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South Florida real estate calendar for the week of Sept. 21

A real estate talk scheduled for this week will highlight how associations can move forward with capital improvements.
A real estate talk scheduled for this week will highlight how associations can move forward with capital improvements. FOTO JAY WEAVER

Real estate talks will focus on a range of topics this week — from women who built Miami to the impact of the presidential election on the industry.

Sept. 23

The Miami branch of the Commercial Real Estate Women Network will host the free webinar “The women who built Miami” from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrating the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage, the organization will highlight women who changed the Magic City in the past and those who are making a headway in the present, particularly in commercial real estate. Speakers include FIU Professor Suzanne Hollander, CBRE Senior Associate Clarissa Willis, BASF Executive Vice President Truly Burton, DDA Miami’s Executive Director Christina Crespi, and Juneau Construction Owner and CEO Nancy Juneau. RSVP here.

The National Association for Industrial and Office Parks, headquartered in Virginia, will host the webinar “The coming wave of distressed assets: Opportunities and challenges” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Jay Olshonsky, the president and CEO of the commercial real estate brokerage firm New America International Global, will discuss conditions that may lead to commercial real estate being sold under duress and opportunities for investors. Members watch for free; non-members pay $49. RSVP here.

The Chicago-based Institute of Real Estate Management, or IREM, will host the webinar “The 2020 election & how it may affect the real estate industry” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. IREM Director of Government Affairs Ted Thurn will moderate the panel, which includes Shannon McGahn, Colin Allen, Joe Harris, and Evan Liddiard from the National Association of Realtors. The speakers will discuss the presidential election and how results may potentially impact the real estate industry. Members watch for free; non-members pay $99. RSVP here.

Sept. 24

The New York-based company State Listings will host the free webinar “Expanding your business” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. State Listings Operations Manager and National Trainer David Mink will discuss how Realtors can tap into potential buyers and sellers across the state and help clients move across the country. RSVP here.

The Doral-based property management firm KWPMC will host the free webinar “Capital improvement projects for community associations” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The panelists will discuss how condo associations can move forward with improvements amid the pandemic. Speakers include Becker’s Community Association Chairperson Ken Direktor, Wilcott Engineering Engineer June Wilcott, Global Pro Insurance Consultant Daniel O’Dess, and KW Property Management & Consulting Vice President Bruce Masia. RSVP here.

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Rebecca San Juan
Miami Herald
Rebecca San Juan writes about the real estate industry, covering news about industrial, commercial, office projects, construction contracts and the intersection of real estate and law for industry professionals. She studied at Mount Holyoke College and is proud to be reporting on her hometown. Support my work with a digital subscription
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