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.

Faena House Miami Beach: The Oceanfront Benchmark That Still Sets the Tone

Faena House Miami Beach remains one of Mid-Beach’s clearest signals of how architecture, brand ecosystem, and true scarcity translate into lasting pricing power. Designed by Foster + Partners and limited to 47 residences, the building has been the stage for record-setting transactions and a consistently watched resale narrative that continues to influence how ultra-luxury buyers underwrite Miami Beach.

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.

Vintage Miami Beach Condos: Design, Value, and the New Safety Era

From Ocean Drive’s Art Deco icons to Morris Lapidus-era towers and Venetian Islands bayfront living, vintage condos are back in focus. Today’s buyer is balancing architectural pedigree with Florida’s post-Surfside inspection and reserve realities, while watching a resale market where older inventory can trade faster than newer product. This MILLION Luxury editorial outlines what makes vintage compelling, what due diligence now demands, and how to compare classic buildings with today’s new-construction benchmarks.

The Surf Club, Surfside oceanfront balcony view; luxury and ultra luxury resale condos in Surfside, Florida, with panoramic Atlantic views and beachfront living.
The Surf Club, Surfside oceanfront balcony view; luxury and ultra luxury resale condos in Surfside, Florida, with panoramic Atlantic views and beachfront living.

Balcony vs. Terrace in South Florida Luxury Condos: What Actually Matters

In South Florida, outdoor space is not a bonus feature, it is a core room. Yet not all outdoor square footage performs the same. This guide clarifies the true differences between a Balcony and a Terrace, explains why depth and orientation matter more than raw area, and outlines the due diligence that protects resale value and building harmony. Along the way, we spotlight Miami-beach residences where indoor outdoor living is treated as architecture, not afterthought.

The Perigon Miami Beach beachfront bedroom interior with floor‑to‑ceiling glass—oceanfront luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
The Perigon Miami Beach beachfront bedroom interior with floor‑to‑ceiling glass—oceanfront luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

Miami Ultra-Luxury Real Estate: Why Demand Holds Even With 6.7% Mortgages

Despite mortgage rates that remain elevated by recent-historical standards, Miami-Dade’s ultra-luxury market continues to behave like a distinct asset class: cash-heavy, supply-constrained, and increasingly defined by trophy-level price discovery. From record-setting penthouse trades to resilient pricing metrics in the $2M-plus condo segment, today’s buyers are less focused on rate cycles and more focused on scarcity, quality, and lifestyle optionality across Miami-beach and beyond.

Ocean House, Miami Beach (South of Fifth) oceanfront condo at sunset—boutique building on the sand; luxury and ultra luxury condos, prime resale.
Ocean House, Miami Beach (South of Fifth) oceanfront condo at sunset—boutique building on the sand; luxury and ultra luxury condos, prime resale.

Wardrobe Galleries: The New Luxury Closet Standard in South Florida

In South Florida’s most design-forward residences, the primary closet is no longer a utility space. Today’s luxury buyers are seeking wardrobe galleries that present fashion like a private boutique, complete with display lighting, furniture-grade millwork, and room-level comfort.

The Perigon Miami Beach modern oceanfront condo design—curved glass architecture for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
The Perigon Miami Beach modern oceanfront condo design—curved glass architecture for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

Top 8 Florida Legacy Estates That Still Define Luxury Value

From Vizcaya to Whitehall, Florida’s most storied estates reveal how architecture, provenance, and scarcity translate into modern luxury pricing power, especially in South Florida.

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