Miami vs. Monaco: Two Sunny Tax Havens Competing for Ultra-Wealthy Residents
Miami’s no-state-income-tax structure, global connectivity, and deepening luxury inventory are positioning it as a compelling onshore alternative to Monaco’s rarefied, land-scarce market. For globally mobile buyers, the decision increasingly turns on residency mechanics, transparency expectations, asset-protection planning, and lifestyle priorities, not just price. This editorial maps the practical differences with a South Florida real-estate lens.
Defining Ultra-Luxury: What Makes a Miami Property ‘Ultra-Luxury’ in 2026?
A discreet, buyer-oriented look at why South Florida’s ultra-luxury market continues to thicken at the top, how to interpret today’s price thresholds, and what to prioritize when purchasing a primary or second home in 2026.
The Feminine Face of Wealth: How Women Are Influencing South Florida’s Luxury Real Estate Market
Affluent female buyers are increasingly defining South Florida’s ultra-luxury housing brief, from privacy-first condominium living to flexible layouts for multigenerational households. National luxury data points to women’s expanding ownership, decision influence, and investable-asset control, while local pay-gap dynamics underscore why the top end of the market is where their leverage is most visible. This editorial maps what that means for product, design, and neighborhood choices across Miami Beach, Brickell, and beyond.
Coral Gables vs. Pinecrest: Suburban Estate Living in Miami’s Top School Neighborhoods
Two of Miami-Dade’s most coveted enclaves are moving at a slower, more negotiable pace entering 2026. Coral Gables offers architectural character and a cultural core; Pinecrest delivers school-driven demand and an outdoor, estate-scale lifestyle. Here is how MILLION Luxury is framing value, leverage, and long-term fit for high-net-worth buyers this year.
Top 5 Reasons Luxury Real Estate Contracts Fall Through in South Florida
As South Florida’s luxury market regains balance, contract risk is becoming a core part of the transaction strategy. With more inventory, more choice, and underwriting that remains exacting, the most expensive mistakes are often procedural, not aesthetic. This MILLION Luxury guide ranks the five most common reasons high-end contracts unravel and offers practical, discreet safeguards for both buyers and sellers before the contingency clock starts.
Top 3 Branded Residences in Miami for Wellness-Led Living
In South Florida, the highest-performing branded residences no longer compete on views alone. They compete on how convincingly they can turn daily life into a private, service-led wellness routine. For buyers weighing Brickell Key, Brickell, and Miami Beach, three names dominate the conversation: Mandarin Oriental, Nobu, and Casa Cipriani.
