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.
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.
Top 5 Value-Forward Luxury Neighborhoods in Miami: Where Sophistication Still Feels Rational
A ranked, data-anchored look at five Miami-area neighborhoods where pricing, inventory, and lifestyle combine to create a more measured path into South Florida luxury.
South Florida Second-Home Playbook: Lifestyle First, Investment-Grade Discipline
A discreet guide for buyers treating a South Florida second home as both sanctuary and balance-sheet asset, with practical underwriting, tax, and rental-use frameworks.
Condo or Villa in South Florida: A Discreet Buyer’s Guide to the True Cost, Control, and Lifestyle
For ultra-premium buyers in South Florida, the condo vs villa decision is less about square footage and more about governance, operating burden, rental flexibility, and tax treatment. This MILLION Luxury guide breaks down what you actually own, what you are obligated to fund, how special assessments can change the math, and why “lock-and-leave” is often the defining luxury. We also outline practical rental and ownership-structure considerations, including IRS personal-use thresholds and FIRPTA, so your lifestyle choice aligns with your investment and compliance priorities.
Preservation as Luxury: How South Florida’s Historic Districts Shape Trophy Real Estate
In South Florida, historic designation is no longer a quaint footnote to coastal glamour. It has become a form of controlled scarcity that influences what can be built, what can be restored, and what a buyer ultimately values. From Miami Beach’s Art Deco fabric to Coral Gables’ Mediterranean design discipline, preservation is increasingly intertwined with the region’s most ambitious residential narratives, especially as wealth migration pushes demand into record territory.
