Miami vs. Austin: Two Booming Tech Hubs Compete for Luxury Homebuyers
Miami’s ultra-luxury market continues to trade at rarefied price points with a distinctly cash-led buyer profile and deep global demand, while Austin offers a different kind of prime: executive-driven, lifestyle-forward, and increasingly price-sensitive as inventory has built. For South Florida buyers comparing a primary residence, a tax-friendly second home, or a capital-preservation play, the decision in 2026 hinges less on headlines and more on structure: liquidity, carrying costs, governance, and how each city performs when momentum cools.
Right of First Refusal: What It Means if a Condo Board Can Block Your Purchase (and How Often It Happens)
A buyer-oriented guide for South Florida luxury condo transactions explaining how a condominium right of first refusal works, what it can and cannot be used for, how it impacts timelines and financing, and what to review in the condo documents before signing.
The International Buyer’s Playbook for Miami Pre-Construction in 2026
International capital remains a defining force in Miami’s new development market. For non-U.S. buyers, the opportunity is compelling, but the risk is rarely in the view: deposit timing, contract language, tax exposure, and currency moves. This MILLION Luxury guide outlines the practical, buyer-oriented checkpoints that help sophisticated purchasers commit to pre-construction with clear eyes and better protections.
The Branded-Residence Premium in South Florida: When It Pays, When It Doesn’t
Branded residences are reshaping South Florida’s ultra-luxury landscape, pairing real estate with hospitality-level service and global name recognition. But the premium is not automatic value. This MILLION Luxury guide breaks down where the uplift tends to come from, what it costs to maintain, and the contract details sophisticated buyers should confirm before closing.
Edgewater to Midtown: A Luxury Condo Playbook for Miami’s Selective Market
Edgewater’s waterfront inventory has tightened into a true scarcity story, while Midtown’s live-work-play grid keeps demand durable for buyers who value flexibility, walkability, and design-forward living. In a cooler, more selective luxury cycle, the smartest moves hinge on understanding neighborhood micro-markets: density versus privacy, usage rules, view corridors, and what a “branded” promise actually delivers day to day. This MILLION Luxury editorial maps the most practical considerations for ultra-premium buyers comparing Edgewater, Midtown, and the Design District seam, with a Miami Beach benchmark for those who want beachfront stature.
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.
