Mandatory vs Optional Club Memberships in South Florida: A Luxury Buyer’s Guide to Fees, Access, and Lifestyle

In South Florida’s club communities, the most consequential line item is often not the home itself, but the membership structure attached to it. Some neighborhoods require membership as a condition of ownership, while others keep it optional, changing both the economics and the day-to-day experience. This MILLION Luxury guide explains how fee schedules, tiers, equity models, and waitlists can affect value, financing, and your ability to use the amenities you are implicitly buying into.

West Palm Beach vs Naples: Two Luxury Markets, Two Very Different Signals

West Palm Beach has led the nation in decade-long luxury price growth, while Naples continues to stand out for transaction pace and trophy-scale liquidity. For South Florida buyers, the decision often comes down to whether you prioritize momentum and proximity to the Palm Beach corridor, or a more insulated, resort-driven lifestyle with notable high-end velocity.

Palm Beach vs Naples: Choosing Florida’s Two Most Coveted Luxury Markets

Palm Beach and Naples are both thriving at the top end, but they reward different buyer profiles. Here is a buyer-oriented, fact-grounded guide to the signals, submarkets, and lifestyle levers that matter most when deploying capital on Florida’s west and east coasts.