Property of the week: the 'Scarface mansion' in Key Biscayne
485 W Matheson Dr, Key Biscayne, at $237 million: Nixon's former 'Winter White House,' seen in Scarface. 5 suites, 11,528 sq ft, 325 ft of bay frontage.
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Hibiscus Island: the $51.5 million record
270 S Hibiscus Dr sold for $51.5 million in August 2026 — a record for both Hibiscus Island and Palm Island, in total price and price per square foot. Sixth stop in the series on the 10 micro-markets of ultra-luxury.
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Bal Harbour: the $43 million record
56 Bal Bay Dr sold for $42.97 million in June 2026 — Bal Harbour's priciest sale of the year. Eighth stop in the series on the 10 micro-markets of ultra-luxury.
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Sunset Islands: the $72.25 million record
4736 N Bay Rd sold for $72.25 million in October 2024, to David and Victoria Beckham — the North Bay Road record. Ninth stop in the series on the 10 micro-markets of ultra-luxury.
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Golden Beach: $32.5 million of oceanfront
387 Ocean Blvd sold for $32.5 million in March 2026 — among the ten priciest US residential sales that month. Tenth and final stop in the series on the 10 micro-markets of ultra-luxury.
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La Gorce: the $122 million island
18 La Gorce Cir sold for $122.1 million — one of only four sales above $100 million in Miami-Dade history. Third stop in the series on the 10 micro-markets of ultra-luxury.
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Star Island: $55 million off-market
1 Star Island Dr sold for $55 million in July 2026, in an off-market deal — $20 million above the 2021 price. Fourth stop in the series on the 10 micro-markets of ultra-luxury.
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Allison Island: the $51 million record
6596 Allison Rd sold for $51 million in February 2026, in an off-market deal — the island's price record. Fifth stop in the series on the 10 micro-markets of ultra-luxury.
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Palm Island: the $45 million record
40 Palm Ave sold for $45 million in early 2025 — Palm Island's all-time record. Seventh stop in the series on the 10 micro-markets of ultra-luxury.
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Indian Creek: the $170 million island
In March 2026, 7 Indian Creek Island Rd sold for $170 million — the largest residential sale ever recorded in Miami-Dade. First stop in the series on the 10 micro-markets of ultra-luxury.
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Grove, Cocoplum & Gables: the billionaire cluster
In January 2026, 3085 Munroe Dr sold for $71.9 million — off-market, to Larry Page. Second stop in the series on the 10 micro-markets of ultra-luxury.
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$30M+ Sales in Miami: First-Half 2026 by the Numbers
24 sales above $30 million in six months, Miami ahead of New York, and the $170 million Indian Creek record. The state of ultra-luxury in 2026.
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Radar Miami — Edition #1: what high-net-worth Brazilians are reading and watching about Miami
This week's headline: the 2026 World Cup moving foreign buyers, Miami luxury up 18%, the dominance of all-cash purchases, and the formats going viral. The weekly roundup, with sources.
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How to buy a home in Miami as a Brazilian
You don’t need a green card or U.S. citizenship to buy a home in Miami. Understand the step-by-step, the paperwork, and how closing works.
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Best Miami neighborhoods for luxury real estate investment
Every Miami neighborhood has its own appreciation profile and audience. See the overview of the strongest areas for the luxury real estate investor.
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U.S. property taxes: what Brazilians need to know
From the annual property tax to taxation on sale: understand the main taxes that apply to a Brazilian’s property in the United States.
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Mortgage financing for foreigners in Miami
Can you finance a Miami home while living in Brazil? Yes. Understand foreign national loans, the required documents, and how to prepare.
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For high-net-worth Brazilians, a Miami home is wealth in dollars: protection against the real's depreciation, legal certainty, and liquidity.
Patrimonio
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From structuring the purchase to post-closing: the complete roadmap for Brazilians buying a Miami home in cash, without missteps.
Guía del comprador
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The estate-tax exemption for nonresidents is only $60,000 — and Brazil has no treaty with the U.S. Here’s what to plan before you buy.
Planificación
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Five areas, five lifestyles: an honest overview of Brickell, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Sunny Isles, and Miami Beach to help you choose.
Barrios
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Foreign-national loans require 25% to 50% down and stretch out closing. Learn when cash wins — and when financing makes sense.
Financiamiento
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Do you need a green card? Can you finance while living in Brazil? How do you send the money? Straight answers to the most common questions.
Dudas frecuentes
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Chief of Protocol at Brazil’s Ministry of Development, the Brazilian Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai, the Brazilian Consulate in Miami: discover Ana Prado Contti’s journey.
Sobre mí
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