Forte on Flagler penthouse in West Palm Beach featuring an ultra luxury private pool and cityscape views for premium preconstruction condos.
Forte on Flagler penthouse in West Palm Beach featuring an ultra luxury private pool and cityscape views for premium preconstruction condos.

Miami Beach Penthouse vs Palm Beach Estate: Choosing the Right $20M Lifestyle

For ultra-high-net-worth buyers in South Florida, the decision between a Miami-beach penthouse and a Palm-beach estate is less about prestige and more about operating style: service, governance, privacy, land, and how much control you want to keep in your own hands. This editorial breaks down the real tradeoffs, from HOA economics and due diligence to wellness-driven amenities and the emerging “lock-and-leave” logic that’s reshaping trophy demand.

888 Brickell Residences sunset spa pool, Brickell Miami—wellness amenity for ultra luxury and luxury condos, preconstruction.
888 Brickell Residences sunset spa pool, Brickell Miami—wellness amenity for ultra luxury and luxury condos, preconstruction.

Brickell’s Next Luxury Benchmark: Wellness-Forward Branded Residences, From Mercedes-Benz Places to ORA by Casa Tua

In Brickell, wellness has moved from a nice-to-have amenity floor to a defining part of the ownership proposition. Two high-profile, brand-driven projects illustrate the shift: Mercedes-Benz Places Miami, with its design-and-mobility lens, and ORA by Casa Tua, with a hospitality-first approach anchored by dining, service, and verdant respite. For buyers weighing lifestyle, privacy, and long-term desirability, the most revealing differences are not just what each building offers, but how each one intends residents to live day to day.

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.

From Your Dog’s Perspective: Condo Life vs. A Yard in South Florida Luxury Real Estate

For many affluent buyers, the debate between a single-family home and a high-rise condo is framed as lifestyle. Your dog frames it as routine. This MILLION Luxury editorial looks at daily movement, novelty, policy constraints, and building amenities to help dog owners choose the right South Florida home without relying on the myth that a backyard automatically equals a better life.

St. Regis Sunny Isles, Sunny Isles Beach oceanfront balcony dining at sunset—sky‑level living in luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
St. Regis Sunny Isles, Sunny Isles Beach oceanfront balcony dining at sunset—sky‑level living in luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

Sky Garages, Car Elevators, and the New Luxury of Living With Your Collection

From Sunny Isles Beach’s in-home sky garages to trackside “car condo” campuses across the country, automotive real estate has matured into a discreet asset class. For South Florida buyers, the story is less about novelty and more about control: climate, security, provenance, and the ability to enjoy a collection without surrendering privacy. This editorial looks at what’s been publicly disclosed, what’s been widely marketed, and what sophisticated buyers should underwrite before they bring the garage into the living room.

Rivage Bal Harbour view toward Miami Beach skyline and ocean, Bal Harbour, Miami—signature vistas from luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
Rivage Bal Harbour view toward Miami Beach skyline and ocean, Bal Harbour, Miami—signature vistas from luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

Bal Harbour’s White-Glove Condominium Standard: From 24-Hour Concierge to Residential Butler

In Bal Harbour, luxury is increasingly measured less by finishes and more by how quietly a building runs. This MILLION Luxury editorial looks at what publicly disclosed service standards at Oceana Bal Harbour and the planned Rivage Bal Harbour suggest about the next era of oceanfront living, with a buyer-focused framework for evaluating concierge, valet, security, and household-level support.

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.

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.

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