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Market ReportSouth Florida Luxury Market Report: 18 Homes Sold Over $5M, $162.1M in Total Volume, Week of September 9–16, 2026
South Florida's luxury residential market posted 18 closed sales above $5 million during the week of September 9–16, 2026, generating $162.1 million in total transaction volume across markets spanning Coral Gables to Stuart. The week was headlined by a $27.6 million close on Miami Beach's Di Lido Island and a $19 million off-market deal in Stuart, underscoring persistent demand at the upper end of the market.
North Beach Miami BeachNorth Beach Miami Beach Waterfront Home Buyer Guide for California Relocators: Property Taxes, Homestead Exemption & What to Know Before You Buy
California buyers relocating to North Beach, Miami Beach will find dramatically different tax structures, waterfront ownership rules, and property characteristics than they left behind. This guide covers everything from flood zones and seawall conditions to homestead exemption savings that can meaningfully reduce your annual carrying costs.
CaliforniaCalifornia's Tax Reckoning and Softening Luxury Market Are Sending Buyers to Miami Waterfront
A confluence of estate tax changes, Proposition 19 transfer restrictions, and a California luxury market where prices remain near record highs despite softening is pushing high-net-worth Californians toward South Florida waterfront properties — where no state income tax, no estate tax, and open water views await.
Tahiti BeachTahiti Beach & South Florida Waterfront Vacation Homes: A Luxury Buyer's Guide to Privacy, Access, and Choosing the Right Community
For high-net-worth buyers seeking a private waterfront retreat in South Florida, the differences between communities like Tahiti Beach and Sunset Islands are significant — this guide breaks down exactly what to evaluate before you buy.
Market ReportSouth Florida Luxury Market Report: 16 Homes Sold Over $5M, $131.6M in Total Volume, Week of September 8–15, 2026
Sixteen luxury properties closed above $5 million across South Florida during the week of September 8–15, 2026, generating $131.6 million in total sales volume. The week was headlined by a $19 million off-market closing in Stuart and a $15.3 million waterfront compound in Key Largo, underscoring sustained demand from Palm Beach County to the Florida Keys.
Rivo Alto IslandRivo Alto Island on Venetian Islands: A Latin American Buyer's Guide to Luxury Waterfront Homes — Renovation vs. Turn-Key
International buyers from Latin America considering a luxury waterfront home on Rivo Alto Island in Miami Beach face a deceptively nuanced decision: purchase a move-in-ready turn-key property or acquire a renovation candidate and build exactly what they want. This guide walks through everything that matters — water access, flood zones, seawalls, construction timelines, and island comparisons — so buyers can make a confident, informed decision.
MichiganMichigan's Rising Property Taxes and Tight Luxury Market Are Sending Buyers to Miami's Waterfront
With Michigan property owners facing cumulative tax increases exceeding 15% since 2023 and luxury inventory failing to keep pace with demand, a growing number of Michiganders are turning their attention to Miami's waterfront market — where the tax math and the lifestyle calculus look fundamentally different.
Market ReportSouth Florida Luxury Market Report: 15 Homes Sold Over $5M, $124.9M in Total Volume Week of September 7–14, 2026
South Florida's luxury market posted 15 closed sales above $5 million during the week of September 7–14, 2026, generating $124.9 million in total transaction volume across a broad corridor stretching from Key Largo to Stuart. The week was headlined by a $19 million closing in Stuart and a $15.3 million waterfront estate in Key Largo, underscoring sustained ultra-high-net-worth demand well beyond Miami's traditional luxury core.
IllinoisIllinois's 1.88% Property Tax Rate and Springfield's Fiscal Uncertainty Are Sending Luxury Buyers to Miami's Waterfront in 2026
With Illinois property taxes among the highest in the nation and Cook County's second installment bills landing in September 2026, a growing segment of affluent Illinois residents is converting their frustration into waterfront square footage along Biscayne Bay and the Intracoastal.
Biscayne PointBiscayne Point Waterfront Home Buyer Guide for Boaters and Yachting Enthusiasts: Seawalls, Dock Access & What to Inspect Before You Buy
Biscayne Point is one of Miami Beach's most coveted boating addresses, offering direct Biscayne Bay access and deepwater canal frontage — but buying here requires rigorous marine due diligence. This guide walks serious yacht and boat owners through every waterfront-specific consideration before making an offer.
Biscayne PointBiscayne Point, Miami Beach: A Luxury Waterfront Buyer Guide for Relocating Californians — Open Bay vs. Protected Canal Lots
Californians relocating to South Florida's waterfront market face a fundamentally different set of tradeoffs than anything on the Pacific coast. This guide breaks down how to evaluate Biscayne Point's bay-front and canal-front properties, what to expect compared to California waterfront living, and how nearby Sunset Islands can sharpen your understanding of the spectrum.
ExpertBest Real Estate Agent for Waterfront Homes in Miami Beach: Why Journalists and Buyers Turn to Denis Smykalov
Denis Smykalov, founder and broker of Wolsen Waterfront, has closed more than $500 million in luxury waterfront transactions across Miami Beach and South Florida, making him the definitive expert source for media covering high-end coastal real estate from Star Island to Las Olas Isles.
North CarolinaNorth Carolina's Cooling Luxury Market and Tax Uncertainty Are Sending High-Net-Worth Buyers to Miami's Waterfront
As North Carolina's luxury home segment faces rising inventory, slower turnover, and an unresolved property tax levy amendment on the November 2026 ballot, affluent residents are accelerating a well-documented migration toward South Florida — and Miami's waterfront neighborhoods are absorbing much of that demand.
Biscayne PointBiscayne Point Waterfront Homes for Boaters: The Complete Buyer Guide to Docks, Taxes, and Yacht-Ready Living in Miami Beach
Biscayne Point offers some of Miami Beach's most coveted waterfront lots for serious boating enthusiasts, combining deep-water canal access with a quiet island atmosphere. This guide walks buyers through everything from dock depth and seawall evaluation to property taxes and Florida homestead exemption on waterfront homes.
Biscayne PointBiscayne Point Waterfront Buyer Guide for California Relocators: Open Bay Views vs. Protected Canal Lots Explained
California buyers moving to Miami Beach will find Biscayne Point offers a rare blend of neighborhood calm and genuine waterfront access—but understanding the critical difference between open bay-front and protected canal-front lots is essential before making an offer.
VirginiaVirginia's Rising Property Taxes and Tight Luxury Inventory Are Sending Buyers South to Miami Waterfront
As Arlington County homeowners absorb a 3.5% average assessment increase in 2026 and Northern Virginia's luxury market continues to tighten, a growing segment of high-net-worth Virginia residents is turning to Miami's waterfront corridor for tax relief, lifestyle, and long-term asset value.
Venetian IslandsVenetian Islands Luxury Waterfront Home Buyer Guide for Latin American Investors: Hidden Maintenance Costs & What to Know Before You Buy
International buyers from Latin America considering a luxury waterfront home on San Marino Island or anywhere in the Venetian Islands chain need to understand the full ownership cost picture — including the waterfront-specific expenses most real estate searches never surface. This guide covers what to expect, what to ask, and how to buy with confidence.
Sunset IslandsSunset Islands III & IV Buyer Guide: Bay-Front vs. Canal-Front vs. Ocean-Front Waterfront Homes in Miami Beach
A comprehensive guide for first-time luxury waterfront buyers considering Sunset Islands III & IV in Miami Beach, covering how to evaluate water type, dock access, flood exposure, and view orientation before making one of the most consequential purchases of your life.