Condo Fees vs. HOA Dues in South Florida: The Luxury Buyer’s Guide to True Monthly Carrying Cost

In South Florida luxury real estate, “HOA” is shorthand for a complex set of obligations, services, and governance. The difference between condo association fees and HOA dues is not academic; it shapes your monthly carrying cost, renovation freedom, rental strategy, and even resale liquidity. This guide frames the decision the way seasoned buyers do: by understanding what you actually own, what the association must maintain, and what you are truly buying when you buy into a building or community.

Miami Luxury Condo HOA Fees in 2024: What You’re Really Paying For

In South Florida’s ultra-prime condo market, monthly HOA fees have become a defining part of ownership economics. Here is what is driving the increase, how to compare buildings intelligently, and what to request before you commit.

South of Fifth vs. Bal Harbour: A Buyer’s Guide to Miami Beach’s Two Signature Luxury Enclaves

Two waterfront worlds sit at opposite ends of Miami Beach: South of Fifth’s polished energy and Bal Harbour’s village-quiet discretion. Here’s how sophisticated buyers decide.

Apogee vs Continuum in South of Fifth: Two Blueprints for Miami Beach Luxury

In Sofi, luxury can mean two very different things: the extreme privacy of a 67-residence boutique tower or the self-contained scale of an oceanfront resort enclave. This MILLION Luxury editorial compares Apogee South Beach and Continuum on South Beach through the lens sophisticated buyers actually use: view corridors, floor plan logic, amenities, day-to-day governance, and resale liquidity.

Apogee South Beach vs. The Perigon: Boutique Oceanfront Luxury Compared

Apogee South Beach and The Perigon represent two distinct visions of boutique oceanfront luxury on Miami Beach. Apogee, an established South of Fifth landmark, offers oversized estate-style residences, low density and a discreet, urban coastal lifestyle. The Perigon, a new OMA-designed tower on Mid Beach, combines similarly generous homes with five-star resort amenities, a private restaurant and dual sunrise-sunset water views. This comparison guides buyers deciding between a proven icon and a next-generation architectural masterpiece.

The Residences at Five Park Miami Beach: Gateway to the South of Fifth Lifestyle

Five Park Miami Beach is a 48 story, 519 foot tower redefining the entrance to South of Fifth with a cylindrical profile, three acre Canopy Park, and a Daniel Buren designed pedestrian bridge. A limited collection of residences sits high above the tree line, paired with more than 50,000 square feet of amenities, a residents only Canopy Club, and full service operations. The result is a highly serviced, walkable Miami Beach lifestyle suited to globally mobile buyers.