Oceana vs Rivage in Bal Harbour: Amenities & wellness
A buyer-oriented look at how Bal Harbour’s most coveted oceanfront residences are using wellness, service, and low density to define the next tier of luxury living.
Miami vs. Monaco: Two Sunny Tax Havens Competing for Ultra-Wealthy Residents
Miami’s no-state-income-tax structure, global connectivity, and deepening luxury inventory are positioning it as a compelling onshore alternative to Monaco’s rarefied, land-scarce market. For globally mobile buyers, the decision increasingly turns on residency mechanics, transparency expectations, asset-protection planning, and lifestyle priorities, not just price. This editorial maps the practical differences with a South Florida real-estate lens.
Bal Harbour vs. Sunny Isles Beach: Contrasting Luxury on Miami’s Northern Beaches
Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach sit minutes apart on the same oceanfront stretch, yet they deliver two distinct definitions of luxury. One is compact, mature, and discreet, anchored by Bal Harbour Shops and a tightly held residential inventory. The other is a high-rise skyline with resort-style amenity culture and a broader range of luxury choices. This guide compares pricing signals, lifestyle fit, and what to prioritize when buying in each market.
Wellness, Boutique Scale, and the New Luxury Baseline in Bay Harbor Islands and Miami Beach
Wellness is no longer a spa perk. In South Florida’s most discerning submarkets, it is becoming a planning principle that influences architecture, interiors, air quality, and even concierge services. Bay Harbor Islands, in particular, is emerging as a discreet address where boutique inventory and lifestyle programming intersect. This MILLION Luxury editorial looks at how wellness-forward development is being marketed today, what is verifiable, and how buyers can evaluate the difference between true health infrastructure and simply good rooftop leisure.
Miami-Dade Property Taxes for Luxury Buyers: Millage, Homestead, and the True Carrying-Cost Equation
Miami-Dade’s property-tax math is straightforward, but the outcome is not: millage varies by municipality and special districts, exemptions reshape taxable value, and non-tax carrying costs can rival the tax line item.
What Really Conveys at Closing in South Florida Luxury Real Estate (and What Does Not)
In South Florida luxury transactions, “turnkey” is a negotiation, not an assumption. This guide clarifies fixtures vs personal property, how to document furnishings and collectibles, and the deal structures that keep closings clean.
