Fried on Business
Fried on Business started as the longest running (10 years) business radio show on AM 880 in Miami. It continues today as an informative, radio show-style podcast bringing together real estate, business, well-being and technology leaders. With Jim Fried's energy and "It's all about you!" approach, the Fried on Business podcast delivers content tailored to listeners across the country.
Fried on Business
What Falling Interest Rates Mean for South Florida Real Estate
South Florida is one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the world — and when interest rates move, the entire development ecosystem reacts. In this episode of Fried On Business, host Jim Fried breaks down what could happen as interest rates begin to fall and capital starts flowing back into deals that have been on pause.
Jim discusses how falling interest rates may:
• Unlock stalled development projects
• Increase land acquisition activity
• Improve refinancing outcomes for existing owners
• Lower developers’ cost of capital
• Increase valuations across asset classes
He highlights why South Florida behaves differently than other markets — with persistent demand, population migration, and sustained investor appetite. Jim explains how developers, family offices, and high-net-worth investors can position themselves to benefit before the next wave of capital hits.
You’ll learn:
• How the shift in interest rates affects underwriting
• Which asset classes are likely to accelerate first
• How foreign investors are influencing deal flow
• What smart developers are doing today so they don’t miss the window
Whether you’re a real estate investor, developer, lender, or just someone who follows the South Florida market, this episode delivers practical insights you can act on.
This episode of Fried On Business is brought to you by our presenting sponsor, Warren Henry Auto Group.
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Jim Fried has been a real estate business person since 1980 and has had his own radio show since 2009.
Mr. Fried specializes in capitalizing commercial real estate transactions, unearthing urban land opportunities and is also a private lender.
He has been active in the real estate industry for many years as a financial intermediary, broker and investor. He has experience with many property types including, but not limited to: apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings, industrial parks and health care – with a special focus on memory care.
Jim has closed over $3BB in real estate transactions during his career in markets across the eastern US.
Jim uses his communication skills to inform and entertain on his weekly podcast show – Fried on Business. Of course, the show discusses real estate, but he also tackles issues such as branding, sports business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, public private partnerships as well as health and wellness.
He is also a mentor to many up and coming people in the real estate industry through his membership on the Board of The University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies.
Mr. Fried is a winner of the Miami-Dade Public School Alumni Achievement Award.
Contact Jim via email at jim@friedonbusiness.com