South Florida Luxury Property Taxes: Millage, Homestead, and Address-Level Carrying Costs

Property taxes in South Florida are rarely a simple percentage of purchase price. For luxury buyers, the real variable is address-level millage, exemptions, and assessment caps that can separate a predictable primary residence from a surprisingly expensive second home. This guide explains how Florida tax bills are built, why Miami-Dade municipalities diverge, and how to model realistic carrying costs before you close.

Wine Cellars and Spirits Lounges: South Florida’s New Status Amenity

From Brickell to Miami Beach, the most competitive new towers are borrowing from private clubs, adding wine vaults, tasting rooms, and resident locker programs designed for display and ritual.

Well-Aging by Design: Universal Luxury for Multigenerational South Florida Homes

Universal design is no longer a clinical add-on. In South Florida’s premium market, the best homes and condominiums are quietly being planned for long horizons: graceful entries, generous circulation, spa baths without barriers, and tech that reduces friction without shouting for attention.

The New-Construction Condo Inspection Playbook for South Florida Luxury Buyers

Even the most prestigious new towers can deliver surprises behind the walls. This MILLION Luxury guide explains how private inspections, HOA document review, walk-throughs, punch lists, and warranties work together to protect a high-value condo purchase.

Mercedes-Benz Places Miami vs St. Regis Residences Brickell: The New Service Standard Buyers Are Underwriting

In South Florida’s prime corridor, the next chapter of luxury is less about square footage and more about what happens between the curb and your front door. Two pre-construction projects in Brickell are shaping that conversation from opposite directions: Mercedes-Benz Places Miami, a mixed-use tower pairing residences with a hotel and an automotive-rooted lifestyle platform, and St. Regis’ residential-only approach, anchored in a long-standing butler tradition. For buyers and advisors, the right question is not which brand is louder, but which operating model aligns with privacy expectations, daily rhythms, and resale positioning once the buildings are delivered.

Condo vs. House in South Florida: A Luxury Couple’s Decision Framework

For South Florida buyers, “condo versus house” is rarely just a floor plan preference. It’s a negotiation about time, autonomy, and risk: what you want to outsource, what you want to control, and how much volatility you are willing to carry in monthly costs. This MILLION Luxury editorial lays out a practical way for couples to compare true monthly ownership costs, understand HOA and assessment exposure, and choose a product type that fits both lifestyle and financial priorities in today’s market.