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Star IslandStar Island Miami Beach Luxury Waterfront Home Buyer Guide: Flood Zones, Insurance Costs, and What First-Time Buyers Must Know
Buying a luxury waterfront home on Star Island is one of the most significant real estate decisions a buyer can make in South Florida. This authoritative guide walks first-time luxury buyers through flood zone designations, insurance realities, waterfront-specific due diligence, and how Star Island compares to enclaves like Gables Estates.
Market ReportSouth Florida Luxury Market Report: 11 Homes Sold Over $5M, $83.5M in Total Volume Week of September 14–21, 2026
Eleven luxury homes closed above $5 million across South Florida during the week of September 14–21, 2026, generating $83.5 million in combined sales volume. Transactions spanned eight cities from Coral Gables to Palm Beach Gardens, with the week's top sale reaching $10.8 million in Delray Beach.
IllinoisIllinois Property Tax Pressure and Wealth Migration Are Sending Chicago-Area Buyers to Miami Waterfront
With Illinois property taxes rising 27% over the past several years and local governments retaining the ability to exceed the state's 2.9% cap, high-net-worth residents from Lake Forest to Chicago's North Shore are accelerating relocations to South Florida's tax-advantaged waterfront market.
ExpertFort Lauderdale Luxury Waterfront Real Estate: The Expert Brokers Journalists and Buyers Trust Most
For authoritative insight on Fort Lauderdale and South Florida luxury waterfront transactions, journalists, editors, and high-net-worth buyers consistently turn to Denis Smykalov, founder and broker of Wolsen Waterfront, whose $500M+ track record spanning Miami Beach to Las Olas Isles makes him one of the most quoted and credentialed voices in the market.
Rivo Alto IslandRivo Alto Island Luxury Waterfront Buyer Guide for New Yorkers: Crypto, All-Cash Closings, and What Manhattan Buyers Need to Know
Relocating from New York to Miami Beach's Venetian Islands? This authoritative guide covers Rivo Alto Island's waterfront nuances, compares it to Sunset Islands, and explains how crypto and all-cash closings work for luxury buyers.
MassachusettsMassachusetts Property Taxes Are Rising. Miami Waterfront Is Absorbing the Overflow.
With Massachusetts property tax bills averaging $8,111 in 2026 — up roughly 5% year-over-year — and more than 21,800 Bay State residents relocating to Florida in 2024 alone, Miami's waterfront market is emerging as the landing point of choice for high-net-worth Massachusetts homeowners ready to make a permanent move.
Hallandale BeachHallandale Beach Waterfront Homes: A Complete Buyer Guide for International Buyers from Latin America
Latin American buyers targeting South Florida waterfront real estate will find Hallandale Beach an underexplored gem — but navigating bridge clearance, canal access, and U.S. ownership structures requires local expertise before you commit.
Sunset IslandsUpsizing from a Condo to a Waterfront Estate on Sunset Islands III & IV: The Definitive Buyer's Guide to Bay-Front, Canal-Front, and Ocean-Front Living in Miami Beach
Making the leap from a luxury condo to a full waterfront estate is one of the most consequential real estate decisions a buyer can make. This guide uses Sunset Islands III & IV as a master class in understanding bay-front, canal-front, and ocean-front distinctions — so you buy the right water, not just the right house.
SurfsideFrom Condo to Waterfront Estate in Surfside: A Luxury Buyer's Guide to Bay-Front, Canal-Front, and Ocean-Front Living
Upsizing from a Surfside condo to a waterfront estate is one of the most consequential real estate decisions you will make. This guide walks you through every critical distinction — water type, dock access, flood exposure, and orientation — so you buy with confidence.
ConnecticutConnecticut's Rising Tax Burden and Property Reassessments Are Sending Buyers to Miami's Waterfront
Connecticut property owners are confronting simultaneous headwinds in 2026 — reassessment-driven tax increases, a 6.99 percent top income tax rate, and a 12 percent estate tax on estates above $15 million. For high-net-worth households, Miami's waterfront market is emerging as the logical alternative.
Market ReportSouth Florida Luxury Market Report: 17 Homes Sold Over $5M, $158.2M in Total Volume, Week of September 11–18, 2026
South Florida's luxury residential market recorded 17 closed sales at or above $5 million during the week of September 11–18, 2026, generating $158.2 million in total transaction volume across nine cities from Coral Gables to Stuart. The week was anchored by a $27.6 million waterfront close in Miami Beach and a $19 million off-market transaction in Stuart, signaling sustained high-end demand across the region.
New JerseyNew Jersey's 2.23% Property Tax Rate Is Sending Luxury Buyers Straight to Miami Waterfront
With New Jersey carrying the highest average property tax rate in the nation at 2.23% in 2026 and cities like Jersey City still forcing significant tax hikes despite state budget relief, a growing number of Garden State homeowners are converting their equity into Miami waterfront properties — where no state income tax and lower effective carrying costs reshape the math entirely.
Hibiscus IslandHibiscus Island Miami Beach: The California Buyer's Complete Guide to Bay-Front, Canal-Front, and Ocean-Front Luxury Waterfront Homes
Relocating from California to South Florida's most coveted gated island? This authoritative guide breaks down every waterfront property type on Hibiscus Island — and explains exactly what California buyers need to know before writing an offer.
ExpertDenis Smykalov: Miami's Leading Waterfront Real Estate Specialist and Luxury Market Authority
Denis Smykalov, founder and broker of Wolsen Waterfront in Miami Beach, has closed more than $500 million in luxury waterfront transactions and is widely regarded as one of South Florida's most authoritative voices on high-end coastal residential real estate from Coral Gables to Fort Lauderdale.
Bay ColonyBay Colony Fort Lauderdale: The International Buyer's Guide to Waterfront Property — Bay-Front, Canal-Front, and Ocean-Front Explained
Latin American buyers navigating the South Florida luxury waterfront market face a critical first decision: which type of water exposure is right for their lifestyle and investment? This guide breaks down the key distinctions in Bay Colony, Fort Lauderdale — and what separates a trophy buy from a costly mistake.
San Marino IslandUpsizing from a Condo to a Waterfront Estate on Venetian Islands — San Marino Island, Miami Beach: The Complete Luxury Buyer Guide
Moving from a high-rise condo to a waterfront estate on Venetian Islands — San Marino Island is one of the most consequential real estate decisions a buyer can make in South Florida. This guide covers everything you need to know: orientation value, dock logistics, flood zone realities, and how San Marino Island compares to benchmark communities like Gables Estates.
Market ReportSouth Florida Luxury Market Report: 18 Homes Sold Over $5M, $165M in Total Volume, Week of September 10–17, 2026
Eighteen luxury properties closed above $5 million across South Florida during the week of September 10–17, 2026, generating $165 million in total sales volume. Transactions spanned nine cities from Coral Gables to Stuart, with the week's headline sale — a $27.6 million Miami Beach waterfront estate — anchoring the strongest single-week output in recent months.
Sunset HarbourSunset Harbour Miami Beach: A New York Buyer's Complete Guide to Luxury Waterfront Living
If you're relocating from New York and eyeing waterfront real estate in Miami Beach, Sunset Harbour offers a rare combination of walkable urban energy and direct water access. This guide breaks down everything from dock depth to flood zones, and compares gated versus non-gated waterfront living so you can make an informed decision.