Fort Lauderdale, Florida aerial of coastal homes, canals and beaches—yachting capital with luxury and ultra luxury condos; active preconstruction and resale.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida aerial of coastal homes, canals and beaches—yachting capital with luxury and ultra luxury condos; active preconstruction and resale.

EB-5 in South Florida: A Luxury Real Estate Guide to Capital, Residency, and 2027 Timing

EB-5 capital is quietly shaping South Florida’s development pipeline, while globally mobile families evaluate residency pathways alongside real estate strategy. This guide explains current EB-5 thresholds, TEA rules, project structures, and the due diligence signals that matter most heading toward the 2027 inflation adjustment.

Armani Casa Pompano Beach ultra luxury condos in South Florida offering modern architecture, oceanfront lifestyle, and premium amenities within a preconstruction project.
Armani Casa Pompano Beach ultra luxury condos in South Florida offering modern architecture, oceanfront lifestyle, and premium amenities within a preconstruction project.

EB-5 and South Florida Luxury Real Estate: What Discreet Buyers and Global Families Should Know for 2026

EB-5 capital is increasingly discussed alongside South Florida’s branded and waterfront development pipeline. This guide explains how the program actually works, what changed under the Reform and Integrity Act, and how to evaluate EB-5 exposure when you are considering a New-construction purchase in Miami-beach, Fort-lauderdale, or Pompano-beach.

Bentley Residences Sunny Isles skyscraper with palms in Sunny Isles Beach; luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction, tropical setting.
Bentley Residences Sunny Isles skyscraper with palms in Sunny Isles Beach; luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction, tropical setting.

Top 5 Branded Residences Setting the New Standard in South Florida

Branded residences have become the clearest signal of how South Florida’s luxury buyer is evolving: less focused on square footage alone, more focused on predictability, privacy, and service that performs like a five-star hotel without feeling like one. Below, we rank five headline projects and explain what sophisticated buyers should evaluate before paying the brand premium.

Fisher Island luxury oceanfront condos near Miami Beach with private beaches and panoramic skyline views.
Fisher Island luxury oceanfront condos near Miami Beach with private beaches and panoramic skyline views.

Private Beach Club Memberships in South Florida: The New Layer of Luxury Buyers Now Price In

From Miami Beach to Sunny Isles and beyond, private beach clubs and hotel-affiliated memberships are reshaping what “oceanfront lifestyle” means. For today’s luxury buyer, the differentiator is often not just proximity to sand, but controlled access, service consistency, and the social privacy that comes with a structured membership model. This guide explains the key membership types, highlights notable clubs publicly offering programs, and connects the trend to the rise of branded residences that package beach service as a permanent amenity rather than a day-pass privilege.

Bentley Residences Sunny Isles modern architectural tower on the skyline in Sunny Isles Beach; luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction, signature design.
Bentley Residences Sunny Isles modern architectural tower on the skyline in Sunny Isles Beach; luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction, signature design.

Iconic Developments Defining South Florida Luxury Real Estate 2026

As South Florida approaches 2026, a curated group of flagship developments is quietly redrawing the region’s luxury map. From the supertall profile of Waldorf Astoria Residences Downtown Miami and the classically inspired St. Regis® Residences Brickell to Bentley Residences Sunny Isles, The Perigon Miami Beach, South Flagler House and The Ritz-Carlton Residences® Pompano Beach, these pre-construction and newly delivered properties combine global branding with highly local perspectives. For private clients, they represent a rare alignment of design pedigree, elevated services, privacy and long term value across Miami-beach, Brickell, Palm-beach and Pompano-beach.

Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach resort pool with direct ocean view—luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction
Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach resort pool with direct ocean view—luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction

Top 10 Luxury Developments with Private Beach Clubs in South Florida

South Florida’s newest wave of ultra-luxury development is defined by private beach clubs reserved solely for owners. From Aman Miami Beach and The Shore Club Private Collection to Rosewood Hillsboro Beach, Ritz-Carlton and Waldorf Astoria in Pompano, Bentley and St. Regis in Sunny Isles, Una in Brickell and Five Park in South Beach, these projects combine architectural pedigree with resort-level services. This curated top-10 ranking highlights how each development delivers its own version of turnkey, toes-in-the-sand living for a highly discerning global buyer.

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