Why New Yorkers Call Miami the Sixth Borough: Luxury Second-Home Demand

In South Florida, the idea of Miami as New York’s “sixth borough” has become shorthand for a lifestyle migration that is as much about time and climate as it is about capital. For luxury buyers, the second-home conversation now centers on privacy, ease of ownership, and a seamless lock-and-leave rhythm that fits demanding schedules. From waterfront mornings to art-driven nights, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach offer a modern alternative to the traditional seasonal home, with neighborhoods that read like distinct micro-cities.

Managing a Miami Luxury Property Remotely: Property Management and Home Watch

Owning a Miami residence while living elsewhere is no longer an exception, it is a defining pattern of South Florida luxury. The difference between a home that simply sits and a home that performs is the operating plan behind it. This guide outlines how to combine professional property management with a discreet home watch routine, so your finishes, systems, and privacy remain protected year-round. From vendor governance and access control to storm season readiness and arrival prep, it is a playbook for confident remote ownership.

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.