Reporters Roundtable - A Discussion Of The Top Miami Real Estate And Economic Stories As Of April 28, 2021

In Episode 131, Condo Vultures® podcast host Peter Zalewski discusses the top real estate and economic new stories for the week with senior mortgage writer Jeff Ostrowski with Bankrate.com along with former business reporters John Fakler and Jean Gruss, founder of Gruss Communications.   In Segment 1, the panel discusses the lastest COVID-19 statistics in South Florida and the state of Florida. As of April 26, 2021, Florida had more than 2.2 million COVID-19 "total cases," more than 34,910 "Florida resident deaths," and about 89,534 "resident hospitalizations," according to Florida's COVID-19 Data And Surveillance Dashboard.   In Segment 2, the panel discusses the following headlines:   1. "‘Ghost kitchens’ Are Popping Up In Miami Parking Lots. More Could Come Under New Law" (Miami Herald)  2. "CFPB Rule Gives Renters Right To Sue Debt Collectors Over Evictions" (American Banker)   3. "Is The Housing Market About To Crash? Here’s Why Experts Say The Answer Is No" (Bankrate)   In Segment 3, the panel discusses the following headlines: 4. "Who Committed Theft And Fraud At This Doral Real Estate Firm? Lawsuits Are Piling Up" (Miami Herald)   5. "E11even Condo Tower Planned For Downtown Miami Reaches 90% Of Units Under Contract In Two Months" (The Real Deal Miami)   6. "OKO Group, Cain International Secure $128M Loan For Miami Luxury Condo Tower" (Commercial Observer)   In Segment 4, the panel of Zalewski, Ostrowski, Gruss and Fakler make predictions about the South Florida real estate market and tricounty economy.    In Segment 5, Fakler reads out comments submitted by listeners and the panel responds.  To send a comment, please email the podcast at [email protected]     Please be sure to patronize our advertising supporters: Condo Vultures® Realty, Condo Vultures® Condo Correction Tours, and CVR Realty.  Click here to subscribe to the Condo Vultures® Distressed Market Intelligent Report.