Mandatory vs Optional Club Memberships in South Florida: A Luxury Buyer’s Guide to Fees, Access, and Lifestyle
In South Florida’s club communities, the most consequential line item is often not the home itself, but the membership structure attached to it. Some neighborhoods require membership as a condition of ownership, while others keep it optional, changing both the economics and the day-to-day experience. This MILLION Luxury guide explains how fee schedules, tiers, equity models, and waitlists can affect value, financing, and your ability to use the amenities you are implicitly buying into.
EB-5 in South Florida: A Luxury Real Estate Guide to Capital, Residency, and 2027 Timing
EB-5 capital is quietly shaping South Florida’s development pipeline, while globally mobile families evaluate residency pathways alongside real estate strategy. This guide explains current EB-5 thresholds, TEA rules, project structures, and the due diligence signals that matter most heading toward the 2027 inflation adjustment.
The Branded-Residence Premium in South Florida: When It Pays, When It Doesn’t
Branded residences are reshaping South Florida’s ultra-luxury landscape, pairing real estate with hospitality-level service and global name recognition. But the premium is not automatic value. This MILLION Luxury guide breaks down where the uplift tends to come from, what it costs to maintain, and the contract details sophisticated buyers should confirm before closing.
EB-5 and South Florida Luxury Real Estate: What Discreet Buyers and Global Families Should Know for 2026
EB-5 capital is increasingly discussed alongside South Florida’s branded and waterfront development pipeline. This guide explains how the program actually works, what changed under the Reform and Integrity Act, and how to evaluate EB-5 exposure when you are considering a New-construction purchase in Miami-beach, Fort-lauderdale, or Pompano-beach.
Top 5 Ultra-Luxury New Developments in South Florida for 2026
From West Palm Beach’s Flagler Drive to Fisher Island and Brickell, South Florida’s newest ultra-luxury condominium offerings are being marketed with peak asking prices that stretch from roughly $15.3 million to about $73 million. What separates this tier is not simply height, views, or finishes. It is the deliberate scarcity of inventory, the institutional-grade financing behind marquee projects, and the growing buyer preference for branded service, privacy, and waterfront access. Below, MILLION Luxury maps the five new-development names most consistently associated with the region’s highest public asking figures, then translates what those numbers signal for serious buyers planning a 2026 move or portfolio allocation.
Mediterranean vs. Modern in South Florida: Which Style Protects Resale Best Right Now
In South Florida, architectural style is not just taste; it is a pricing signal, a maintenance profile, and a proxy for how today’s luxury buyers actually live. New national style data shows Mediterranean homes command the highest median listing prices, yet recent appreciation has been flat, while modern and contemporary product has posted stronger multi-year gains. For Miami Beach and adjacent coastal submarkets, the most resale-resilient choice tends to be the one that aligns with indoor-outdoor living, feels authentic to place, and minimizes renovation friction in a low-growth market.
