Managing Your South Florida Vacation Home Remotely: Smart Tech and Services to Use

A discreet, buyer-oriented guide to the smart home stack that protects South Florida luxury rentals, streamlines turnovers, and elevates guest experience without compromising privacy.

Oceana vs Rivage in Bal Harbour: Amenities & wellness

A buyer-oriented look at how Bal Harbour’s most coveted oceanfront residences are using wellness, service, and low density to define the next tier of luxury living.

Palm Beach Island’s Estate Section vs. North End: Gilded Age Glamour vs. Beachside Luxury

A discreet, buyer-forward comparison of Palm Beach’s Estate Section and North End, from architecture and walkability to privacy, permitting realities, and the West Palm Beach luxury condo alternative.

Power Outage Preparedness: Do You Need a Backup Generator in Your Luxury Home (and What About Condos?)

A discreet, buyer-oriented guide to backup power in South Florida, covering whole-home standby generators, battery storage, condo constraints, permitting, and resilience planning for coastal living.

Defining Ultra-Luxury: What Makes a Miami Property ‘Ultra-Luxury’ in 2026?

A discreet, buyer-oriented look at why South Florida’s ultra-luxury market continues to thicken at the top, how to interpret today’s price thresholds, and what to prioritize when purchasing a primary or second home in 2026.

Is New Construction Overpriced or Worth It? How to Judge Value in a Brand-New Condo vs. a 5-Year-Old One

In South Florida’s luxury condo market, the real pricing contest in 2026 is rarely about sticker price. It is about predictable operating costs, looming capital projects, insurance volatility, and how much risk you want to underwrite personally. Here is a buyer-focused framework to compare pre-construction and a five-year-old resale condo, with a particular lens on Florida’s post-Surfside regulatory reality and the region’s cash-heavy luxury demand.