Miami Real Estate Investing Podcast With Peter Zalewski

In this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™, the hosts explore how sales rose 6.2% as a 3.0% drop in the median price per square foot spurred buyer interest across the tricounty condo market.Miami Condo Mondays™ features Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com in a weekly deep dive into South Florida condo real estate.Recorded in Greater Downtown Miami, the podcast delivers an hour of high-level analysis on preconstruction condos, market trends and investment strategies for the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The show leverages more than 60 years of combined institutional knowledge as Zalewski provides the macro perspective and Huertas offers on-the-ground micro insights from her daily experience in the trenches.The show streams live every Monday at 4 pm on the social media accounts of both hosts to provide an authoritative look at the latest shifts in the condo market.Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast on May 11, 2026, co-hosts Jenny Huertas of CVR Realty and Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ discuss the final condo sales statistics from the 2025-26 South Florida Winter Buying Season of November through April.During the 74-minute episode, Huertas and Zalewski review the statistics, examine the charts and provide insightful analysis about South Florida condo sales increasing for the first time since the 2021-22 Winter Buying Season of the pandemic.As part of the 2026 Summer Buying Season initiative to publish episodes quicker, the podcast summary has been eliminated, meaning viewers should use the timestamped timeline and the Top 10 Takeaways to navigate the show on demand.

This is copy of a live podcast recorded Fridays at 4 pm featuring Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™.This is copy of a live podcast recorded Fridays at 4 pm in Miami featuring real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™.Welcome to Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ weekly podcast for a no-nonsense perspective on South Florida real estate from a pair of locals with differing opinions.Each week, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ break down the housing market headlines, unpack policy changes and provide unfiltered analysis on everything from condo terminations to Vintage unit fire sales, luxury speculative homes to developer strategies.Whether you are a homeowner, investor or real estate professional, Hernandez and Zalewski will give a local perspective on what is really happening across the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach with no fluff, no hype and plenty of data-backed opinions.We call balls and strikes on when to buy, sell and hold.Episode TopicsFor the May 8, 2026, podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski give their take on the following four topics:Nobody Wants To Buy At The DelmoreThis Branding Thing Is Getting Out Of HandTenants Are Flowing Into WynwoodThe Deauville Dirt Is Worth The FightTremendo LoteThis podcast is broadcast live at 4 pm (EST) on the social media accounts of Daniel Hernandez and Peter Zalewski.Episode OverviewIn this May 8, 2026, episode of the Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ podcast, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ cut through the local rhetoric, delivering straight talk on five of the biggest topics of critical importance to South Florida investors.The hosts debate each topic and declare whether it is a Buy, a Sell or a Hold. They do not always agree. The friction is the point.During the 59-minute episode, Hernandez and Zalewski examine a the lack of sales for a new tower on the site of the Surfside condo collapse, a new condo tower named after the popular “White Lotus” series on HBO, Adam Neumann’s latest real estate play, a lawsuit related to the ownership a Miami Beach oceanfront development site and a $500 million land listing in Greater Downtown Miami.As part of the Summer Buying Season initiative to publish episodes quicker, the podcast summary has been eliminated, meaning viewers should use the timestamped timeline and the Top 10 Takeaways below to navigate the program on demand.

In this episode of Condo Capitalism™, Peter Zalewski discusses the latest condo trends in the Overall and Luxury markets of Broward County between November 2025 and April 2026.Condo Capitalism™ is a weekly podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ that provides data-driven analysis on distressed real estate—foreclosures, shortsales and bank-owned REOs—in the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The program tracks the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff, where rising maintenance fees, special assessments and insurance costs are squeezing cash-strapped owners.On the show, experts analyze how the national “two-sided risk”—rising inflation and falling employment—magnifies these local pressures, potentially forcing a capitulation by owners who can no longer afford condo living.Join Peter Zalewski at MiamiCondo.Club for a livestream every weekday at 4 pm (Miami time). On-demand recordings of all shows are available here.Episode OverviewIn the May 7, 2026, episode of the Condo Capitalism™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski pivots away from the distressed market this week to focus on the latest Broward County condo trends emerging during the recently concluded 2025-26 Winter Buying Season of November through April.In Broward County, Overall condo sales increased by 2.8% to more than 4,300 units in the Winter Buying Season compared to last year but the median price per square foot decreased by 8% to $206, according to data from CVRRealty.com.Broward County’s Luxury condo market—defined as a minimum price of at least $1 million per unit—experienced a 22% surge in sales to 222 transactions despite a 12% increase in the median price per square foot.Zalewski discussed these points and all of the latest Broward County condo trends during this 50-minute episode recorded in Greater Downtown Miami.As part of the Summer Buying Season initiative to publish episodes quicker, the podcast summary has been eliminated, meaning viewers should use the timestamped timeline and the Top 10 Takeaways below to navigate the program on demand.

In this episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™, the host discusses the latest condo trends in the Overall and Luxury markets of Miami-Dade County between November 2025 and April 2026.The weekly podcast The Peter Zalewski Show™ features interviews with South Florida business leaders focused on real estate, finance and the economy.The program - hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ - is broadcast live every Wednesday at 4 pm (Miami time) at MiamiCondo.Club and on Peter Zalewski’s social media accounts to watch the free live broadcasts.The objective of the show is to deliver straight talk, share institutional knowledge and provide data-driven analysis on the macro and micro economic forces shaping the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.Episode OverviewIn the May 6 2026, episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski discusses the drop in the average price per square foot for Miami-Dade County condo sales during the recently concluded 2025-26 Winter Buying Season of November through April.In Miami-Dade County, Overall condo sales increased by 3.7% to more than 4,500 units in the 2025-26 Winter Buying Season compare to last year but the median price per square foot decreased by 1.2%, according to data from CVRRealty.com.Miami-Dade County’s Luxury condo market—defined as a minimum transaction price of $1 million per unit—experienced a 10% increase in sales to 924 in response to on a 2.5% drop in the median price per square foot.Zalewski discussed these points and all of the latest Miami-Dade County condo trends during this 47-minute episode recorded in Greater Downtown Miami.As part of the Summer Buying Season initiative to publish episodes quicker, the podcast summary has been eliminated, meaning viewers should use the timestamped timeline and the Top 10 Takeaways below to navigate the program on demand.

This week’s Miami Condo Market Intelligence Report™ newsletter announces the changes coming to the Miami Condo Investing Club™ between May and October as the South Florida market continues to unwind.In this week’s issue of the Miami Condo Market Intelligence Report™ newsletter, we examine the changes coming to the Miami Condo Investing Club™ for the 2026 South Florida Summer Buying Season of May through October in an effort to provide even more actionable information for members targeting opportunities in the tricounty region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The centerpiece of this Summer Buying Season is a project we have been tinkering with for more than 15 years: a Condo Ratings Agency™ that will assess the financial health and structural viability of condo associations across South Florida.We are not talking about the generic rankings based on sellside brokers promoting their favorite projects that pay high commissions and feature celebrity residents for social media posts but rather market moving insights that data-driven investors can use to differentiate opportunities from value traps.Think Moody’s. Think S&P. Think Fitch.Now, think the Condo Ratings Agency™ for evaluating South Florida’s 13,000 associations.Instead of rating public companies and municipalities, the Condo Ratings Agency™—which will rely upon our experience as a Wall Street consultant, expert witness and nonpracticing real estate broker—will rate the condo buildings that line the South Florida coast east of I-95.Many of these condo projects are now being forced by state law to confront decades of deferred maintenance, mandatory structural inspections and reserve fund shortfalls that have sent monthly fees and special assessments surging for cash-strapped unit owners across South Florida.Before writing off these older condo projects that we call Vintage when they reach their 30-year anniversary, consider that many of the units have asking prices that are 40% less than the Overall market, have superior locations to the new generation of buildings as they were constructed in or before 1996 and feature significantly more square footage compared to the current space being built by developers.The impetus behind the Condo Ratings Agency™ traces back to the Great South Florida Condo Boom and Bust of 2002-2011 when we were asked by bankers to figure out a better way for portfolio lenders to understand the financial state of a particular condo association.Our early efforts—that included putting up a website in April 2011—were eventually snuffed out by legal advice suggesting that a thorough evaluation of condo associations—in which boards vehemently resist sharing their information so as to maintain their reputation—could potentially impact valuations.Fast forward to June 2021 when the Champlain Towers South collapsed on the Miami-Dade County barrier island in Surfside, killing nearly 100 people and resulting in a $1 billion settlement with the families of the victims.In the nearly five years since the Surfside tragedy, legislators have passed sweeping new requirements focused on bringing transparency to the Florida condo market by way of mandatory evaluations every 10 years called Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS) and Milestone Inspections at a project’s 30-year anniversary.Beside the rising maintenance fees, hefty special assessments and pricey insurance premiums that have followed, at least one Florida municipality—Miami-Dade County— has moved to make specific information public with the Community Association Registry.Unfortunately, Miami-Dade County is an outlier at the moment but the day of being able to rate condo associations based on defendable metrics is near and we are jumping on the opportunity this Summer to prove it.

This is copy of a live podcast recorded Fridays at 4 pm featuring Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™.This is copy of a live podcast recorded Fridays at 4 pm in Miami featuring real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™.Welcome to Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ weekly podcast for a no-nonsense perspective on South Florida real estate from a pair of locals with differing opinions.Each week, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ break down the housing market headlines, unpack policy changes and provide unfiltered analysis on everything from condo terminations to Vintage unit fire sales, luxury speculative homes to developer strategies.Whether you are a homeowner, investor or real estate professional, Hernandez and Zalewski will give a local perspective on what is really happening across the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach with no fluff, no hype and plenty of data-backed opinions.We call balls and strikes on when to buy, sell and hold.Episode TopicsFor the May 1, 2026, podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski give their take on the following four topics:Key Biscayne’s Drain Game Is WeakIf You Build It, The Kids Will ComeAnother One (On Brickell Key)Aston Martin Builds A Great CarKen Billions Is Coming On BSH!This podcast is broadcast live at 4 pm (EST) on the social media accounts of Daniel Hernandez and Peter Zalewski.Episode OverviewIn this May 1, 2026, episode of the Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ podcast, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ cut through the local rhetoric, delivering straight talk on five of the biggest topics of critical importance to South Florida investors.The hosts debate each topic and declare whether it is a Buy, a Sell or a Hold. They do not always agree. The friction is the point.During the 52-minute episode, Hernandez and Zalewski examine five pressure points testing the limits of South Florida's celebrated boom, ranging from a wealthy island community gambling with its own flood future to a billionaire land rush quietly reshaping the region's private school landscape.Along the way, the hosts debate a trio of Greater Downtown Miami stories that raise hard questions about money, litigation and whether the market's newest and most powerful players actually understand the city they are betting on.The first story starts with water and ends with a question about judgment.Key Biscayne—one of Miami’s wealthiest island communities in South Florida where the median home price is about $1.6 million—has just walked away from a study, betting instead on a flood control strategy that neighboring Miami Beach has already tried and publicly abandoned.Next comes a story about schools, or more precisely, about what happens when the people moving to Miami discover that money alone cannot buy a seat at the right lunch table.A cluster of billionaires new to South Florida have started funding their own private schools, unwilling to wait for the existing system to catch up to their ambitions.The third story focuses on Brickell Key where a Vintage condo tower is rumored to be in the crosshairs of a pair of developers with big plans and a large checkbook.The hosts discuss how difficult it is to get a building full of owners to agree on anything, especially selling their units to a development group once a story has been leaked to the press.For the fourth story, Hernandez and Zalewski discuss a new lawsuit filed against the developer of the Aston Martin condo tower, raising questions not about the look of the building but about whether the developer knows what he has gotten himself into with the latest suit.

In this episode of Condo Capitalism™, Peter Zalewski examines the distressed market on the final day of the 2025-26 Winter Buying Season as cash-strapped owners are increasingly being forced out.Condo Capitalism™ is a weekly podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ that provides data-driven analysis on distressed real estate—foreclosures, shortsales and bank-owned REOs—in the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The program tracks the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff, where rising maintenance fees, special assessments and insurance costs are squeezing cash-strapped owners.On the show, experts analyze how the national “two-sided risk”—rising inflation and falling employment—magnifies these local pressures, potentially forcing a capitulation by owners who can no longer afford condo living.Join Peter Zalewski at MiamiCondo.Club for a livestream every weekday at 4 pm (Miami time). On-demand recordings of all shows are available here.Episode OverviewIn the April 30, 2026, episode of the Condo Capitalism™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski identified 20 bank-owned condos currently listed in the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach for less than $100,000 per unit, with the lowest asking price at $39,000—or $44 per square foot—for an 880-square-foot unit in Delray Beach.During the 47-minute episode, Zalewski delivered a status report on the distressed market—shortsale and Real Estate Owned (REO) by lenders—on the final day of the 2025-26 Winter Buying Season of November through April.Zalewski explained how the date of April 30, 2026, carried particular weight for both buyers and sellers heading into the heat, humidity and hurricane warnings of the Summer Buying Season of May through October, when the pool of buyers shopping for condos typically thins out as investors begin to look elsewhere.The 20 REO condos currently listed for resale at or below $100,000 were identified as part of a broader distressed inventory of 474 properties—a mix of 406 REOs and 68 shortsales—currently listed in South Florida, according to data from CVRRealty.com.The current supply of distressed inventory represents about 1.9% of the roughly 25,500 condos currently listed for resale in South Florida.The three lowest-priced REOs listed for resale are all located in Delray Beach in Palm Beach County, with asking prices of $39,000, $41,000 and $59,900, translating to $44, $54 and $68 per square foot, respectively.Broward County has emerged as the primary focus area for distressed buyers, with an average REO asking price of less than $274,000 per unit compared to nearly $782,000 in Miami-Dade and about $490,000 in Palm Beach County.Zalewski examined Vintage condos separately, noting that 287 of the 406 total REO units on the market were at least 30 years old, making older units the primary source of the distressed inventory in the tricounty region.Vintage condos have faced greater scrutiny in the aftermath of the Surfside condo collapse in June 2021, when nearly 100 people died and a $1 billion settlement was paid out to the families of the victims.

In this episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™, veteran developer Henry Torres is betting the next opportunity in Miami is not luxury towers or rental projects but moderately priced condo buildings.The weekly podcast The Peter Zalewski Show™ features interviews with South Florida business leaders focused on real estate, finance and the economy.The program - hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ - is broadcast live every Wednesday at 4 pm (Miami time) at MiamiCondo.Club and on Peter Zalewski’s social media accounts to watch the free live broadcasts.The objective of the show is to deliver straight talk, share institutional knowledge and provide data-driven analysis on the macro and micro economic forces shaping the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.Episode OverviewIn the April 29, 2026, episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski interviews veteran developer Henry Torres of the Astor Cos. in Coral Gables about why he is betting that the most overlooked opportunity in Miami real estate right now is moderately priced condos in the Little Havana neighborhood.The conversation focuses on why Torres—who had 85 contracts fall through on the 128-unit Nordica tower on Coral Way in Miami during the Great South Florida Condo Boom and Bust of 2002 to 2011—relied on his development experience to change the focus of a rental project that he is currently constructing into the Havana Enclave condo tower with 179 units at 315 NW 27th Ave.During the 77-minute episode, Torres—who spent 25 years selling seafood to nearly every major cruise line sailing out of South Florida before unloading his company Empire for $88 million in 2001—shared his insights from 24 years of developing condo and rental units about the future of the Miami residential real estate market at this tenuous moment.Torres makes the argument that the rental market in South Florida is overbuilt, the luxury condo market is concentrated between Greater Downtown Miami and the Miami-Dade County barrier island and the working-class buyer in Little Havana has been ignored by every developer chasing a wealthier customer somewhere else.Havana Enclave, he said, is built for that buyer. Studios start in the mid-$300,000s. One-bedrooms open in the low $500,000s. Two-bedrooms start in the low $700,000s. Every unit comes with a full-sized refrigerator, a washer and dryer, a walk-in closet and a space the owner can self park.Torres is asking buyers to put down a 30% deposit, a requirement he connects directly to what he watched happen during the go-go days of the 2000s when buyers with little or nothing invested walked away from signed preconstruction contracts.The 30% deposit, he argued, is not a barrier. It is the difference between a condo projects full of committed owners and a building full of investors who leave the moment the market trends change.The episode also gives Torres the opportunity to assess where the broader Miami condo market stands today compared to the last cycle.Torres is not sounding an alarm, but he is not dismissing the risks either.Construction costs have risen between 40% and 50% since before the pandemic.Institutional money built rental towers across South Florida in 2021, 2022 and 2023 without much concern for short-term returns, and that supply is now putting pressure on rental rates across the region.Torres does not see interest rates falling fast enough to change that equation anytime soon.What Torres does see is a city where billionaires are arriving with capital, and working-class families are spending $100,000 to $150,000 to renovate their Little Havana homes as they have nowhere else to go.

In this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™, the hosts trace the E11even brand from its roots on Miami's original vice corridor to the delivery of the first of two condo towers across from the ultraclub.Miami Condo Mondays™ features Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com in a weekly deep dive into South Florida condo real estate.Recorded in Greater Downtown Miami, the podcast delivers an hour of high-level analysis on preconstruction condos, market trends and investment strategies for the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The show leverages more than 60 years of combined institutional knowledge as Zalewski provides the macro perspective and Huertas offers on-the-ground micro insights from her daily experience in the trenches.The show streams live every Monday at 4 pm on the social media accounts of both hosts to provide an authoritative look at the latest shifts in the condo market.Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast on April 27, 2026, co-hosts Jenny Huertas of CVR Realty and Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ examined the debut of the E11even Club Hotel & Residences—also referred to as the West Tower—in Greater Downtown Miami as the South Florida Winter Buying Season draws to a close at the end of April 2026.The conversation traced the origins of the E11even brand from a historic strip club on the original northern boundary of the City of Miami at 11th Street to a three-story cabaret and ultimately an ultraclub that partnered with developer PMG to launch condo sales in January 2021, with completion originally projected by late 2023 before delays pushed delivery to early 2026.During the 73-minute episode, the hosts reviewed the 457-unit, 65-story West Tower, where the Declaration of Condominium—recorded in February 2026—confirmed that roughly 90% of units range from 238 to 997 square feet, with approximately two-thirds of the building under 500 square feet, making the tower a predominantly suite-style, investor-oriented product. Of the 44% of units that had already closed at the time of the broadcast, government records compiled by the Condo Ratings Agency™ showed that 68% were purchased by corporations or trusts rather than individuals, signaling that the building is being acquired by a super majority as an investment or short-term rental play rather than a primary residence.On the resale market, 25 units were already listed at an average asking price of nearly $950,000 per door or $1,665 per square foot, roughly a 67% premium over the $667 per square foot average transaction price recorded across the broader Central Business District (CBD) of Greater Downtown Miami in the first five months of the 2025-26 Winter Buying Season, according to data compiled by CVRRealty.com.Applying the “1% Rule” of real estate investing used by private money lenders, a condo seller asking $950,000 per unit would need to generate about $9,500 per month in rent to justify the price, an amount that is dramatically higher than the current median asking price of $2,800 per month. The CBD submarket—defined as the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Causeway south to the Miami River, and Biscayne Bay west to I-95—is saddled with nearly 26 months of supply. This amount of condo resale inventory is categorized as a Distressed Buyers Market, according to the Miami Condo Supply Tracker™.

This is copy of a live podcast recorded Fridays at 4 pm featuring Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate, Peter Zalewski of MiamiCondo.Club and special guest Dr. Marvin Dunn.Welcome to Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ weekly podcast for a no-nonsense perspective on South Florida real estate from a pair of locals with differing opinions.Each week, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ break down the housing market headlines, unpack policy changes and provide unfiltered analysis on everything from condo terminations to Vintage unit fire sales, luxury speculative homes to developer strategies.Whether you are a homeowner, investor or real estate professional, Hernandez and Zalewski will give a local perspective on what is really happening across the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach with no fluff, no hype and plenty of data-backed opinions.We call balls and strikes on when to buy, sell and hold.Episode TopicsFor the April 24, 2026, podcast, Hernandez, Zalewski and special guest Dr. Marvin Dunn—activist, historian and professor emeritus—give their take on the following four topics:When Life Gives Your Surface Parking…Build A Condo TowerA Downtown Valuation Bump (And A Pleasant Coincidence)The Best Covered Land Play Comes With CropsThe Underdeck Defunding Is A Classic Miami F.U.This podcast is broadcast live at 4 pm (EST) on the social media accounts of Daniel Hernandez and Peter Zalewski.Episode OverviewIn this April 24, 2026, episode of the Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ podcast, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate, longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and special guest Dr. Marvin Dunn—activist, historian and professor emeritus—cut through the local rhetoric, delivering straight talk on four of the biggest topics of critical importance to Greater Downtown Miami investors.The hosts discuss each topic and then announce whether each of them is a Buy, a Sell or a Hold on the issue. Their verdicts often differ, leading to sharp debate on the issue before moving on to the next topic.During the 71-minute discussion, Hernandez, Zalewski and Dunn examined the collision of politics, public land and private profit at the center of the proposed Trump Presidential Library site in Greater Downtown Miami.The site of the future Trump Presidential Library is a 2.5-acre property previously owned by Miami Dade College that Zalewski estimates could support up to 2,500 condo units and carries an estimated land value of about $368 million, yet was transferred by the State of Florida to the Trump Library Foundation for $10.Dunn—an 85-year-old Miami institution who grew up picking crops in the fields of Central Florida and went on to chair the psychology department at Florida International University—described in plain terms why he filed suit to block the transfer, and why a subsequent federal constitutional lawsuit is now being prepared by a Miami law firm with support from a legal team in Washington, D.C.The conversation pulled back the curtain on the legislative maneuvering in Tallahassee that preceded the land deal, including a recently adopted state law that bars local governments from interfering with or blocking the construction of a future presidential library.Zalewski walked through the math that condo developers would run on the site, explaining why proximity to Miami-Dade County’s public transportation network of Metromover, Metrorail, TriRail and trolleys eliminates the need to build costly parking spaces and significantly increases the number of units that can be built, pushing the land’s value well beyond the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser’s valuation.The discussion shifted to the former Miami Arena site—a few blocks away from the Trump Presidential Library property—now controlled by The Witkoff Group, which paid $94 million for the land in 2021.

In this episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™, the host explores the real estate repercussions of people leaving the tricounty region at a time when prices are falling and costs are rising.The weekly podcast The Peter Zalewski Show™ features interviews with South Florida business leaders focused on real estate, finance and the economy.The program - hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ - is broadcast live every Wednesday at 4 pm (Miami time) at MiamiCondo.Club and on Peter Zalewski’s social media accounts to watch the free live broadcasts.The objective of the show is to deliver straight talk, share institutional knowledge and provide data-driven analysis on the macro and micro economic forces shaping the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.Episode OverviewIn the April 22, 2026, episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski delivers a solo deep dive into why the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach experienced a drop of nearly 67,000 residents on a Year-over-Year basis.The latest U.S. Census Bureau data estimates the South Florida population at 6.39 million as of July 2025, down more than 1 percent from the 6.46 million people projected to be living in the tricounty region in July 2024.It is worth noting that the latest Census numbers reflect the period before the Trump Administration ramped up its aggressive immigration enforcement policy that was locally reinforced by Florida opening the Alligator Alcatraz popup detention center on Southwest 8th Street, some 50 miles west of the Brickell City Centre shopping center in Greater Downtown Miami.During the 44-minute episode, Zalewski argued that while the population drop is not massive, it contradicts the marketing hype consistently promoted by sellside brokers that Miami is one of the hottest destinations in the United States.He said that local news headlines and social-media influencers have repeatedly hyped the fact that tech billionaires such as Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, Larry Page of Google and Jeff Bezos of Amazon relocated to South Florida as proof of Miami’s popularity.The Wall Street Journal blames affordability as the primary reason for the population drop in an article entitled “Florida’s Population Boom Fizzles As High Costs Drive Away Middle Class” published on April 19, 2026.“Florida’s migration patterns are changing dramatically,” according to the Wall Street Journal. “Residents in their prime working years are heading to other states, often citing affordability concerns. Meanwhile, an influx of wealthy people from other states—turbocharged during the pandemic—has helped drive up home prices.“Inflation in parts of Florida outpaced the national average over the past decade and home-insurance rates soared.”Zalewski said the affordability issue has only intensified since July 2025, and he expects an even deeper drop in the South Florida population when the Census Bureau publishes its July 2026 estimate.A contracting population is the last thing that cash-strapped condo sellers struggling through the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff want to hear at the end of the all-important South Florida Winter Buying Season that concludes at the end of the month.The reason is, the heat, humidity and hurricane warnings of the Summer Buying Season—May through October—typically thin out the buyer pool, leaving only data-driven investors looking for discounts.In anticipation of the Summer Buying Season, condo sellers have already cut their average asking prices by 6.5% on a per square foot basis, according to a recent report.It is unclear how much lower asking prices will go as this Summer Buying Season has the potential to be a dud for sellers and a boon for buyers given an unusually crowded calendar of competing distractions beyond the usual heat, humidity and hurricane warnings that traditionally thin the pool of visitors.

In this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™, the hosts debated whether a 90% price premium in Coconut Grove and 5 bulk deals at the Flow House signal a coming collapse or a market recalibrating.Miami Condo Mondays™ features Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com in a weekly deep dive into South Florida condo real estate.Recorded in Greater Downtown Miami, the podcast delivers an hour of high-level analysis on preconstruction condos, market trends and investment strategies for the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The show leverages more than 60 years of combined institutional knowledge as Zalewski provides the macro perspective and Huertas offers on-the-ground micro insights from her daily experience in the trenches.The show streams live every Monday at 4 pm on the social media accounts of both hosts to provide an authoritative look at the latest shifts in the condo market.Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast on April 20, 2026, co-hosts Jenny Huertas of CVR Realty and Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ examined whether wealthy newcomers are walking into a classic Miami real estate ambush as the South Florida Winter Buying Season closes at the end of the month.The conversation explored how out-of-towners and investment funds are pouring money into the South Florida real estate market at a time when local buyers—who recognize the traditional signs of a downturn—have moved to the sidelines, especially in overhyped markets such as Coconut Grove and Greater Downtown Miami.During the 64-minute episode, the hosts discussed how the warning signs are increasingly obvious to those familiar with Miami’s past cycles of booms and busts that date back to the Great Florida Land Boom of the 1920s and the South Florida Condo Boom of the 2000s.The latest data for this analysis was collected for the upcoming Coconut Grove Condo Correction Walking Tour™ scheduled for 10 am Saturday, April 25, 2026.Coconut Grove is defined as the Eddie Rickenbacker Causeway west to LeJeune Road, and U.S. 1 south to Biscayne Bay.The massive discount in Coconut Grove condo prices was highlighted, where an average price of $3.5 million per unit is currently being asked by sellers on April 20, 2026.This represents a 90% markup from the $1.8 million average transaction price set during the 2025 Summer Buying Season.Traditionally, condo shopping occurs during the Winter Buying Season and the respective transactions eventually close in the Summer Buying Season.In Coconut Grove, a Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) anxiety is being displayed by newcomers who are rushing into “luxury, wellness condos” that carry a significant price tag while “Vintage” condo units that are at least 30 years old are on the resale market at a 62% discount.Zalewski described this Wellness Vs. Vintage condo price disparity as a clear sign that out-of-town investors are overly optimistic that “trees will grow to the moon” while locals—who have been through the violent swings of the South Florida condo market before—are heading to the sidelines.Another example of this retreating of the locals is on full display at Adam Neumann’s 466-unit Flow House condo conversion in the Central Business District (CBD) of Greater Downtown Miami.The 41-story tower has successfully sold 58% of the units but government records compiled by the Condo Ratings Agency™ show that sales are being propped up by bulk deals for multiple properties rather than individual unit transactions.At least five bulk deals—ranging in quantity from 11 units to 25 units each—have transacted even though the project has only been for sale for six months, according to a recent report.These bulk deals account for about 30% of the building’s total transactions since launching in October 2025.

This is copy of a live podcast recorded Fridays at 4 pm featuring Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate, Peter Zalewski of MiamiCondo.Club and special guest Benji Power of Procida Development Group.Welcome to Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ weekly podcast for a no-nonsense perspective on South Florida real estate from a pair of locals with differing opinions.Each week, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ break down the housing market headlines, unpack policy changes and provide unfiltered analysis on everything from condo terminations to Vintage unit fire sales, luxury speculative homes to developer strategies.Whether you are a homeowner, investor or real estate professional, Hernandez and Zalewski will give a local perspective on what is really happening across the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach with no fluff, no hype and plenty of data-backed opinions.We call balls and strikes on when to buy, sell and hold.Episode TopicsFor the April 17, 2026, podcast, Hernandez, Zalewski and special guest Benji Power of Procida Development Group give their take on the following five topics:The RAD Program Is RADLobbying The State Is Easier Than Lobbying MunicipalitiesThe Urban Development Boundary (UDB) Should Be AbolishedAttainable Condos Are The Answer To Affordable HousingThe Affordability Outlook In South Florida Is Looking Better Than EverThis podcast is broadcast live at 4 pm (EST) on the social media accounts of Daniel Hernandez and Peter Zalewski.Episode OverviewIn this April 17, 2026, episode of the Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ podcast, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate, longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and special guest Benji Power—the Miami director of real estate development for Procida Development Group—cut through the local rhetoric, delivering straight talk on five of the biggest topics of critical importance to South Florida investors.The hosts discuss each topic and then announce whether each of them is a Buy, a Sell or a Hold on the issue. Their verdicts often differ, leading to sharp debate on the issue before moving on to the next topic.During the 81-minute discussion, Hernandez, Zalewski and Power examined the shifting landscape of South Florida real estate as developers and officials use state mandates and public-private partnerships to tackle a deepening affordability crisis against the backdrop of an overextended market cycle.Power described the mechanics of the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program and its role in redeveloping aging public housing.The conversation identified the friction between state-level mandates and local zoning control, specifically how the Florida Live Local Act allowed developers to bypass municipal hurdles.Zalewski examined the historical cycles of the Miami market, arguing that the current run since 2012 has ignored the inevitable correction that follows a decade-long bender.Hernandez cited the economic importance of the ornamental plant industry as a reason to maintain the Urban Development Boundary (UDB) against suburban sprawl.The hosts debated whether attainable condos can bridge the gap for residents earning 80% of the area median income or if such projects are too complex to finance without heavy subsidies.Power pointed to the upcoming 2026 delivery of thousands of units as the true test for Florida’s new housing laws.This episode is a must-watch for anyone with questions or concerns about the future of housing affordability in Miami-Dade County.

In this episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™, veteran analyst Jack McCabe points to the Mercedes-Benz Places foreclosure in Miami as a possible symbolic end to the pandemic-era condo boom.The weekly podcast The Peter Zalewski Show™ features interviews with South Florida business leaders focused on real estate, finance and the economy.The program - hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ - is broadcast live every Wednesday at 4 pm (Miami time) at MiamiCondo.Club and on Peter Zalewski’s social media accounts to watch the free live broadcasts.The objective of the show is to deliver straight talk, share institutional knowledge and provide data-driven analysis on the macro and micro economic forces shaping the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.Episode OverviewIn the April 16, 2026, episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski interviewed veteran analyst Jack McCabe of McCabeResearch.com about a South Florida condo market he described as at a precipice as the Winter Buying Season ends and a high-stakes Summer begins next month.During the 63-minute episode, McCabe pointed to the foreclosure filing against the Mercedes-Benz Places tower in Greater Downtown Miami as a mile marker for what he contended could be the symbolic end of the pandemic-induced condo boom that ran from 2021 through 2023, and raised the question of how many other projects would follow.On the resale side, the numbers told a similar story.Zalewski cited South Florida closed sales statistics that showed the average price per square foot for a condo had dropped roughly 2% Year-over-Year across the broader tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.Vintage units—that are at least 30 years old—were down nearly 4%.McCabe and Zalewski discussed whether these statistics were the first real crack in pricing and whether the declines would intensify in the upcoming months as more units sold at lower valuations.McCabe cautioned sellers not to expect lower mortgage rates any time soon, describing the current inflationary environment as leaving the Federal Reserve—and its new chair—no room to cut.The conversation turned to the Summer Buying Season, and how the heat, humidity and hurricane warnings that define the period from May through October thin the buyer pool and could accelerate that drop.Zalewski asked whether the FIFA World Cup matches scheduled for South Florida in June and July would divert attention away from the condo market entirely.Zalewski pointed to the 1.25% decline—rather than a projected 8.5% gain—in overseas passenger traffic at Miami International Airport in 2025, and questioned whether it signaled that the foreign investor pool of Canadians, Europeans and Latin Americans was already drying up.The two examined how some South Florida condo developers were notorious for exaggerating preconstruction sales figures and predicted the pressure to do so would only grow as demand slowed.McCabe shared a story about one of his developer clients whose presales showed 20% of the units were under contract even though the marketing materials claimed 80% of the building was “sold.”The episode closed with a discussion of why some veteran bulk buyers were reportedly sitting on the sidelines rather than negotiating with sellers directly, preferring instead to wait for the courts to set pricing after two South Florida condo associations recently filed for bankruptcy.

In this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™, the hosts mark 20 years of Condo Vultures® while sizing up the prospects of unit owners on Brickell Key as a developer prepares to build two new towers.Miami Condo Mondays™ features Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com in a weekly deep dive into South Florida condo real estate.Recorded in Greater Downtown Miami, the podcast delivers an hour of high-level analysis on preconstruction condos, market trends and investment strategies for the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The show leverages more than 60 years of combined institutional knowledge as Zalewski provides the macro perspective and Huertas offers on-the-ground micro insights from her daily experience in the trenches.The show streams live every Monday at 4 pm on the social media accounts of both hosts to provide an authoritative look at the latest shifts in the condo market.Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast on April 13, 2026, co-hosts Jenny Huertas of CVR Realty and Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ examine Greater Downtown Miami’s Brickell Avenue Area—a submarket of more than 100 condo towers and 30,000 units—with less than three weeks left in the ever-important South Florida Winter Buying Season of November through April.The latest data for this analysis was collected for the upcoming Brickell Avenue Area Condo Correction Walking Tour™ scheduled for 10 am Saturday, April 18, 2026. The Brickell Avenue Area is defined as the Eddie Rickenbacker Causeway north to the Miami River, and Biscayne Bay west to I-95.During the 74-minute podcast, Huertas and Zalewski also mark the 20th anniversary of Condo Vultures®, the research and brokerage firm Zalewski founded two decades ago with the tagline "Killing comps Since 2006," a reference to using data to push back against the inflated price comparables that developers and sellside brokers routinely use to “justify” asking prices.The Brickell Avenue Area currently has 1,170 condos listed for sale at an average asking price of $842 per square foot, and those listings have been sitting on the market for an average of 167 days—nearly the entire six-month-long Winter Buying Season—without finding a buyer.That compares to the $656 per square foot that condos actually traded for during the busy Summer Buying Season of 2025, creating a premium of roughly 28% that is well above the 20% spread Zalewski uses as a benchmark for a balanced market.The Brickell Avenue Area is currently in a Deteriorating Buyers Market with 16.8 months of condo resale supply, according to the Miami Condo Supply Tracker™. With just 18 days left in the Winter Buying Season, sellers who have not cut prices are running out of time before Summer’s heat, humidity and hurricane season thin the buyer pool for another six months.For buyers willing to look past the shiny marketing of preconstruction projects, the hosts pointed to Vintage condos—units at least 30 years old—as the area of the market where the math is closest to making sense, trading at roughly a 36% discount to the Overall market.On the rental side, the median lease price of about $3,700 per month implies a market value of around $370,000 per unit under the “1% Rule” of real estate investing versus an average asking price of $1.3 million. This spread means most of today’s buyers would effectively be subsidizing their tenants at the current asking prices.The most telling sign of where the Brickell Avenue Area submarket is heading came from a cloud of dust on Sunday morning, April 12, 2026, when Huertas watched the Mandarin Oriental Hotel come down in a controlled implosion on Brickell Key.

This week’s Miami Condo Market Intelligence Report™ newsletter look backs at the firm's 2006 founding, the parallels to today's correction and the lessons learned by the characters who were there.In this week’s issue of the Miami Condo Market Intelligence Report™ newsletter, we step back from the weekly data analysis to mark an anniversary that is either a testament to institutional patience or a cautionary tale about a South Florida real estate market that refuses to correct itself in a timely fashion—possibly both.April 2006 marked the formal launch of Condo Vultures® following incorporation the previous month of March 2006 when Zalewski left the journalism that he had studied at the University of Missouri.The company name and tagline were blunt: Killing Comps Since 2006™.The full story of how that happened—and what it produced—is best told by the people who were there.The anniversary celebration occurred on the April 8, 2026, episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™ that aired on MiamiCondo.Club.The episode—provided below—brings many of the players together for the first time in two decades. Watch it.From Newsroom To Buyside BrokerageThe origin of Condo Vultures® is, at its core, a story about recognizing when the game has changed before everyone else does.Before the pivot to buyside brokerage services, more than 13 years were spent in journalism covering the banking and real estate machinery behind the most aggressive condo construction cycle in South Florida history.The foundation for that work was laid alongside titans of the South Florida business press, including Miami Herald reporter and editor Larry Birger, whose “South Florida Business Focus” program on WLRN set the standard for cutting through the spin to deliver verifiable, defendable and actionable information to an audience that deserved better than a press release.Miami Daily Business Review columnist Charles Kimball—whose family passed down his legendary handwritten index cards cataloguing years of South Florida transactions—was another early influence in that same tradition.The analytical framework for understanding the condo market itself came from a generation of South Florida real estate experts whose rigor shaped the way the numbers were read, including Jack McCabe, Lewis Goodkin and the late Michael Y. Cannon.These were not commentators. They are analysts who built their reputations on data at a time when data was hard to get and harder to interpret.That reporting background turned out to be the most valuable asset the Condo Vultures® operation would ever have.The developers, lenders, investors and regulators who built the South Florida condo market had all been interviewed so their business models were not mysteries.When the moment came to cross from the press box to the field, the learning curve that stops most people simply did not exist.After leaving journalism in March 2006, the focus narrowed to the South Florida condo market, first as a buyside operator executing bulk transactions during the bust, then as a Wall Street consultant, market analyst and expert witness drawing on the same data discipline that had powered the brokerage work.What did exist from the start was a thesis and a name—Condo Vultures®—that the industry hated on sight.That reaction was the first confirmation the thesis was correct. Grinding AdvantageThe competitive edge was not technology. Big Data was not a concept in 2006. The platforms, algorithms and automated valuation tools that analysts take for granted today did not exist.Building a statistical picture of the South Florida condo market meant pulling Florida Sunshine Law public records by hand, visiting the courthouse, cross-referencing county filings manually and grinding through the numbers one building at a time.That grinding process was the advantage.Every other participant in the market was operating on instinct and marketing materials

This is copy of a live podcast recorded Fridays at 4 pm in Miami featuring real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™.Welcome to Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ weekly podcast for a no-nonsense perspective on South Florida real estate from a pair of locals with differing opinions.Each week, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ break down the housing market headlines, unpack policy changes and provide unfiltered analysis on everything from condo terminations to Vintage unit fire sales, luxury speculative homes to developer strategies.Whether you are a homeowner, investor or real estate professional, Hernandez and Zalewski will give a local perspective on what is really happening across the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach with no fluff, no hype and plenty of data-backed opinions.We call balls and strikes on when to buy, sell and hold.Episode TopicsFor the April 10, 2026, podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski give their take on the following five topics:Bad For BrandingCoastal ImplosionTrickledown CondonomicsPortMiami Is Cruisin’Short-Term Rentals Having A MomentThis podcast is broadcast live at 4 pm (EST) on the social media accounts of Daniel Hernandez and Peter Zalewski.Episode OverviewIn this April 10, 2026, episode of the Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ podcast, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ cut through the local rhetoric, delivering straight talk on five of the biggest topics of critical importance to South Florida investors.The hosts discuss each topic and then announce whether each of them is a Buy, a Sell or a Hold on the issue. Their verdicts often differ, leading to sharp debate on the issue before moving on to the next topic.During the 63-minute discussion, Hernandez and Zalewski examine the financial tremors shaking the Greater Downtown Miami skyline, ranging from the foreclosure woes of the planned Mercedes-Benz tower to the literal implosion of the Mandarin Oriental hotel on Brickell Key.The conversation raises pointed questions about the “vig” developers pay to license luxury car and fashion brands for planned condo projects and whether these vanity plays can survive a market where interest rates and alleged legal defects are beginning to sideline even the most seasoned developers.

In this episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™, litigator Gina Clausen Lozier of the Clausen Choquette law firm discusses changes to condo association coverage since the Surfside tragedy.The weekly podcast The Peter Zalewski Show™ features interviews with South Florida business leaders focused on real estate, finance and the economy.The program - hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ - is broadcast live every Wednesday at 4 pm (Miami time) at MiamiCondo.Club and on Peter Zalewski’s social media accounts to watch the free live broadcasts.The objective of the show is to deliver straight talk, share institutional knowledge and provide data-driven analysis on the macro and micro economic forces shaping the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.Episode OverviewIn the April 9, 2026, episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski interviews litigator Gina Clausen Lozier of the Clausen Choquette law firm in Palm Beach County about how South Florida condo associations risk not being paid what they are owed when filing an insurance claim, and why it is becoming increasingly difficult for boards to fight back.The conversation explores how insurance costs are eating up a significant portion of what condo owners pay every month in maintenance fees, even as the actual coverage provided by those policies has in many cases gotten worse, not better.During the 64-minute episode, Clausen Lozier walks listeners through why the bills that arrive after a hurricane can be far larger than most condo boards ever expected, how Vintage buildings that are at least 30 years old could end up being paid less than expected to cover repair costs and why the same building inspections that were mandated to protect unit owners after the Surfside condo collapse in June 2021 could now be turned against condo associations when trying to collect on a claim.Clausen Lozier spent nearly a decade working for insurance companies before changing sides, and she brings that background and experience to every case she takes on today.After the hurricane seasons of 2004 and 2005, she defended insurance companies against the volume of claims that followed and learned how the industry determines which claims to pay, which ones to drag out and which ones to settle for as little as possible.She now puts that knowledge to work for South Florida condo associations, most of which are run by volunteers who probably never expected their unpaid board positions to effectively turn into full-time jobs.The episode also takes a deep dive into the financial squeeze hitting condo associations right now due to rising maintenance fees, hefty special assessments and pricey insurance premiums resulting from post-Surfside legislation.Zalewski has previously described this growing financial pressure on cash-strapped unit owners as the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff.For the first time, Florida condo associations are now required as of 2026 to start setting aside money for future repairs, and many buildings are scrambling to raise the funds through special assessments or by obtaining loans to pay for the necessary restoration work.Private lenders are increasingly offering to fill that financial gap for associations, but at interest rates of a reported 9% to 12%, further adding to the expenses of condo living in South Florida.Clausen Lozier pointed out that the condo associations unknowingly shopping for the inspection reports with the lowest estimates for necessary repairs could be creating legal complications in the future.The bottom line from this episode is that a lot of condo owners in South Florida are paying for insurance coverage that may not perform the way they expect when the time comes to actually use it.

In this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™, the hosts explore why Coral Gables is lagging the South Florida condo market where a 2% drop in the price per square foot drove a 5% increase in unit sales.Miami Condo Mondays™ features Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com in a weekly deep dive into South Florida condo real estate.Recorded in Greater Downtown Miami, the podcast delivers an hour of high-level analysis on preconstruction condos, market trends and investment strategies for the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The show leverages more than 60 years of combined institutional knowledge as Zalewski provides the macro perspective and Huertas offers on-the-ground micro insights from her daily experience in the trenches.The show streams live every Monday at 4 pm on the social media accounts of both hosts to provide an authoritative look at the latest shifts in the condo market.Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast on April 6, 2026, co-hosts Jenny Huertas of CVR Realty and Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ explore why Coral Gables is lagging the broader South Florida condo market as the 2025-26 Winter Buying Season closes in on its final 25 days.The latest data for this analysis was collected for the upcoming Coral Gables Condo Correction Walking Tour™ scheduled for 10 am Saturday, April 11, 2026.Coral Gables is defined as Southwest 8th Street south to Southwest 72nd Street, and Douglas Road (37th Avenue) west to Red Road (57th Avenue).During the 69-minute podcast, Huertas and Zalewski discuss how the numbers are finally saying out loud what they have been warning about for months.South Florida condo sales rose 5% during the first five months of the Winter Buying Season of November through March but do not mistake that for strength.Sellers generated those sales by cutting their average price per square foot 2% to $400, according to the data from CVRRealty.com.Strip out the highend deals that skew the averages and the median price per square foot tells a harder truth with Overall prices down 4% and Vintage units—at least 30 years old—down 7%.Many Vintage condo owners are scrambling for the exits as rising maintenance fees, hefty special assessments and pricey insurance premiums have made the costs out of reach in the aftermath of the Surfside condo collapse in June 2021.Zalewski has called this the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff since coining the phrase in June 2024.The duo agreed that the unit owners who saw it coming quickly moved to cut their price to get out. The sellers who refused are running out of time in the Winter Buying Season to find a buyer.The latest statistics served up a fresh reminder of what happens to sellers when the momentum changes.A preconstruction condo development in the Brickell Avenue Area of Greater Downtown Miami that was marketing itself under the Mercedes-Benz brand was hit with an $80 million foreclosure lawsuit, according to the South Florida Business Journal.Zalewski said the foreclosure action shows that the trees in Miami do not actually grow to the moon as the sellside brokers would suggest.If the broader South Florida market is bending under the Condo Cliff, Coral Gables is a market that is already showing signs of breaking.In the first five months of the Winter Buying Season, Coral Gables condo sales dropped 23% and the average price per square foot fell 8.5% Year-over-Year, according to the data.The Vintage segment did not fare any better. Vintage condo sales plunged nearly 32% and the average price per square foot fell 9.4%, according to the data.Huertas said the statistics show that buyers can do the math to find the best value when shopping for a South Florida condo.

This is copy of a live podcast recorded Fridays at 4 pm in Miami featuring real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™.Welcome to Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ weekly podcast for a no-nonsense perspective on South Florida real estate from a pair of locals with differing opinions.Each week, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ break down the housing market headlines, unpack policy changes and provide unfiltered analysis on everything from condo terminations to Vintage unit fire sales, luxury speculative homes to developer strategies.Whether you are a homeowner, investor or real estate professional, Hernandez and Zalewski will give a local perspective on what is really happening across the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach with no fluff, no hype and plenty of data-backed opinions.We call balls and strikes on when to buy, sell and hold.Episode TopicsFor the April 3, 2026, podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski give their take on the following five topics:Trump TrumpsCoral Gables Has PR ProblemPerils In PreconstructionNow This Is Infill!One Intersection To Rule Them AllThis podcast is broadcast live at 4 pm (EST) on the social media accounts of Daniel Hernandez and Peter Zalewski.Episode OverviewIn this April 3, 2026, episode of the Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ podcast, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ cut through the local rhetoric, delivering straight talk on five of the biggest topics of critical importance to South Florida investors.The hosts discuss each topic and then announce whether each of them is a Buy, a Sell or a Hold on the issue. Their verdicts often differ, leading to sharp debate on the issue before moving on to the next topic.During the 61-minute discussion, Hernandez and Zalewski examine the political and financial implications of the Trump brand planting its flag in Greater Downtown Miami, from the free land valued at over $360 million to renderings of a vertical development that looks more like condo and hotel tower than a presidential library.The conversation broadens to include the renaming of Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport, raising questions about cost, timing and whether concentration of brand equity in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties is a stroke of genius or an overreach.The duo turns toward Coral Gables, where the once-vibrant Miracle Mile shopping district has been hollowed out by high rents, an aging demographic and the slow exodus of the affordable businesses that once gave the corridor its energy and foot traffic.A sobering assessment of Miami’s preconstruction condo market follows, as Hernandez and Zalewski warn that developers who borrowed heavily at high interest rates and failed to hit their sales targets this Winter Buying Season are now staring down canceled projects or even foreclosures.With private lending default rates tripling from 2% to over 7% in Southwest Florida, Zalewski argues that the next 30 days represent a make-or-break moment for some of the most recognizable projects in the pipeline.An innovative infill development strategy south of Miami International Airport—one that involves filling in an artificial lake to create workforce housing—is held up as a model for the kind of creative thinking the region needs.The episode closes with a street-level examination of the Greater Downtown Miami intersection of Northeast 36th Street and Biscayne Boulevard, a chokepoint born from Henry Flagler’s 19th-century railroad grid that is now surrounded by billions of dollars in planned development with no clear solution to the gridlock that already paralyzes the neighborhood daily.

In this episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™, Olga Rogers—in-house sales agent for the Square Hallandale office and retail condo project—explains why some businesses are ditching their landlords.The weekly podcast The Peter Zalewski Show™ features interviews with South Florida business leaders focused on real estate, finance and the economy.The program - hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ - is broadcast live every Wednesday at 4 pm (Miami time) at MiamiCondo.Club and on Peter Zalewski’s social media accounts to watch the free live broadcasts.The objective of the show is to deliver straight talk, share institutional knowledge and provide data-driven analysis on the macro and micro economic forces shaping the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.Episode OverviewIn the April 1, 2026, episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski interviews in-house sales agent Olga Rogers about the new eight-story Square Hallandale office and retail condo being developed in Southeast Broward County.The conversation centers on a simple but compelling idea that business owners in South Florida no longer have to write a rent check every month and can instead buy their own commercial space, build equity and control their own future.During the 32-minute episode, Rogers—a veteran of South Florida preconstruction sales who is making her first foray into commercial condo space—walks listeners through the Hallandale Beach project's location, pricing and amenities.The two also discuss the project’s preconstruction deposit structure and monthly expenses while exploring the notion that owning commercial space is not as complicated or out of reach as many small business owners might think.The episode also touches on the trends shaping South Florida’s commercial real estate landscape, including a wave of wealthy individuals and corporations relocating from the Northeast and Latin America in search of a more business-friendly environment.Many longtime residents of Southeast Broward County will recognize the nearly two-acre development site on the north side of Hallandale Beach Boulevard, which for years served as a popular pop-up location for Christmas tree sales during the holiday season.Situated between I-95 and Dixie Highway, the project offers easy access to the major roadways that connect the beachfront communities of Southeast Broward County and Northeast Miami-Dade County.

In this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™, the hosts discuss how Fort Lauderdale condos at least 30 years old are asking $503,000 compared to the Overall market asking price of $1.3 million per unit.Miami Condo Mondays™ features Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com in a weekly deep dive into South Florida condo real estate.Recorded in Greater Downtown Miami, the podcast delivers an hour of high-level analysis on preconstruction condos, market trends and investment strategies for the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The show leverages more than 60 years of combined institutional knowledge as Zalewski provides the macro perspective and Huertas offers on-the-ground micro insights from her daily experience in the trenches.The show streams live every Monday at 4 pm on the social media accounts of both hosts to provide an authoritative look at the latest shifts in the condo market.Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast on March 30, 2026, co-hosts Jenny Huertas of CVR Realty and Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ explore why buyers in Fort Lauderdale are turning their backs on luxury condos and zeroing in on older, more affordable units as the Winter Buying Season enters its final 30 days.The latest data for this analysis was collected for the upcoming Fort Lauderdale Condo Correction Bus Tour™ scheduled for 10 am Saturday, April 4, 2026.Fort Lauderdale is defined as Oakland Park Boulevard south to Marina Mile Boulevard - State Road 84, and the Atlantic Ocean west to I-95.During the 69-minute podcast, Huertas and Zalewski discuss how the latest Fort Lauderdale condo statistics tell a story about the growing spread between the average Overall asking prices of nearly $1.3 million versus the average closed sales price of more than $623,000 recorded in the 2025 Summer Buying Season of May through October.This is a gap of more than 100% between what cash-strapped condo sellers are asking and what buyers are willing to pay for a unit in a market with nearly 1,050 units available for resale, according to the data from CVRRealty.com.The discount is even more dramatic for buyers who are focusing specifically on Vintage condos—units that are at least 30 years old—that have an average asking price of $503,000, a discount of nearly 60% compared to the Overall market asking price of $1.3 million per unit, according to the data.Zalewski said the situation is growing increasingly dire at the higher end of the Fort Lauderdale market.Condos priced above $1.2 million are not trading, resulting in more than 35 months of supply.For context, equilibrium in the condo market is between 6.0 and 6.9 months of supply. Fewer months indicates a Sellers Market and more months suggests a Buyers Market.Fort Lauderdale condos with asking prices of at least $1.2 million are in an Illiquid Buyers Market, according to the Miami Condo Supply Tracker™.An Illiquid Buyers Market is defined as being on “life support” where “a lack of liquidity and buying activity exists due to overwhelming supply and minimal demand.”As the Winter Buying Season moves closer to Summer’s heat, humidity and hurricane warnings, Zalewski expects the buyer pool to dwindle to only data-driven investors looking for discounts.Many Vintage condo owners are scrambling for the exits as rising maintenance fees, hefty special assessments and pricey insurance premiums have made it cost prohibitive in the aftermath of the Surfside condo collapse.Zalewski has called this the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff since coining the phrase in June 2024.Huertas and Zalewski wrap up the episode by agreeing that Fort Lauderdale condo sellers face further pricing capitulation in the coming months as the gap between asking prices and reality grows harder to ignore.

This is copy of a live podcast recorded Fridays at 4 pm in Miami featuring real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™.Welcome to Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ weekly podcast for a no-nonsense perspective on South Florida real estate from a pair of locals with differing opinions.Each week, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ break down the housing market headlines, unpack policy changes and provide unfiltered analysis on everything from condo terminations to Vintage unit fire sales, luxury speculative homes to developer strategies.Whether you are a homeowner, investor or real estate professional, Hernandez and Zalewski will give a local perspective on what is really happening across the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach with no fluff, no hype and plenty of data-backed opinions.We call balls and strikes on when to buy, sell and hold.Episode TopicsFor the March 27, 2026, podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski give their take on the following five topics:Want A Permit? Give Up Some LandBaywalk - They’ll Get It DoneCity Hall Dirt Too Luxe For BureaucratsMe Gusta More AirportsA Business Case For A Tokyo FlightThis podcast is broadcast live at 4 pm (EST) on the social media accounts of Daniel Hernandez and Peter Zalewski.Episode OverviewIn this March 27, 2026, episode of the Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ podcast, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ cut through the local rhetoric, delivering straight talk on five of the biggest topics of critical importance to South Florida investors.The hosts discuss each topic and then announce whether each of them is a Buy, a Sell or a Hold on the issue. Their verdicts often differ, leading to sharp debate on the issue before moving on to the next topic.During the 64-minute discussion, Hernandez and Zalewski analyze the legal battles over property rights, the growing pains of the congested local airports and the sudden arrival of massive Japanese investments into the heart of Greater Downtown Miami.The conversation shifts from the courtroom to the tarmac as the duo debates the looming capacity crisis at Miami International Airport and the search for expansion sites in West Kendall or the Everglades.A recent land acquisition by Tokyo-based investors in Greater Downtown Miami provides a backdrop for a broader discussion on whether international capital is arriving late to the current real estate cycle.Historical parallels to previous investment bubbles are examined by Hernandez and Zalewski to determine if the influx of sovereign wealth signals a market peak or a new era of growth.The planned relocation of Miami’s City Hall from the waterfront in Coconut Grove to the new Inter Miami stadium complex near the airport is dissected for its impact on local influence and real estate values.Structural concerns regarding the aging condo projects in Sunny Isles Beach highlight the growing friction between legacy properties and the modern luxury towers rising along the Atlantic coast.A supply surge in Greater Downtown Miami serves as a warning from the duo for those navigating the transition between the South Florida Winter Buying Season and Summer’s heat, humidity and hurricane warnings that historically thin the buyer pool.The discussion provides a transparent look at the mechanics of the South Florida real estate market through the lens of two veteran observers who refuse to rely on industry platitudes.This briefing is essential for anyone seeking to understand the shifting landscape of property ownership and municipal power in the region.

In this Miami Condo Exchange™ episode, Peter Zalewski breaks down a week of modest but meaningful gains as the clock ticks down on the ever-important Winter Buying Season that ends in five weeks.The Miami Condo Exchange™ is a live podcast at 4 pm (Miami time) on Tuesdays covering the latest South Florida condo stats, metrics and trends hosted by expert Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™.Recorded weekly in Greater Downtown Miami, the program’s core premise is to analyze condos as commodities, no different than salty snacks, oil or pork bellies.The weekly show intends to cut through the marketing hype to focus strictly on the numbers for investors and real estate professionals.A regular feature of the Tuesday show is the Miami Condo Cliff Index™, which tracks active listings and pending sales in realtime to forecast official closed sales data that lags by 30 to 120 days.Tune in every Tuesday at 4 pm at MiamiCondo.Club or on the social media account of Peter Zalewski to watch the livestreams free.Episode OverviewIn the March 24, 2026, episode of the Miami Condo Exchange™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski examines a tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach that is still moving—just not sprinting.The South Florida Overall Condo Cliff Index™ posted a modest but meaningful gain of 1.62% in the week ending March 24, 2026, as sellers and investors approach the final five weeks of the Winter Buying Season with intensity before Summer’s heat, humidity and hurricane warnings thin the buyer pool.This week’s 9.42 reading is the highest ever recorded since the Overall Index launched on Jan. 1, 2025, to coincide with the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff.The South Florida Vintage Condo Cliff Index™—which tracks units at least 30 years old—more than kept pace, climbing 2.24% to a record 8.91 points on March 24, 2026, from 8.71 points the prior week, marking back-to-back-to-back all-time highs for both indices.In nine of the first 12 weeks of 2026, the Overall Index has trended upward while the Vintage Index has done so in 10 of 12 weeks, suggesting the South Florida condo market has found direction.The Condo Cliff is defined as a moment where the cost of condo living becomes unwieldy for cash-strapped owners due to rising maintenance fees, hefty special assessments and pricey insurance premiums resulting from the post-Surfside legislation.Sellers who can not afford to stay appear to be finally pricing their units to sell, prompting buyers—who have not yet been willing to chase—to step forward.The current number of active listings confirmed the tight balance with Overall and Vintage inventories both edging up about 0.07%, respectively.South Florida’s Overall listings stand at nearly 26,100 units with Vintage listings accounting for nearly 69% of the total as of March 24, 2026.Overall pending sales—a gauge of buyer confidence—rose 1.70% to nearly 2,460 contracts, of which pending sales of Vintage units climbed 2.31% to nearly 1,600.Increasing pending sales set against flat active listings is how both indices went up for the week ending March 24, 2026.The county-by-county breakdowns are where the trends are emerging in South Florida.Palm Beach County’s Overall Index surged 3.66% to a record 11.98 points, marking the highest reading in the tricounty region.

In this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™, the hosts discuss the steep pricing correction and mounting inventory currently overwhelming units at least 30 years old in Northeast Miami-Dade County.Miami Condo Mondays™ features Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com in a weekly deep dive into South Florida condo real estate.Recorded in Greater Downtown Miami, the podcast delivers an hour of high-level analysis on preconstruction condos, market trends and investment strategies for the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The show leverages more than 60 years of combined institutional knowledge as Zalewski provides the macro perspective and Huertas offers on-the-ground micro insights from her daily experience in the trenches.The show streams live every Monday at 4 pm on the social media accounts of both hosts to provide an authoritative look at the latest shifts in the condo market.Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast on March 23, 2026, co-hosts Jenny Huertas of CVR Realty and Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ explore how tumbling Vintage prices and soaring Overall inventory are creating severe friction in Sunny Isles Beach as the Winter Buying Season winds down in less than 40 days.The latest data for this analysis was collected for the upcoming Sunny Isles Beach Condo Correction Walking Tour™ scheduled for 10 am Saturday, March 28, 2026.Sunny Isles Beach is defined as Haulover Beach Park north to Golden Beach, and the Atlantic Ocean west to the Intracoastal Waterway.The discussion centers on how this former Motel Row targeting working-class tourists has rapidly transformed following its 1997 incorporation into a corridor—dubbed Billionaires Row—featuring ultra-luxury condo towers with price tags exceeding $10 million per unit.During the 76-minute podcast, Huertas and Zalewski discuss how local officials have embraced luxury condo developers aspiring to build some of the tallest structures in South Florida.Many of these towers increasingly feature international brand names such as Armani Casa, Porsche Design and Trump licensed by developers who are hoping to achieve maximum prices from wealthy buyers.The discussion highlights how these ultra-luxury highrises are currently skewing Overall market metrics while disguising a nearly 6% drop in the price per square foot in the first three months—November 2025 through January 2026—of the Winter Buying Season, according to a recent report.The realtime metrics have exposed a fundamental imbalance in Sunny Isles Beach with more than 1,100 condo units listed for resale, representing nearly 22 months of supply.This level of condo resale supply indicates Sunny Isles Beach is in a Severe Buyers Market, according to the Miami Condo Supply Tracker™.It is worth noting that while Overall condo prices are down on a per square foot basis, the situation is dramatically different for Vintage units that are at least 30 years old.Vintage condo sales prices are down nearly 19% on a price per unit basis and about 13% on a per square foot basis in the first half of this Winter Buying Season compared to a year ago, according to the data from CVRRealty.com.Cash-strapped owners of Vintage condos are scrambling for the exits as rising maintenance fees, hefty special assessments and pricey insurance premiums have made it cost prohibitive for many in the aftermath of the Surfside condo collapse.We call this the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff.

This is copy of a live podcast recorded Fridays at 4 pm in Miami featuring real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™.Welcome to Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ weekly podcast for a no-nonsense perspective on South Florida real estate from a pair of locals with differing opinions.Each week, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ break down the housing market headlines, unpack policy changes and provide unfiltered analysis on everything from condo terminations to Vintage unit fire sales, luxury speculative homes to developer strategies.Whether you are a homeowner, investor or real estate professional, Hernandez and Zalewski will give a local perspective on what is really happening across the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach with no fluff, no hype and plenty of data-backed opinions.We call balls and strikes on when to buy, sell and hold.Episode TopicsFor the March 20, 2026, podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski give their take on the following five topics:Big Cities Worried About Taxes Too‘The Market Is Great’Beach Is So BackFlorida Legislature Goes Loco For Live LocalData Center-RamaThis podcast is broadcast live at 4 pm (EST) on the social media accounts of Daniel Hernandez and Peter Zalewski.Episode OverviewIn this March 20, 2026, episode of the Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski cut through the local rhetoric, delivering straight talk on five of the biggest topics of critical importance to South Florida investors.The hosts discuss each topic and then announce whether each of them is a Buy, a Sell or a Hold on the issue. Their verdicts often differ, leading to sharp debate on the issue before moving on to the next topic.During the 64-minute discussion, Hernandez and Zalewski analyze the proposed elimination of homesteaded property taxes across the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The debate centers on a potential $72.8 million shortfall in the Fort Lauderdale general fund representing 14.0% of its revenue.Zalewski and Hernandez examine the resulting pressure on the city to potentially shift the tax burden onto tourists via about a $5.54 surcharge per visitor.The hosts investigate whether these revenue losses will jeopardize funding for arts, public health institutions and parks.They analyze the long-term sustainability of municipal budgets if ad valorem taxes—which are based on the assessed value of a property—are eliminated in a statewide referendum.

In this episode of Condo Capitalism™, Paul Sardon of Sardon Law And Title discusses how lenders are counting on a retooled foreclosure system to avoid repeating the mistakes of the Great Recession.Condo Capitalism™ is a weekly podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ that provides data-driven analysis on distressed real estate—foreclosures, shortsales and bank-owned REOs—in the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The program tracks the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff, where rising maintenance fees, special assessments and insurance costs are squeezing cash-strapped owners.On the show, experts analyze how the national “two-sided risk”—rising inflation and falling employment—magnifies these local pressures, potentially forcing a capitulation by owners who can no longer afford condo living.Join Peter Zalewski at MiamiCondo.Club for a livestream every weekday at 4 pm (Miami time). On-demand recordings of all shows are available here.Episode OverviewIn the March 19, 2026, episode of the Condo Capitalism™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski interviews Miami real estate attorney Paul Sardon of Sardon Law And Title about the overarching changes lenders have implemented to better handle any future 2008-style condo selloff in South Florida.The discussion explores the idea that financial institutions—which learned from the Great Recession—have overhauled their internal systems to be better organized to handle a surge in distressed real estate before it jams up their operations.During the 77-minute discussion, Sardon and Zalewski reminisced about the South Florida foreclosure crash of 2008 through 2011 that resulted in some borrowers remaining in their properties for years without paying their mortgages.Sardon explained that the current process has been retooled, resulting in a streamlined approach where an entire foreclosure—from a default to an auction—can be completed in as little as 120 days if the courts are not flooded with cases.Unlike the previous crash where many borrowers avoided long-term liability, Sardon said lenders are now more aggressive in pursuing personal liability including deficiency waivers and tax consequences known as a 1099-C for debt cancellation.The revamped foreclosure process—which has not yet been stressed tested—could face its first challenge in the near future in South Florida.Cash-strapped condo owners are increasingly facing rising maintenance fees, hefty special assessments and pricey insurance premiums in the aftermath of the post-Surfside legislation.We call this the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff.

In this episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™, economist Anita Funtek discusses how the South Florida residential market faces a tech upheaval similar to the collapse of the taxi medallion system.The Peter Zalewski Show™ features one-on-one interviews with South Florida business leaders focused on the systemic pressures of real estate, finance and the global economy.Hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™, the program is broadcast live every Wednesday at 4 pm at MiamiCondo.Club and across all realtime social media platforms.The objective of the show is to deliver straight talk, share institutional knowledge and provide data-driven analysis on the macro and micro economic forces shaping the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.By prioritizing candor over politeness, The Peter Zalewski Show identifies the existing and emerging players, latest trends and structural shifts occurring from Greater Downtown Miami to Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach.Episode OverviewIn the March 18, 2026, episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski interviews Anita Funtek—an economist, real estate broker and founder of the Future Institute Of New Environment—to dissect a structural shift in the housing market from the Florida Keys north to the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The conversation identifies a critical pressure point where skyrocketing insurance, maintenance fees and special assessments are forcing a total recalibration of building standards and methods across South Florida and the Florida Keys.During the 71-minute episode, Funtek—who produced the Miami New Construction Show at the Miami Beach Convention Center a decade ago— explains why the traditional model of luxury over substance is no longer viable for a new generation of mobile, environmentally conscious buyers.The dialogue between Funtek and Zalewski focuses on the “Living Laboratory” being established in the Florida Keys, a climate-exposed testing ground designed to prove the efficacy of 3D-printed housing and hurricane-proof materials for broader application in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.Listeners will discover how new legislation regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is creating a release valve for South Florida’s affordability crisis, allowing homeowners to offset the systemic pressures of the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff.This episode serves as a realtime scoreboard for market sentiment, contrasting the “cautiously optimistic” talking points of traditional economists with the hard data of a market where prices remain 40.0% above prepandemic levels.From the impact of the Iran War on global capital flight to the rise of robotic construction, this deep dive provides the technical and cultural nuance required to navigate the changing South Florida residential real estate market at this pivotal time.

In this Miami Condo Exchange™ episode, Peter Zalewski shares insights on how sellers appear to be slashing asking prices to find buyers before the ever important Winter Buying Season wraps up.The Miami Condo Exchange™ is a live podcast at 4 pm (Miami time) on Tuesdays covering the latest South Florida condo stats, metrics and trends hosted by expert Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™.Recorded weekly in Greater Downtown Miami, the program’s core premise is to analyze condos as commodities, no different than salty snacks, oil or pork bellies.The weekly show intends to cut through the marketing hype to focus strictly on the numbers for investors and real estate professionals.A regular feature of the Tuesday show is the Miami Condo Cliff Index™, which tracks active listings and pending sales in realtime to forecast official closed sales data that lags by 30 to 120 days.Tune in every Tuesday at 4 pm at MiamiCondo.Club or on the social media account of Peter Zalewski to watch the livestreams free.Episode OverviewIn the March 17, 2026, episode of the Miami Condo Exchange™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski shares insights on how sellers appear to be slashing asking prices to find buyers before the ever important winter buying season wraps up.The South Florida Overall Condo Cliff Index™ reached a new peak this week as the reality of the post-Surfside legislation and the 2026 maintenance fees, special assessments and insurance premiums forces a market recalibration for cash-strapped unit owners.The Overall Index serves as a realtime scoreboard of condo activity in the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.Momentum is building with the South Florida Overall Condo Cliff Index™ rising 5.00% to 9.27 points for the week ending March 17, 2026, compared to 8.83 points on March 10, 2026.The Overall Index is now up 33.97% for the year.The South Florida Vintage Condo Cliff Index™ followed a similar trajectory by climbing 4.99% to reach 8.71 points on March 17, 2026, compared to 8.30 points on March 10, 2026.The Vintage Index—which tracks units at least 30 years old—is up 30.95% year to date.The strong growth as of March 17, 2026, represents the eighth time in 11 weeks that the Overall Index has trended upward since January 2026.The Vintage Index has now moved higher in nine out of the 11 weeks since the start of the year.The current spike in buying activity reflects a delayed reaction to the symbolic halfway point of the 2025-26 South Florida Winter Buying Season that stretches from November through April.While February is the calendar midpoint of the Winter Buying Season, the Presidents Day holiday weekend of Feb. 14-16, 2026, marks the traditional psychological halfway mark as visitors flood into South Florida for the Coconut Grove Arts Festival and the Miami Beach International Boat Show.Zalewski said that real estate professionals likely had difficult conversations with their clients immediately following those February events as the realization set in that the asking prices were failing to spur transactions.One month later, the market is seeing the results of those cuts in asking prices as buyers finally step forward to purchase units before Summer’s heat, humidity and hurricane warnings that historically thin the buyer pool.Sellers who refused to reprice their condo units after the February festivities are now facing a closing window of less than 45 days.The increase in pending sales suggests that buyer interest still exists despite higher mortgage rates resulting from the Iran war, heightened fear about affordability and the lingering Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff.The surge in the South Florida indices is likely the result of seller price cuts rather than expanding buyer demand.

In this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™, the hosts discuss whether sellers who overinflated asking prices to cover special assessments have inadvertently priced their units out of the market.Miami Condo Mondays™ features Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com in a weekly deep dive into South Florida condo real estate.Recorded in Greater Downtown Miami, the podcast delivers an hour of high-level analysis on preconstruction condos, market trends and investment strategies for the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The show leverages more than 60 years of combined institutional knowledge as Zalewski provides the macro perspective and Huertas offers on-the-ground micro insights from her daily experience in the trenches.The show streams live every Monday at 4 pm on the social media accounts of both hosts to provide an authoritative look at the latest shifts in the condo market.Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast on March 16, 2026, co-hosts Jenny Huertas of CVR Realty and Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ explore the widening gap in the Fort Lauderdale condo market between seller expectations and the reality of hefty special assessments.The analysis is rooted in the latest research conducted for the Fort Lauderdale (Downtown - Beach) Condo Correction Bus Tour™ scheduled for 10 am Saturday, April 4, 2026.The discussion centers on the growing anxiety of Fort Lauderdale unit owners hoping to convince buyers to pay for upcoming repair bills by keeping asking prices artificially high.Huertas and Zalewski discuss how this standoff causes more units to sit on the resale market just as the South Florida Winter Buying Season—which stretches from November through April—ends in less than 45 days.As May 2026 approaches, Summer’s heat, humidity and hurricane warnings are expected to flush out semi-serious buyers and leave only data-oriented investors looking for deep discounts.During the 70-minute episode, the hosts examine why many Fort Lauderdale condo sellers struggle to accept that the boom years of 2021, 2022 and 2023 have receded.Cash-strapped owners now face the reality they may have waited too long to successfully offload units during this Winter Buying Season.The conversation between Huertas and Zalewski is a reality check for anyone in the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach as the cost of owning a condo—especially a Vintage unit that is at least 30 years old—becomes impossible to ignore.The episode also explores how the South Florida condo market is not a monolith but a collection of distinct microeconomies where local culture drives real estate decisions.In Fort Lauderdale, a combination of transplants from New England, Quebec and the West Indies has created a specific market psychology that differs from its neighbors.While Fort Lauderdale acts as a bridge, Miami remains an international hub fueled by various Latin American diasporas and West Palm Beach maintains a more conservative and risk-averse makeup from the Northeast.The conversation highlights how these various communities influence how condo sellers are reacting to the current real estate environment.

This is copy of a live podcast recorded Fridays at 4 pm in Miami featuring real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™.Welcome to Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ weekly podcast for a no-nonsense perspective on South Florida real estate from a pair of locals with differing opinions.Each week, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ break down the housing market headlines, unpack policy changes and provide unfiltered analysis on everything from condo terminations to Vintage unit fire sales, luxury speculative homes to developer strategies.Whether you are a homeowner, investor or real estate professional, Hernandez and Zalewski will give a local perspective on what is really happening across the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach with no fluff, no hype and plenty of data-backed opinions.We call balls and strikes on when to buy, sell and hold.Episode TopicsFor the March 13, 2026, podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski give their take on the following five topics:Dubai, Du-buy or Du-bye?Fontainebleau BallyhooSuccess In North BeachDesign District Grows Up?Fraudsters Be FraudingThis podcast is broadcast live at 4 pm (EST) on the social media accounts of Daniel Hernandez and Peter Zalewski.Episode OverviewIn this March 13, 2026, episode of the Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski cut through the local rhetoric, delivering straight talk on five of the biggest topics of critical importance to South Florida investors.The hosts discuss each topic and then announce whether each of them is a Buy, a Sell or a Hold on the issue. Their verdicts often differ, leading to sharp debate on the issue before moving on to the next topic.During the 58-minute discussion, Hernandez and Zalewski analyze a geopolitical landscape where Miami and Singapore stand as the last remaining havens for capital seeking a pan regional capital.The discussion opens with a sobering assessment of the Middle East, where regional instability and draconian cybercrime laws have potentially downgraded Dubai in the eyes of Western investors.As missiles fly and freedom of speech rights vanish abroad, the hosts explore whether the Emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates represents a Du-Buy opportunity for bottom-fishers or a Du-Bye exit for those seeking the relative sanity of the Atlantic coast.Turning toward the domestic front, the conversation pivots to the Fontainebleau Ballyhoo, a controversy involving the legendary Morris Lapidus-designed resort and a proposed water park.The narrative highlights a growing trend of Tallahassee-based lobbying where entities attempt to supersede local municipal control, effectively bypassing community opposition through legislative carveouts.The report moves north to analyze the value trap of Miami Beach’s North Beach submarket and neighboring North Bay Village, areas that historically serve as a rest stop for the laborers of the barrier islands in Miami-Dade County.While developers are aggressively pursuing condo terminations, the analysis suggests these markets remain secondary alternatives that are often the first to sell off when the broader economy experiences turbulence.The hosts also examine the maturation of the Miami Design District, which they describe as going through puberty under the stewardship of Dacra and Paris-based LVMH.The emergence of Florida Live Local projects, including a highrise tower on a site previously limited to five stories, underscores the friction between ultra-luxury developments and the state-mandated push for workforce housing.The episode concludes with a cautionary deep dive into the great tradition of South Florida: high-stakes real estate fraud.

In this episode of Condo Capitalism™, Sergio Aleaga of Union Mortgage Investment Group discusses how the oil shock and rising rates compound South Florida condo financing challenges.Condo Capitalism™ is a weekly podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ that provides data-driven analysis on distressed real estate—foreclosures, shortsales and bank-owned REOs—in the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The program tracks the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff, where rising maintenance fees, special assessments and insurance costs are squeezing cash-strapped owners.On the show, experts analyze how the national “two-sided risk”—rising inflation and falling employment—magnifies these local pressures, potentially forcing a capitulation by owners who can no longer afford condo living.Join Peter Zalewski at MiamiCondo.Club for a livestream every weekday at 4 pm (Miami time). On-demand recordings of all shows are available here.Episode OverviewIn the March 12, 2026, episode of the Condo Capitalism™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski interviews Sergio Aleaga of Union Mortgage Investment Group in Coral Gables about the immediate impact of the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran on South Florida mortgage rates.Aleaga—a 35-year veteran lender—discussed how many of his clients decided to move forward on new mortgages and refinances on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, when interest rates closed at 5.99%.The following day, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, the United States and Israel attacked Iran, sending mortgage rates surging, oil prices skyrocketing and uncertainty rippling through the tricounty South Florida real estate market as lenders scrambled to reprice loans multiple times daily.The discussion centered on how crude oil prices shattering the $100 per barrel mark has created a "peak panic" in financial markets, effectively paralyzing the lending environment for local buyers.Aleaga warned buyers that the volatility from this energy shock is now colliding with the preexisting Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff, a crisis that has already fundamentally altered the lending landscape due to rising maintenance fees, hefty special assessments and pricey insurance.During the 69-minute discussion, Aleaga explained that private lenders had already established a defensive perimeter well before the current geopolitical crisis in the Middle East, frequently demanding down payments as high as 70% for condos—especially Vintage units that are at least 30 years old—in buildings with structural or financial red flags.The conversation highlighted how post-Surfside legislation and mandatory inspections have effectively blacklisted many associations from financing since boards choose not to provide enough transparent documentation regarding reserve studies or safety certifications.For buyers currently under contract, Aleaga stressed that locking in an interest rate for 15 or 30 days is now a tactical necessity to prevent a sudden market jump from disqualifying a borrower before closing.Zalewski and Aleaga then discussed the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting on March 17-18, 2026, where bankers must decide whether to focus on stopping high prices caused by oil or helping a slowing job market.Aleaga said that a 50 basis point cut in interest rates next week could provide some short-term relief, but warned that the deep financial problems facing condo buildings will remain regardless of Fed’s decision and the oil shock.The episode ended with Zalewski pointing out that seasoned investors who have been through similar volatility in the past are likely viewing the current market fear as a perfect time to secure deep discounts from cash-strapped condo owners who need to sell.

In this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™, the hosts discuss how surging fees, special assessments and insurance rates collide with questionable price hikes as the Winter Buying Season wraps up.Miami Condo Mondays™ is a live podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com providing an in-depth look at the latest residential real estate trends in South Florida.Recorded weekly in Greater Downtown Miami, the podcast offers a one-hour discussion on various real estate topics, including preconstruction condos, market trends and investment strategies.The hosts share their expertise, with Zalewski focusing on macro perspectives and Huertas offering micro insights from her on-the-ground experience.Tune in every Monday at 4 PM (EST) on the social media accounts of Peter Zalewski and Jenny Huertas for insights on the latest trends in the South Florida condo market.Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast on March 9, 2026, co-hosts Jenny Huertas of CVR Realty and Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ dissect a market anomaly at the tip of the barrier island that defies traditional real estate logic.The analysis is rooted in the latest research conducted in anticipation of the planned South Beach Condo Correction Walking Tour™ scheduled for 10 am Saturday, March 14, 2026.During the 71-minute episode, Huertas and Zalewski examine how South Beach condo sellers implemented a 5% price hike during the last 45 days of the 2025-26 South Florida Winter Buying Season as active listings contracted by 3%, according to a recent report.The drop in condo inventory translates into fewer months of supply on the resale market but even with the improving conditions, South Beach is still stuck deep in a Deteriorating Buyers Market with 14.8 months of available stock.A Deteriorating Buyers Market is defined as a period where “warning signs are flashing and conditions for sellers are worsening significantly as oversupply becomes substantial,” according to the Miami Condo Supply Tracker™.A Balanced Market has between 6.0 and 6.9 months of supply available for resale. Less months indicates a Sellers Market, and more months suggests a Buyers Market.While the rest of the tricounty region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach begins to suffer from the financial reality of the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff, Miami Beach’s most popular neighborhood appears to be operating in a vacuum of optimism.Huertas and Zalewski spend the hour debating whether these “green shoots” of rising prices are a sign of a true recovery or merely a final gasp of air before Summer’s heat, humidity and hurricane warnings typically thins the buyer pool.The duo explores the specific pressure points hitting South Beach, where the rising cost of condo living is forcing a difficult choice upon cash-strapped unit owners.As maintenance fees, special assessments and insurance premiums rise, many sellers are in a challenging push-pull conundrum.Zalewski said condo sellers urgently need to escape the mounting financial burden, yet they remain anchored in the belief that their South Beach units deserve a premium price.Huertas and Zalewski agreed this disconnect between the reality of their situation and their expectations for a payout is creating a standoff with buyers who expect sellers to prepay for all of the necessary restoration work on the way out.Zalewski contends that while Greater Downtown Miami—located on the other side of Biscayne Bay— spent years luring away South Beach owners and prospective buyers with new product and lower prices, the mainland market is now struggling with overbuilding, even higher prices and an arguably deteriorating quality of life.

This is copy of a live podcast recorded Fridays at 4 pm in Miami featuring real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™.Welcome to Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ weekly podcast for a no-nonsense perspective on South Florida real estate from a pair of locals with differing opinions.Each week, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ break down the housing market headlines, unpack policy changes and provide unfiltered analysis on everything from condo terminations to Vintage unit fire sales, luxury speculative homes to developer strategies.Whether you are a homeowner, investor or real estate professional, Hernandez and Zalewski will give a local perspective on what is really happening across the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach with no fluff, no hype and plenty of data-backed opinions.We call balls and strikes on when to buy, sell and hold.Episode TopicsFor the March 6, 2026, podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski give their take on the following five topics:School Of Hard Feelings In El PortalLotta Units In Little RiverLocal Haunts Can’t HangDubai Is A DudOil Creates Slippery SlopeThis podcast is broadcast live at 4 pm (EST) on the social media accounts of Daniel Hernandez and Peter Zalewski.Episode OverviewIn this March 6, 2026, episode of the Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski cut through the local rhetoric, delivering straight talk on five of the biggest topics of critical importance to South Florida investors.The hosts discuss each topic and then announce whether each of them is a Buy, a Sell or a Hold on the issue. Their verdicts often differ, leading to sharp debate on the issue before moving on to the next topic.During the 57-minute discussion, Hernandez and Zalewski break down the aggressive tactics of Developer Adam Neumann as he enters the El Portal market—a Miami suburb—with a controversial demolition that has the local community on edge.Neumann is attempting to translate a Silicon Valley venture capital mindset into South Florida bricks and mortar by developing a trailer park site into a massive residential community north of Miami.The conversation shifts to Miami’s Little River neighborhood where a local developer is leveraging the Florida Live Local Act to entitled more than 4,000 workforce housing units on a cost basis that Zalewski calls a “10-bagger” for any investor.Cultural shifts take center stage as the hosts mourn the loss of Bar Nancy and LoKal, two neighborhood staples that have succumbed to the relentless march of “bougie” redevelopment and rising overhead.The closure of these venues serves as a proxy for the broader “Vegas-fication” of Miami where authentic local character is being traded for highend retail and $16 Cuban sandwiches.The geopolitical lens widens to examine why Dubai is failing the predictability test for the ultra-wealthy and how that instability might trigger a fresh wave of capital flight into the Miami condo market.Hernandez shares boots-on-the-ground insights from a recent trip to London where the elite are searching for frictionless Plan B destinations as regional tensions in the Middle East escalate.The episode concludes with a sobering analysis of oil prices hitting $90 and the historical correlation between energy spikes and residential market collapses.Zalewski warns that $100 oil acts as a fever for the economy and could be the catalyst that finally forces a reckoning for South Florida real estate.

In this episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™, Mike Pappas of The Keyes Co. discusses his firm's legacy of spotting when to pivot and embracing change since launching in February 1926.The weekly podcast The Peter Zalewski Show™ features interviews with South Florida business leaders focused on real estate, finance and the economy.The program - hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ - is broadcast live every Wednesday at 4 pm (Miami time) at MiamiCondo.Club and on Peter Zalewski’s social media accounts to watch the free live broadcasts.The objective of the show is to deliver straight talk, share institutional knowledge and provide data-driven analysis on the macro and micro economic forces shaping the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.Episode OverviewIn the March 4, 2026, episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski interviews Mike Pappas of The Keyes Co. to dissect how a brokerage firm survives for 100 years in the most volatile real estate market in the United States.The conversation tracked the evolution of South Florida from the mosquito-infested mangrove swamps of the 1920s to its current status as a global "safe haven" for billionaire capital and corporate relocations.During the 68-minute episode, Pappas detailed the specific strategic pivots required to navigate the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926, the Great Depression, the South Florida Condo Bust of 2008 and the more recent three-year "malaise" that has gripped the industry since interest rates climbed.Pappas and Zalewski delved into his firm’s origins in February 1926, examining how founder Kenneth Keyes not only maintained solvency but ultimately prospered during the crash of the 1920s Florida Land Boom by shifting to property management and appraisals—today’s equivalent of Big Data—in the aftermath of the Prinz Valdemar tipping over in Miami harbor and effectively marking the peak of the boom before the ensuing bust.The duo explored the historical parallels between the vision of pioneers like George Merrick and the Tatum Brothers to the modern “freedom of price” perspective that exists now that Miami is running out of developable land.Pappas provided a masterclass in market geography, comparing the 118-mile stretch of South Florida to the density of Long Island and explaining why the tricounty region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach is finally evolving into an international financial hub.The discussion moved from the “sizzle” of the past to the “legit” institutional stability of the present, including why nearly 50% of current transactions are being closed with cash while the rest of the nation struggles with interest rate locks.The episode provides a rare look into the war stories of a multigenerational real estate brokerage that has seen every boom and bust cycle since the city’s embryonic stage.Pappas discussed the “flywheel effect” of wealth migration—where outsiders first come to play, then move their money, then their families and finally their corporate headquarters—and what this means for the long-term viability of the South Florida dream.From the Lebanese merchant community on Miami’s Coral Way to the massive price tags for landlocked single-family houses in suburbia, this conversation connects the dots between the visionary pioneers of 1926 and the high-stakes global players of 2026.

In this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™, the hosts discuss the 24-month supply glut drowning Miami’s CBD, spiking mortgage rates and the final 60-day window for sellers heading for the exit.Miami Condo Mondays™ is a live podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com providing an in-depth look at the latest residential real estate trends in South Florida.Recorded weekly in Greater Downtown Miami, the podcast offers a one-hour discussion on various real estate topics, including preconstruction condos, market trends and investment strategies.The hosts share their expertise, with Zalewski focusing on macro perspectives and Huertas offering micro insights from her on-the-ground experience.Tune in every Monday at 4 PM (EST) on the social media accounts of Peter Zalewski and Jenny Huertas for insights on the latest trends in the South Florida condo market.Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast on March 2, 2026, co-hosts Jenny Huertas of CVR Realty and Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ explore whether the violent "piercing" of Dubai’s safe-haven reputation via Iranian ballistic missiles will act as a macro-economic defibrillator for South Florida.The discussion took on a pragmatic tone as Huertas noted that Dubai’s market is facing a new reality, while Zalewski observed that a 48% pricing spread in the Miami Central Business District (CBD) submarket suggests many sellers are holding out for a significant shift in order to reach their target valuations before the seasonal window closes.The analysis is rooted in the latest research conducted in anticipation of the planned Miami Central Business District Condo Correction Walking Tour™ scheduled for 10 am Saturday, March 7, 2026. During the 65-minute podcast, Huertas and Zalewski explore how this potential “flight to safety” arrives at a critical juncture as a Severe Buyers Market has officially taken hold in the Miami CBD with 24 months of condo inventory currently sitting unsold on the market.This level of oversupply is about four times the six-month threshold used by the Miami Condo Supply Tracker™ to define market equilibrium, reflecting a significant disconnect between the “irrational exuberance” of the pandemic era and the current reality of high carry costs, Zalewski said.The urgency for a global capital pivot is underscored by the fact that Miami International Airport (MIA) recorded a year-over-year drop in foreign passenger traffic for the first time since the 2020 pandemic peak, according to a recent report.Data reveals that 314,000 fewer passengers moved through MIA compared to the previous year, signaling a potential chilling effect from U.S. immigration policies and rising travel costs that developers typically rely on to fuel the preconstruction sales engine.Recent missile attacks on Dubai have shattered its reputation as a desert “mirage” of stability untouched by regional chaos, potentially triggering a capital pivot toward Miami real estate as one of the few viable alternatives along with Singapore for parking large-scale wealth.Cash-strapped condo sellers now have only 60 days left in the South Florida Winter Buying Season to find investors before Summer’s heat, humidity and hurricane warnings cause the market to thin out until the following September.Adding the challenge for condo sellers is mortgage rates have surged back to 6.12% following the geopolitical escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran.As the seasonal window begins its countdown to the South Florida Summer Buying Season that begins on May 1, 2026, the episode concludes with a warning that the opportunity for a clean exit is rapidly closing for those who fail to adjust to the new market reality.

This is copy of a live podcast recorded Fridays at 4 pm in Miami featuring real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™.Welcome to Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ weekly podcast for a no-nonsense perspective on South Florida real estate from a pair of locals with differing opinions.Each week, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ break down the housing market headlines, unpack policy changes and provide unfiltered analysis on everything from condo terminations to Vintage unit fire sales, luxury speculative homes to developer strategies.Whether you are a homeowner, investor or real estate professional, Hernandez and Zalewski will give a local perspective on what is really happening across the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach with no fluff, no hype and plenty of data-backed opinions.We call balls and strikes on when to buy, sell and hold.Episode TopicsFor the Feb. 27, 2026, podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski give their take on the following five topics:UDB = Uber Development Boondoggle?Property Taxes Are…Taxing?Everyone Is Bullish On Coconut GrovePivoting In BrickellMIA Has Been MIA At MIAThis podcast is broadcast live at 4 pm (EST) on the social media accounts of Daniel Hernandez and Peter Zalewski.Episode OverviewIn this Feb. 27, 2026, episode of the Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski cut through the local rhetoric, delivering straight talk on five of the biggest topics of critical importance to South Florida investors.The hosts discuss each topic and then announce whether each of them is a Buy, a Sell or a Hold on the issue. Their verdicts often differ, leading to sharp debate on the issue before moving on to the next topic.During the 65-minute discussion, Hernandez and Zalewski dissect the Florida Legislature’s maneuvers during the 2026 session that threaten to upend local control and shift the tax burden onto non-homesteaded investors.The duo provides a granular breakdown of the Urban Development Boundary (UDB) battle, explaining how a bill effectively lowers the “cost” of political influence by reducing the required commission votes for westward expansion.The conversation pivots to the lifestyle markets of Coconut Grove and the Brickell Avenue Area of Greater Downtown Miami, where the hosts analyze the sustainability of $2,000-per-square-foot pricing and the proliferation of “wellness” branding.Zalewski provides a reality check on Coconut Grove’s aging condo stock, revealing that 41% of units are now at least 30 years old.He also questions the logistics of the Freedom Park construction and its missing pedestrian bridge.From the skepticism surrounding the 2030 completion of the $9 billion Miami International Airport overhaul to the potential for a “white elephant” stadium near active runways, this episode is essential for anyone trying to navigate the shifting South Florida market.Viewers will see the data-driven tension between Hernandez’s market optimism and Zalewski’s skepticism of current cycles, complete with realtime map analysis of the evolving skyline.

In this episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™, host Peter Zalewski uses satellite images to analyze Coconut Grove development patterns and risks ahead of Saturday's Miami Condo Correction Walking Tour™.The weekly podcast The Peter Zalewski Show™ features interviews with South Florida business leaders focused on real estate, finance and the economy.The program - hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ - is broadcast live every Wednesday at 4 pm (Miami time) at MiamiCondo.Club and on Peter Zalewski’s social media accounts to watch the free live broadcasts.The objective of the show is to deliver straight talk, share institutional knowledge and provide data-driven analysis on the macro and micro economic forces shaping the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.Episode OverviewIn the Feb. 25, 2026, episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski conducts a solo analysis of the Coconut Grove residential landscape using satellite mapping.This data-driven flyover serves as the primary briefing for Saturday’s Coconut Grove Condo Correction Walking Tour™ at 10 am on Feb. 28, 2026, aiming to quantify risk for buyers navigating a market where cash-strapped unit owners are increasingly seeking an exit.The investigation exposes a unique “clustering” strategy where prolific developers such as Ugo Colombo, David Martin and Jorge Perez have repeatedly doubled down on the same few blocks to create self-contained luxury micro-markets.Zalewski highlights how these developers as well as a series of smaller builders have strategically leveraged Coconut Grove’s wealthy enclave status to create more than 100 boutique projects that stand in stark contrast to the high-density glass canyons of Greater Downtown Miami.The visual mapping reveals the distinct physical and socioeconomic separation of the historic Little Bahamas neighborhood, where the traditional cultural rhythms of Charles Avenue remain geographically distinct and economically detached from the waterfront luxury estates.The discussion provides a high-stakes look at the evolution of Coconut Grove wealth, tracing the transition from the era when pop-culture icons like Madonna and Sylvester Stallone defined the neighborhood’s prestige to the current era of institutional power represented by Ken Griffin of Citadel and newly arrived tech titan Larry Page of Google.The analysis provides a technical look at the Vintage buildings that are at least 30 years old, which now face the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff due to decades of deferred maintenance and new post-Surfside compliance costs.By identifying which developer clusters are most exposed to the Condo Cliff, Zalewski provides a roadmap for finding outlier projects that are currently priced for a boom but facing a correction.The episode emphasizes that for every $2 million in assessments required to comply with post-Surfside legislative mandates, owners should expect the general contractor rule of one year of onsite construction labor and a significant lifestyle disruption.

In this Miami Condo Exchange™ episode, Peter Zalewski discusses how investment around President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate is raising the prospects of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The Miami Condo Exchange™ is a live podcast at 4 pm (Miami time) on Tuesdays about the latest South Florida condo stats, metrics and trends hosted by expert Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™.Recorded weekly in Greater Downtown Miami, the program’s core premise is to analyze condos as commodities, no different than pork bellies, oil or salty snacks.The weekly show intends to cut through the marketing hype to focus strictly on the numbers for investors and real estate professionals.A regular feature of the Tuesday show is the Miami Condo Cliff Index™, which tracks active listings and pending sales in realtime to forecast official closed sales data that lags by 30 to 120 days.Tune in every Tuesday at 4 PM (EST) at MiamiCondo.Club or on the social media account of Peter Zalewski to watch the livestreams free.Episode OverviewIn the Feb. 24, 2026, episode of the Miami Condo Exchange™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski discusses how the South Florida Overall Condo Cliff Index™ increased 2.49% to an all-time high of 8.66 points as the "Mar-a-Lago effect" creates a breakaway lead for Palm Beach County.This latest Week-over-Week jump follows a climb to 8.45 points on Feb. 17, 2026, marking the highest level recorded since the Overall Index was established on Jan. 1, 2025.During the 58-minute podcast, Zalewski analyzed the widening performance gap between the South Florida counties of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach as the Winter Buying Season enters its final stretch.The market momentum is currently being driven by a power shift toward "Wall Street South," where the halo effect of the Trump estate and a new Vanderbilt University campus are acting as high-octane fuel for the northern corridor.With the symbolic hurdles of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival and the Miami Beach International Boat Show now cleared, sellers face a narrowing window to find a buyer before Summer’s heat, humidity and hurricane warnings thin the investor pool beginning in May.Concurrently, the South Florida Vintage Condo Cliff Index™ climbed 2.17% this week to reach 8.15 points for the week ending Feb. 24, 2026.This move for Vintage condos—at least 30 years old—follows a rise to 7.98 points on Feb. 17, 2026, from 7.55 points on Feb. 10, 2026.Vintage units remain the workhorse of the tricounty market, accounting for nearly 69% of all active listings and about 65% of pending sales across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.Zalewski attributed the heavy Vintage volume to a “capitulation” by sellers who are discounting prices to escape the financial burden of mandatory inspections and 10% interest rates on association loans.Savvy buyers are treating these inspected units as a “value play,” often securing them at a 50% discount compared to the Overall condo market, with some coastal pockets such as Sunny Isles Beach seeing discounts as high as nearly 80%.

In this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™, the hosts discuss how luxury condo listings of at least $1 million are struggling due to a slowdown in transaction velocity in Coconut Grove.Miami Condo Mondays™ is a live podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com providing an in-depth look at the latest residential real estate trends in South Florida.Recorded weekly in Greater Downtown Miami, the podcast offers a one-hour discussion on various real estate topics, including preconstruction condos, market trends and investment strategies.The hosts share their expertise, with Zalewski focusing on macro perspectives and Huertas offering micro insights from her on-the-ground experience.Tune in every Monday at 4 PM (EST) on the social media accounts of Peter Zalewski and Jenny Huertas for insights on the latest trends in the South Florida condo market.Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast on Feb. 23, 2026, co-hosts Jenny Huertas of CVR Realty and Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ break down why the wealthy enclave of Coconut Grove—one of the strongest markets tracked with the South Florida Condo Cliff Index™—is finally showing cracks.The discussion is based on the latest research conducted in anticipation of the planned Coconut Grove Condo Correction Walking Tour™ scheduled for 10 am Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.During the 64-minute podcast, Huertas and Zalewski explore the mounting inventory pileup where 11.8 months of luxury condo supply is now sitting on the market, driven by a disconnect between premium asking prices and anemic sales velocity.While the Overall market sits at nearly 11 months of supply in the fist half of the South Florida Winter Buying Season, the luxury segment of the Coconut Grove market is becoming a primary area of concern for investors and cash-strapped sellers alike.The active listing data reveals a definitive “tipping point” at the $1 million mark, where units priced below that threshold remain in equilibrium or a Sellers Market, while everything priced above it has stalled.Huertas and Zalewski dig into the specific sales pace of the market, using 2025 Summer Buying Season transaction data to gauge just how long it will take to clear the 94 luxury listings currently sitting idle on the market.Additionally, Huertas and Zalewski discussed the historical context of the West Grove’s Bahamian heritage, Coconut Grove’s contributions to the U.S. cultural zeitgeist and the legacy of Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast railroad to Key West that shaped the neighborhood’s unique landscape more than a century ago.The duo also discuss the emerging value play of Vintage condos, where motivated sellers are willing to cover the upfront repair and assessment costs in combination with discounted prices just to move their units.The discussion provides a roadmap for anyone trying to time the South Florida Winter Buying Season before it fades into Summer’s heat, humidity and hurricane warnings.

This is copy of a live podcast recorded Fridays at 4 pm in Miami featuring Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate, Peter Zalewski of MiamiCondo.Club and Andrew Rasken of Meta Development.Welcome to Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ weekly podcast for a no-nonsense perspective on South Florida real estate from a pair of locals with differing opinions.Each week, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ break down the housing market headlines, unpack policy changes and provide unfiltered analysis on everything from condo terminations to Vintage unit fire sales, luxury speculative homes to developer strategies.Whether you are a homeowner, investor or real estate professional, Hernandez and Zalewski will give a local perspective on what is really happening across the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach with no fluff, no hype and plenty of data-backed opinions.We call balls and strikes on when to buy, sell and hold.Episode TopicsFor the Feb. 20, 2026, podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski are joined by special guest Developer Andrew Rasken of Meta Development to give their take on the following five topics:Condos: Boutique > HighriseCrossing The Chasm: Worth ItExpensive DirtDelivering For A Different BuyerPalantir Votes For MiamiThis podcast is broadcast live at 4 pm (EST) on the social media accounts of Daniel Hernandez and Peter Zalewski.Episode OverviewIn this Feb. 20, 2026, episode of the Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ podcast, Hernandez, Zalewski and special guest Andrew Rasken of Meta Development cut through the local rhetoric, delivering straight talk on five of the biggest topics of critical importance to South Florida investors.The trio discuss each topic and then announce whether each of them is a Buy, a Sell or a Hold on the issue. Their verdicts often differ, leading to sharp debate on the issue before moving on to the next topic.During the 75-minute discussion, the trio analyzes the growing dominance of the boutique development model as a safer alternative to massive highrise towers, with Rasken detailing how Meta Development left density on the table to prioritize intentional, curated design.The conversation pivots to Rasken’s personal “Origin Story,” tracing his transition from building spec houses to developing boutique condos like Colette and Opus Coconut Grove.The panel engages in a heated debate regarding the recent Palantir software company’s relocation to Aventura, weighing whether the tech giant’s arrival signals a permanent ecosystem shift or mere “ballyhoo” intended to capture the attention of a friendly administration.They also tackle the rising cost of land, questioning if the current $520 million record for stabilized office land marks the peak of Miami’s irrational exuberance or merely the fifth inning of a long-term wealth migration.Finally, the group explores why the domestic buyer now demands “Curated Floor Plans” that mimic single-family living, as Rasken explains the necessity of finishing units with floors, kitchens and closets to meet the standards of high-earning relocators.The discussion concludes with a look at the “Safety Play” of South American capital, noting that despite the weak Brazilian Real, the desire for a secure principal investment continues to drive demand for boutique products in Class A submarkets.

In this episode of Condo Capitalism™, Peter Zalewski and broker-owner Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com discussed the growing number of REO and shortsale units listed for sale in Greater Downtown Miami.Condo Capitalism™ is a weekly podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ that provides data-driven analysis on distressed real estate—foreclosures, shortsales and bank-owned REOs—in the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The program tracks the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff, where rising maintenance fees, special assessments and insurance costs are squeezing cash-strapped owners.On the show, experts analyze how the national “two-sided risk”—rising inflation and falling employment—magnifies these local pressures, potentially forcing a capitulation by owners who can no longer afford condo living.Join Peter Zalewski at MiamiCondo.Club for a livestream every weekday at 4 pm (Miami time). On-demand recordings of all shows are available here.Episode OverviewIn the Feb. 19, 2026, episode of the Condo Capitalism™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski is joined by broker-owner Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com to discuss the state of the distressed condo market in Greater Downtown Miami.During the 58-minute podcast, Huertas and Zalewski explored what it means that 61 distressed condos—both Real Estate Owned (REO) units by lenders and shortsales— are available for purchase as the South Florida Winter Buying Season begins to wind down before the buyer pool thins with the arrival of Summer’s heat, humidity and hurricane warnings.Zalewski added color to the discussion by naming a growing list of well recognized condo projects in Greater Downtown Miami that now feature distressed units.The duo discussed the factors driving a surge in bank-owned inventory despite the high-profile narrative of a booming South Florida condo market.The conversation delved into the stark disconnect between lender asking prices and actual transaction data, which has led to a buildup of inventory that is no longer moving at its current valuation.Huertas provided an on-the-ground perspective regarding why certain owners are opting for the distressed route rather than attempting a traditional sale in a market where inventory is mushrooming.Specific attention was given to the “dead zone” of the Greater Downtown Miami condo market where transactions have effectively stalled, leaving sellers in a precarious position as carrying costs for these units continue to rise.The duo identified the specific submarkets within Greater Downtown Miami that are bearing the brunt of this trend and how these distressed listings are beginning to recalibrate the expectations for neighboring unit owners.

In this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™, the hosts explore why the resale supply of condos with a minimum asking price of $1.6 million has ballooned to 47 months heading into the Summer Buying Season.Miami Condo Mondays™ is a live podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com providing an in-depth look at the latest residential real estate trends in South Florida.Recorded weekly in Greater Downtown Miami, the podcast offers a one-hour discussion on various real estate topics, including preconstruction condos, market trends and investment strategies.The hosts share their expertise, with Zalewski focusing on macro perspectives and Huertas offering micro insights from her on-the-ground experience.Tune in every Monday at 4 PM (EST) on the social media accounts of Peter Zalewski and Jenny Huertas for insights on the latest trends in the South Florida condo market.Episode OverviewIn this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast on Feb. 16, 2026, co-hosts Jenny Huertas‚ the broker-owner of CVR Realty, and Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ discuss how the Brickell Avenue Area submarket of Greater Downtown Miami has entered an Illiquid—or frozen—Buyers Market that is effectively on life support.The report was based on research conducted for the planned Brickell Avenue Area Condo Correction Walking Tour™ scheduled for 10 am Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.This classification stems from a total lack of transaction activity where buying remains nonexistent due to overwhelming supply plus minimal demand, according to the Miami Condo Supply Tracker™.While real estate is never as liquid as a stock, the current evaporation of buyers indicates that the most expensive properties in the Brickell Avenue Area are currently sitting in effectively a dead zone while the clock ticks toward the May seasonal shift.The conversation explores how Brickell—the densest residential corridor in South Florida—is showing signs of significant stress with Overall condo prices falling 12% during the first half of the South Florida Winter Buying Season, according to a recent report.The Brickell Avenue Area submarket is defined as the Eddie Rickenbacker Causeway north to the Miami River, and Biscayne Bay west to I-95.This specific district—arguably the most popular condo neighborhood in the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach—accounts for more than 100 projects with nearly 29,450 units, according to MiamiCondo.Club.During the 73-minute podcast, Huertas and Zalewski highlight how deals are scarce and prices can freefall as luxury units priced at a minimum of $1.6 million face nearly 47 months of resale supply.This staggering accumulation of highend condo listings represents a market in critical condition where the absence of transaction velocity suggests a total disconnect between seller expectations and buyer reality.Zalewski noted the $5.0 million to $10.0 million bracket of luxury condos that is in the most precarious situation. This segment had zero closed sales recorded during the 2025 Summer Buying Season of May through October that was used for this analysis.

This is copy of a live podcast recorded Fridays at 4 pm in Miami featuring real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™.Welcome to Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ weekly podcast for a no-nonsense perspective on South Florida real estate from a pair of locals with differing opinions.Each week, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ break down the housing market headlines, unpack policy changes and provide unfiltered analysis on everything from condo terminations to Vintage unit fire sales, luxury speculative homes to developer strategies.Whether you are a homeowner, investor or real estate professional, Hernandez and Zalewski will give a local perspective on what is really happening across the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach with no fluff, no hype and plenty of data-backed opinions.We call balls and strikes on when to buy, sell and hold.Episode TopicsFor the Feb. 13, 2026, podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski give their take on the following five topics:Public Input?California Dreaming No MoreVicki Lopez = Housing Advocate Of YearApartment Supply > SavingsMissoni ImpossibleThis podcast is broadcast live at 4 pm (EST) on the social media accounts of Daniel Hernandez and Peter Zalewski.Episode OverviewIn this Feb. 13, 2026, episode of the Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski cut through the local rhetoric, delivering straight talk on five of the biggest topics of critical importance to South Florida investors.The hosts discuss each topic and then announce whether each of them is a Buy, a Sell or a Hold on the issue. Their verdicts often differ, leading to sharp debate on the issue before moving on to the next topic.During the 60-minute discussion, Hernandez and Zalewski dive into the controversial “Land Use and Development Regulations” bill known as HB 399.This legislative move in Tallahassee seeks to alter the voting requirements for Urban Development Boundary (UDB) changes, a shift that Zalewski suggests could trigger a “Land Banking 101” strategy for special interests.The conversation pivots to the ongoing wealth migration from California, highlighting high-profile transplants like Mark Zuckerberg and the specific financial pressures driving billionaires toward Indian Creek.Zalewski introduces his proprietary “Three-Step Rule” for newcomers to predict the longevity of these high-net-worth individuals in the Miami climate, sparking a debate on whether these moves are permanent or merely a temporary hedge.Turning to local leadership, the hosts evaluate the recent recognition of Vicki Lopez as Housing Advocate of the Year by a local real estate organization.The duo weighs her legislative wins against the remaining roadblocks in condo document transparency, debating whether her current track record earns her a spot in the housing Hall of Fame or just an MVP nod for the season.The duo then addresses the massive apartment supply overhang, describing the rise of institutional landlords as the “Walmart of rentals” and the aggressive concessions being used to fill nearly 18,600 units.Zalewski and Hernandez examine how this corporate strategy is impacting the ability of local residents to save for homeownership, leading to a unified verdict on the future of the rental market.Finally, the episode closes with a deep dive into the construction defect lawsuit at the Missoni Baia highrise condo project in the Biscayne Boulevard Corridor submarket of Greater Downtown Miami.Zalewski breaks down the “rookie developer” syndrome and provides a specific mathematical formula for estimating restoration timelines that every condo buyer in the current market needs to hear.

In this episode of Condo Capitalism™, private lender Alexis Agopian of A&S Capital in Aventura discusses his increased scrutiny evaluating new projects amid changing economic conditions.Condo Capitalism™ is a weekly podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ that provides data-driven analysis on distressed real estate—foreclosures, shortsales and bank-owned REOs—in the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The program tracks the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff, where rising maintenance fees, special assessments and insurance costs are squeezing cash-strapped owners.On the show, experts analyze how the national “two-sided risk”—rising inflation and falling employment—magnifies these local pressures, potentially forcing a capitulation by owners who can no longer afford condo living.Join Peter Zalewski at MiamiCondo.Club for a livestream every weekday at 4 pm (Miami time). On-demand recordings of all shows are available here.Episode OverviewIn the Feb. 12, 2026, episode of the Condo Capitalism™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski interviews private lender Alexis Agopian of A&S Capital of Aventura about the professional skepticism now defining the South Florida private debt market.During the 73-minute podcast, Agopian details why he is presently adopting a strategic "wait and see" approach as private lending shifts from traditional "hard money" loans to more disciplined, institutional-oriented lending now increasingly backed by Wall Street.Agopian’s transition toward professional caution is most evident in his skepticism to fund certain real estate sectors.Agopian is limiting his exposure to buildings less than 10 years old to ensure structural and financial predictability.The only exception to his age rule involves small buildings under three stories that are exempt from the most rigorous new state-mandated inspection laws adopted after the Surfside condo collapse in June 2021.This narrow window allows for capital flow in specific residential segments while avoiding the complexity of highrise condo associations.The lender is currently pivoting away from funding Vintage condo projects that are at least 30 years old.Agopian is pausing the funding of units in buildings constructed in the 1990s or earlier. He views Vintage condos as a significant liability given the financial uncertainty of looming special assessments and mandatory safety inspections.Agopian is also exercising increased discretion regarding bulk condo deals where buyers purchase at least 10 units in a single transaction.He recently declined a package of 20 unsold units due to the lack of a viable exit strategy for the prospective buyer, even at a discounted price.His logic holds that a bulk buyer is unlikely to move new units any faster than a developer who has failed to sell these preconstruction condos during the last four years.The discussion provides an insider’s look at the cooling sentiment that exists given the current market visibility.Agopian notes he is waiting on the sidelines as the 2025-26 South Florida Winter Buying Season of November through April winds down.

In this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™, the hosts also analyze a new Bloomberg report on a foreclosure spike in hard-money loans to speculative flippers in Southwest Florida.Miami Condo Mondays™ is a live podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com providing an in-depth look at the latest residential real estate trends in South Florida.Recorded weekly in Greater Downtown Miami, the podcast offers a one-hour discussion on various real estate topics, including preconstruction condos, market trends and investment strategies.The hosts share their expertise, with Zalewski focusing on macro perspectives and Huertas offering micro insights from her on-the-ground experience.Tune in every Monday at 4 PM (EST) on the social media accounts of Peter Zalewski and Jenny Huertas for insights on the latest trends in the South Florida condo market.Episode OverviewIn this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast on Feb. 9, 2026, co-hosts Jenny Huertas‚ the broker-owner of CVR Realty, and Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ discuss the data-driven reality of the Coral Gables condo selloff, where a double-digit drop in the price per square foot is signaling a potential market correction.The report was based on research conducted for the planned Coral Gables Condo Correction Walking Tour™ scheduled for 10 am Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.The conversation explores how Coral Gables—traditionally seen as a stable, Mediterranean-style suburb—is showing signs of significant stress, with Overall and Vintage condo prices falling 12% and 11%, respectively, during the first half of the South Florida Winter Buying Season, according to a recent report.During the 53-minute podcast, Huertas and Zalewski connect the local price drops to a broader national narrative, specifically referencing a breaking Bloomberg report regarding a spike in foreclosures among "hard money" lenders on Florida's Southwest coast.This trend triggered a deep dive into the parallels between the current speculative “fix and flip” climate and the systemic failures depicted in the movie The Big Short, which chronicled the 2008 housing collapse driven by unregulated lending.The hosts analyze how unregulated private financing has created a market without an FDIC backstop, potentially setting the stage for a “memorable” correction after about a 13-year run without a notable downturn.Crucially, the hosts emphasize that this selloff is being accelerated by the post-Surfside legislative landscape and the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff—a crisis Zalewski predicted back in June 2024.The climbing cost of condo living—fueled by mandatory Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS) every 10 years, looming Milestone Inspections at a building’s 30-year anniversary and pricey insurance premiums—is no longer sustainable for many, effectively forcing longtime residents to head for the exits.The episode serves as a warning for sellers who remain overconfident and a roadmap for buyers looking to capitalize on the widening spread between asking prices and transaction reality in Coral Gables.

This is copy of a live podcast recorded Fridays at 4 pm in Miami featuring real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™.Welcome to Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ weekly podcast for a no-nonsense perspective on South Florida real estate from a pair of locals with differing opinions.Each week, real estate advisor Daniel Hernandez of Compass Real Estate and longtime analyst Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ break down the housing market headlines, unpack policy changes and provide unfiltered analysis on everything from condo terminations to Vintage unit fire sales, luxury speculative homes to developer strategies.Whether you are a homeowner, investor or real estate professional, Hernandez and Zalewski will give a local perspective on what is really happening across the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach with no fluff, no hype and plenty of data-backed opinions.We call balls and strikes on when to buy, sell and hold.Episode TopicsFor the Feb. 6, 2026, podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski give their take on the following five topics:Aston Martin Maintenance IssuesMiami Beach Walks Back Spring Break AusterityTorose On A TearRFR Stabilizing Biscayne BoulevardBullish On 29th StreetThis podcast is broadcast live at 4 pm (EST) on the social media accounts of Daniel Hernandez and Peter Zalewski.Episode OverviewIn this Feb. 6, 2026, episode of the Buy, Sell, Hold Miami™ podcast, Hernandez and Zalewski cut through the local rhetoric, delivering straight talk on five of the biggest topics of critical importance to South Florida investors.The hosts discuss each topic and then announce whether each of them is a Buy, a Sell or a Hold on the issue. Their verdicts often differ, leading to sharp debate on the issue before moving on to the next topic.During the 60-minute discussion, Hernandez and Zalewski analyze the shifting dynamics of the South Florida real estate market as it reaches the halfway point of the Winter Buying Season that stretches from November through April.The Aston Martin Residences serves as a primary case study for the “rookie mistakes” of first-time developers who lock in pre-construction pricing only to be squeezed by post-COVID labor and construction cost spikes.Hernandez points to a press report about a $5 million lawsuit filed by the condo association as a signal of systemic self-dealing, while Zalewski highlights that the building’s $1.70 per square foot maintenance fee is significantly higher than the county average.The conversation shifts to Miami Beach and its attempt to rebrand as a health-focused Blue Zone to distance itself from spring break austerity measures.Zalewski dismisses the move as the wrong marketing approach, citing the historical failure of the Canyon Ranch concept Carl Fisher’s experiences as cautionary tales for those ignoring Miami Beach’s identity as an adult entertainment destination.The discussion then explores Toros Equities and its recent $28 million “gain” in one year by flipping a Coconut Grove office building originally acquired through foreclosure.This “running and gunning” success is contrasted with a retail play on Lincoln Road, where the hosts argue that landlords must abandon luxury-only strategies and adopt an affordability model to reset after massive value drops.A looming supply-demand crisis is identified in Greater Downtown Miami’s Central Business District submarket, where 4,300 new units are currently under construction on a base of just 10,200 existing condos.Hernandez and Zalewski agree that as prices in this core peak and inventory swells, the affordability and physical barrier of the beach will likely spark a “reversal of fortunes” for savvy investors seeking Vintage condos at a 52% discount.

In this episode of Condo Capitalism™, real estate expert Jack McCabe of McCabeResearch.com discusses how differing price opinions make condo terminations difficult for troubled associations.Condo Capitalism™ is a weekly podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ that provides data-driven analysis on distressed real estate—foreclosures, shortsales and bank-owned REOs—in the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.The program tracks the Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff, where rising maintenance fees, special assessments and insurance costs are squeezing cash-strapped owners.On the show, experts analyze how the national “two-sided risk”—rising inflation and falling employment—magnifies these local pressures, potentially forcing a capitulation by owners who can no longer afford condo living.Join Peter Zalewski at MiamiCondo.Club for a livestream every weekday at 4 pm (Miami time). On-demand recordings of all shows are available here.Episode OverviewIn the Feb. 5, 2026, episode of the Condo Capitalism™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski interviews veteran real estate expert Jack McCabe of McCabeResearch.com regarding why bankruptcy court could become the primary venue for investors to acquire distressed condo associations that are unable to navigate the traditional termination process.Zalewski cites what looks to be an emerging trend for this shift, pointing to a Delray Beach 55-and-older condo community facing $40 million in debt and the recent Chapter 11 filing of a mixed-use project in Boca Raton as evidence of what could be a mounting crisis.McCabe explains that as insurance and reserve requirements skyrocket, many associations will find that filing for bankruptcy is the only viable path forward for buildings that can no longer meet their financial obligations.A critical takeaway from the exchange is that the South Florida condo market has reached a financial stalemate where the cost of mandatory structural repairs and insurance has outpaced the valuation of many Vintage buildings, effectively forcing the market toward a new phase of bankruptcy filings.The conversation added color regarding the 30-year Milestone Inspections and the Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS)—conducted every 10 years—which are acting as a financial “one-two punch” for associations.While the Milestone Inspection identifies immediate, big-ticket repairs that often trigger a massive special assessment, the SIRS creates a strict savings plan that can permanently hike monthly maintenance fees.This shift effectively ends the era of low monthly dues by forcing owners to catch up on years of neglected maintenance through a combination of lump-sum payments and higher monthly fees.Zalewski said this environment creates a stalemate where individual owners often hold unrealistic price expectations, while McCabe predicts developers will pivot toward court-supervised auctions to bypass these holdouts and secure distressed assets.Beyond the legal battlegrounds, the discussion delved into the stark reality of the 2026 South Florida Winter Buying Season.Overall inventory levels in Greater Downtown Miami reached 20.1 months of supply while condo prices fell 7.2% per square foot on a Year-over-Year basis.

In this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™, the hosts explore growing buying opportunities as cash-strapped owners increasingly head for the exits as the cost of South Beach condo living is skyrocketing.Miami Condo Mondays™ is a live podcast hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ and veteran broker Jenny Huertas of CVRRealty.com providing an in-depth look at the latest residential real estate trends in South Florida.Recorded weekly in Greater Downtown Miami, the podcast offers a one-hour discussion on various real estate topics, including preconstruction condos, market trends and investment strategies.The hosts share their expertise, with Zalewski focusing on macro perspectives and Huertas offering micro insights from her on-the-ground experience.Tune in every Monday at 4 PM (EST) on the social media accounts of Peter Zalewski and Jenny Huertas for insights on the latest trends in the South Florida condo market.Episode OverviewIn this episode of Miami Condo Mondays™ podcast on Feb. 2, 2026, co-hosts Jenny Huertas‚ the broker-owner of CVR Realty, and Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ analyzed the shifting dynamics of the South Beach marketplace.A key revelation to emerge from the discussion is that 15% of South Beach projects are now listed for resale at prices below their transaction levels during the South Florida Summer Buying Season that stretched from May through October.During the 68-minute episode, Huertas noted many unit owners are attempting to sell to escape the financial pressure of mandatory Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS) and Milestone Inspections that have triggered rising maintenance fees and significant special assessments required to be funded starting in 2026.The South Beach condo market is currently split between high priced new construction and Vintage units that offer a 52% discount compared to the Overall market average, according to a recent report.Nearly two out of every three condos in South Beach are at least 30 years old and must now comply with post Surfside legislation requiring regular structural checkups and reserve funding.The current study found that 39% of the condo projects in South Beach—defined as Government Cut north to 41st street, and the Atlantic Ocean west to Biscayne Bay—have an above-average level—at least 6.0%—of units listed for resale.Zalewski said unit owners who do not adjust their pricing during the traditionally busy South Florida Winter Buying Season of November through April risk holding their units through the hurricane season when buyer traffic and marketability typically decline.Investors are finding the South Beach area—which was supplanted by Greater Downtown Miami for the last decade—increasingly unattractive as the median asking rent of $3,300 and existing sales prices result in a negligible basic—or going-in—cap rate of 0.4%.The lack of a potential cap rate is creating a scenario where the only way for the South Beach condo market to clear the existing 15.3 months of supply is through a significant reduction in asking prices.Some savvy buyers are now finding units that adhere to the “1% Rule” of real estate investing as a compass to identify units that are priced at a level where the monthly rent can actually support the acquisition cost.The supply pressure is expected to grow as the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach reaches the symbolic halfway point of the Winter Buying Season during the Presidents Day holiday on Feb. 16, 2026.Traditionally, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival and the Miami Beach International Boat Show—which are annually held during the Presidents Day holiday weekend—have represented the symbolic halfway point of the South Florida Winter Buying Season.This is typically a time when condo sellers reassess their marketing strategies to cash in the remaining weeks of the Winter Buying Season.

In this episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™, Publisher Michael Miller explains why embracing technological changes has allowed Miami's Community News to pursue its mission since 1958.The weekly podcast The Peter Zalewski Show™ features interviews with South Florida business leaders focused on real estate, finance and the economy.The program - hosted by Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Investing Club™ - is broadcast live every Wednesday at 4 pm (Miami time) at MiamiCondo.Club and on Peter Zalewski’s social media accounts to watch the free live broadcasts.The objective of the show is to deliver straight talk, share institutional knowledge and provide data-driven analysis on the macro and micro economic forces shaping the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.Episode OverviewIn the Feb. 4, 2026, episode of The Peter Zalewski Show™ podcast, host Peter Zalewski interviews Michael Miller—Publisher and Executive Editor of Miami’s Community News—about the proactive evolution of a family media legacy into the digital age.This deep dive examines how transitioning from legacy ink to digital platforms allows the organization to fulfill its historical role in a community defined by rapid growth.During the 62-minute discussion, Miller and Zalewski provide a masterclass on how institutional knowledge serves as the primary defense against the short-sighted nature of social media.The discussion centers on the success of independent journalism and the specific economic hurdles facing the South Florida business community.Miller adds color to the conversation by recounting his early days delivering papers in a family Impala and the emotional weight of shutting down the company’s legacy printing presses.The conversation explores Miller’s function as a community matchmaker by measuring the physical response of the public to local events and political figures.Miller explains that he gauges the popularity and viability of trends based on how long people linger after a speech or the speed of RSVP responses for specific guests.He describes Miami’s Community News as a living laboratory where serving as a matchmaker for government officials, business owners and residents provides a more accurate pulse than traditional digital metrics.The dialogue shifts to the practical integration of AI within this human-centric editorial workflow.Miller said he views AI as a sophisticated tool for organization and efficiency though he maintains that human oversight is essential to preserve the authentic voice required of a community matchmaker.This technological evolution allows independent publishers to distribute their local insights with a level of speed that was previously reserved for major legacy organizations.Economic reality takes center stage as Miller analyzes the widening affordability gap currently impacting Miami-Dade County.The discussion explores how rising labor costs and insurance premiums are placing significant pressure on the small business owners who form the backbone of the local economy.Miller said he sees a stark divide between the ultra-wealthy and the struggling middle class, noting that his instincts suggest a period of prolonged struggle for those caught in the middle.The podcast wraps up with an examination of the enduring value of historical archives and institutional knowledge in a fragmented media landscape.As hedge fund ownership continues to impact the depth of investigative reporting at major newspapers, independent local outlets are increasingly responsible for maintaining community accountability.Miller emphasizes that consistent marketing and local physical engagement are the only reliable methods for building long-term trust in a digital world.