EWM Realty International, one of the nation’s largest residential real estate firms and an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway, is proud to announce that nine associates – Rolando Castro, Elizabeth Parham Comendeiro, Michael Gandia, Christina Latorre, Allison Lawrence, Veronica Meneses, Alessandro Mion, Claudia Teran, and Fernanda Zomingnani – have joined the company’s Coral Gables-South Miami Branch, located at 550 South Dixie Hwy.
For the past 26 years, Rolando Castro was the owner and CEO of Miami-based Corinthian Antiques Inc. He is a member of both the Dade Heritage Trust and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Originally from Havana, Cuba, Castro earned Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Miami. He has lived in South Florida for 45 years.
A Miami native, Elizabeth Parham Comendeiro was a Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) teacher for 33 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida International University, as well as a master’s degree in elementary education from Nova Southeastern University.
Michael Gandia, who most recently worked as a realtor for Home61, is a current member of the National Association of REALTORS®. A Miami native, he earned a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management and is also an active member of One Miami Church.
For the last 18 years, Christina Latorre was the president and owner of Chesapeake Bay International -- an automotive shop in Doral. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Miami Dade College and a Master of Business Administration (iMBA) from Florida International University. Originally from Poland, Latorre has lived in Florida for 25 years.
Allison Lawrence previously worked for Veissi & Associates in Pinecrest as a real estate agent. Lawrence is an active member of the MIAMI Association of Realtors, as well as the National Association of REALTORS®. She earned a degree in biology from Florida International University and has lived in Florida for 35 years.
Prior to Joining EWM, Veronica Meneses worked for seven years as a patient services coordinator for CORA Health Services in West Kendall, Fla. Born and raised in Miami, Meneses earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida International University.
A Miami native, Alessandro Mion is a member of the MIAMI Association of Realtors and earned a degree in psychology from Virginia Tech University.
Prior to joining EWM, Claudia Teran served as an internal audit director for HD Supply, an industrial distribution company. Teran earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and management information systems from Florida International University, as well as a Master's in Accounting Degree (MAcc). Originally from Nicaragua, Teran has lived in Florida for over 30 years.
Fernanda Zomingnani previously worked as a sales associate for AG Real Estate Advisors. During her time there, she was recognized as a top-producer and was a proud member of the agency’s prestigious Platinum Circle. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business from FAAP University, which is located in her native Brazil.
About EWM
Founded in 1964, EWM Realty International (EWM) is one of the largest real estate services firms in America. The full-service firm has 10 locations spread through Miami-Dade and Broward counties. EWM offers residential and commercial real estate services, corporate relocation, and international services, as well as home mortgage and title closing services through affiliated companies HomeServices Lending, LLC and Columbia Title of Florida.
EWM is one of the principal owners of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (Leading RE), the nation’s largest real estate referral network, comprising more than 550 real estate firms and 140,000 associates marketing residential properties in 65 countries. Through joint alliances with their member firms, Leading RE provides home buying and selling services to families and individuals relocating throughout the world. EWM is also a member of the luxury division of Leading RE, Luxury Portfolio, which is a collection of 220 firms focused on the marketing of luxury properties throughout 65 countries.
EWM is a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. HomeServices is the second-largest full-service independent residential real estate brokerage firm, and the largest settlement services provider, in the U.S. Through HomeServices of America, EWM is part of a real estate family of 41,000 sales associates, who were involved in more than 330,000 residential transactions in 2017, valued at over $127 billion. For additional information, visit www.ewm.com.
