Rivage Bal Harbour view toward Miami Beach skyline and ocean, Bal Harbour, Miami - signature vistas from luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
Rivage Bal Harbour view toward Miami Beach skyline and ocean, Bal Harbour, Miami - signature vistas from luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

Miami vs. Monaco: Two Sunny Tax Havens Competing for Ultra-Wealthy Residents

Miami’s no-state-income-tax structure, global connectivity, and deepening luxury inventory are positioning it as a compelling onshore alternative to Monaco’s rarefied, land-scarce market. For globally mobile buyers, the decision increasingly turns on residency mechanics, transparency expectations, asset-protection planning, and lifestyle priorities, not just price. This editorial maps the practical differences with a South Florida real-estate lens.

Miami Beach luxury homes overlooking golf course and lakes - exclusive neighborhoods alongside luxury and ultra luxury condos; active resale market.
Miami Beach luxury homes overlooking golf course and lakes - exclusive neighborhoods alongside luxury and ultra luxury condos; active resale market.

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.

The Ritz‑Carlton South Beach sunrise skyline over Miami Beach - oceanfront landmark amid luxury and ultra luxury condos; resale.
The Ritz‑Carlton South Beach sunrise skyline over Miami Beach - oceanfront landmark amid luxury and ultra luxury condos; resale.

The Feminine Face of Wealth: How Women Are Influencing South Florida’s Luxury Real Estate Market

Affluent female buyers are increasingly defining South Florida’s ultra-luxury housing brief, from privacy-first condominium living to flexible layouts for multigenerational households. National luxury data points to women’s expanding ownership, decision influence, and investable-asset control, while local pay-gap dynamics underscore why the top end of the market is where their leverage is most visible. This editorial maps what that means for product, design, and neighborhood choices across Miami Beach, Brickell, and beyond.

Aerial of Coral Gables luxury waterfront home on canal - yachting lifestyle near luxury and ultra luxury condos, with preconstruction and resale.
Aerial of Coral Gables luxury waterfront home on canal - yachting lifestyle near luxury and ultra luxury condos, with preconstruction and resale.

Coral Gables vs. Pinecrest: Suburban Estate Living in Miami’s Top School Neighborhoods

Two of Miami-Dade’s most coveted enclaves are moving at a slower, more negotiable pace entering 2026. Coral Gables offers architectural character and a cultural core; Pinecrest delivers school-driven demand and an outdoor, estate-scale lifestyle. Here is how MILLION Luxury is framing value, leverage, and long-term fit for high-net-worth buyers this year.

The Ritz‑Carlton South Beach sunrise skyline over Miami Beach—oceanfront landmark amid luxury and ultra luxury condos; resale.
The Ritz‑Carlton South Beach sunrise skyline over Miami Beach—oceanfront landmark amid luxury and ultra luxury condos; resale.

Top 5 Reasons Luxury Real Estate Contracts Fall Through in South Florida

As South Florida’s luxury market regains balance, contract risk is becoming a core part of the transaction strategy. With more inventory, more choice, and underwriting that remains exacting, the most expensive mistakes are often procedural, not aesthetic. This MILLION Luxury guide ranks the five most common reasons high-end contracts unravel and offers practical, discreet safeguards for both buyers and sellers before the contingency clock starts.

Edition Edgewater, Miami yoga studio with sunset view—wellness amenity for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction in Edgewater.
Edition Edgewater, Miami yoga studio with sunset view—wellness amenity for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction in Edgewater.

Edgewater’s New Wellness Standard: What Luxury Buyers Should Know About EDITION Residences and Aria Reserve

In Miami’s Edgewater, wellness has moved from a marketing add-on to a core design driver. This MILLION Luxury editorial compares the planned fitness, spa, and outdoor recovery ecosystems at EDITION Residences Edgewater and Aria Reserve, and explains how discerning buyers can evaluate a building’s wellness program with the same rigor as its views, privacy, and service.

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