Faena House Miami Beach: The Oceanfront Benchmark That Still Sets the Tone
Faena House Miami Beach remains one of Mid-Beach’s clearest signals of how architecture, brand ecosystem, and true scarcity translate into lasting pricing power. Designed by Foster + Partners and limited to 47 residences, the building has been the stage for record-setting transactions and a consistently watched resale narrative that continues to influence how ultra-luxury buyers underwrite Miami Beach.
Jade Signature vs. Avenia by FENDI Casa: Delivered Oceanfront Certainty or Boutique Waterfront Upside?
For South Florida buyers weighing a finished oceanfront tower against a boutique, marina-connected pre-construction play, the decision is less about taste and more about timing, risk tolerance, and lifestyle specificity. Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach offers immediate, resale-market certainty inside a globally recognized architectural work, while Avenia by FENDI Casa in Aventura positions scarcity, design branding, and a staged-deposit path to a 2027 target delivery.
Oceana vs Rivage in Bal Harbour: Resale Certainty or Pre-Construction Optionality?
In Bal Harbour, the choice between a delivered oceanfront address and a pre-construction “sky villa” concept comes down to timing, deposits, operating costs, and tolerance for construction drift. This MILLION Luxury guide compares Oceana Bal Harbour’s resale reality with Rivage Bal Harbour’s milestone capital staging, and offers a buyer-oriented framework for underwriting both.
Vintage Miami Beach Condos: Design, Value, and the New Safety Era
From Ocean Drive’s Art Deco icons to Morris Lapidus-era towers and Venetian Islands bayfront living, vintage condos are back in focus. Today’s buyer is balancing architectural pedigree with Florida’s post-Surfside inspection and reserve realities, while watching a resale market where older inventory can trade faster than newer product. This MILLION Luxury editorial outlines what makes vintage compelling, what due diligence now demands, and how to compare classic buildings with today’s new-construction benchmarks.
Mediterranean vs. Modern in South Florida: Which Style Protects Resale Best Right Now
In South Florida, architectural style is not just taste; it is a pricing signal, a maintenance profile, and a proxy for how today’s luxury buyers actually live. New national style data shows Mediterranean homes command the highest median listing prices, yet recent appreciation has been flat, while modern and contemporary product has posted stronger multi-year gains. For Miami Beach and adjacent coastal submarkets, the most resale-resilient choice tends to be the one that aligns with indoor-outdoor living, feels authentic to place, and minimizes renovation friction in a low-growth market.
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.
