Miami Real Estate Buyer Guides
24 deep-dive guides on buying, financing, owning, and selling Miami real estate. Written by Gerardo Gonzalez (Licensed Agent at Compass) and updated for 2026.
24 Guides · 3 Languages · Updated 2026Watch: Your Decision Map for Miami Real Estate
Buying Pre-Construction 5 Guides
The Complete Pre-Construction Buyer's Guide
Master pillar. Reservation through closing in 2026, with deposit structures, developer vetting, and contract red flags.
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Miami Foreign Buyer Flow Report 2026
Which countries buy Miami, how much they spend, and where, with verified NAR and Miami Realtors data. Colombia leads 2025.
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Buying Process, Step by Step
From reservation agreement to closing day. Every milestone, every document, every wire.
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Pre-Construction vs Resale
Data-driven 2026 analysis. Appreciation, holding costs, deposits, taxes, exit options.
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Developer Due Diligence
How to research a Miami developer before wiring a deposit. Track record, financials, partners, lawsuits.
Vet a Developer
If You Default on a Deposit
What happens when a buyer walks away. Liquidated damages, exit clauses, recovery options.
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International Buyers 9 Guides
Foreign National Master Guide
The complete playbook for non-U.S. buyers in 2026. ITIN, banking, financing, FIRPTA, structuring.
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Canadian Buyers Guide
CRA reporting, snowbird tax tests, CAD/USD conversion, RBC/TD cross-border financing.
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British Buyers Guide
US-UK estate tax treaty, non-dom abolition, GBP/USD strategy, HSBC and Barclays financing.
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German Buyers Guide
US-Germany estate tax treaty, EUR/USD strategy, Finanzamt obligations, LLC vs personal ownership, FIRPTA.
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French Buyers Guide
1978 US-France estate treaty, EUR/USD strategy, IFI wealth tax, DGFiP obligations, BNP Lombard financing, LLC vs SCI.
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Italian Buyers Guide
No US-Italy estate tax treaty, EUR/USD strategy, Agenzia delle Entrate obligations, LLC mandatory, FIRPTA.
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Swiss Buyers Guide
1951 US-Switzerland estate tax treaty, CHF/USD strategy, ESTV obligations, UBS Lombard financing, LLC structure.
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Russian Buyers Guide
OFAC SDN compliance, no US-Russia estate treaty, foreign grantor trust + LLC structure, USD routing via UAE/Turkey/Armenia, cash-only purchases.
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Mexican Buyers Guide
CFE residency status, peso volatility, HSBC Mexico cross-border banking, SAT reporting.
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Brazilian Buyers Guide
CBE Banco Central declaration, real volatility, Itau/Bradesco USD accounts, dual taxation.
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Argentine Buyers Guide
Capital controls, blue dollar dynamics, AFIP reporting, structuring through Uruguay or US LLC.
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Colombian Buyers Guide
Bancolombia USD financing, COP/USD strategy, DIAN tax reporting, Investment Visa qualification.
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Venezuelan Buyers Guide
Sanctions navigation, OFAC compliance, third-country structuring, Doral and Weston enclaves.
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Tax Guide by Country
Side-by-side tax outcomes for buyers from 12 countries. Treaties, withholding, and structuring.
Compare Tax Outcomes
Financing, Tax & Visas 4 Guides
DSCR Loans for Foreign Buyers
Debt Service Coverage Ratio financing without US tax returns or W-2s. Rate sheets, lenders, term ranges.
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EB-5 Visa via Miami Real Estate
$800K Targeted Employment Area structuring, regional centers, processing timelines for 2026.
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FIRPTA Withholding Explained
15% sale-price withholding for foreign sellers. Reduction certificates, exemptions, refunds.
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LLC Structuring for Foreign Buyers
When a US LLC saves estate tax, when it costs more, single-member vs disregarded vs C-corp.
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Condo Ownership & Compliance 4 Guides
Evaluate a Building's Financial Health
Reserve study, SIRS, milestone inspection, board minutes, special-assessment risk for any Miami condo.
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Special Assessments & SB 4-D
The full Surfside reform overlay. SIRS deadlines, reserve funding rules, 2026 enforcement.
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Condo Insurance Complete Guide
HO-6, windstorm, flood, master policy gaps. 2026 carrier landscape and pricing reality.
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True Cost of Ownership
All-in monthly carrying cost: HOA, taxes, insurance, reserves, special assessments, utilities.
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