Miami vs. Austin: Two Booming Tech Hubs Compete for Luxury Homebuyers

Miami’s ultra-luxury market continues to trade at rarefied price points with a distinctly cash-led buyer profile and deep global demand, while Austin offers a different kind of prime: executive-driven, lifestyle-forward, and increasingly price-sensitive as inventory has built. For South Florida buyers comparing a primary residence, a tax-friendly second home, or a capital-preservation play, the decision in 2026 hinges less on headlines and more on structure: liquidity, carrying costs, governance, and how each city performs when momentum cools.

Miami Beach vs. Florida Keys: Ultra-Luxury City Living or Private Island Serenity?

In 2025, the luxury conversation in South Florida is less about where prices peaked and more about where terms can be negotiated without compromising lifestyle. Miami Beach is increasingly a two-speed market: trophy assets and best-in-class buildings still command attention, while broader condo inventory and longer selling timelines create real openings for prepared buyers. The Florida Keys, by contrast, remain driven by scarcity and water access, yet even there longer days on market are shifting the tone from urgency to selectivity. For buyers weighing a full-time residence against a second-home retreat, the question is not simply “Beach or Keys?” It is which micro-market matches your preferred rhythm: walkable, amenity-dense city living, or boating-first privacy with a different ownership profile. Below, MILLION Luxury outlines where leverage is showing up, where it is not, and how to underwrite the decision with clear eyes.

Right of First Refusal: What It Means if a Condo Board Can Block Your Purchase (and How Often It Happens)

A buyer-oriented guide for South Florida luxury condo transactions explaining how a condominium right of first refusal works, what it can and cannot be used for, how it impacts timelines and financing, and what to review in the condo documents before signing.

Flipping vs. Buy-and-Hold in South Florida Luxury: The 2026 Smart Luxury Playbook

Luxury real estate in South Florida is moving from the pandemic-era sprint to a more measured, analytical cycle. For investors and second-home buyers, the most reliable wins increasingly come from disciplined underwriting, tax-aware holding periods, and best-in-class assets that remain liquid even when the broader market slows.

The Branded-Residence Premium in South Florida: When It Pays, When It Doesn’t

Branded residences are reshaping South Florida’s ultra-luxury landscape, pairing real estate with hospitality-level service and global name recognition. But the premium is not automatic value. This MILLION Luxury guide breaks down where the uplift tends to come from, what it costs to maintain, and the contract details sophisticated buyers should confirm before closing.

Branded Residences in South Florida: The 2026 Case for Service, Scarcity, and a Smarter Luxury Premium

Branded residences are scaling globally, and South Florida sits at the center of the North American story. For buyers, the appeal is less about a logo and more about predictable service, amenity standards, and resale clarity in a market where luxury lifestyles are increasingly multigenerational. This MILLION Luxury editorial breaks down why the branded model commands a premium, what to scrutinize in the operating structure, and where Miami-beach demand is concentrating as new product comes online.