South Florida’s Ultra‑Luxury Real Estate Market Soars in November 2025

November 2025 data shows South Florida’s ultra-luxury segment accelerating even as broader U.S. housing cools. The tri-county market is tracking about 426 $10M-plus sales for the year, supported by do...

By Andres Munoz
South Florida’s Ultra‑Luxury Real Estate Market Soars in November 2025
Riva Residenze, Fort Lauderdale spa interior with water views—wellness amenity for luxury and ultra luxury condos; premium resale.
Riva Residenze, Fort Lauderdale spa interior with water views—wellness amenity for luxury and ultra luxury condos; premium resale.

Wellness & Longevity Amenities in Miami Condos: Cryotherapy, IV Lounges, Cold Plunge & Circadian Lighting (2025)

In 2025, Miami’s most in-demand condos treat wellness and longevity as core infrastructure rather than optional extras. Cryotherapy chambers, vitamin IV lounges, cold plunge circuits and circadian lighting are joining private gyms, spa suites and concierge medicine to turn towers into health clubs in the sky. Drawing on examples from Brickell, Coconut Grove, Bay Harbor Islands, Sunny Isles Beach and South Beach, this guide explains how to read the amenity list and what these advanced therapies really mean for your daily life, performance and long-term health.

Hibiscus, Star or Palm Islands waterfront homes on Biscayne Bay in Miami—guard‑gated enclave near luxury and ultra luxury condos; premium resale market.
Hibiscus, Star or Palm Islands waterfront homes on Biscayne Bay in Miami—guard‑gated enclave near luxury and ultra luxury condos; premium resale market.

Florida Tax Residency Essentials for New Luxury Homeowners - Legal Overview

For affluent buyers relocating from high-tax states, Florida offers a rare combination of lifestyle and structural tax advantages: no state income tax, no estate or inheritance tax, and powerful homestead protections. This legal overview explains how those benefits work in practice for new luxury homeowners, from property tax relief and asset protection to favorable treatment of investment portfolios. It then walks through the concrete steps required to establish Florida domicile and unwind ties to your former state, helping you reduce audit risk and avoid dual taxation.

Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami, Downtown night infinity pool over the skyline. Flagship luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami, Downtown night infinity pool over the skyline. Flagship luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

Smart-Home Standards in 2025 Luxury Condos: What "Turnkey" Should Include

In South Florida's 2025 luxury condo market, turnkey now means a residence delivered with intelligent automation, digital security and wellness technology already integrated. Buyers in Brickell, Sunny Isles and Palm Beach expect their new home to arrive with a fully programmed smart system that controls climate, lighting, entertainment and building services from day one. This article outlines the smart-home standards that define a truly turnkey condo, and how to evaluate whether a tower's technology is ready for your lifestyle and future needs.

Fort Lauderdale marina aerial with yachts and skyline—prime zone for luxury and ultra luxury condos, offering preconstruction and resale.
Fort Lauderdale marina aerial with yachts and skyline—prime zone for luxury and ultra luxury condos, offering preconstruction and resale.

1031 Exchanges for Florida Luxury Condos: A Practical Primer for High-Net-Worth Buyers

South Florida's luxury condo owners increasingly treat their residences as investment-grade assets, and 1031 exchanges give them a way to harvest gains without handing a large share to the IRS. This practical primer explains how Section 1031 works for Florida luxury condos, the key timelines and rules high net worth buyers must respect, and why the state's tax environment makes exchanges particularly compelling. It also outlines planning tips, pitfalls to avoid and advanced options for investors seeking both lifestyle and long term wealth preservation.

Miami Beach aerial over Atlantic shoreline and Biscayne Bay—resort towers, beaches and canals; top market for luxury and ultra luxury condos, with preconstruction and resale.
Miami Beach aerial over Atlantic shoreline and Biscayne Bay—resort towers, beaches and canals; top market for luxury and ultra luxury condos, with preconstruction and resale.

Condo-Hotel Programs in Miami & Miami Beach: Branded Rental Options, Terms & Yield Considerations (2025)

Miami and Miami Beach have become a benchmark for condo-hotel living, where buyers own deeded residences inside five-star hotels and tap into short-term rental demand when they are away. This 2025 guide explains how branded rental programs work, from owner usage rules and revenue splits to furnishing standards and financing. It also outlines typical net yields, key risk factors in a fast-growing short-term rental pipeline, and a curated look at leading condo-hotel towers across the city for sophisticated capital.

St. Regis Brickell tower on Biscayne Bay—Brickell, Miami skyline and waterfront—signature luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
St. Regis Brickell tower on Biscayne Bay—Brickell, Miami skyline and waterfront—signature luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

Negotiating South Florida New-Development Purchases: Upgrade Credits, Closing Costs & Timing Strategies

Buying into South Floridas newest towers is about far more than paying the developers headline price. In a market defined by branded residences, private service and next generation amenities, sophisticated buyers focus on the net value of the package: upgrade credits, closing cost incentives, deposit terms and lifestyle perks. This guide explains how high end developers think about price integrity, where they are most flexible, and how to use timing, leverage and expert representation to secure a materially better new development deal.

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