California voters will decide in November whether to levy a retroactive net worth tax of 5% on any billionaire that was living in the state on Jan. 1, 2026. The one-time wealth tax could send California’s richest residents running to low-tax states like Florida, bolstering the luxury real estate market in Miami.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article316284859.html#storylink=cpy
MIA ranked Best Airport in North America by Asia Cargo News
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Barreto sees the World Cup as another milestone in Miami’s evolution into a leading global city, adding, “The World Cup is not the finish line; it’s another milestone in our evolution as a truly global city.”
https://worldredeye.com/2026/06/qa-rodney-barreto-shares-his-vision-for-miami-beyond-the-world-cup/
Port St. Lucie ranked No. 5 Best City to Retire in the U.S. via Storage Café
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The weakness of the dollar has helped fuel the uptick in international demand. Mike Martirena of the Ivan & Mike Team at Compass, said the World Cup is “one thousand percent” resulting in deals. Developers are hosting watch parties, but Martirena said he’s “surprised the developers haven’t done crazy incentive packages.” Interest in Miami has continued since F1’s Miami Grand Prix in early May.
https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/05/22/foreign-buyers-in-miami-propelled-by-the-world-cup/
