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.

Miami-Dade Property Taxes for Luxury Buyers: Millage, Homestead, and the True Carrying-Cost Equation

Miami-Dade’s property-tax math is straightforward, but the outcome is not: millage varies by municipality and special districts, exemptions reshape taxable value, and non-tax carrying costs can rival the tax line item.

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.

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.

Armani Casa Pompano Beach ultra luxury condos in South Florida offering modern architecture, oceanfront lifestyle, and premium amenities within a preconstruction project.
Armani Casa Pompano Beach ultra luxury condos in South Florida offering modern architecture, oceanfront lifestyle, and premium amenities within a preconstruction project.

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.

The Surf Club, Surfside oceanfront balcony view; luxury and ultra luxury resale condos in Surfside, Florida, with panoramic Atlantic views and beachfront living.
The Surf Club, Surfside oceanfront balcony view; luxury and ultra luxury resale condos in Surfside, Florida, with panoramic Atlantic views and beachfront living.

Hollywood Beach’s Next Luxury Cycle: A Buyer’s Guide to New Development, Boutique Inventory, and Resale Reality

Hollywood Beach is moving into a new phase, with major institutional investment and more than $1 billion in reported development activity reshaping expectations for waterfront living in Broward. From the planned scale of Icon Beach Residences to ultra-boutique offerings like Bellamar, the market is expanding at the top end while resale dynamics normalize. Here is what sophisticated buyers should watch as 2026 approaches.

The Perigon Miami Beach beach lounge on the sand—Miami Beach resort lifestyle for luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction.
The Perigon Miami Beach beach lounge on the sand—Miami Beach resort lifestyle for luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction.

Dubai’s $10M Record, Miami Beach’s Momentum: What Ultra-Luxury Buyers Should Watch in 2026

Dubai’s $10M-plus market set new highs in 2025, and the signals matter for South Florida buyers comparing global lifestyle hubs. Here is what the data suggests about liquidity, trophy pricing, and where Miami Beach continues to win on long-term desirability.

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.

Fractional Co-Ownership in South Florida Luxury: A Discreet Buyer’s Guide

Modern fractional and co-ownership platforms are reframing second-home access in high-demand destinations, including South Florida. This MILLION Luxury editorial breaks down what is actually being purchased, how platforms differ from legacy timeshares, and what sophisticated buyers should diligence around governance, liquidity, operations, and local rules before treating shared ownership as a lifestyle solution or an Investment.

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