Top 8 Trophy Deals Defining South Florida Luxury Real Estate in 2025
From $225 million waterfront assemblages to nine-figure off-market Coconut Grove trades and record-setting condo penthouses, 2025 reinforced South Florida’s position as a global trophy-market with its own rules of privacy, cash, and scarcity.
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.
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 Penthouse vs Palm Beach Estate: Choosing the Right $20M Lifestyle
For ultra-high-net-worth buyers in South Florida, the decision between a Miami-beach penthouse and a Palm-beach estate is less about prestige and more about operating style: service, governance, privacy, land, and how much control you want to keep in your own hands. This editorial breaks down the real tradeoffs, from HOA economics and due diligence to wellness-driven amenities and the emerging “lock-and-leave” logic that’s reshaping trophy demand.
South Florida’s Corporate Migration Wave (2024–2025)
South Florida’s 2024–2025 corporate migration wave is turning Miami, Brickell, Miami Beach, and Palm Beach County into a year-round hub for finance, tech, and global enterprise. This editorial roundup highlights 30 major firms that relocated, opened offices, or expanded locally, then connects the trend to luxury housing demand. As leadership teams arrive, buyers prioritize privacy, service, and location, with branded residences and waterfront estates supported by more consistent demand. For buyers, it is confirmation of fundamentals, not a short-lived spike.
The Billionaire Buyer Playbook for South Florida Trophy Real Estate
South Florida’s ultra-luxury market is no longer defined by simple “best views” narratives. At eight and nine figures, the decision framework tightens around scarcity, discretion, security, and operational ease. From record waterfront sales in Miami-Dade to headline listings on Indian Creek and legacy-scale assembly in Palm Beach, the market is increasingly set by buyers who treat real estate as long-horizon infrastructure.
