ABANCA USA served as the main presenter of the Real Estate Forum 2026, a gathering organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the US to examine trends and challenges reshaping the real estate landscape in South Florida. The event, held at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), drew over 150 developers, investors, financial executives, brokers, architects, urban planners, and business leaders from the United States, Spain, and Latin America, reaffirming Miami's status as a premier global center for real estate investment and development.
The forum opened with a conversation between Mónica Vázquez, president of the Spain-United States Chamber of Commerce and General Manager of ABANCA USA, and Muayad Abbas, Managing Director of Development at OKO Group and a professor at the University of Miami. They discussed Miami's evolution as a global city, the sustained growth of the residential market, and its appeal as a strategic destination for long-term investments.
Throughout the day, executives and experts explored key trends transforming the South Florida real estate market, including the growth of the multifamily segment, the evolution of mixed-use spaces, corporate relocation, and challenges related to infrastructure and affordable housing. Participants included prominent industry players such as Rilea Group, Constellation, Empira, Berkadia, Key International, JLL, Coastal Construction, DDA, and Blanca Real Estate, among others.
ABANCA USA was highlighted as an institution serving both local and international clients, offering personalized financial solutions with a global perspective. In recent years, the bank has become a significant player in project financing in the region, supporting multifamily, office, retail, hotel, and industrial developments. The forum also emphasized how economic and population growth in South Florida continues to drive new real estate developments, along with the need for greater collaboration between the private sector and public institutions to sustain urban growth efficiently.
The participation of ABANCA USA in the Real Estate Forum 2026 reflects its commitment to the economic growth of South Florida and to strengthening strategic ties with entrepreneurs, developers, and investors in one of the world's most dynamic markets. For more details, follow Negocios Magazine on Facebook and X.
