Mansions as Event Venues: The Upsurge in Renting Luxury Homes for Ultra-Exclusive Events
South Florida’s estate-scale wedding weekend has evolved into a private, multi-day live-in format: welcome cocktails, ceremony, after-party, and next-day brunch, all protected by tight access control and concierge-level logistics. For luxury real estate buyers, these gatherings reveal what truly matters in an event-capable residence: acreage or setback for privacy, indoor-outdoor flow, on-site lodging, staging zones for vendors, and security infrastructure that feels invisible to guests. This guide outlines the estate features that make a wedding weekend seamless, the operating realities behind the scenes, and how Miami Beach’s new generation of branded residences is reshaping where elevated celebrations begin and end.
The First-Year Checklist After Buying a New Luxury Condo (From HOA Meetings to Homestead Filing)
A discreet, buyer-focused first-year checklist for South Florida luxury condo owners, covering insurance, taxes, governance, inspections, reserves, and documentation that protect lifestyle and capital.
Battling the Humidity: How to Protect Your Luxury Home from Mold and Mildew in Florida’s Tropical Climate
In South Florida, mold prevention is less about reacting and more about quietly managing moisture every day. For luxury residences, the goal is invisible performance: stable indoor humidity, disciplined ventilation, and fast response when water appears. Here is a buyer and owner playbook focused on design choices, building operations, and documentation that protect health, finishes, and resale value in a humid, coastal climate.
Aman Miami Beach: Preservation, Precision, and a New Benchmark in the Faena District
Aman’s planned Miami Beach debut combines the restoration of the 1940 Versailles Hotel with a new Kengo Kuma designed residential tower, bringing a rare 22-residence, 56-key hotel program to an oceanfront address in the Faena District.
The Waterfront Premium: Luxury, Risk, and Reality for South Florida Buyers
Waterfront real estate still commands an outsized premium, but the modern luxury buyer underwrites more than the view. Scarcity and lifestyle demand continue to elevate pricing, while climate exposure, insurance volatility, and disaster-driven liquidity shocks increasingly shape what is truly “best-in-class.” This MILLION Luxury editorial outlines how to evaluate ocean and bayfront ownership through a disciplined, total-cost lens without losing sight of the lifestyle dividend that makes shoreline addresses endure.
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.
