Best Condo Deal Podcasts (2024)

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State drops controversial parks plan, Florida jobs outlook and weekly briefing 53:09

3h ago53:09

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about a proposal to add new development to several state parks with WLRN environmental editor Jenny Staletovich and WUSF reporter Steve Newborn (00:10). Then, we spoke with Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su about the jobs outlook for Florida ahead of Labor Day Weekend (20:35) and later, we cover a s…

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Partisan school board races, DNC fact-check and environmental news 53:07

2h ago53:07

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in with Politico’s Andrew Atterbury to talk about the primary results in this week’s school board races (00:08). Then, we spoke with Rep. Spencer Roach (20:00) about the proposed amendment he sponsored that asks Florida voters to decide whether to make school board elections partisan. Plus, we checked so…

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School cellphone bans, UF student journalist uncovers Sasse’s spending, remembering Hurricane Charley and Debby recovery efforts 53:11

9m ago53:11

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about cellphone restrictions in K-12 schools. First, we heard from Scott Howat, chief communications officer for Orange County Public Schools, about their total ban on cellphone use during the school day (03:34), then we spoke with Florida Education Association president Andrew Spar about how teachers are …

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Live from Key West: Sustainability, affordability and healthcare 53:07

4d ago53:07

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we went to Key West for a special show with a live studio audience. First, we spoke with former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (00:52). Then, we were joined by WLRN’s environment editor Jenny Staletovich to talk about warming ocean waters and coral reef restoration (21:28). And later, we heard from Julia Coop…

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Florida's higher education leadership, Venezuela's election crisis, weekly briefing 52:46

20d ago52:46

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with a member of FAMU’s board of trustees about its search for a new president (02:10), and we heard from a former state lawmaker about a bill he co-sponsored that alters the process for university presidential searches (14:14). Then, we spoke with CNN en Espanol host Alejandra Oraa and Miami-Dade College …

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The Little-Known Connection Between Immigration Policy and Real Estate Law 29:17

1M ago29:17

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Real estate development, particularly in booming areas of New York and Florida, is directly impacted by federal immigration policies. In this episode of Inside R&E, Michael A. Pensabene, R&E Litigation Member, invites a seasoned immigration attorney, Alexis S. Axelrad, Partner with Barst & Mukamal LLP, for a dynamic discussion revealing the many wa…

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Rep. Wasserman Schultz, free speech on social media, school phone bans, NIL deals and Florida Olympians 53:12

18d ago53:12

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-FL-25th about presidential politics and the new direction for the Democratic Party (01:25). Then, we spoke with Craig Waters with the Florida Center for Government Accountability about regulating free speech on social media (21:30) and reviewed a recent SCOTUS dec…

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Florida lawmakers on security and civility post-assassination attempt, homeless encampment ban and weekly briefing 53:11

25d ago53:11

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Miami) about Congressional investigations into the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump (00:46) and then spoke with U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Pinellas) about her call for civility amid political violence (14:00). We hear from two community leaders w…

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Short-term rentals, presidential politics in Florida and the stalled financial forecast for abortion amendment 53:02

1M ago53:02

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Redington Beach Mayor David Will about his opposition to bill that was vetoed by Gov. DeSantis that would have created statewide regulations for short-term vacation rentals (00:53). Then, we spoke about how presidential politics are playing out in Florida after both the Biden and Trump campaign made s…

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Encore: Authors Lauren Groff, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Dick Batchelor 53:10

1M ago53:10

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This week on a rebroadcast of The Florida Roundup, we spoke with three authors — novelist Lauren Groff (02:00), historian Doris Kearns Goodwin (20:28) and former Florida lawmaker Dick Batchelor (37:18) about free expression, leadership and discovering civility again.By WLRN News & WUSF

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WeWork’s Global Head of Real Estate on Emerging from Bankruptcy and What Comes Next 32:28

2M ago32:28

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WeWork emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month after a herculean effort to cut costs. The task demanded the cooperation of hundreds of landlords and their lenders. Peter Greenspan, the coworking firm’s Global Head of Real Estate, brings Deconstruct to those negotiating tables for a look at how WeWork addressed 500 leases worldwide, and offers…

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Condo safety reforms, Florida’s swing state status and arts funding slashed 53:12

2M ago53:12

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at new regulations for condominiums that were passed following the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers in Surfside. First, we spoke with Rep. Vicki Lopez (03:13) and then were joined by Tampa Bay Times’ reporter Rebecca Liebson (13:00). And later, what are Florida Democrats saying following this week’s …

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New Local Laws in NYC Real Estate: What’s on The Horizon? 28:08

2M ago28:08

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Michael A. Pensabene, R&E Litigation Member, invites for the second time Tina Larsson, Co-Founder & CEO of The Folson Group, for a high-level discussion of some of New York City’s most substantial Local Laws introduced this year, detailing the ways in which these changes impact coop / condo owners from both a financia…

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BGO's Chief Economist on The Fed's Next Move 17:57

2M ago17:57

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Don't expect interest rates to drop back to zero. But your floating-rate loan may be a bit less painful by year's end. The Real Deal's Deconstruct chatted with BGO's Chief Economist Ryan Severino about when rate cuts will come, the data that shows a cooling economy and what risks the Federal Reserve runs if it cuts too little, too late.…

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Police civilian oversight boards, sports betting clears hurdles and updates on trans healthcare policy in Florida 53:12

2M ago53:12

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we find out more about the changes to citizen-run police review boards in the wake of a new state law and break down what the new court action, or lack of action, on sports betting means for Florida and the country. Then, the Florida transgender community reacts and responds to a court ruling on state law. Plus, we…

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Special Report: Alexander Twins Accused of Rape 16:16

2M ago16:16

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Last week, The Real Deal broke the news that top broker Oren Alexander and his twin brother, Alon, had been accused of rape and sexual assault by at least two women. The complaints detail events that allegedly took place more than a decade ago. But the lawsuits and the nearly 30 people who came forward alleging similar incidents after the story pub…

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Access to Canadian drugs, state budget highlights and the truth behind '40 Acres and a Mule' 53:10

2M ago53:10

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we find out more about the company at the center of Florida’s plan to import drugs from Canada with the Orlando Sentinel’s Jeffrey Schweers (00:24) and breakdown the 2024-25 state budget with Politico reporter Gary Fineout (11:53). Then, a new series explores the legacy of America’s broken promise in "40 Acres and …

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There are very few guarantees in life. Is your commercial guarantee one of them? 35:54

3M ago35:54

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On this episode of Inside R&E, Dave Lorenzo interviews R&E’s Alex M. Estis, a Member with the firm’s Litigation Department, for a deep dive into the complexities of commercial guarantees - a pivotal area in Alex’s sophisticated commercial litigation portfolio. During their conversation, Alex explores every aspect of commercial guarantees, discussin…

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How to Jumpstart a Stalled Condo Project 21:20

3M ago21:20

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Real estate attorney Isaac Kodsi nabbed Arbor Residences out of foreclosure in late 2023 with two goals: revive the dead condo project and return deposits to former buyers. Not a year later, Kodsi says he nailed the latter goal and is on track to wrap construction by the end of 2024. South Florida Bureau Chief Katherine Kallergis interviewed Kodsi …

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‘NIL’ deals for high school athletes, teacher apprenticeships and meteorologists on climate change 52:59

2M ago52:59

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the Chief executive officer of the Florida High School Athletic Association Craig Damon about the board’s approval of NIL deals (02:48). Then, we heard from Rep. Karen Gonzalez Pittman about the bill she sponsored that created a state teacher apprentice program (13:22). Later, we spoke with meteorolog…

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Opportunity, Opportunity, Opportunity: Goldman Sachs' Alternative Capital Lead on Real Estate Lending 27:24

3M ago27:24

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Last month, Goldman Sachs announced it closed a new real estate credit fund, capable of handing out more than $7 billion. And with regional banks and other financial institutions reeling back their exposure to commercial real estate, Goldman Sachs sees this as the perfect time to get in on the action. Deconstruct chatted with Goldman Sachs' co-head…

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Finding Florida teachers in new WLRN series "Role Call' 52:58

2M ago52:58

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we're joined by reporter Yvonne zum Tobel to discuss the WLRN series Role Call. The series looks into how Florida universities and school districts are incentivizing college students to become teachers in the highest-need areas.By WLRN News & WUSF

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Dealing with Syndications 101 with LP Adviser Aleksey Chernobelskiy 27:41

3M ago27:41

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Aleksey Chernobelskiy has many pieces of advice for retail investors writing checks for syndicated real estate deals. But, one of the most important: you could lose it all. As many syndicators — firms that pool equity to buy property — grapple with distress, thanks to rising interes rates, investors have been stuck in the crosshairs trying to deter…

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Summer reading special: Authors Lauren Groff, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Dick Batchelor on Florida 53:12

3M ago53:12

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with three authors — novelist Lauren Groff (02:00), historian Doris Kearns Goodwin (20:28) and former Florida lawmaker Dick Batchelor (37:18) about free expression, leadership, and discovery civility again.By WLRN News & WUSF

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Developer Sam Charney Dissects New York's 421a Extension and New Tax Break on the Block 485x 26:55

3M ago26:55

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Last month, Gov. Kathy Hochul passed a bombshell housing deal that extended the 421a tax abatement and introduced a new tax break for apartment projects: 485x. Developer Sam Charney of Charney Companies talks the profit potential of 485x compared to 421a, demand for sites eligible for the extension and when rental construction will ramp back up.…

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Florida’s infant mortality crisis, new FAFSA issues and FAMU’s failed donation 53:13

3M ago53:13

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked into a special series from the South Florida Sun Sentinel that examines that state’s infant mortality rate. First, we speak with health reporter Cindy Krischer Goodman (00:21) before speaking with Dr. LaRae Brown, director of UF Health Women’s Specialists — North and Dr. Rodrigo Ruano, Director at UHealth…

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Corporate Transparency Act: Does it apply to you? 28:20

4M ago28:20

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On this episode of Inside R&E, Dave Lorenzo interviews R&E’s William Byers, a Member of the Firm and seasoned transactional attorney, who demystifies the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA, enacted to combat money laundering and other illicit activities, mandates the disclosure of beneficial owners and controllers of companies. Byers expertl…

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Deconstruct Live! Talks Bank Failures, Multifamily Fears with Fortress, Benefit Street and Urban Standard 30:22

3M ago30:22

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It's Deconstruct Live! at The Real Deal's New York Forum. Fortress' Steve Stuart, Benefit Street Partners' Mike Comparato and Urban Standard Capital's Seth Weissman talk bank failures, distressed note buying and lending demand in a live taping of Deconstruct.By The Real Deal

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School districts plan closures, impact of state immigration laws and Florida’s Wildlife Corridor 53:10

3M ago53:10

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with several education reporters from across the state about how districts are considering school closures due to shrinking enrollment. First we heard from Jacksonville Today reporter Megan Mallicoat about Duval County Public Schools (05:45), then we focused on Hillsborough County Public Schools with the T…

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Florida’s 6-week ban, campus protests, public funds for sports stadiums, and environmental news 53:13

3M ago53:13

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at Florida’s 6-week ban as it goes into effect (00:11). We also heard about the latest on campus protests (08:03) and speak to a student reporter about the arrests at the University of Florida (14:20). Plus, we talked about a proposed stadium in St. Petersburg for the Tampa Bay Rays with Tampa Bay Times r…

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What Marijuana's Reclassifying Means For Pot Shops and Cannabis Capital 21:31

4M ago21:31

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Last week, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said it would move toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug — Schedule III instead of Schedule I. The move has big implications for the intersection of cannabis and real estate. Founder and CEO of cannabis REIT NewLake Capital Partners Anthony Coniglio talks tax relief and opportuni…

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Maximizing Payments On Insurance Claims 23:57

4M ago23:57

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In this episode of Inside R&E, Michael A. Pensabene, an R&E litigation attorney with over two decades of experience, delves into the complexities of navigating insurance claims, particularly in the aftermath of a multitude of catastrophes across the country. Joined by Philip Maltaghati, Co-CEO of United Public Adjusters, they shed light on the cruc…

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Looking at the Legislation Critical to Making Office-to-Residential Conversions Work 32:41

4M ago32:41

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It's not just tax credits. It's not just zoning by right. To make office-to-residential conversion projects work, developers need all of the above, says Bobby Fijan of Philadelphia-based Form Developers. TRD's Deconstruct chatted with Fijan about some of the legislation, policies, subsidies and programs across the country that have helped push thes…

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Florida sees rise in antisemitism, historical markers and fact-checking Biden’s Tampa speech 53:13

4M ago53:13

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with State Senator Lori Berman about legislation targeting antisemitic speech and behavior (01:48) and then we discussed a report finding a rise in antisemitic incidents in 2023 with the Florida Regional Director for the Anti-Defamation League (10:06). Plus, an NPR Investigation into the fractured history …

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New York Finally Gets a Housing Deal 20:13

4M ago20:13

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Note: This episode was recorded before the state finalized a housing deal. For a detailed break down of what passed check out Senior Reporter Kathryn Brenzel's story here: After years of negotiations, Albany has finally fleshed out the framework for a housing deal. Tenants call it a give away to developers. Landlords have their own gripes with an i…

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Why some retired Floridians return to work, remembering Bob Graham and environmental news 53:11

5M ago53:11

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about how affordability challenges are forcing some older Floridians to return to work, with Tampa Bay Times reporter Lauren Peace (03:16) and further explore how retirement is changing in the state with Central Florida Public Media reporter Joe Byrnes and Anne Ray of UF’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studie…

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The Closing With CBRE's LA Head Lew Horne 35:51

4M ago35:51

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Lew Horne thought he was going to run a pet store business. Then, he thought he’d sell computerized systems to wholesale grocers. Neither panned out. Instead, Horne runs CBRE’s operations across Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire, leading advisory services, property and project management and capital markets teams. And in L.A., develo…

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The politics of language, new limits on 'forever chemicals' and final Delta IV launch 53:12

5M ago53:12

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with a UF doctoral student who studied the use of authoritarian language in the 2020 presidential campaign (02:11) and then explored the power of language with two Florida poets (13:01). Later we heard from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Water about new limits for PFAS chemicals (23…

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Moody's Checks In on the Wall of Office Maturities 21:25

4M ago21:25

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The foretold wall of CMBS maturities has hit and early data on office loans signals the fears around repayments — that troubled owners won't be able to swing it — are being realized. Deconstruct talks with Moody's Analytics Senior Director and Head of CRE Economic Analysis Kevin Fagan and Director of CRE Economics Matt Reidy.…

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Florida Supreme Court allows recreational marijuana, abortion on November ballot 52:58

5M ago52:58

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about the three high-profile decisions from the state’s highest court on abortion access and recreational marijuana use with Florida House Speaker Paul Renner (03:32), South Florida-based family physician Dr. Chelsea Daniels (19:33) and Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce (31:4…

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How Lender Kennedy Wilson Picks a Real Estate Development to Finance 24:51

5M ago24:51

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For the most part, construction lending has dried up across the country, with more and more regional banks pulling back from financing ground-up real estate projects. But Kennedy Wilson, a lender based out of Los Angeles, sees opportunity in that. With more lenders on the sidelines, Kennedy Wilson can take advantage of lending to what it determines…

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Coral reefs in the warming Atlantic, Disney settles Florida lawsuit and weekly briefing 53:12

5M ago53:12

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about warm waters in the Atlantic and what it means for coral reefs with Brian McNoldy and Dalton Hesley with the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science and WLRN’s environmental editor Jenny Staletovich (00:30). Plus, we talk about this week’s legal settlement reached…

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Breaking Down The NAR Settlement 16:51

5M ago16:51

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When the National Association of Realtors announced it had proposed to settle a landmark antitrust suit over real estate agent commissions for $418 million, everyone had questions. The Real Deal's Deconstruct breaks down what is changing — and what is not. TRD reporters Sheridan Wall and Harrison Connery discuss NAR's new rule prohibiting broker co…

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Florida’s growing property insurance crisis, changes to real estate commissions, weekly news brief 53:11

6M ago53:11

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about a proposed federal bill to lower property insurance rates with Broward County Commissioner Steve Geller (02:47) and then discuss concerns on Capitol Hill over the state’s largest home insurer with the Insurance Information Institute's Mark Friedlander (10:52). Then, we talk about why real estate commi…

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Congress v. Hedge Funds: Single-Family Rental Edition 16:52

6M ago16:52

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In December, Democrats in Congress introduced a bill that would put an end to hedge fund ownership of single-family homes. As demand for single-family rentals continues to grow, developers specializing in build-to-rent claim they'll get burnt. Deconstruct breaks down who's in the crosshairs and the likelihood that legislation can rein in the invest…

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Faith and politics, settlement over parental rights law, Black student-athletes urged to avoid Florida and environmental news 53:09

6M ago53:09

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we were joined by NPR’s Sarah McCammon to discuss her new book, “The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church” (02:50). Then, we spoke about the settlement reached this week in a case against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Law with the attorneys who represented the plaintiffs …

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Have We Hit Bottom? A Price Check on Office 27:31

6M ago27:31

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From Chicago to San Francisco, office buildings continue to trade at astonishing discounts and reappraisals show value declines as high as 80 percent. But is there further left to fall? The Real Deal's Chicago Bureau Chief Sam Lounsberry and West Coast Bureau Chief Isabella Farr weigh in.By The Real Deal

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2024 legislative session ends, healthcare cyber attack, Florida takeaways from Biden’s SOTU and more 53:10

6M ago53:10

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at some of the most notable bills that passed during the 2024 legislative session with WMFE’s Danielle Prieur (00:30) and WFSU’s Gina Jordan (05:35). Then, we ask the President of FHA how a major healthcare cyber attack is impacting Florida’s hospital system (09:08). Plus, we are joined by a White House sen…

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Gil Dezer on Luxury Development, Financing and the South Florida Boom (Plus His Love For Cars) 24:57

6M ago24:57

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Gil Dezer knows how to build branded condos. From the Porsche Design Tower to the Armani Residences in South Florida, Dezer is now focused on building the Bentley Residences. Despite growing up in New York City, Dezer is now Miami through and through and remains bullish about the city and South Florida in general — and believes people will keep she…

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Transportation planning, measles, and a new way to remove school books 53:12

6M ago53:12

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This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the chair of the Hillsborough County-City Planning Commission about transportation challenges and possible solutions (06:34). Then, we turned to an infectious disease expert for guidance on Florida’s measles outbreak (21:57). Plus, the latest in the effort to restrict books in Florida’s schools (33:12…

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