Sight Unseen: Pros and Cons of Buying a Luxury Property Without an In-Person Visit
In South Florida’s fast-moving luxury market, remote offers and even fully remote closings have become a practical tool for out-of-state and international buyers. This editorial lays out an expert, Florida-specific playbook: how to evaluate a property through high-fidelity virtual assets, where remote diligence tends to fail, and how to reduce exposure to building, HOA, climate, and fraud risks when you cannot be physically present.
The Well vs La Baia in Bay Harbor Islands: Wellness & fitness tour takeaways
Bay Harbor Islands is evolving into a discreet wellness-forward enclave where boutique scale, proximity to Bal Harbour, and elevated amenity programs converge. This 2026-oriented buyer’s guide breaks down what “wellness residence” truly means on the ground, how to evaluate features beyond marketing language, and why the neighborhood’s next wave of buildings emphasizes filtration, recovery, and calm over spectacle.
Miami vs. Los Angeles: Coastal Luxury Living Coast-to-Coast Comparison in 2026
A discreet, buyer-oriented 2026 field guide for high-net-worth households weighing a move from Los Angeles or New York City to Miami, focused on inventory, pricing thresholds, time-to-sell dynamics, insurance realities, and lifestyle catalysts shaping South Florida’s luxury market.
One for You, One for the Kids? Pros and Cons of Buying Multiple Units in the Same Condo Building
For ultra-premium buyers, owning more than one residence under the same roof can be a remarkably efficient way to live, host, and invest. The strategy also concentrates risk in a single association, balance sheet, and governance ecosystem. This MILLION Luxury playbook explains when multi-unit ownership shines in South Florida, where financing and condo-law realities can quietly set the boundaries, and how to structure an exit plan that protects liquidity.
The Well vs Bay Harbor Towers in Bay Harbor Islands: Amenity stack & wellness
Bay Harbor Islands is leaning into a new definition of luxury: wellness as a daily operating system, not an amenity. Two boutique projects illustrate the shift from traditional resort programming toward health-forward design and services, while scarcity in this low-density enclave continues to support premium positioning.
Strong Dollar Effect: Is Miami Real Estate a Bargain for Foreign Buyers in 2026?
A weaker U.S. dollar can make South Florida pricing feel materially different to overseas capital, but “bargain” is more nuanced than the headline FX rate. In a market where international buyers represent an outsized share of dollar volume and new-development absorption, timing, carrying costs, and exit frictions matter as much as the entry price.
