Affectionately known as Ruben the Cuban, Ruben Ruban is a senior advisor at SVN who specializes in mixed use developments and asset repositioning. He is also the 2026 President of CCIM’s Miami Chapter, as well as the host of the CRE Cafecito Podcast. With his Panama hat and cigar in pocket, he epitomizes the Miami Cuban flair and brings that sense of warmth, culture, and … [Read more...] about Panama Hats, Cigars, Bass Guitars & Miami CRE: A Conversation With Ruben Ruban
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Beyond the Deal: How Commercial Real Estate Builds Family Legacies
In this episode, we explore what it really means to build generational wealth through commercial real estate—and why the mindset required is fundamentally different from the traditional transaction-driven approach many investors take. The conversation challenges the common short-term investment cycle and introduces a powerful alternative: thinking in decades and even centuries, … [Read more...] about Beyond the Deal: How Commercial Real Estate Builds Family Legacies
What Are The Foundations of Success Driving Florida’s Gold Coast Growth?
Tune in to this episode to learn more about the Florida Council of 100's Ambition Accelerated Campaign highlighting Florida's Gold Coast as center for the next generation of growth. Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade have been booming and though outsiders discuss a bust, those of us with boots on the ground are not seeing it largely due to the dedication people like Stephen … [Read more...] about What Are The Foundations of Success Driving Florida’s Gold Coast Growth?
Democratizing Real Estate & The Accredited Investor Rule
If I can invest in the stock market, crypto or gamble my life savings away without having to prove that I have the financial warewithal to do so, why do I have to be an accredited investor to invest in real estate? In this epsiode, we discuss the lawsuit that is challenging the accredited investor rule and how unlocking access to real estate investing would "...fuel … [Read more...] about Democratizing Real Estate & The Accredited Investor Rule
Balancing The Old With The New: A Conversation With South Miami Mayor Javier Fernandez
February’s theme, The Power of People & Place, comes to life in our conversation with South Miami Mayor Javier Fernandez—attorney, former State House Representative, and civic leader guiding a “town going through a period of growth and dynamic change.” In this episode, we explore the social side of development—how cities evolve, how community identity is preserved, and why … [Read more...] about Balancing The Old With The New: A Conversation With South Miami Mayor Javier Fernandez