Sunset rooftop pool view at Forte on Flagler, West Palm Beach, capturing luxury condo lifestyle and coastal city vistas.
Sunset rooftop pool view at Forte on Flagler, West Palm Beach, capturing luxury condo lifestyle and coastal city vistas.

Palm Beach vs Beverly Hills: A 2026 Buyer’s Field Guide

Two prestige ZIP codes, two different kinds of leverage. Here is what the latest pricing signals, liquidity patterns, and lifestyle anchors suggest for ultra-luxury buyers comparing Palm Beach to Beverly Hills in 2026.

Forte on Flagler penthouse in West Palm Beach featuring an ultra luxury private pool and cityscape views for premium preconstruction condos.
Forte on Flagler penthouse in West Palm Beach featuring an ultra luxury private pool and cityscape views for premium preconstruction condos.

Flagler Drive Wellness, Compared: The Bristol vs South Flagler House in West Palm Beach

On South Flagler Drive, luxury has moved beyond square footage into health, recovery, and resilient comfort. Here is how The Bristol’s established, spa-forward amenity mix compares with the newer, club-like wellness and systems-driven programming disclosed for South Flagler House, and what discerning buyers should evaluate when lifestyle becomes part of the home’s value proposition.

ALBA Palm Beach, West Palm Beach marina‑side condo with yachts—waterfront setting for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
ALBA Palm Beach, West Palm Beach marina‑side condo with yachts—waterfront setting for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

Top 5 Yacht-Friendly Communities in Palm Beach County for Luxury Buyers

For South Florida buyers who measure a home by its wake, Palm Beach County offers a rare mix of private docks, club life, and quick Intracoastal access. Below, MILLION Luxury ranks five standout communities where boating is not a weekend hobby, but a design principle, then outlines how to diligence dockage, marina services, and lock-and-leave alternatives for owners who split time between land and sea.

Contemporary living room at Forte on Flagler, West Palm Beach, featuring luxury condo interiors with palm-tree waterfront views.
Contemporary living room at Forte on Flagler, West Palm Beach, featuring luxury condo interiors with palm-tree waterfront views.

West Palm Beach’s Next Luxury Addresses: Shorecrest and Mr. C, Through a Buyer’s Lens

West Palm Beach is adding a new layer of ultra-luxury condominium living, led by Shorecrest on North Flagler Drive and Mr. C’s hospitality-driven residences downtown. Here is what discerning buyers should know about design pedigree, day-to-day livability, and customization pathways, plus how these projects sit within the broader Palm Beach market.

Olara in West Palm Beach presenting ultra luxury waterfront condominiums with expansive terraces and direct bayfront views.
Olara in West Palm Beach presenting ultra luxury waterfront condominiums with expansive terraces and direct bayfront views.

Palm Beach’s New Price Ceiling: Historic Estates, Modern Compounds, and the West Palm Beach Alternative

A small set of headline listings is quietly resetting expectations in the Palm Beach area, where architectural pedigree, waterfront geometry, and climate resilience now price like primary luxuries. From Addison Mizner’s Venetian-era romance brought forward for today, to a newly completed ocean-to-Intracoastal compound in Manalapan, the market is signaling that “rare” is no longer a marketing adjective. It is a measurable mix of frontage, acreage, privacy, and readiness for the next decade.

Sunset rooftop pool view at Forte on Flagler, West Palm Beach, capturing luxury condo lifestyle and coastal city vistas.
Sunset rooftop pool view at Forte on Flagler, West Palm Beach, capturing luxury condo lifestyle and coastal city vistas.

Reality TV vs. Reality: How Streaming Culture Shapes South Florida Luxury Real Estate Expectations

Luxury real estate has always been visual, but streaming-era storytelling has intensified how buyers and sellers in Palm Beach and West-palm-beach imagine a “finished” home. Using National Association of Realtors research on buyer expectations and staging outcomes, plus recent reporting on Palm Beach-branded reality content, this editorial separates cinematic polish from real market signals and offers a discreet framework for evaluating homes, listings, and lifestyle claims.

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