South of Fifth waterfront at sunset, pastel sky over Miami Beach skyline—sought‑after setting for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction and resale.
South of Fifth waterfront at sunset, pastel sky over Miami Beach skyline—sought‑after setting for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction and resale.

Why Ultra-Wealth Buyers Keep Choosing South Florida: Taxes, Privacy, and Record-Setting Waterfront Trades

From billionaire bunker enclaves to nine-figure penthouses, South Florida’s luxury market increasingly functions like a residency strategy, a privacy strategy, and a lifestyle allocation all at once.

The Residences at 1428 Brickell kitchen with ocean view and premium appliances—Brickell, Miami; elevated living in luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction.
The Residences at 1428 Brickell kitchen with ocean view and premium appliances—Brickell, Miami; elevated living in luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction.

Butler’s Pantry vs. Scullery: The Second-Kitchen Upgrade South Florida Luxury Buyers Actually Use

Secondary culinary zones are no longer a nostalgic nod to formal service. In South Florida’s most design-forward residences, the new luxury is operational: a discreet buffer that keeps the show kitchen pristine, supports entertaining at scale, and makes open-plan living feel effortless.

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.

Luxury Condo or Oceanfront Estate in South Florida? The Service vs Privacy Equation

In South Florida, ultra-luxury buyers increasingly choose between two distinct definitions of “the good life”: the full-service, hospitality-led condo and the private, land-forward single-family estate. This editorial breaks down how amenities, wellness, staffing, security, and long-term ownership realities shape that decision in Miami-beach and Palm-beach markets.

Shore Club, Miami Beach oceanfront condo architecture—landmark address of luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
Shore Club, Miami Beach oceanfront condo architecture—landmark address of luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

Florida Keys Luxury Real Estate in 2024: What the Market Is Really Signaling

From Key West to Key Largo, the Florida Keys luxury market is proving resilient in a more negotiated cycle. Here is what the latest sales, pricing, and waterfront trends suggest for buyers thinking like owners, not speculators.

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.

Work-From-Paradise Is Now a Floor, Not a Feature: What 2025’s Trophy Sales Reveal for South Florida Luxury

Ultra-luxury housing has entered a new phase: homes are being bought not only for prestige and views, but for the ability to operate a full professional life from a private, beautifully designed base. From $100M-plus headline transactions to the quiet rise of “Zoom-ready” listing language, 2025 delivered a clear message for South Florida buyers and developers alike: the most valuable residences are the ones that make everyday life effortless.

Four Seasons Coconut Grove, Miami living room with palm view—refined interiors within luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction residences in Coconut Grove.
Four Seasons Coconut Grove, Miami living room with palm view—refined interiors within luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction residences in Coconut Grove.

Larry Page’s Coconut Grove Purchases and the New Billionaire Playbook in South Florida

Google co-founder Larry Page’s reported ~$173.4 million two-home buying spree in Coconut Grove has become a case study in how ultra-wealthy buyers now approach South Florida: not as a single trophy acquisition, but as a portfolio strategy optimized for privacy, flexibility, and long-term positioning. Framed against parallel moves by other high-profile buyers and a renewed national conversation about wealth taxes, these transactions help explain why Miami’s most guarded enclaves and branded, service-forward residences continue to attract global capital.

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