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David Martin Terra Group, Miami FL

serves as CEO at Terra, a real estate development firm headquartered in Miami, Florida

About Me

David Martin is the CEO of Miami-based real estate firm Terra. As Terra CEO, Martin has assembled a $5 billion residential and commercial real estate portfolio.

David Martin and Terra invest in single-family homes, luxury condos, multifamily apartments, hotels, offices, retail, and industrial properties. Martin oversees design, development, marketing, financing, construction, leasing, and sales.

Under Martin's leadership, Terra has received widespread recognition for its commitment to sustainable development, resilience, and design excellence.

David Martin has built high-performance, multidisciplinary teams of planners, designers, architects, builders, and engineers since 2001. Ruben and Isabel Toledo, Rene Gonzalez, William Sofield, Gabellini Sheppard, Rem Koolhaas/OMA, Daniel Buren, Chad Oppenheim, Bjarke Ingels, Renzo Piano, RDAI, Chef Michael Schwartz, West 8, Meyer Davis Studio, and more are on Martin's team-building resume.

David Martin, a native Floridian, is committed to sustainability. Martin and the Terra team incorporate resilient construction, transit connectivity, renewable energy, and green space whenever possible.

Martin is active in several groups and boards. Martin is a member of Miami-Dade County's Biscayne Bay Task Force, the Sea Level Rise Committee, and The Underline's Neighborhoods Committee (a 10-mile linear park project currently under construction).

David Martin and Terra are dedicated to South Florida. The company's longtime involvement in philanthropic, arts and civic organizations includes the YoungArts Foundation, the Freedom Tower, PAMM, Wolfsonian-FIU, Vizcaya Museums and Gardens, and the Miami Children's Health Foundation (which benefits Nicklaus Children's Hospital).

Martin earned his undergraduate, MBA, and law degrees from UF. He's on the UF Business School's board. Martin is married and has two children in Miami Beach.

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January 6, 2023

Is Miami Real Estate a Good Investment?

If you are planning to invest in real estate in Miami, you need to understand what to look for and how to choose the right real estate investment property. There are many factors to consider, such as the neighborhood, the price of the property, and other factors that can affect your decisions. Miami housing market […]

David Martin Terra
December 15, 2022

Is real estate a good investment?

Whether or not you’re considering a move to Miami, there are many things to consider when deciding whether it’s a good investment to buy a home in the area. Among the most important factors are the housing market, the appreciation trend, and the property taxes. Renting a home in Miami Investing in a home in […]

November 27, 2022

Will Housing in Miami Go Down?

Whether you’re buying a Miami home or looking to rent in Miami, you’re probably wondering if housing prices will go down in the coming months. In fact, Zillow has predicted that there will be sharp price declines in the coming months. The rental market creates pent-up demand for local real estate Buying Miami real estate […]

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November 25, 2022

Who is the Biggest Developer in Miami?

Several different developers have been involved in the development of Miami. These include Terra Group, Butters Group, Swire Properties, Civic Construction, and more. But which is the most prominent developer in Miami? Terra Group Founded in 2001, Terra Group is a Miami-based real estate developer company. It has been involved in several high-profile projects in […]

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