Tag: Luxury Real Estate
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Florida Eyes Historic Real Estate Tax Overhaul: What It Means for Homeowners and Investors
Florida may soon redefine the very foundation of its property tax system. Lawmakers are exploring a historic proposal to eliminate all non-school property taxes on primary residences—a sweeping change that could take effect as early as 2027, pending voter approval of constitutional amendments. The Proposal: Ending Non-School Property Taxes Under the proposed constitutional changes, non-school…
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Top 5 Most Valuable Beachfront Real Estate Properties in the World (2025)
As of late 2025, the title of most expensive beachfront real estate in the world belongs to the Gordon Pointe Estate in Naples, Florida, with a staggering valuation of $295 million USD. This ultra-exclusive Gulf-front property has set a new record for coastal luxury, eclipsing even Hong Kong’s ocean-view palaces and the historic villas of…
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British Columbia Ranches: Extraordinary Value in Scarcity
British Columbia is one of the most land-rich yet opportunity-poor provinces in Canada when it comes to freehold property. The paradox lies in ownership: most of B.C.’s vast territory is Crown land, and much of the remainder is subject to First Nations rights and stewardship. This reality means that true ranchland—private, productive, transferable—exists in structurally…
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Luxury Real Estate in Hawaii: What’s Hot Across the Islands — and Why
Hawaii has always held a mystique for wealthy buyers: ocean views, lush surroundings, aloha spirit, plus scarcity of land and rising global interest. In 2025, many of the long-standing drivers are still in force — and some newer trends are reshaping which islands and neighborhoods are heating up most. Here’s a snapshot by island, with…
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The Best Asset Protection Strategies for Real Property in the USA and Canada
Owning real estate in North America can be an excellent way to preserve and grow wealth. But for international investors and high-net-worth individuals, the question is not only how to buy property—but how to hold it for maximum protection, reduced tax exposure, and ease of reporting. Asset protection is as much about structure as it…
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The Mobility of Wealth: From Tax Havens to Real Estate
One of the enduring strategies for concealing wealth has been the quiet transfer of financial assets to offshore destinations. Today, it is estimated that US$12 trillion of global financial wealth is held in tax havens—equivalent to around 12% of global GDP. This practice is not spread evenly across society; it is sharply concentrated at the…
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Hong Kong vs. Singapore vs. Kuala Lumpur vs. Ho Chi Minh City: Where Does Luxury Real Estate Deliver for Offshore Investors?
Asia’s luxury property markets aren’t moving in lockstep anymore. Policy, currency, and supply quirks now matter as much as postcard skylines. Here’s a clear, investor-minded comparison of four heavyweight hubs—Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)—with fresh prices, rules, and yield math to help you position capital. 1) Price snapshot (prime/luxury)…
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Canada vs. Texas: The Stark Contrast in Luxury Real Estate Prices
For international investors looking at luxury real estate, Canada and Texas present two vastly different value propositions. While both offer high-end properties with desirable amenities, the cost per square foot and overall return on investment tell a very different story. Canada’s luxury market remains significantly over-inflated, while Texas provides not only affordability but also strong…
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Where do the wealthy invest? Luxury real estate is the safest investment one can make, says new Coldwell Banker Global Luxury report
U.S. affluent consumer sentiments, highlighted in “The Trend Report,” identifies the top trends and investment habits revolutionizing the global luxury real estate landscape MADISON, N.J., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A recent report indicates that real estate remains in a strong position for the remainder of 2022 and heading into 2023 as more affluent consumers are turning to real…