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.

Harbor Beach vs. Rio Vista: Choosing Fort Lauderdale’s Most Coveted Waterfront Addresses

Two of Fort Lauderdale’s most storied waterfront neighborhoods speak to different versions of luxury: Harbor Beach prioritizes controlled access and direct boating, while Rio Vista pairs heritage streetscapes with downtown adjacency.

Mandatory vs Optional Club Memberships in South Florida: A Luxury Buyer’s Guide to Fees, Access, and Lifestyle

In South Florida’s club communities, the most consequential line item is often not the home itself, but the membership structure attached to it. Some neighborhoods require membership as a condition of ownership, while others keep it optional, changing both the economics and the day-to-day experience. This MILLION Luxury guide explains how fee schedules, tiers, equity models, and waitlists can affect value, financing, and your ability to use the amenities you are implicitly buying into.

EB-5 and South Florida Luxury Real Estate: What Discreet Buyers and Global Families Should Know for 2026

EB-5 capital is increasingly discussed alongside South Florida’s branded and waterfront development pipeline. This guide explains how the program actually works, what changed under the Reform and Integrity Act, and how to evaluate EB-5 exposure when you are considering a New-construction purchase in Miami-beach, Fort-lauderdale, or Pompano-beach.

Fort-lauderdale’s Wellness-First Luxury Residences: St. Regis Bahia Mar vs Andare

Fort-lauderdale’s newest ultra-luxury residential offerings are increasingly defined by wellness infrastructure and hospitality-grade service, not just square footage and views. Two projects crystallize the shift in different ways: the resort-scale, marina-centered St. Regis® Residences Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale and the design-forward Andare Residences Fort Lauderdale in Downtown. Here is how their amenity philosophies differ and what discerning buyers should evaluate before committing to New-construction.

Coconut Grove vs. Fort Lauderdale: Two Waterfront Lifestyles Luxury Buyers Compare

Coconut Grove and Fort Lauderdale both trade on water access, but they deliver it differently: the Grove feels intimate and village-like, while Fort Lauderdale leans into big-water energy, events, and an easy on-off rhythm for visitors. For second-home buyers, downsizers, and primary residents who want lifestyle as much as real estate, the decision often comes down to how you want to spend an ordinary Tuesday: strolling a compact retail core, or cruising a city built around waterways.