Are we seeing a wave of billionaires moving to Miami? Here are 5 takeaways

In recent weeks, several of the world’s richest people have been shopping for — and buying — luxury homes across South Florida. Some are tech billionaires from California, drawn by Florida’s business-friendly climate and concerns over possible new wealth taxes in their home state.

FULL STORY: Do recent megamillion Miami real estate buys signal a coming billionaire wave?

Here are the highlights:

• Mark Zuckerberg, along with Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, have recently bought expensive properties in exclusive Miami-area neighborhoods. Other high-profile executives, including Coinbase’s CEO Brian Armstrong, are also reportedly considering a move.
• A possible 5% wealth tax in California is making some billionaires think seriously about leaving for tax-friendly Florida. South Florida real estate agents say there’s been a new surge of interest from ultra-wealthy buyers, especially Californians.
• Miami’s luxury real estate market is seeing record-breaking sales and dramatic price tags, with out-of-state billionaires driving much of the demand. Experts say this is part of an ongoing trend that accelerated during the pandemic.
• Prominent business leaders like hedge fund owner Ken Griffin and Miami Dolphins owner and real estate developer Stephen Ross are actively encouraging more billionaires to relocate their money and companies to Florida. Their advocacy is helping cement the state’s status as a magnet for the ultra-rich.
• While some attribute the influx to taxes, others believe factors like lifestyle, quality of life, and Florida’s appeal to the wealthy are just as important. Real estate agents are seeing interest from high-net-worth buyers not just from California, but also New York, Chicago and beyond.

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