Where luxury sits
Oceanfront towers in Sunny Isles Beach and Miami Beach, waterfront homes on the islands and in Coral Gables and Fort Lauderdale, and golf estates in Boca Raton. See our area guides for price ranges.
Tower or house
A tower gives services and security with HOA; a house gives land and privacy with more upkeep. Trophy homes also raise questions about flood, seawall and insurance.
Due diligence
Review title, survey, permits and past repairs, and order specialist inspections. For new towers, review developer documents and escrow of deposits with an attorney.
Privacy and process
Some buyers prefer to buy through an entity, which has legal and tax effects; consult an attorney and CPA. Lidiya Tretyak is a licensed Florida real estate agent with Douglas Elliman and speaks English, Russian and Ukrainian; the first consultation is free.
This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Laws and programs change — confirm details with a Florida attorney and a US tax professional.
