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.

How to Buy a $5M+ New Construction Home in Miami While Living Out of State

Buying a $5M+ new construction home in Miami while living out of state is entirely achievable if you treat the process like any other major investment: build the right local team, lean on technology, and choose projects with proven quality. This guide walks affluent buyers through Miami’s New-construction landscape, the choice between full service branded condominiums and private waterfront estates, and the legal, financial and practical steps needed to secure and manage a trophy residence in the city, all without sacrificing privacy or control.

Financing Options for International Buyers in Miami New Construction

International capital plays an outsized role in Miami’s New-construction market, yet financing a residence as a non U.S. buyer follows different rules. This guide outlines how foreign nationals can prepare documentation, work with U.S. and global banks, manage Pre-construction deposit schedules and explore alternatives such as DSCR and private loans, while coordinating tax, legal and ownership structures for long term efficiency.

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.

TCO vs CO in Miami New Developments: Move-In Timing Explained

Buying into a New-construction or Pre-construction tower in Miami means planning around the moment the city clears your building for move in. This article demystifies the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) and the final Certificate of Occupancy (CO) in the context of high end condominiums, explains how each approval affects closings, financing, amenities and day to day living, and offers a practical framework for deciding whether to move in at TCO or wait patiently for the final CO.

Okan Tower vs. Waldorf Astoria Residences: Miami's Supertall Luxury Showdown

For Miami buyers, Okan Tower and Waldorf Astoria Residences Downtown Miami represent a new class of supertall, hotel serviced condominiums in the urban core. This editorial compares their architecture, amenity programs, services and ownership structures so you can understand how each tower lives day to day and which address better matches your lifestyle, privacy expectations and long term Investment goals.