Reporters Roundtable - A Discussion Of The Top Miami Real Estate And Economic Stories As Of May 19, 2021

In Episode 140, Condo Vultures® podcast host Peter Zalewski discusses the top real estate and economic new stories for the week with investigative reporter Francisco Alvarado along with former business reporters John Fakler and Jean Gruss, founder of Gruss Communications.   In Segment 1, the panel discusses the latest COVID-19 statistics in South Florida and the state of Florida. As of May 17, 2021, Florida had more than 2.27 million COVID-19 "total cases," nearly 35,785 "Florida resident deaths," and about 92,125 "resident hospitalizations," according to Florida's COVID-19 Data And Surveillance Dashboard.   In Segment 2, the panel discusses the following headlines:   1. "Summer Trips All Booked Up? Don’t Forget About The Big Cities" (Washington Post) 2. "Beloved Downtown Miami Hole-In-The-Wall Speakeasy Reopens Over One Year Later" (WPLG Local10 South Florida) 3. "Miami As A Tech Hub? It’s Lacking One Critical Subculture" (Bloomberg) In Segment 3, the panel discusses the following headlines: 4. "Nearly Two-Thirds Of Millennials Have New Homebuyer Regrets, Survey Finds" (Bankrate) 5. "Setai Miami Beach Bans Unwelcome Hotel Guest From Using Amenities: Lawsuit" (The Real Deal Miami) 6. "Homebuilder Confidence Is High, But Rising Costs Of Materials Present Major Risks" (CNBC) In Segment 4, the panel of Zalewski, Alvarado, 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.