Casa Bella vs. Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami: Boutique Design or Hotel-Integrated Living?
Two headline towers on Biscayne Boulevard express two different definitions of luxury: a design-forward, non-hotel residence model at Casa Bella by B&B Italia, and a hospitality-embedded ecosystem at Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami. For buyers weighing privacy, operating costs, and daily service expectations, the distinction is less about height and more about how the building is staffed, programmed, and managed. Here is a buyer-oriented framework for choosing between these approaches, with a focus on lifestyle, fees, and flexibility.
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.
Oceanfront vs Skyline Views: Casa Cipriani Miami Beach and Miami Tropic Residences
Two of South Florida’s most discussed branded arrivals present a clean, buyer-relevant contrast: true Atlantic frontage in Mid-Beach versus height-driven panoramas in Midtown. Casa Cipriani Miami is positioned as a tightly held, 23-residence oceanfront address paired with a boutique hotel and private members’ club, with pricing widely reported to start around $25 million. Miami Tropic Residences, a much taller 48-story tower planned near the Design District and Wynwood, leans into panoramic bay and skyline view corridors, chef-driven branding tied to Jean-Georges, and pricing marketed from roughly $1.1 million+. For buyers, the decision often comes down to what you want your view to do: anchor daily life to the ocean horizon, or frame Miami as a luminous cityscape that changes by hour, weather, and altitude.
The 2026 South Florida Luxury Condo Buyer: Privacy, Wellness, and the Return of True Service
In 2026, South Florida’s luxury condo market is being shaped less by square footage and more by the lived experience inside the building. Coverage of next-cycle demand repeatedly points to three priorities: privacy that feels intentional, wellness that is integrated rather than ornamental, and resort-level service that restores time as the ultimate luxury. This editorial guide translates those themes into practical, buyer-oriented considerations across Miami’s leading neighborhoods.
Family-Forward Luxury Living in Coral Gables: New Developments, Schools, and a Discreet Sense of Place
Coral Gables continues to attract discerning buyers who want a refined address without giving up day-to-day ease. Two incoming luxury communities, The Village at Coral Gables and Cora Merrick Park, reflect a market that is increasingly shaped by walkability, wellness, and design continuity. Here is a buyer-oriented look at what is publicly known, what to ask during due diligence, and how Coral Gables compares with Miami Beach for second-home and lifestyle needs.
New Construction vs. Resale in South Florida: The 2026 Luxury Buyer’s Advantage
A data-driven look at why the historic new-construction premium has softened, how incentives change the effective price, and what sophisticated South Florida buyers should watch in pre-construction and resale transactions.
