South Florida Ultra-Luxury Real Estate 2026: A Micro-Market Buyer’s Guide
In 2026, South Florida’s luxury story is increasingly written at the neighborhood and building level. Trophy waterfront and branded oceanfront offerings remain scarcity plays, while broader condo inventory has introduced more negotiation and longer decision cycles. This guide frames the numbers that matter, where pricing is proving resilient, and how to underwrite a purchase with the discretion and rigor ultra-premium buyers expect.
Condo or Villa in South Florida: A Discreet Buyer’s Guide to the True Cost, Control, and Lifestyle
For ultra-premium buyers in South Florida, the condo vs villa decision is less about square footage and more about governance, operating burden, rental flexibility, and tax treatment. This MILLION Luxury guide breaks down what you actually own, what you are obligated to fund, how special assessments can change the math, and why “lock-and-leave” is often the defining luxury. We also outline practical rental and ownership-structure considerations, including IRS personal-use thresholds and FIRPTA, so your lifestyle choice aligns with your investment and compliance priorities.
Flagler Drive Wellness, Compared: The Bristol vs South Flagler House in West Palm Beach
On South Flagler Drive, luxury has moved beyond square footage into health, recovery, and resilient comfort. Here is how The Bristol’s established, spa-forward amenity mix compares with the newer, club-like wellness and systems-driven programming disclosed for South Flagler House, and what discerning buyers should evaluate when lifestyle becomes part of the home’s value proposition.
A South Florida Luxury Buyer’s Agent Playbook After the NAR Settlement
A discreet, buyer-first guide to navigating South Florida luxury real estate after the NAR settlement, from touring rules and compensation structures to dual agency and off-market strategy.
Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Living for Yacht Owners: A Discreet Buyer’s Guide for 2026
Fort Lauderdale’s marine infrastructure, year-round yacht culture, and growing roster of branded residences are reshaping what “waterfront” means for luxury buyers. This guide focuses on the practical realities that matter most to yacht owners: ocean access, bridge clearances, marina programs, and the neighborhoods and new-construction towers positioning themselves around the city’s yachting calendar.
Top 5 Yacht-Friendly Communities in Palm Beach County for Luxury Buyers
For South Florida buyers who measure a home by its wake, Palm Beach County offers a rare mix of private docks, club life, and quick Intracoastal access. Below, MILLION Luxury ranks five standout communities where boating is not a weekend hobby, but a design principle, then outlines how to diligence dockage, marina services, and lock-and-leave alternatives for owners who split time between land and sea.
