Rising Construction Costs: Is Buying New in Florida Cheaper Than Building Your Own Luxury Home?

A discreet, buyer-oriented framework for deciding whether to build a custom home or buy resale or new development in South Florida, with current pricing dynamics, construction realities, and financing and tax considerations.

Pagani vs Continuum Club & Residences in North Bay Village: Design, finishes & customization

Two headline projects are reframing North Bay Village from pass-through to destination: Pagani Residences, a low-density, design-led tower promoted as Horacio Pagani’s first residential project, and Continuum Club & Residences, a larger club-driven community with an expansive amenity program. For buyers, the decision is less about “better” and more about fit: privacy versus programming, bespoke interiors versus curated consistency, and ultra-rare penthouse scale versus a broader range of layouts.

North Bay Village’s Next Waterfront Moment: Pagani Residences and Shoma Bay

North Bay Village is entering a new phase of waterfront development, and two upcoming projects illustrate how differently the same shoreline can be interpreted: Pagani Residences, a tightly held, ultra-low-density statement, and Shoma Bay, a larger mixed-use address built around daily convenience. For buyers weighing Biscayne Bay views against privacy, services, and long-term neighborhood upside, the right decision often has less to do with finishes and more to do with how you want to live five years from now.

Top 5 Up-and-Coming Miami Luxury Neighborhoods to Watch in 2026

From Biscayne Bayfront towers to art-led urban districts, Miami’s next wave of luxury is being defined by measurable pricing signals, population growth, and a development pipeline that is reshaping where high-end buyers look first. Here are five neighborhoods gaining momentum for 2026, plus the practical cues sophisticated buyers use to separate a true ascent from a passing headline.

North Bay Village’s New Luxury Blueprint: Continuum Club & Residences and Pagani Residences

North Bay Village has moved from pass-through geography to a waterfront address with real design intent. Two incoming towers, Continuum Club & Residences and Pagani Residences, frame that shift in unusually clear terms: one built around club-scale amenities and broader price accessibility, the other engineered for low-density privacy and a bespoke, brand-led interior program. For buyers weighing a primary home, a lock-and-leave second residence, or a long-horizon position in a rezoning-driven neighborhood, the opportunity is not just about views. It is about how each project translates lifestyle into measurable decisions: ceiling heights, finish systems, carrying costs, marina access, and the quiet logistics that determine whether a building feels effortless.

North Bay Village’s Wellness-Forward Luxury Pipeline: Continuum, Pagani, and Shoma Bay

North Bay Village is emerging as a tightly held waterfront alternative to Miami Beach, with a new generation of amenity-rich, wellness-led residences planned along the Causeway and West Drive. This MILLION Luxury editorial looks at the projects publicly disclosed to be shaping that next chapter, and what their “club” and recovery-centric programming may mean for daily life, service standards, and due diligence in pre-construction.