A New Era for South Florida Penthouses as Demand Surges

South Florida’s ultra-prime condominium market is showing new depth at the $20 million threshold. Based on publicly reported closings and disclosed signed or pre-groundbreaking contracts between March...

By Andres Munoz
A New Era for South Florida Penthouses as Demand Surges
Fitness center at House of Wellness in Brickell preconstruction luxury and ultra luxury condos with strength machines, free weights, mats, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Fitness center at House of Wellness in Brickell preconstruction luxury and ultra luxury condos with strength machines, free weights, mats, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

House of Wellness Brickell vs The Well Coconut Grove: urban performance wellness or grove-style holistic calm?

A buyer-oriented comparison of two distinct Miami wellness concepts: House of Wellness Brickell’s data-driven performance ethos and The Well Coconut Grove’s ritual-led, slower holistic calm, with context for luxury residents choosing between Brickell and Coconut Grove lifestyles.

Glass terrace dining and lounge spaces wrapped into the condo facade at The Estates at Acqualina, Sunny Isles Beach, a community of luxury and ultra luxury condos.
Glass terrace dining and lounge spaces wrapped into the condo facade at The Estates at Acqualina, Sunny Isles Beach, a community of luxury and ultra luxury condos.

A serious due-diligence checklist for buyers moving from single-family estates into luxury towers

For buyers trading the privacy of a standalone estate for the precision of tower living, the real work begins after the floor plan seduces. In South Florida, luxury condominium diligence is now as much about governance, reserves, insurance, and structural obligations as it is about views and service. This MILLION Luxury guide outlines the questions sophisticated buyers should answer before they close.

Aerial waterfront view of beachfront pools, landscaped grounds and the shoreline at Oceana Bal Harbour in Bal Harbour, Florida, highlighting the luxury oceanfront setting of these ultra luxury condos.
Aerial waterfront view of beachfront pools, landscaped grounds and the shoreline at Oceana Bal Harbour in Bal Harbour, Florida, highlighting the luxury oceanfront setting of these ultra luxury condos.

Rivage Bal Harbour vs Oceana Bal Harbour: new-construction ambition or established Bal Harbour prestige?

In Bal Harbour’s rarefied Oceanfront enclave, the choice between Rivage Bal Harbour and Oceana Bal Harbour is less about which address is superior and more about what kind of luxury buyer you are. Rivage Bal Harbour represents New-construction ambition: a future-facing proposition tied to fresh design, newer systems, and the appeal of first-generation ownership. Oceana Bal Harbour, by contrast, stands for Resale confidence and Bal-harbour prestige, with a known operating profile, immediate usability, and real trading history. For MILLION Luxury readers, the distinction comes down to timing, risk tolerance, and whether value is found in novelty or in proof.

Eighty Seven Park, Miami Beach luxury and ultra luxury condos exterior looking up at the curved oceanfront tower framed by tall palm fronds and blue sky.
Eighty Seven Park, Miami Beach luxury and ultra luxury condos exterior looking up at the curved oceanfront tower framed by tall palm fronds and blue sky.

Eighty Seven Park Surfside vs. The Perigon Miami Beach: Park-side serenity versus direct ocean emphasis

A refined buyer’s comparison of two Herzog & de Meuron oceanfront statements: Eighty Seven Park in Surfside and The Perigon in Miami Beach. This MILLION Luxury editorial examines setting, architecture, amenities, pricing posture, and the type of owner each residence best serves.

La Mare Regency Tower waterfront exterior at sunset with illuminated balconies, Bay Harbor Islands, Miami, Florida, luxury and ultra luxury preconstruction condos on the bay.
La Mare Regency Tower waterfront exterior at sunset with illuminated balconies, Bay Harbor Islands, Miami, Florida, luxury and ultra luxury preconstruction condos on the bay.

La Maré Bay Harbor Islands vs. Onda Bay Harbor: Boutique bayfront living for boaters and sunset lovers

A discreet buyer's read on La Maré Bay Harbor Islands and Onda Bay Harbor, centered on what is publicly unconfirmed, what affluent purchasers should verify, and how to assess Bay Harbor boutique waterfront opportunities with discipline.

Una Residences Brickell, Miami waterfront condominium tower exterior in daylight with rounded glass balconies and sleek facade, representing luxury and ultra luxury preconstruction condos on the Biscayne Bay shoreline.
Una Residences Brickell, Miami waterfront condominium tower exterior in daylight with rounded glass balconies and sleek facade, representing luxury and ultra luxury preconstruction condos on the Biscayne Bay shoreline.

FIRPTA and foreign ownership: The practical checklist for international sellers and buyers in South Florida

A practical, buyer-oriented guide to FIRPTA for international buyers and sellers navigating South Florida luxury real estate, from withholding rules and residence exceptions to closing documents, timing, and resale planning.

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