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WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS!

The Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum proudly welcomes Logan Crewss and Jose Gomes to its advisory board! We congratulate these longtime members, thank them for their commitment, and look forward to their fresh perspectives....

MBF, Friday, July 24, 2026

(NOT) GOING BACK TO CALI

During the pandemic, South Florida welcomed an unprecedented surge of wealth from New York. Now, another migration is underway.𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙖 𝙗𝙪𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨 - 𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙛𝙞𝙫𝙚-𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩 ...

MBF, Thursday, July 23, 2026

Miami overtakes NYC in return-to-office race as companies expand South Florida footprint

"Miami leading the country in office attendance is a clear sign we've become a genuine second center of gravity for business and finance," Blanca Commercial Real Estate founder and CEO Tere Blanca told Fox News Digital. "This is decades of investment in the region finally compounding...

MBF, Wednesday, July 22, 2026

SECOND HOME NO MORE!

Affluent buyers aren't just vacationing in Miami anymore - they're building their lives here. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙪𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙡𝙪𝙭 𝙤𝙛 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙧𝙚�...

MBF, Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Greater Miami Area Residential Sales Post Strongest June in Three Years

🏡 SALES: Miami-Dade single-family home sales increased year-over-year in June, continuing to outperform many major U.S. markets.📈 PRICES: Single-family median prices rose again, extending one of the nation's longest streaks of annual price appreciation.🏢 CONDOS: Condominium sales remained und...

MBF, Monday, July 20, 2026

Sponsoring Master Brokers Forum events creates REAL results

In January, the Miami chapter's monthly board meeting was generously hosted by The Mansions on Fisher Island - an extraordinary enclave of ultra-luxury residences on Miami's private 216-acre island, represented by Master Broker Dora Puig.Just a few months later, MBF board member Andres Asion...

MBF, Thursday, July 16, 2026

WATER WATER WATER!

South Florida luxury home buyers may differ on style and architecture, but one thing remains remarkably consistent. 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙞𝙜-𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚, 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘...

MBF, Wednesday, July 15, 2026

City National Bank Condo Loans

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CLIENTS ‼️Help your clients secure flexible, customized financing for their condominium development projects with Rich Campanella, Vice President, Mortgage Banker and the City National Bank of Florida team.📞 Contact Rich today at 954-647-0106 or rich.campanella@citynational.com...

MBF, Wednesday, July 15, 2026

NEIGHBORHOODS WITHIN NEIGHBORHOODS

A GPS can get you there. A GPT can tell you about it. 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙣𝙚𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙮𝙥𝙚𝙧-𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙, 𝙩𝙤𝙥-𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡. Watch Andres Asion explain why, in Miami, one ...

MBF, Friday, July 10, 2026

MASTER BROKER EVENT SECURES BUYER FOR 1428 BRICKELL IN 18 DAYS

Real relationships. Real business. Real results.On June 11, the Master Brokers Forum was hosted by The Residences at 1428 Brickell for a special construction site tour, a fabulous cocktail reception, and an engaging panel discussion.Just 18 days later, Master Broker Hal Feldman (MiamiHal Real Estate...

MBF, Thursday, July 9, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, Michael Martinez!

This Master Brokers Forum member represented the seller of this $18M Pinecrest mansion, the first time the property has sold. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/07/08/healthcare-company-owners-buy-pinecrest-mansion.html...

MBF, Wednesday, July 8, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, ANA TERESA RODRIGUEZ!

This Master Brokers Forum member represented the seller of this $27M Bay Point property, the most expensive home sold so far this year in that neighborhood. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article316418953.html...

MBF, Wednesday, July 8, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, Lourdes Alatriste!

This Master Brokers Forum member is representing former Miami Heat star Tyler Herro in the listing of his nearly $12M Pinecrest home. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/07/06/tyler-herro-selling-miami-house-after-trade-to-milwaukee/...

MBF, Tuesday, July 7, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, Joelle Oiknine!

This Master Brokers Forum member recently secured a buyer for her $23.95M listing in Bal Harbour; last week's #1 luxury home contract in Miami. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/06/29/contract-for-oceana-penthouse-tops-slow-week-in-miami-dade/...

MBF, Monday, July 6, 2026

WATCH - Highlights from June 2026 Event

BRICKELL REBORN! Highlights from last month's AMAZING Master Brokers Forum event, generously hosted by The Residences at 1428 Brickell, featuring a special construction site tour and insightful comments from our incredible panelists City of Miami Commissioner Ralph Rosado and Blanca Commercial R...

MBF, Tuesday, June 23, 2026

MBF "MEMBER TO MEMBER" DEAL!

𝙒𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 Master Brokers Forum “𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧” 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙨! In this recent transaction, Elena Bluntzer brought the buyer for this amazing Dennis Carvajal Fisher Island listing. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026...

MBF, Tuesday, June 23, 2026

MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Ale Alfonzo presents this fully reimagined modern residence built by the principal of Meta Development on a rare canal-front lot in prime North Palmetto Bay, just minutes from Pinecrest. Set on 14,947 square feet with serene waterway views, this fou...

MBF, Monday, June 22, 2026

South Florida by the numbers - The World Cup Effect

For many international visitors to South Florida, the World Cup serves not only as a sporting spectacle, but also as a firsthand introduction to a region that has become one of the world’s most desirable places to live. 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩...

MBF, Friday, June 19, 2026

South Florida's Million-Dollar Market Continues To Defy Higher Rates

"South Florida's housing market has remained remarkably robust despite rising mortgage rates that could hit 6.7% by year-end," said Gay Cororaton, chief economist for Miami Realtors. "This year is shaping up to be the strongest yet since 2021 due to the phenomenal surge in million-do...

MBF, Thursday, June 18, 2026

City National Bank UK National Loans

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

MBF, Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Turnback Tuesday

Coverage of the Miami Master Brokers Forum June 2009 special event, hosted by ArTech Residences in Aventura....

MBF, Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The World Cup has arrived. Which real estate markets are cashing in?

"Developers are hosting watch parties, offering incentives and using the tournament to introduce international buyers to projects across South Florida. The region is expected to welcome between 600,000 and 1 million visitors during the tournament, with local officials projecting 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤�...

MBF, Monday, June 15, 2026

Florida is becoming Germany’s retirement hedge

"Germany recently became the No. 1 foreign country searching for South Florida real estate online. That is a remarkable statistic. Germans are not exactly known for impulsive decisions. When they begin searching for property in large numbers, it usually means they are thinking years ahead.The re...

MBF, Thursday, June 11, 2026

Sky’s the limit? Miami’s ultra-rich are quietly shopping these trophy homes

Miami's ultra-luxury real estate market is seeing a rise in "whisper" or off-market listings...Wealthy owners are bypassing the MLS for properties ranging from $100 million to over $200 million to test market interest while maintaining privacy. (Article link below, featuring insight from...

MBF, Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Shoot Like a Pro, Right From Your Phone

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MBF, Tuesday, June 9, 2026

'So much wealth' - Why the rush for waterfront homes rolls on in South Florida

South Florida's luxury real estate market remains robust, driven by significant wealth migration...Despite the traditional summer slowdown, demand for waterfront homes and high-end condos continues to thrive, fueled by a scarcity of turnkey inventory and the anticipation of proposed property tax...

MBF, Monday, June 8, 2026

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

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