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.

Buying Miami New Construction Remotely: Virtual Tours, Inspections, and Digital Closings

Remote buying has become the new normal for Miami's luxury new construction market. From VR sales galleries and high fidelity 3D tours to on screen legal reviews and remote online notarization, affluent buyers now reserve, verify, and close on pre construction condos without leaving home. This article explains how to evaluate towers, manage inspections, protect deposits, and complete a digital closing so you can secure a prime residence in Miami with confidence from anywhere in the world.

Miami Relocation Guide for Out-of-State Luxury Buyers

Miami has rapidly evolved into a favored address for affluent buyers leaving high-tax, high-density states. This relocation guide explores why the Magic City appeals to sophisticated homeowners, from its tax-efficient framework and year-round resort climate to its mosaic of neighborhoods and new branded towers. We look at how areas such as Brickell, Miami-beach and Sunny-isles differ, what separates high-rise living from private estates, and the key residency, legal and lifestyle considerations to address before making Miami your primary home.

Relocating to Miami as a High-Net-Worth Buyer: Pre-Construction Checklist

Relocating to Miami as a high net worth buyer is as much about strategy as it is about sunshine. This checklist led guide explains how to choose the right enclave, evaluate flagship pre construction towers, and structure your ownership for tax efficiency and privacy. From staged deposit schedules to entity planning and assembling a trusted local team, it outlines the practical steps that turn a move to Miami into a smooth, confidential upgrade of both lifestyle and long term portfolio.

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.

HOA Fees in Miami Luxury Condos: How to Compare True Carrying Cost

Miami and Miami Beach luxury condominiums deliver resort-level services, but the HOA fee behind that lifestyle is now one of the highest recurring costs of ownership. For high-rise buildings in Miami Dade, average monthly assessments have climbed to levels that can rival a mortgage payment, and fees in ultra-boutique or hotel-branded towers can be substantially higher. This MILLION Luxury editorial explains what HOA fees actually fund, why they have risen so sharply, how to compare buildings on a cost-per-square-foot basis, and how to translate those numbers into an accurate view of long-term carrying cost.