Penthouse Shells: The Pros and Cons of Buying an Unfinished Top-Floor Unit to Customize from Scratch

A discreet, buyer-oriented guide to purchasing a penthouse delivered as a shell in Miami Beach, including what “shell” really means, where costs and timelines tend to concentrate, and the diligence steps that protect resale.

Ritz-Carlton Residences vs Continuum in South Beach: Deposit strategy & timelines

For ultra-premium Miami Beach buyers, the decision between a legacy oceanfront community and a new, boutique branded tower is less about headlines and more about liquidity, rules, and lifestyle. Continuum on South Beach offers established scale, resort amenities, and clear resale mechanics, while The Ritz-Carlton Residences® South Beach leans into rarity, newer design, and a brand-led service platform. Here is how to compare pre-construction and resale when each is on the short list.

Right of First Refusal: What It Means if a Condo Board Can Block Your Purchase (and How Often It Happens)

A buyer-oriented guide for South Florida luxury condo transactions explaining how a condominium right of first refusal works, what it can and cannot be used for, how it impacts timelines and financing, and what to review in the condo documents before signing.

Top 5 Reasons Luxury Real Estate Contracts Fall Through in South Florida

As South Florida’s luxury market regains balance, contract risk is becoming a core part of the transaction strategy. With more inventory, more choice, and underwriting that remains exacting, the most expensive mistakes are often procedural, not aesthetic. This MILLION Luxury guide ranks the five most common reasons high-end contracts unravel and offers practical, discreet safeguards for both buyers and sellers before the contingency clock starts.

Luxury Condo Due Diligence in Miami Beach: Reserves, Insurance, and the Real Cost of Ownership

In South Florida, the most consequential line items in a luxury condo purchase often live behind the lobby doors: the association’s reserves, insurance posture, and governance record. This MILLION Luxury guide outlines how sophisticated buyers evaluate budgets, reserve studies, delinquencies, lender eligibility, and Florida’s post-Surfside inspection regime to protect both lifestyle and long-term resale liquidity.

Flipping vs. Buy-and-Hold in South Florida Luxury: The 2026 Smart Luxury Playbook

Luxury real estate in South Florida is moving from the pandemic-era sprint to a more measured, analytical cycle. For investors and second-home buyers, the most reliable wins increasingly come from disciplined underwriting, tax-aware holding periods, and best-in-class assets that remain liquid even when the broader market slows.