyle.

We also look ahead to Fort Lauderdale’s urban core as the next big thing in mixed-use real estate, plus key insights on consumer behavior, convenience-driven leasing strategies, and the evolving retail mix developers need to stay ahead.

Guest: Jonathan Rosen 
Host: Omar De Windt
Producer: Veronica Paris

This episode is brought to you by Cervera Real Estate, one of Miami’s largest independently owned brokerages. With 10 offices across South Florida and more than 50 years of experience, Cervera continues to redefine Miami real estate.

If you’re ready to be recognized for your talent and want the full backing of the Cervera platform to fuel your growth, email www.Cervera.com.

In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with Marci Rossell, Chief Economist of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, for an in-depth discussion on the latest economic trends and their impact on the real estate market. Marci covers critical insights on Q1 2025 GDP estimates, explaining how recent market adjustments, particularly in gold prices, have caused unexpected distortions in GDP calculations. She also explores investor behavior in response to economic uncertainty, highlighting the shift toward traditional safe-haven assets like gold, U.S. dollars, and treasuries. Marci dives into the current state of the housing market, discussing the decline in homebuilder confidence and its implications for new housing construction in 2024. Whether you're a real estate professional, investor, or homebuyer, this episode provides essential knowledge on how economic volatility is shaping the future of real estate.

Guest: Dr. Marci Rossell

Host: Jessica Edgerton

Producer: Veronica Paris

 

This episode is brought to you by Cervera Real Estate, one of Miami’s largest independently owned brokerages. With 10 offices across South Florida and more than 50 years of experience, Cervera continues to redefine Miami real estate.

If you’re ready to be recognized for your talent and want the full backing of the Cervera platform to fuel your growth, email www.Cervera.com.

Today, we’re bringing back a special episode from our archives—Episode 16—in honor of a very special occasion. March 14, 2025, marks the 95th birthday of our company’s founder, the legendary Alicia Cervera Sr.

In this timeless episode, Alicia shares her 7 Keys to New Development Sales, insights that have shaped Miami’s real estate landscape for decades. But before we dive in, let me introduce the woman who truly needs no introduction.

Alicia Cervera Sr. is a Peruvian-American businesswoman, real estate broker, and philanthropist. As the founder and chairman of Cervera Real Estate, she’s played a pivotal role in shaping Miami’s skyline. Over the years, she’s worked alongside industry titans like Harry Helmsley and Jorge M. Pérez and has been compared to Julia Tuttle for her profound impact on the city’s development.

Her story is one of vision, resilience, and determination. From her early days in Peru to her arrival in Miami in the 1960s, she recognized the city’s potential long before it became the global hub it is today. She pioneered the model for new development sales and helped shape iconic projects like The Palace on Brickell, Apogee, St. Regis Bal Harbour, and Aston Martin Residences.

Known as the Grand Lady of Real Estate and the Queen of Brickell, Alicia’s contributions have been widely recognized—from a dedicated stretch of South Miami Avenue named in her honor to the South Florida Business Journal’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Miami’s skyline would not be what it is today without her vision. So, in celebration of her remarkable legacy, let’s revisit one of our most valuable episodes. Here are Alicia Cervera Sr.'s 7 Keys to Selling New Developments.

Guest: Alicia Cervera Sr. 

Host: Omar De Windt 

Producer: Veronica Paris 

This episode is brought to you by Cervera Real Estate, one of Miami’s largest independently owned brokerages. With 10 offices across South Florida and more than 50 years of experience, Cervera continues to redefine Miami real estate.

If you’re ready to be recognized for your talent and want the full backing of the Cervera platform to fuel your growth, email www.Cervera.com.

 

In this exclusive Vault Series episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, we unlock a timeless conversation from 2022 with the legendary Bernardo Fort-Brescia, co-founder of Arquitectonica. From launching his career at 26 to shaping skylines worldwide, he shares his journey to global acclaim—including The Plaza on Brickell, developed by real estate titan Harry Helmsley and sold out by Cervera Real Estate. Bernardo dives into Miami’s rise as a global hub, the architect-broker dynamic, and his best advice for closing deals. A must-listen for industry pros and visionaries alike!

This episode is brought to you by Cervera Real Estate, one of Miami’s largest independently owned brokerages. With 10 offices across South Florida and more than 50 years of experience, Cervera continues to redefine Miami real estate.

If you’re ready to be recognized for your talent and want the full backing of the Cervera platform to fuel your growth, email www.Cervera.com.

What does it take for a city to transform from a “pretender” to a “contender” in luxury real estate? In our latest podcast, we sit down with Seth Semilof, co-founder of Haute Living magazine, to discuss Miami's evolution as a "Top Contender."
From launching the first real estate magazine in Miami to establishing a strong presence in the luxury market, Seth shares insights into Miami's dynamic landscape. We also delve into the booming Palm Beach area, attracting high-net-worth individuals like Ken Griffin and JP Morgan, and the impact of this influx on the city's culinary and cultural landscape. With hot markets like Pinecrest and a growing demand for trophy properties, Miami is becoming a premier luxury destination.

Guest: Seth Semilof

Host: Omar De Windt 

Producer: Veronica Paris

This episode is brought to you by Cervera Real Estate, one of Miami’s largest independently owned brokerages. With 10 offices across South Florida and more than 50 years of experience, Cervera continues to redefine Miami real estate.

If you’re ready to be recognized for your talent and want the full backing of the Cervera platform to fuel your growth, email www.Cervera.com.

Jeff Ransdell, founding partner of Fuel Venture Capital, joins us to break down the state of Miami’s tech sector—from AI’s impact on real estate to the rise of the creator economy. Where does the VC market stand in 2025 and what's new for Miami's booming startup scene? Here's the inside scoop on the city's innovation economy.

Host: Omar De Windt
Guest: Jeff Ransdell
Producer: Veronica Paris

This episode is brought to you by Cervera Real Estate, one of Miami’s largest independently owned brokerages. With 10 offices across South Florida and more than 50 years of experience, Cervera continues to redefine Miami real estate.

If you’re ready to be recognized for your talent and want the full backing of the Cervera platform to fuel your growth, email www.Cervera.com.

What do the past 25 years tell us about the economy today? Dr. Marci Rossell, Chief Economist of LeadingRE, unpacks five game-changing insights—from the surprising truth about consumer confidence to how "Peak 65" could reshape the housing market. Plus, will China's economic slowdown shift global power? What do rising interest rates mean for real estate in 2025? And how will AI and an aging population put massive pressure on infrastructure?

Don’t miss this fast-paced, insight-packed episode.

 

Guest: Dr. Marci Rossell

Host: Jessica Edgerton

Producer: Veronica Paris

 

This episode is brought to you by Cervera Real Estate, one of Miami’s largest independently owned brokerages. With 10 offices across South Florida and more than 50 years of experience, Cervera continues to redefine Miami real estate.

If you’re ready to be recognized for your talent and want the full backing of the Cervera platform to fuel your growth, email www.Cervera.com.

Alicia joins Omar to break down the 2025 real estate market. In this episode, we dive into the latest stats, trends, and how the next presidential term could shape Miami’s real estate landscape. From shifting demand across neighborhoods to the ongoing recovery post-disruption, we cover the latest real estate headlines. Get the inside scoop on key developments and what buyers, sellers, and investors need to know about Miami’s future market.

Host: Omar De Windt
Guest: Alicia Cervera Lamadrid 
Producer: Veronica Paris 

This episode is brought to you by Cervera Real Estate, one of Miami’s largest independently owned brokerages. With 10 offices across South Florida and more than 50 years of experience, Cervera continues to redefine Miami real estate.

If you’re ready to be recognized for your talent and want the full backing of the Cervera platform to fuel your growth, email www.Cervera.com.