Star Island vs Fisher Island: Two Miami Enclaves Built on Scarcity
Star Island and Fisher Island sit only minutes apart by water, yet they represent two very different expressions of Miami privacy. One is a road-connected, single-family trophy island with famously scarce inventory; the other operates as a ferry-access, private-club ecosystem with its own ZIP code and national pricing superlatives. For buyers weighing legacy, logistics, and lifestyle, the distinctions matter as much as the views.
Miami Beach Flood Zones, Elevation Certificates, and the New Florida Disclosure Era
For South Florida’s oceanfront buyers, flood risk is less about alarm and more about precision. This guide explains where to verify a property’s FEMA flood zone, why Elevation Certificates matter, how to read storm-surge and sea-level layers, and what Florida’s new flood disclosure rules mean at contract time.
The Final Walk-Through for a New Construction Condo in South Florida: A Luxury Buyer’s Checklist
A refined final walk-through is less about “finding flaws” and more about confirming the residence you contracted for is the residence you are taking title to. For South Florida condo buyers, that means testing the unit like a systems check, documenting finishes with a practiced eye, and aligning what is “your unit” versus what the association maintains. This MILLION Luxury guide translates the standard blue-tape walk-through and punch-list process into a condo-specific, closing-ready approach.
Well-Aging by Design: Universal Luxury for Multigenerational South Florida Homes
Universal design is no longer a clinical add-on. In South Florida’s premium market, the best homes and condominiums are quietly being planned for long horizons: graceful entries, generous circulation, spa baths without barriers, and tech that reduces friction without shouting for attention.
Miami’s F1 Deal Through 2041: The Long-Horizon Signal Luxury Buyers Read First
Formula 1’s contract extension for the Miami Grand Prix through 2041 turns a marquee weekend into a long-term civic asset. For luxury real estate, permanence matters: it justifies permanent infrastructure, compresses development timelines, and keeps Miami on a predictable global calendar alongside other headline events like FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. This article looks at what the extension suggests for pricing power, neighborhood selection, and where international demand is already concentrated.
Save Our Homes, Portability, and the Year-Two Property-Tax Reset: A South Florida Luxury Buyer’s Guide
In South Florida, the most expensive surprise is often not the closing cost, it is the year-two property tax bill. Understanding Florida’s Save Our Homes cap, the homestead exemption, and portability can help luxury buyers and existing owners plan with far more precision, especially in Miami-beach and other high-demand coastal markets.
