How to Structure a Pre-construction Penthouse Deal in Miami and Brickell
South Florida's new towers are redefining Penthouse living, but buying at the top of a building in the Pre-construction phase demands a carefully structured deal. This guide explains how sophisticated buyers in Miami-beach and Brickell vet developers, time their entry, negotiate deposits and incentives and lock customizations and protections into the contract so that the residence, the numbers and the risk profile all align with their broader lifestyle and investment strategy.
The Residences at Pier Sixty-Six vs. The Ritz-Carlton Pompano Beach: Broward's Yachting Paradises Compared
An editorial comparison of The Residences at Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale and The Ritz-Carlton Residences® Pompano Beach, examining architecture, marina capabilities, amenity programs and service culture. Designed for yachting-focused buyers, the piece clarifies how each Broward address interprets Oceanfront and Intracoastal living, from Pier Sixty-Six's energetic resort village and superyacht harbor to the Ritz-Carlton's dual-tower private club on the beach and bay.
Rivage Bal Harbour: The Pinnacle of Oceanfront Exclusivity
Rivage Bal Harbour is a limited collection of sky villa residences rising on what is widely considered Bal Harbour's final oceanfront development site at 10245 Collins Avenue. Developed by Related Group and Two Roads with architecture by SOM and interiors by Rottet Studio, the 25-story glass tower offers just 56 bespoke homes, deep terraces and 200 feet of private shoreline. With 25,000 square feet of resort-caliber amenities and discreet, hotel-level services, Rivage redefines oceanfront condo living for buyers who value space, privacy and wellness.
How Foreign Buyers Can Finance Luxury Properties in Florida
Florida has become a global hub for high end property, attracting international buyers to Miami, Sunny Isles Beach, Palm Beach and beyond. While many foreign buyers assume that cash is the only realistic option, sophisticated mortgage programs, from foreign national and DSCR loans to developer backed structures, mean that financing is both attainable and strategically attractive. With the right preparation, documentation and advisory team, global buyers can use leverage to secure Florida luxury real estate while preserving liquidity and managing currency and tax considerations.
Palm Beach vs. West Palm Beach: Old Money vs. New Energy
Palm Beach Island and West Palm Beach face each other across the Intracoastal yet deliver two very different expressions of South Florida luxury. The island remains a low-density enclave of heritage estates, strict zoning and club-like discretion, while the mainland city has evolved into a skyline of glass towers, branded residences and cultural venues. For global buyers, the decision is less about price than about temperament, lifestyle and investment profile, and many now choose to hold homes on both sides of the bridge.
Olara West Palm Beach: The City's New Standard for Waterfront Wellness
Poised directly on the Intracoastal at 1919 North Flagler Drive, Olara West Palm Beach is a twin-tower condominium where design, wellness, and waterfront living converge. With 275 residences by Arquitectonica and Gabellini Sheppard, an 80,000-square-foot amenity deck, full-service staff, and a private marina with resident houseboat, this MILLION Luxury development is redefining how discerning buyers experience Palm Beach living. Layered wellness programming, a forthcoming José Andrés restaurant, and concierge medical membership create a holistic lifestyle rarely seen in West Palm Beach.
