Colette Residences vs St. Regis Residences in Brickell: Service model tour notes

A discreet, service-forward comparison of two South Brickell residential propositions: the hospitality-integrated St. Regis model versus Colette’s boutique, owner-focused approach.

Brickell’s Branded Residences, Rewritten: Cipriani and Mercedes-Benz Places as the New Amenity Standard

In Brickell, the most ambitious new towers are no longer competing on square footage alone. They are selling a private, service-driven version of the city: dining without reservations, wellness without crowds, and social space that feels curated rather than communal. Two branded concepts illustrate the shift clearly: Cipriani Residences Miami and Mercedes-Benz Places Miami. Both emphasize amenities as daily infrastructure, but they arrive there through different philosophies: one rooted in hospitality and dining, the other positioned as a multi-domain lifestyle ecosystem with park adjacency and brand-coded recreation. For buyers evaluating a primary residence, a pied-à-terre, or a long-hold asset in South Florida, the more useful question is not “Which tower has more amenities?” but “Which amenity model matches how you actually live?” The difference is subtle, and it is where the market’s next premium is being priced.

The International Buyer’s Playbook for Miami Pre-Construction in 2026

International capital remains a defining force in Miami’s new development market. For non-U.S. buyers, the opportunity is compelling, but the risk is rarely in the view: deposit timing, contract language, tax exposure, and currency moves. This MILLION Luxury guide outlines the practical, buyer-oriented checkpoints that help sophisticated purchasers commit to pre-construction with clear eyes and better protections.

What Really Conveys at Closing in South Florida Luxury Real Estate (and What Does Not)

In South Florida luxury transactions, “turnkey” is a negotiation, not an assumption. This guide clarifies fixtures vs personal property, how to document furnishings and collectibles, and the deal structures that keep closings clean.

The Branded-Residence Premium in South Florida: When It Pays, When It Doesn’t

Branded residences are reshaping South Florida’s ultra-luxury landscape, pairing real estate with hospitality-level service and global name recognition. But the premium is not automatic value. This MILLION Luxury guide breaks down where the uplift tends to come from, what it costs to maintain, and the contract details sophisticated buyers should confirm before closing.

Crypto-Funded Luxury Real Estate in Miami: The Closing Reality Behind the Headlines

Crypto has become a visible, though still minority, funding rail in South Florida luxury real estate. Here is what has been publicly reported, what actually moves a closing forward, and how sophisticated buyers structure transactions with discretion and compliance in mind.