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Join Holland & Knight for our ninth annual South Florida Real Estate Market Update, a timely roundtable bringing together the region's top business leaders, developers, lenders and government decision-makers.
This interactive discussion will deliver practical insight on navigating today's economic climate and what it means for real estate investment, development and growth across South Florida, while also offering a valuable opportunity to connect and exchange perspectives with peers shaping the market.
After the panel discussions, join us for our post-forum networking reception. We look forward to seeing you at our Miami office. RSVP now to reserve your spot.
October 7, 2026 | Miami
South Florida Real Estate Market Update
Real Estate
Deputy Section Leader
Holland & Knight
Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz
Agenda
Executive Partner, Miami
Holland & Knight
Wifredo Ferrer
Chair and CEO
Holland & Knight
Bob Grammig
Roundtable speakers will include Holland & Knight attorneys and top industry voices with deep knowledge of the South Florida real estate life cycle and its stakeholders.
Holland & Knight's South Florida Real Estate and Land Use Group operates at the center of one of the most dynamic and fastest-evolving real estate markets in the world. In 2025, our team continued to lead the industry, helping our clients navigate new challenges and capitalize on opportunities through resilience, innovation and deep market insight.
Our team remains focused on delivering exceptional value, working side by side with our clients to navigate both anticipated and unforseen challenges. In this 2025 report, we are pleased to highlight a selection of our most notable transactions and accomplishments and invite you to explore them further in the brochure linked below.
2025 South Florida Real Estate Report
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Co-Founder
One Thousand Group
Kevin Venger
Florida House of Representatives
District 118
Mike Redondo
Co-President
Coastal Construction
Tom Murphy
Miami-Dade Country Commissioner
District 5
Vicki Lopez
Mayor
The City of Miami
Eileen Higgins
Chair and Chief
Executive Officer
Holland & Knight
Bob Grammig
Executive Partner | Miami
Holland & Knight
Wifredo Ferrer
Deputy Section Leader
Real Estate Section
Holland & Knight
Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz
Public Policy & Regulation
Outsourcing and Technology Transactions
Environment
Energy
Financial Services
Land Use and Government
Real Estate
Data Centers
Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz | Real Estate Deputy Section Leader, Holland & Knight
Robert Grammig | Chair and CEO, Holland & Knight
Wifredo Ferrer | Executive Partner, Miami Office, Holland & Knight
Donna Abood | Vice Chairman, Co-Head of Florida Region, Savills
Chris Drew | Senior Managing Director, Miami and North Central Florida Office Co Head, JLL Capital Markets
Eileen Higgins | Mayor, City of Miami
Alan Kennedy | Managing Director, South Florida, Hines
Vicki Lopez | Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 5
Patricia Lubian | Managing Director, BankUnited
Brad Meltzer | Partner and President, Two Roads Development
Omar Morales | Managing Director, Investment Sales, Berkadia Real Estate Advisors
Rep. Mike Redondo | Florida State Representative, District 118
Kevin Venger | Developer, One Thousand Group
Roundtable speakers will include Holland & Knight attorneys and top industry voices with deep knowledge of the South Florida real estate life cycle and its stakeholders. Additional speakers and a full agenda will be announced soon.
Speakers
Mayor
City of Miami
Eileen Higgins
Senior Managing Director, Miami and North Central Florida Office Co-Head
JLL Capital Markets
Chris Drew
Vice Chairman,
Co-Head of Florida Region
Savills
Donna Abood
Managing Director
BankUnited
Patricia Lubian
Miami-Dade County Commissioner
District 5
Vicki Lopez
Managing Director,
South Florida
Hines
Alan Kennedy
Florida State Representative
District 118
Rep. Mike Redondo
Managing Director, Investment Sales
Berkadia Real Estate Advisors
Omar Morales
Partner and President,
Two Roads Development
Brad Meltzer
Developer
One Thousand Group
Kevin Venger
1:30 p.m.
Welcome Remarks
Registration and Networking
1:00 p.m.
Bob Grammig | Holland & Knight
Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz | Holland & Knight
Introduction
1:50 p.m.
Wifredo Ferrer | Holland & Knight
Opening Remarks
1:40 p.m.
Speakers:
Eileen Higgins | Mayor of the City of Miami
Hugo Arza | Holland & Knight
Fireside Chat: The Future of Miami –
Growth, Development & What’s Next
2:00 p.m.
Moderator: Isabel Diaz | Holland & Knight
Speakers:
Chris Drew | JLL Capital Markets
Patricia Lubian | BankUnited
Donna Abood | Savills
Omar Morales | Berkadia
The South Florida Market in 2027:
What’s Hot, What’s Not & What’s Next
2:20 p.m.
Cafecito Break
3:20 p.m.
Speakers:
Rep. Mike Redondo | State House of Representatives
Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz | Holland & Knight
The Road Ahead: A Conversation on Florida Policy & the Future of Real Estate Development
3:30 p.m.
Break
4:10 p.m.
Moderator: Chris Ezell | Holland & Knight
Speakers:
Kevin Venger | One Thousand Group
Brad Meltzer | Two Roads Development
Alan Kennedy | Hines
The Dealmakers: What It Takes to Build
in South Florida Today
4:20 p.m.
Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz | Holland & Knight
Closing Remarks
5:20 p.m.
Cocktail Reception and Networking
5:30 p.m.
Miami Real Estate
Practice Group Leader
Holland & Knight
Hugo Arza