South of Fifth, Miami Beach skyline view over Biscayne Bay—prime South Beach zone of luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction and resale.
South of Fifth, Miami Beach skyline view over Biscayne Bay—prime South Beach zone of luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction and resale.

New Construction vs. Resale in South Florida: The 2026 Luxury Buyer’s Advantage

A data-driven look at why the historic new-construction premium has softened, how incentives change the effective price, and what sophisticated South Florida buyers should watch in pre-construction and resale transactions.

Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami, Downtown cityscape at sunset with Ferris wheel and marina—iconic luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami, Downtown cityscape at sunset with Ferris wheel and marina—iconic luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

Aston Martin Residences Downtown Miami Is Now Open: What Branded Buyers Should Notice

Aston Martin Residences Downtown Miami officially opened on April 30, 2024, introducing a 66-storey, sail-shaped waterfront tower with 391 homes, a superyacht marina, and a four-level Sky Amenities program. For buyers, the real story is how brand-led design, vertical privacy, and lifestyle infrastructure are being packaged as real estate value in the Downtown market, and how that proposition compares with the service-forward, beachfront tradition of Miami Beach.

Cipriani Residences Miami architecture; luxury Brickell landmark for ultra luxury preconstruction condos in Miami.
Cipriani Residences Miami architecture; luxury Brickell landmark for ultra luxury preconstruction condos in Miami.

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.

Hibiscus, Star or Palm Islands waterfront homes on Biscayne Bay in Miami—guard‑gated enclave near luxury and ultra luxury condos; premium resale market.
Hibiscus, Star or Palm Islands waterfront homes on Biscayne Bay in Miami—guard‑gated enclave near luxury and ultra luxury condos; premium resale market.

The Resilience Premium: How Climate Risk Is Repricing South Florida’s Waterfront Luxury

In South Florida’s ultra-prime market, waterfront value is increasingly underwritten like an operating asset. Buyers still pay for light, views, and prestige, but they also price elevation, engineered protections, and insurability. With global sea level already higher than a century ago and climate analytics widening beyond FEMA maps, the luxury conversation is shifting from “Is it beautiful?” to “Is it durable?” This MILLION Luxury editorial frames the resilience premium through market pricing signals, underwriting realities, and the specific choices that help protect long-horizon ownership.

Shore Club, Miami Beach resort building wrapped in lush vegetation—South Beach icon offering luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
Shore Club, Miami Beach resort building wrapped in lush vegetation—South Beach icon offering luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

South Florida Ultra-Luxury Real Estate: 2026 Signals, Risks, and a Buyer’s Strategy

In South Florida, the ultra-luxury conversation is no longer about whether demand exists. It is about how demand is structured, who is underwriting it, and which submarkets are positioned to hold value through the next cycle. From record-setting trophy sales to cash-heavy international condo demand, the region continues to behave like a global resort city with a finance capital’s liquidity. At the same time, valuation risk is part of the narrative, and sophisticated buyers are increasingly selective on building quality, location, and governance.

ALINA Residences, Boca Raton balcony over golf course and skyline—South Florida luxury and ultra luxury condos; active resale.
ALINA Residences, Boca Raton balcony over golf course and skyline—South Florida luxury and ultra luxury condos; active resale.

Waiving Contingencies in South Florida Luxury Real Estate: A Precision Guide for Buyers Who Want Certainty Without Regret

In South Florida’s luxury market, a clean contract can matter as much as price. Here is how to think about contingencies as risk controls, when to tighten them, and when to keep them, especially in high-value condo and new-development transactions.

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