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.

Miami Beach Flood Zones, Elevation Certificates, and the New Florida Disclosure Era

For South Florida’s oceanfront buyers, flood risk is less about alarm and more about precision. This guide explains where to verify a property’s FEMA flood zone, why Elevation Certificates matter, how to read storm-surge and sea-level layers, and what Florida’s new flood disclosure rules mean at contract time.

ALINA Residences, Boca Raton balcony over golf course and skyline—South Florida luxury and ultra luxury condos; active resale.
ALINA Residences, Boca Raton balcony over golf course and skyline—South Florida luxury and ultra luxury condos; active resale.

Save Our Homes, Portability, and the Year-Two Property-Tax Reset: A South Florida Luxury Buyer’s Guide

In South Florida, the most expensive surprise is often not the closing cost, it is the year-two property tax bill. Understanding Florida’s Save Our Homes cap, the homestead exemption, and portability can help luxury buyers and existing owners plan with far more precision, especially in Miami-beach and other high-demand coastal markets.

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.

Privacy, Access, and Amenity Culture: How South Florida Luxury Condos Balance Discretion With Community

From mobile credentials to thoughtfully programmed wellness floors, today’s best-in-class South Florida buildings treat privacy and community as complementary design problems. Here is what sophisticated buyers should look for in access control, surveillance, amenities, and governance.

West Palm Beach waterfront cityscape, bridges and palm‑lined promenades—sought‑after market for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction and resale.
West Palm Beach waterfront cityscape, bridges and palm‑lined promenades—sought‑after market for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction and resale.

South Florida’s Trophy Home Market in 2026: Records, Global Cash, and the New Luxury Baseline

South Florida enters 2026 with ultra-luxury momentum that is broad-based but not uniform: $10M-plus closings remain frequent, Miami Beach condo pricing is pressing higher on a per-square-foot basis, and trophy transactions are resetting expectations without necessarily rewriting everyday comps. For buyers and sellers operating at the top of the market, the story is less about a single headline sale and more about liquidity, supply, and the persistent pull of branded, service-forward living.

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.

What Really Conveys at Closing in South Florida Luxury Real Estate (and What Does Not)

In South Florida luxury transactions, “turnkey” is a negotiation, not an assumption. This guide clarifies fixtures vs personal property, how to document furnishings and collectibles, and the deal structures that keep closings clean.

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.

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.

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