Jorge Pérez on the crazy Miami market, his frenemy Trump, and whether his sons will take over

Related Group head sits down with TRD in wide-ranging Q&A

Jorge Perez (Photo courtesy of Related)
Jorge Perez (Photo courtesy of Related)

From the June issue: When the development firm lead by condo king Jorge Pérez hit the brakes on Auberge Residences Miami, a three-tower, luxury project planned for Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District, South Florida’s real estate community took notice. When the king lays off the gas, that doesn’t usually bode well for others.

So what’s next for the firm in a challenging economic and political time? Differentiation is key, says Pérez. If a division or market slows down, Related can always focus on another.

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Pérez recently sat down with The Real Deal to provide his take on Related Group’s future, his complicated relationship with President Donald Trump, and more. [more]