Jon Paul Perez, son of Related Group Chairman and CEO Jorge Perez, is being groomed to ascend the throne when his father steps down in the coming years. It’s only fitting then that The Real Deal pulled him aside for an interview at our biggest-ever South Florida Showcase & Forum last week.

Perez updated TRD South Florida Managing Editor Ina Cordle on Related’s major projects currently underway, gave some insight into why the company paused construction for the Auberge Residences & Spa Miami, and explained where Related is looking for its next batch of buyers.