October 2025: South Florida Luxury Real Estate Soars
South Florida’s luxury property market accelerated in October 2025, with sales, cash activity, and international absorption all strengthening across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. Values remained resilient, inventory stayed seller-leaning in the most coveted zip codes, and time-to-contract quickened for well-priced listings. Below, we unpack the month’s headline numbers, the on‑the‑ground dynamics shaping new development and resale activity, and actionable strategies for buyers and sellers seeking discretion, velocity, and long-term value.
1031 Exchanges for Florida Luxury Condos: A Practical Primer for High-Net-Worth Buyers
South Florida's luxury condo owners increasingly treat their residences as investment-grade assets, and 1031 exchanges give them a way to harvest gains without handing a large share to the IRS. This practical primer explains how Section 1031 works for Florida luxury condos, the key timelines and rules high net worth buyers must respect, and why the state's tax environment makes exchanges particularly compelling. It also outlines planning tips, pitfalls to avoid and advanced options for investors seeking both lifestyle and long term wealth preservation.
Yacht-Centric Living: Fort Lauderdale vs Miami for Boaters
For yacht owners choosing a South Florida home port, the decision often narrows to Fort Lauderdale or Miami. Both cities now feature branded condominium towers with private marinas, superyacht-scale dockage, and hospitality-level services that let residents live directly above their slips. This article compares the two waterfront cultures through the lens of serious boating, highlighting addresses such as St. Regis® Residences Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale, Riva Residenze Fort Lauderdale, The Ritz-Carlton Residences® Pompano Beach, Aston Martin Residences Downtown Miami, St. Regis® Residences Brickell, Una Residences Brickell, and The Residences at Six Fisher Island.
Superyacht Living (100-Foot-Plus): Residences with Deep-Water Slips from Fort Lauderdale to Hallandale Beach
From Fort Lauderdale to Hallandale Beach, a new class of waterfront condominium is emerging for owners of 100 foot plus yachts. Pier Sixty-Six Residences, St. Regis Residences Bahia Mar, and The Residences at Shell Bay pair private deep water marinas with resort calibre amenities, hotel level service, and lock and leave convenience. Together they create a discreet corridor of superyacht living where a serious vessel can be berthed just steps from home, and every detail of life on land and at sea is carefully orchestrated.
Members-Only Living: How Private Clubs and Culinary Partnerships Are Reshaping Luxury Towers in South Florida
South Florida's newest luxury towers are evolving into full-fledged private clubs, where ownership confers entry to residents-only social, culinary and wellness worlds carefully curated for a select community. From Villa Miami and Shell Bay by Auberge Hallandale to Casa Cipriani Miami Beach and The Perigon Miami Beach, developers are partnering with elite hospitality brands and chefs to deliver club lounges, golf and marina access, and Michelin level dining just an elevator ride away, redefining how discerning buyers evaluate value and privacy.
Top 5 Waterfront Buildings for Yacht Owners in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is cementing its role as the yacht capital of the world with a new wave of ultra luxury waterfront residences tailored to boat owners. This overview selects five of the most compelling pre construction and newly delivered buildings, from superyacht hubs at Pier Sixty-Six and Bahia Mar to boutique projects like Riva Residenze, Sixth&Rio and 3000 Waterside. For buyers pairing a significant vessel with a primary or secondary home, these towers offer rare combinations of marina access, privacy and design pedigree.
