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City National Bank Construction Loans

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CLIENTS ‼️City National Bank of Florida understands that building a dream home should not be a nightmare. If you have any clients planning to build their dream home, introduce them to the special home loan programs that simplify construction financing for residential properties....

MBF, Thursday, June 4, 2026

Miami MBF June 2026 Event

MEMBERS ONLY: Another signature Miami Master Brokers Forum event, generously hosted by The Residences at 1428 Brickell! All active Miami Master Brokers have been emailed this invitation, please check your inbox for RSVP instructions....

MBF, Wednesday, June 3, 2026

TURNBACK TUESDAY

Scenes from the Miami Master Brokers Forum June 2014 dinner and discussion, generously hosted by SLS LUX Brickell!...

MBF, Tuesday, June 2, 2026

MBF "MEMBER TO MEMBER" DEAL!

𝙒𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 Master Brokers Forum “𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧” 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙨! In this recent transaction, Juliana Savoia brought the buyer for this beautiful Renier C. luxury listing in Coral Gables. (Article link below.) Congratulations!lhttps://www.bizjournals.com/...

MBF, Monday, June 1, 2026

Luxury Buyers From Colombia Are Snapping Up South Florida Homes in Search of a Real Estate Safety Net

🇨🇴 COLOMBIAN DEMAND: At the start of the year, more than 55% of all international home search demand from Colombians was directed toward Florida.🌴 MIAMI LEADS: Miami remained the most sought-after U.S. metro area among Colombian buyers, capturing nearly 32% of all views, up from about 29% a year ...

MBF, Friday, May 29, 2026

South Florida's billionaire boom - What the ultra-high-net-worth transplants mean for business

"There’s been an unprecedented influx of billionaires to the region...Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page and Sergey Brin – tech titans worth a combined $700 billion – purchased Miami-Dade mansions in early 2026, the latest sign that South Florida has become America's newest billio...

MBF, Friday, May 29, 2026

House of Wellness Hosts Miami MBF Board Meeting

Another productive and invigorating Miami Master Brokers Forum board meeting! Many thanks to our friends at House of Wellness Brickell for hosting and enlightening us on this unique new project. Learn more at https://houseofwellnessbrickell.com/....

MBF, Thursday, May 28, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, Jose C Gomes Jr.!

This Master Brokers Forum member recently sold the final remaining developer 02-line residence at Selene Oceanfront Residences, which generously hosted the Gold Coast chapter in November 2022. Another reminder that the sponsoring of MBF events is a "win🤝win" opportunity for South Florida pr...

MBF, Tuesday, May 26, 2026

MEMORIAL DAY

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MBF, Monday, May 25, 2026

South Florida by the numbers - Condo buyout bonanza

A year ago, condo buyouts were just beginning to impact the development landscape. Today, economic realities, stricter reserve requirements, aging waterfront inventory, and fewer redevelopment sites have made them a powerful industry force. We examine the dramatically growing trend in this edition o...

MBF, Friday, May 22, 2026

MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Ana Teresa Rodriguez presents Sunset Estates, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of Miami Beach’s most significant architectural waterfront compounds, recently featured in the Wall Street Journal. Located within the exclusive guard-...

MBF, Thursday, May 21, 2026

City National Bank Medical Professional Loans

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CLIENTS ‼️Medical Professionals can now access special home loan programs through City National Bank of Florida.If you have any medical professional clients looking for homes in Florida, reach out to Rich Campanella, Vice President, Mortgage Banker, and the dedicated residential...

MBF, Wednesday, May 20, 2026

GOLD COAST MBF BOARD MEETING

Many thanks to DeCaro Auctions for hosting yesterday's productive Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum board meeting in Rose & Dean Sklar: Weston to Fort Lauderdale's beautiful Weston Hills Country Club listing! (See link below.) We appreciated learning about the unique strategies and tactics beh...

MBF, Wednesday, May 20, 2026

WATCH/ICYMI - MBF at St. Regis Residences, Sunny Isles Beach

New and improved highlights from last month's Miami Master Brokers Forum dinner and discussion on "THE NEW LUXURY LANDSCAPE", generously hosted by The St. Regis Residences, Sunny Isles Beach! Sound UP for narration and insights from MBF members The Ashley Cusack Team, Liz Hogan, Dennis C...

MBF, Monday, May 18, 2026

WATCH - MBF Event at The W Recap Video

WATCH: Another fun look at our recent Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum event hosted by W Pompano Beach Hotel & Residences! Thanks again to our amazing event sponsor and fabulous panelists for exploring "POMPANO'S MOMENT: From Next to Now." (Stay beachy! 😎)https://youtube.com/shorts/XQnXt...

MBF, Monday, May 18, 2026

‘I just keep grinding’ - How this top agent is weathering a tough market

Agents in Austin, Texas are experiencing many of the same post-pandemic challenges faced by colleagues in South Florida. This column offers great lessons in the value of resilience, persistence, patience and experience. (Subscription-based link below.) https://www.inman.com/2026/05/12/i-just-keep-gr...

MBF, Friday, May 15, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, Monica Betancourt!

This Master Brokers Forum member represented the seller in this recent $31 million Bal Harbour transaction. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/04/20/robert-rivani-finds-buyer-for-palm-island-home-flip/...

MBF, Thursday, May 14, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, Elena Bluntzer!

This Master Brokers Forum member represented the seller in this recent $14.5 million Fisher Island transaction. (Subscription-based article link below.) Congratulations!https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/05/13/south-florida-top-real-estate-deals-may-12-2026/...

MBF, Thursday, May 14, 2026

WAYBACK WEDNESDAY

Scenes from the Master Brokers Forum's May 2016 dinner and discussion on "Medical Tourism in Miami", hosted by The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach.The panel explored issues surrounding the recruitment of top doctors, the importance of staying on the cutting edge of medical specialti...

MBF, Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Miami World Cup matches fuel surge in short-term rental demand

"Miami — which is hosting seven matches between June 15 and July 18 — has seen nightly demand increase between 54% and 118% year over year for some match days...Booked rates are going as high as $346 for the quarter-final round, up 24% compared to the same time in 2025." (Article...

MBF, Tuesday, May 12, 2026

MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Tim Singer presents this rare east-facing waterfront estate on one of Las Olas Isles' most prestigious streets, RECENTLY REDUCED BY $500K. Set on a prized 12,000 square-foot lot with 100 feet of deep-water dockage, this timeless residence offers...

MBF, Monday, May 11, 2026

Scenes from Gold Coast MBF Event at The W Pompano Beach

Scenes from this week's WONDERFUL Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum event, generously hosted by W Pompano Beach Hotel & Residences! Special thanks to City of Pompano Beach mayor Rex Hardin and Related Realty president Craig Studnicky for a fabulous panel discussion on all the incredible things hap...

MBF, Friday, May 8, 2026

Billionaire bigwigs launch NYC exodus after Mamdani’s ‘tax the rich’ antics

“We will add far more jobs in Miami over the next decade as an immediate and direct consequence of the mayor’s poor decision here with respect to his posting of that video,” Griffin said. (Article link below.)https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/us-news/billionaire-ken-griffin-scales-back...

MBF, Friday, May 8, 2026

WATCH - Scenes from Last Week's Event

WATCH: Re-live last week's EXCEPTIONAL Miami Master Brokers Forum dinner and discussion on "The New Luxury Landscape", generously hosted by The St. Regis Residences, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami!https://youtu.be/gMXBb8EskKg...

MBF, Thursday, May 7, 2026

City National Bank Loans for Chilean Nationals

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CHILEAN CLIENTS 🇨🇱Chilean Nationals can now access special home loan programs through City National Bank of Florida.If you have any Chilean clients looking for homes in Florida, reach out to Rich Campanella, Vice President, Mortgage Banker, and the dedicated residential lendin...

MBF, Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Florida real estate industry boosts state to the top of national list

"In Florida, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲’𝘀 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿...More than a quarter of Florida’s gros...

MBF, Wednesday, May 6, 2026

🕰️TURN BACK TUESDAY

A quick look back at our magnificent May 2019 dinner and discussion on "Working with International Clientele", hosted by Elysee Miami!https://youtu.be/ScndzCoMtm8?si=VV9PEn8Mwp3wTLKY...

MBF, Tuesday, May 5, 2026

South Florida by the numbers - MLS mega-merger metrics

Local real estate just got a whole lot bigger, and more unified. In a blockbuster move, the Miami Association of Realtors and Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors are joining forces to create the largest local Realtor association in the world. We explore the math driving this massive matchup i...

MBF, Friday, May 1, 2026

Scenes from Miami Master Brokers April 2026 Dinner/Discussion

Scenes from last night's EXCEPTIONAL Master Brokers Forum dinner and discussion on Miami's luxury real estate market, generously hosted by The St. Regis Residences, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami! Huge thanks to our member-panelists Ashley Cusack, Liz Hogan, Nancy Batchelor, and Dennis Carvajal (a...

MBF, Thursday, April 30, 2026

“Miami’s open for business”

"Billionaire Ken Griffin is bolstering the office space at his Brickell supertall that will serve as Citadel and Citadel Securities’ headquarters...Although the news comes amid a public kerfuffle between the billionaire and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the Brickell supertall office expan...

MBF, Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5 TOP UPGRADES TO SELL YOUR HOME FASTER

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MBF, Tuesday, April 28, 2026

🚨 MAJOR CONDO FINANCING NEWS 🚨

🚨Major condo financing changes are coming - and they will impact how deals get done. Here’s a quick breakdown:•⁠ ⁠Reserve requirements increasing to 15% (or follow a reserve study) — effective 1/4/27•⁠ ⁠Limited reviews eliminated — most transactions will require a full...

MBF, Monday, April 27, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, Dennis Carvajal!

This Master Brokers Forum board member represented the sellers in this $55 million Coral Gables deal; tying the record for a single-family home in that neighborhood, and just eight months after the sellers purchased the home for $34 million. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://therealdeal....

MBF, Friday, April 24, 2026

Miami MBF Board Meeting at ELLE Residences

Another amazing Miami Master Brokers Forum board meeting this week, generously hosted by ELLE Residences! Learn more about this beautiful Edgewater project at https://elleresidencesmiami.com/...

MBF, Wednesday, April 22, 2026

MIAMI REALTORS and Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors (RWorld) ANNOUNCE MERGER

Effective May 11, 2026, the historic merger will set records for the largest, fastest, and most seamless merger in the history of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). As a unified association now encompassing 93,000 members, it will be the largest local Realtor association in the world.The or...

MBF, Monday, April 20, 2026

5 Reasons Florida Real Estate Is Hot!

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MBF, Thursday, April 16, 2026

JOIN THE MASTER BROKERS!

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MBF, Wednesday, April 15, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, Dennis Carvajal and Dora Puig!

These Master Brokers Forum members represented the sellers in last week's top two most expensive signed contracts in Miami; an Old Cutler Bay estate on the market for $47M by Dennis and a Mansions of Fisher Island property on the market for $36M by Dora. (Article link below.) Congratulations!htt...

MBF, Tuesday, April 14, 2026

MEMORY MONDAY

MEMORY MONDAY: In honor of this past weekend's high-profile demolition, we bring you highlights from our beautiful Nov. 2024 event hosted by The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, featuring an amazing panel discussion with Master Brokers Forum members Dora Puig, Nelson Gonzalez, Farid Mouss...

MBF, Monday, April 13, 2026

City National Bank Loans for Canadian Nationals

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CANADIAN CLIENTS 🇨🇦Canadian Nationals can now access special home loan programs through City National Bank of Florida.If you have any Canadian clients looking for homes in Florida, reach out to Rich Campanella, Vice President, Mortgage Banker, and the dedicated residential len...

MBF, Friday, April 10, 2026

MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Sigal Dagan presents this three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath waterfront luxury condo with unobstructed ocean and Intracoastal views, located in Aventura - a five-star amenity building offering resort-style living minutes from beaches, fine dining,...

MBF, Thursday, April 9, 2026

Billions in Income Fled New York—So Why Are Many High Earners Still Renting in South Florida?

"South Florida didn’t just win the COVID-19 pandemic-era migration boom; it hit the jackpot. As money drained out of old strongholds like New York, the Sunshine State netted $20.65 billion in annual adjusted gross income from tax filers who moved between 2019 and 2023." (Article link b...

MBF, Wednesday, April 8, 2026

MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Pamela Dimartino invites you to experience unparalleled oceanfront living at the Chateau On The Ocean; a turnkey private estate set within an exclusive enclave in Islamorada. Here, elevated coastal living reflects the sophistication of what has been...

MBF, Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Ken Griffin wants to reshape Miami

"He is adamant about one thing: THIS COULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED IN CHICAGO, OR NEW YORK, OR MAYBE ANYWHERE BUT HERE. Griffin’s tone grows rhapsodic as he describes how Miami authorities coordinated like a Navy SEALs team to fast-track his vision on Biscayne Bay. THE DYNAMIC IS WHAT GRIFFIN LA...

MBF, Monday, April 6, 2026

FLASHBACK FRIDAY

Re-live our fantastic May 2022 Master Brokers Forum dinner and discussion on "MIAMI'S EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES: Events, Clubs, and Restaurants That Drive Luxury Real Estate", generously hosted by Five Park Miami Beach!https://youtu.be/oTudApZF_TM?si=mtHsg5tErQP2MUhG...

MBF, Friday, April 3, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, Jane Bark Barrellier, Tere Shelton Bernace, and Dennis Carvajal!

In this Master Brokers Forum "MEMBER TO MEMBER" DEAL, Jane and Tere co-listed this $17.95 million Coral Gables home, while Dennis represented the buyer. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/04/01/tech-exec-monie-sells-coral-gables-mansion-f...

MBF, Thursday, April 2, 2026

Here’s How Much L.A. and Silicon Valley High-Earners Could Save by Trading California for Miami

TAX SAVINGS: A Californian earning $500,000 could save more than $51,000 per year in state income taxes by moving from Los Angeles or San Francisco to Miami. PRICE GAP: In February, Miami’s median listing price was $499,999 - less than half of Los Angeles’ median and more than $400,000 ...

MBF, Wednesday, April 1, 2026

MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Laurie Spector presents this brand-new oceanfront construction directly on the sand; an exceptional flow-through corner residence at Casamar by Arquitectonica.Private elevator entry opens to panoramic direct ocean and intracoastal views framed by 11...

MBF, Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Miami-Dade home sales up for a sixth straight month. Here’s what to know

🌴📊 MARKET MOMENTUM: Miami-Dade home sales ⬆️ nearly 10% year-over-year in February, marking six straight months of gains🏢 CONDO COMEBACK: Existing condo sales ⬆️ nearly 15%, with mid-market units between $400,000 and $500,000 ⬆️ 19%📈 PRICE PRESSURE: Median single-family home prices ⬆️ more than ...

MBF, Monday, March 30, 2026

WATCH - Gold Coast MBF at Sixth & Rio Video Recap

ICYMI: One more look at this month's beautiful Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum dinner and discussion, hosted by our friends at Sixth and Rio! Guests enjoyed an exclusive water taxi tour of the project's construction site, a lively panel on South Florida's luxury real estate market, and t...

MBF, Friday, March 27, 2026

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