What you can buy
Condos and apartments (the most common choice), townhomes, single-family houses with or without a pool, waterfront and oceanfront homes, new construction and pre-construction units, and land. Each type has different costs and rules, see the guides to condos, houses and new construction.
Where to buy in Miami and South Florida
Brickell, Edgewater and Wynwood for city living, Miami Beach and Sunny Isles Beach for the ocean, Aventura and Hallandale Beach for a calm area with shopping, Coral Gables and Coconut Grove for green streets, Doral, Pembroke Pines and Boca Raton for family homes. Use the neighborhood guides to compare prices, flood zones and rental rules.
How much real estate costs in Miami
From under $300,000 for older condos away from the water to tens of millions for new oceanfront towers. Most buyers choose between $400,000 and $1.5 million. See the price guide by area and compare total monthly costs: HOA, tax and insurance.
Who buys in Miami
Local families, buyers from other US states, and international buyers from Europe, Latin America, Canada and Russian-speaking countries. A non-resident can buy without a visa. See our guides for foreign buyers and Russian-speaking buyers.
Why work with a local realtor
A Miami realtor (real estate agent) finds suitable properties, checks the condo documents, negotiates the price and coordinates the inspection, lender and closing. Lidiya Tretyak is a licensed Florida agent with Douglas Elliman, speaks English, Russian and Ukrainian and has a 5.0 rating on Zillow.
Where to start
Search current properties with filters and a map, read the step-by-step purchase guide, calculate the monthly cost, and book a free consultation with Lidiya.
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.
