Scenic waterway in Coral Gables, Florida, sunny and lined with palms—high‑end area for luxury and ultra luxury condos, offering preconstruction and resale.
Scenic waterway in Coral Gables, Florida, sunny and lined with palms—high‑end area for luxury and ultra luxury condos, offering preconstruction and resale.

Florida Homestead Exemption for Luxury Homeowners

For buyers of Florida luxury real estate, the Homestead Exemption is far more than a line item on a closing statement. It is a constitutional framework that reduces the taxable value of a primary residence, caps how quickly that taxable value can rise, and provides unusually strong creditor protection for the home itself. For Oceanfront penthouses, bayfront estates and high value single-family-homes in markets like Miami-beach and Sunny-isles, mastering the homestead rules can materially improve long term after tax returns and preserve family wealth.

Miami, Florida sunset skyline reflected on Biscayne Bay—central hub for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction and resale.
Miami, Florida sunset skyline reflected on Biscayne Bay—central hub for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction and resale.

Miami vs New York vs Los Angeles: Luxury Real Estate Value Comparison

MILLION Luxury compares Miami, New York and Los Angeles through a value focused lens for ultra affluent buyers. Rather than chasing headlines, we examine price per square foot, space for the dollar, daily lifestyle, architecture, amenities, tax climate and exit liquidity. The result is a grounded framework that clarifies how each city rewards capital differently. For South Florida based clients considering a Manhattan pied a terre, a Los Angeles estate or a deeper commitment to Miami, this guide helps align budget, lifestyle and long term strategy.

Aerial view of Miami skyline and bay—boats, parks and glass towers; leading market for luxury and ultra luxury condos, offering preconstruction and resale.
Aerial view of Miami skyline and bay—boats, parks and glass towers; leading market for luxury and ultra luxury condos, offering preconstruction and resale.

FIRPTA Explained for Miami Luxury Property Owners

FIRPTA Explained for Miami Luxury Property Owners offers a clear, practical overview of how the United States Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act affects high value transactions when a foreign seller exits a Miami condominium or estate. The guide outlines who is treated as a foreign person, how the standard 15 percent withholding works at closing, how ownership structures interact with FIRPTA, and what strategies can improve cash flow while remaining compliant, so international families can plan their next move with confidence.

Hibiscus, Star or Palm Islands waterfront homes on Biscayne Bay in Miami—guard‑gated enclave near luxury and ultra luxury condos; premium resale market.
Hibiscus, Star or Palm Islands waterfront homes on Biscayne Bay in Miami—guard‑gated enclave near luxury and ultra luxury condos; premium resale market.

Florida Tax Residency Essentials for New Luxury Homeowners - Legal Overview

For affluent buyers relocating from high-tax states, Florida offers a rare combination of lifestyle and structural tax advantages: no state income tax, no estate or inheritance tax, and powerful homestead protections. This legal overview explains how those benefits work in practice for new luxury homeowners, from property tax relief and asset protection to favorable treatment of investment portfolios. It then walks through the concrete steps required to establish Florida domicile and unwind ties to your former state, helping you reduce audit risk and avoid dual taxation.

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