Miami skyline at sunset with pastel clouds and bay. Downtown Miami; coveted urban coast for luxury and ultra luxury condos, with preconstruction and resale.
Miami skyline at sunset with pastel clouds and bay. Downtown Miami; coveted urban coast for luxury and ultra luxury condos, with preconstruction and resale.

Understanding the True Cost of Owning a $5M+ Home in South Florida (Beyond the Mortgage)

A discreet, buyer-forward guide to the real carrying costs behind South Florida’s luxury homes and condos in 2026: taxes, insurance, fees, maintenance, and staffing.

Ocean House, Miami Beach coastal living room with expansive ocean view-South of Fifth; open‑plan design in luxury and ultra luxury condos; resale.
Ocean House, Miami Beach coastal living room with expansive ocean view-South of Fifth; open‑plan design in luxury and ultra luxury condos; resale.

Smart Mansions: How AI-Powered Home Automation is Elevating Luxury Living in Florida

Ultra-luxury buyers in Miami Beach increasingly treat home automation as core infrastructure: unified control, privacy-forward design, resilient networking, and storm-aware routines tailored to coastal living and lock-and-leave ownership.

Boca Raton, Florida oceanfront aerial with beaches and inlets, showcasing luxury and ultra luxury condos; desirable preconstruction and resale zone.
Boca Raton, Florida oceanfront aerial with beaches and inlets, showcasing luxury and ultra luxury condos; desirable preconstruction and resale zone.

Power Outage Preparedness: Do You Need a Backup Generator in Your Luxury Home (and What About Condos?)

A discreet, buyer-oriented guide to backup power in South Florida, covering whole-home standby generators, battery storage, condo constraints, permitting, and resilience planning for coastal living.

Miami Beach luxury homes overlooking golf course and lakes - exclusive neighborhoods alongside luxury and ultra luxury condos; active resale market.
Miami Beach luxury homes overlooking golf course and lakes - exclusive neighborhoods alongside luxury and ultra luxury condos; active resale market.

Defining Ultra-Luxury: What Makes a Miami Property ‘Ultra-Luxury’ in 2026?

A discreet, buyer-oriented look at why South Florida’s ultra-luxury market continues to thicken at the top, how to interpret today’s price thresholds, and what to prioritize when purchasing a primary or second home in 2026.

ALINA Residences, Boca Raton balcony over golf course and skyline—South Florida luxury and ultra luxury condos; active resale.
ALINA Residences, Boca Raton balcony over golf course and skyline—South Florida luxury and ultra luxury condos; active resale.

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.

The Ritz‑Carlton South Beach sunrise skyline over Miami Beach—oceanfront landmark amid luxury and ultra luxury condos; resale.
The Ritz‑Carlton South Beach sunrise skyline over Miami Beach—oceanfront landmark amid luxury and ultra luxury condos; resale.

The Great Wealth Transfer Meets South Florida: Why Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Is Becoming the New Family Balance Sheet

As trillions in inherited capital move into the hands of millennials and Gen X, the most coveted addresses are being treated less like purchases and more like intergenerational strategies. For South Florida buyers, the next decade will reward clarity: how cash reshapes negotiations, why supply stays tight, and what ownership structures can preserve optionality across generations.

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