Bay view of Coral Gables waterfront luxury homes—prime South Florida zone near luxury and ultra luxury condos, with preconstruction and resale activity.
Bay view of Coral Gables waterfront luxury homes—prime South Florida zone near luxury and ultra luxury condos, with preconstruction and resale activity.

Top 5 Luxury Custom Home Builders in South Florida

From Miami-Dade waterfront lots to estate acreage in Broward and Palm Beach, South Florida’s most discerning buyers increasingly treat construction as a bespoke service. This guide profiles five notable luxury builders and design-build firms, then translates what their positioning implies for budget, process, and lifestyle fit.

Shore Club, Miami Beach oceanfront condo architecture—landmark address of luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
Shore Club, Miami Beach oceanfront condo architecture—landmark address of luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

South Florida Luxury Property Taxes: Millage, Homestead, and Address-Level Carrying Costs

Property taxes in South Florida are rarely a simple percentage of purchase price. For luxury buyers, the real variable is address-level millage, exemptions, and assessment caps that can separate a predictable primary residence from a surprisingly expensive second home. This guide explains how Florida tax bills are built, why Miami-Dade municipalities diverge, and how to model realistic carrying costs before you close.

Miami Beach skyline aerial with oceanfront towers and Biscayne Bay—iconic strip for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction and resale inventory.
Miami Beach skyline aerial with oceanfront towers and Biscayne Bay—iconic strip for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction and resale inventory.

South Florida Ultra-Luxury Real Estate 2026: Pricing Power, Inventory Reality, and Where the Next Premium Is Forming

A buyer-oriented, tri-county read on South Florida’s 2026 ultra-luxury landscape, grounded in recent pricing, inventory, and demand signals across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach.

Sunset skyline reflecting on Biscayne Bay at The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami Tower Two—ultra luxury condos in preconstruction on Brickell Key, showcasing luxury waterfront living.
Sunset skyline reflecting on Biscayne Bay at The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami Tower Two—ultra luxury condos in preconstruction on Brickell Key, showcasing luxury waterfront living.

October 2025: South Florida Luxury Real Estate Soars

South Florida’s luxury property market accelerated in October 2025, with sales, cash activity, and international absorption all strengthening across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. Values remained resilient, inventory stayed seller-leaning in the most coveted zip codes, and time-to-contract quickened for well-priced listings. Below, we unpack the month’s headline numbers, the on‑the‑ground dynamics shaping new development and resale activity, and actionable strategies for buyers and sellers seeking discretion, velocity, and long-term value.

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