Branded Residences in South Florida: The 2026 Case for Service, Scarcity, and a Smarter Luxury Premium

Branded residences are scaling globally, and South Florida sits at the center of the North American story. For buyers, the appeal is less about a logo and more about predictable service, amenity standards, and resale clarity in a market where luxury lifestyles are increasingly multigenerational. This MILLION Luxury editorial breaks down why the branded model commands a premium, what to scrutinize in the operating structure, and where Miami-beach demand is concentrating as new product comes online.

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.

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.

Resilience as Luxury: What South Florida Buyers Should Know About Code, FORTIFIED Standards, and Storm-Season Upgrades

In South Florida, resilience is no longer a back-of-house conversation. It is a value driver that shapes purchase decisions, insurance outcomes, and day-to-day livability, especially along Oceanfront corridors where wind, water, and power continuity matter most.

Serviced Residences vs. Condos in Miami Beach: The All-In Luxury Equation

For South Florida buyers balancing lifestyle, flexibility, and cost transparency, hotel-serviced residences and traditional condos solve different problems. This guide breaks down what is typically included, what is variable, and the due diligence that matters most when the lines between hospitality and home blur.

Condo Fees, Reserves, and Special Assessments: A 2026 Due‑Diligence Playbook for South Florida Luxury Buyers

Rising insurance, mandatory structural reserves, and tighter governance rules have shifted the true cost of condo ownership in South Florida. This MILLION Luxury guide explains how milestone inspections and Structural Integrity Reserve Studies reshape monthly budgets, why special assessments hinge on process as much as price, and what disciplined due diligence looks like in today’s luxury resale market.