Why Global Buyers Keep Choosing Miami’s Ultra-Private Second Homes

International demand is no longer a headline in South Florida. It is the operating reality of the new luxury market, especially in condo-forward neighborhoods where service, security, and global brand signals matter as much as views. Here is what is pulling capital to Miami and Miami Beach, why branded residences have become the preferred “lock-and-leave” asset, and what sophisticated buyers should pressure-test before they sign a contract.

Hollywood Beach’s Next Luxury Cycle: A Buyer’s Guide to New Development, Boutique Inventory, and Resale Reality

Hollywood Beach is moving into a new phase, with major institutional investment and more than $1 billion in reported development activity reshaping expectations for waterfront living in Broward. From the planned scale of Icon Beach Residences to ultra-boutique offerings like Bellamar, the market is expanding at the top end while resale dynamics normalize. Here is what sophisticated buyers should watch as 2026 approaches.

Miami Ultra-Luxury Real Estate in 2026: Where the Market Draws the Line

In South Florida’s top zip codes, “luxury” has become a broad label, while “ultra-luxury” is increasingly treated as its own tier with different price logic, buyer behavior, and product expectations. This editorial clarifies the working price bands, why branded residences and service platforms command a premium, and how micro-markets like Miami Beach and the private-island enclaves separate ordinary high-end from true trophy real estate.

Palm Beach New Construction Luxury: What’s New, What’s Rare, What Buyers Can Still Secure

Palm Beach’s appetite for new residences is unmistakable, yet true new-construction inventory can feel exceptionally scarce. This guide frames what “new” really means locally, which design and lifestyle cues are emerging, and why certain attributes become instantly rare: privacy, boutique scale, resilient construction, and service-forward convenience. Because each project and contract can differ, the focus is on a practical buyer lens, from pre-construction diligence to comparing new offerings with legacy buildings in Palm-beach and West-palm-beach.

Florida Tax Residency Essentials for New Luxury Homeowners - Legal Overview

For affluent buyers relocating from high-tax states, Florida offers a rare combination of lifestyle and structural tax advantages: no state income tax, no estate or inheritance tax, and powerful homestead protections. This legal overview explains how those benefits work in practice for new luxury homeowners, from property tax relief and asset protection to favorable treatment of investment portfolios. It then walks through the concrete steps required to establish Florida domicile and unwind ties to your former state, helping you reduce audit risk and avoid dual taxation.