Hallocasa International Real Estate Show

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.This time we speak to Riccardo Romano, a real estate professional based in Miami, Florida, with deep expertise in U.S. and European real estate investments.Together, they explore how Miami’s market has evolved, why U.S. investors are increasingly looking at Portugal and Italy, and what trends are shaping international property investments today. Riccardo also shares practical tips, examples of cross-border projects, and insights into money flow between Europe and the U.S., as well as current developments in Florida’s condo market and HOA rates.Timestamps:00:01:00 – Introduction00:03:20 – Moving from Italy to Miami and Florida00:04:20 – The evolution of the real estate market in Miami and Florida00:06:20 – Why U.S. investors buy real estate in Portugal or It

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this 239th episode of HalloCasa, we speak with Amit Chopra, President of the National Association of Realtors, India and Director of Escala Realty Goa.With over 30 years of experience, Amit shares powerful insights into India’s evolving real estate landscape, the rise of domestic investors, and the emergence of Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 cities as powerful growth engines.Together, we explore how collaboration, infrastructure, and regulation are shaping the future of India’s property market — and what global and domestic investors should know about the next wave of real estate opportunities.Timestamps00:01:07 – Introduction, market overview, India’s investment situation00:05:07 – Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Indian Real Estate00:10:07 – Collaboratio

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.This time we speak with Alina Aeby from Silicon Valley, California, Founder and President of the Silicon Valley PropTech Association, Vice President of the FIABCI PropTech Council, and Co-Founder and CEO of DataPulse, a groundbreaking data intelligence company based in Uganda.Alina shares her journey from Romania to Silicon Valley, her work connecting 21 countries as Global Coordinator for Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at the National Association of REALTORS®, and how she’s leading PropTech innovation across continents.We dive deep into:00:01:00 – Alina’s early career and leap into global real estate00:09:30 – Joining FIABCI and becoming Global Coordinator at NAR00:14:00 – Managing 21 associations and cultures during COVID00:18:00 – PropTech d

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this episode, we talk with Kurtis Cicalo, CEO and Co-Founder of VoiceFlip, a Canadian proptech company transforming how people search for real estate through AI, voice technology, and MLS data.Kurtis shares how VoiceFlip entered the real estate market, the story behind Ardi, and how conversational AI is shaping the future of property discovery.We also dive into VoiceFlip’s revenue model, sales approach, and what makes their language model unique.Timestamps:00:01:00 – Introduction00:03:00 – How VoiceFlip entered the real estate market00:04:00 – Access to the MLS datasets and the launch of Ardi00:09:00 – Conversational AI for real estate search00:11:00 – Interactions which Ardi takes over00:15:00 – About the language model of VoiceFlip00:20:00 – About the

Éste episodio es patrocinado por HalloCasa, la tarjeta de presentación digital optimizada para SEO dirigida a agentes inmobiliarios. ¿Buscas al agente adecuado sin importar dónde estés?Descubre y conecta con los mejores agentes inmobiliarios del mundo: https://home.hallocasa.com/En este episodio de HalloCasa #236, converso con Dulce Punaro, asesora inmobiliaria certificada de RE/MAX Metrópoli en la Ciudad de México.Dulce nos comparte su visión sobre el mercado inmobiliario en el Centro-Sur de la CDMX, los retos de la gentrificación, los derechos de inquilinos y propietarios, y consejos clave para compradores, vendedores e inversionistas.También hablamos sobre su certificación CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), su experiencia en RE/MAX Global, y su propio método “Paso a Paso”, diseñado para lograr transacciones seguras, sin estrés y con acompañamiento humano.Temas del episodio:00:01:00 – Introducción00:04:40 – La situación inmobiliaria del Centro-Sur de la Ciudad de México00:10:30 – Gentrificación en la C

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.Join us on Episode 234 of HalloCasa with Franciska Acs, Off-Plan & Investment Consultant at Haus & Haus, as we dive into the world of Dubai real estate and investment opportunities.In this episode, we cover:00:01:00 – Introduction00:03:00 – Living in Dubai and balancing hustle culture with leisure00:07:00 – Moving and investing in Dubai & the UAE00:10:00 – Why invest in Dubai real estate00:14:00 – Dubai micro-markets and opportunities00:19:00 – Jumeirah Garden City as an investment00:27:00 – Development project price examples00:31:00 – Rental prices & payment sequences00:34:00 – About Haus & Haus Real Estate00:37:00 – Educating European investors on off-plan projects00:41:00 – Down payments, instalments, project lengths00:45:00 – Flippin

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this episode of HalloCasa, we speak with İsmail Özcan from Istanbul, Turkey — Founder of Mimario Real Estate and Chairman of GAPAS, the Association of Real Estate Marketing and Sales Professionals.With more than 25 years of experience in architecture, construction, and real estate consultancy, İsmail shares deep insights into Turkey’s property market, including investment opportunities, zoning developments, and the growing role of proptech in shaping the industry.Timestamps:00:01:00 – Introduction00:02:00 – Status of the Turkish Real Estate Market00:06:00 – The Golden Visa Program and its requirements00:10:00 – Real Estate Buying Process and transaction costs00:15:00 – Tips for potential real estate investors in Turkey00:19:00 – Neighbourhoods in Istanbu

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this insightful episode, Emmanuelle Causse, Secretary General of the International Union of Property Owners (UIPI), joins us to discuss the complex landscape of housing policy in Europe — where energy efficiency, affordability, and private property rights must coexist.We explore how the UIPI represents property owners across Europe, the challenges of overregulation, demographic shifts, and the push for sustainable housing without compromising homeowners’ interests.Chapters:00:01:00 – Introduction00:03:00 – History of the International Union of Property Owners00:05:00 – About the work and initiatives of UIPI00:15:00 – Balancing affordability and strong EU energy-efficiency policies00:23:00 – The outlook for private property ownership in the European Union

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this episode of HalloCasa, we speak with Alireza Memar from New Jersey, USA — Past President of the Greater Bergen Association of Realtors, Global Coordinator for the Middle East and Africa at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), and Inaugural President of the Board of Advisory at the International MLS Forum.With over four decades in real estate, Alireza shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Iran during the Revolution to becoming a global leader in real estate collaboration. He discusses the challenges of starting from scratch in the U.S., the importance of Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) education, and how MLS systems and data standards are transforming international real estate markets.Timestamps:00:02:50 – Early lif

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.This time we talked with Julian Josephs, a global real estate leader, FIABCI Medal of Honor recipient, and former World President of FIABCI.In this in-depth conversation, Julian shares his decades-long experience in international real estate, including:00:02:10 – Introduction and career overview00:05:10 – How money flows from Europe to the USA have evolved and the history of cross-border transactions00:08:10 – Assessing geographies for real estate investments00:12:00 – Challenging cross-border transactions Julian has been involved in00:14:00 – The impact and contributions of FIABCI on global real estate00:15:10 – Julian’s approach and contribution to real estate education, including practicing investment scenarios00:17:10 – Perspectives on affordable and so

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.This time we sat down with Theresa Mueller, CEO of Trelleum Real Estate, to explore her journey from early career steps to building a global commercial real estate firm.With over 20 years of experience, Theresa shares how she started in real estate, founded Trelleum, and developed the skills needed to thrive in international markets. We dive into lead generation, global sales cycles, conferences, investment opportunities, and today’s market outlook.Timestamps:00:01:00 Introduction00:03:00 Early career and entering real estate00:05:00 Creating Trelleum Commercial Real Estate00:08:00 Skills for building an international real estate firm00:09:40 How international commercial real estate started for her00:16:40 Lead generation, marketing, and role of NICAR00:21:

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.This time we sat down with Jerry Hammond, President and CEO of Hammond International Properties in Toronto. Jerry shares his journey in luxury real estate, strategies for building a successful brokerage, and insights into the Toronto and global luxury property markets.Timestamps:00:01:00 – Introduction00:02:00 – Jerry’s early years and motivation to jump into real estate00:06:30 – Key elements to succeed as a luxury real estate agent00:09:00 – Listening to clients and understanding their desires00:11:00 – Building and growing a sustainable luxury brokerage in Toronto00:16:00 – Balancing control vs trusting the process in high-end real estate00:20:00 – Overcoming challenges when starting your own brokerage00:25:20 – Creating and maintaining a strong, motivat

his episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.This time we sat down with Jeff King, CEO of Greater Vancouver REALTORS®.Jeff shares his fascinating journey from the music industry to real estate, highlighting the surprising similarities between the two worlds. We dive deep into industry disruption, the role of real estate associations, the increasing trend of clients fact-checking agents in real time, and why a growth mindset is crucial for success today.Timestamps00:01:00 – Introduction00:02:00 – Moving from Music Industry to Real Estate00:04:00 – Disruption in Real Estate vs. Music & Fintech00:06:00 – Clients Fact-Checking Agents in Real-Time00:09:00 – The Role of Associations in the Real Estate Economy00:16:00 – Importance of Growth Mindset00:18:00 – Conclusion & Final ThoughtsLearn more about

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.This time we spoke with Paulo Barros Trindade, CEO of TERRAVAL Valuation and Chairman of TEGOVA. With nearly 30 years of experience, Paulo shares his expertise on valuation standards, the role of ESG, the challenge of uncertainty, and the future of the appraisal profession in Europe and beyond.Chapters:00:01:00 Introduction00:03:00 About TEGOVA, ASAVAL and their role in valuation00:09:00 The certification process & obtaining the REV Certificate00:14:00 Evolution of the Valuers and Appraisers profession00:18:00 The element of uncertainty in valuation00:22:00 Assessing external environmental, political & geographical forces00:25:00 ESG’s growing importance in the EU00:28:00 The appraisal process: onsite vs. big data analytics00:35:00 Transparency of r

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this episode, we speak with Duccio Cardelli, founding partner of AND STUDIO architects in Paris and Shanghai. Duccio shares his philosophy of architecture, the importance of cultural context, and how he approaches projects across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.From starting each project with a "blank mind," to reflections on sustainability, mega-projects, and urban planning in Saudi Arabia, this conversation dives deep into the intersection of design, culture, and innovation.Timestamps00:01:00 Introduction00:02:50 About Duccio’s Philosophy and AND STUDIO00:09:30 Embracing Local Culture in Architecture00:16:00 The Blank Mind Approach to New Projects00:22:00 Mega Projects: Asia & Middle East vs. Europe00:28:50 Saudi Arabia vs. China – Deve

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you areVisit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this 225th episode of HalloCasa, we talk with Matthias Gass, founder & CEO of Gass Immobilien, President of FIABCI Austria, and expert in strategic real estate consulting and asset management.We talked about the evolution of Austria’s real estate market, the dynamics of Vienna as a property hub, and how geopolitics like the Ukraine war have shaped investor sentiment. Matthias also shares insights into educational real estate projects, tips for international investors in Austria, and a look ahead to the FIABCI World Real Estate Congress 2026 in Vienna.Timestamps:00:01:30 Introduction00:03:30 Evolution of the Real Estate Market in Austria and Vienna during the past 20 years00:11:00 Impact of the Ukraine War on the Austrian Real Estate market and its geo

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.This time we sat down with Kosmas Theodorides, President of the Confederation of European Real Estate Associations (CERA) and Vice President of CEPI, to discuss one of the most pressing challenges in Europe: the housing crisis.Kosmas recently addressed the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis, speaking about vacant homes and repurposing. In this episode, we dive deep into:The reality of affordable housing across the EUThe impact of inflation, money printing, and monetary policy since 2008 and during CovidThe long-term implications of abandoning the Gold StandardHow national debt and policy decisions shape housing marketsThe struggles of the middle class and younger generationsCEPI’s role in driving housing policy at the European lev

⁠https://home.hallocasa.com/⁠ – HalloCasa – Die SEO-optimierte digitale Visitenkarte für ImmobilienmaklerFinden Sie weltweit ganz einfach Ihren Immobilienmakler: ⁠https://hallocasa.com/brokers⁠In dieser 223. Episode von HalloCasa sprechen wir mit Marcel Hug, CEO von SVIT Schweiz, über die Entwicklungen und Herausforderungen der Schweizer Immobilienwirtschaft. Wir decken Themen ab wie:00:01:10 – Einleitung und Vorstellung des SVITs00:10:10 – Das Gütesiegel des SVITs für Makler & Vergleich zu Franchise-Unternehmen00:16:10 – Erforderliche Aus- und Weiterbildung für das Gütesiegel00:22:10 – Marktliberalisierung vs geschützter Beruf der Maklerprofession00:27:10 – Maklerprovisionen in der Schweiz00:31:10 – Situation des Schweizer Immobilienmarktes00:33:10 – Baumassnahmen & Immobilienpreise in der Schweiz00:40:50 – Bezahlbarer Wohnraum & Mietpreisbremse00:45:50 – Regulierungen von Immobilienkäufen für Ausländer00:50:50 – Schweiz als Immobilienstandort im Vergleich zu Österreich & Deutschland00:53:50

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this session, I talk with Stephen Husted, REALTOR® at Rainmaker Real Estate, co-owner of Middle Coast Investments, and experienced real estate investor. Based in San Jose, California, Stephen shares his journey from being a hairdresser in 2008 to building a strong career in real estate, managing a portfolio across the U.S., and integrating AI into his work as an agent.Timestamps00:02:00 Introduction00:06:00 First years in real estate while working as a hairdresser in 200800:10:00 Current market situation in the Bay Area00:13:00 About Rainmaker Real Estate00:19:00 How AI changes the operational work of real estate agents00:25:00 Tips for First-Home Buyers00:28:00 Stephen’s investment thesis, activities, and real estate portfolio across the USA00:39:00 Sel

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this episode, we speak with Simon Clancy, founder of Consortium Property Group Asia in Tokyo. Simon has over 20 years of experience across Asia in real estate and oil & gas, working with developers, investors, and institutions.We dive into:Timestamps00:02:00 – Introduction00:04:30 – Japan’s transformation from 2000 to 202000:10:00 – Real Estate in Tokyo: living, affordable housing & commuting00:20:00 – Mortgages and interest rates in Japan00:25:10 – Inflation vs deflation in Japan00:27:10 – Consortium Property Group Asia & Commercial Real Estate00:34:10 – Simon’s approach to mandates & commercial deals00:46:00 – Outlook for Japan’s commercial real estate market00:53:00 – Taking advantage of low interest rates & visa opportunities for