Nicholas Guzman Luxury Real Estate Advisor Compass

08/31/2026

Let me say something out loud that most real estate advisors won't:

For most people relocating to Miami, the right first move is to rent — not buy.

I know. I'm a real estate advisor. My business benefits when clients buy.

And I'm still going to tell you honestly: renting your first year in Miami is almost always the smarter play.

Under current 2026 market conditions, buying a Miami condo doesn't actually beat renting until roughly year 4. Buy and sell within 2 years? You lose about $16,500 net after transaction costs eat all your appreciation.

But wait 12 months, learn the neighborhoods, understand the buildings, feel one summer and one hurricane season — and buy right? Now you're on the winning side of the equation.

So I wrote the honest guide. 8 specific scenarios with real breakeven math and a specific recommendation for each.

Not "always buy." Not "always rent." The actual honest answer for your situation.

👉 Read below

Let me tell you what I actually think, because I know it's not what most real estate advisors will tell you. For most people relocating to Miami, the right first move is to rent — not because renting is inherently better, but because Miami is one of the highest-stakes real estate markets in Americ...

08/30/2026

Comment “HOME” for details or to schedule a private showing of this new-construction Miami residence. 🏡

What does modern single-family living in Miami look like outside of the high-rise lifestyle?
Think more privacy, more usable space, a private pool, and contemporary indoor-outdoor living — all in a newly constructed residence designed for everyday luxury.

✨ 3 ensuite bedrooms
🛁 4 full bathrooms
📐 2,776 SF of living space
💻 Den/office with flexibility as a 4th bedroom
🌴 Private pool + landscaped backyard
👨‍🍳 Bosch appliances + oversized kitchen island
🛏 Primary suite with private balcony
🚿 Spa-inspired primary bath
🏗 New construction

For buyers searching Miami new-construction homes, single-family homes in Miami, luxury homes with private pools, or alternatives to Brickell and Downtown condo living, this is the kind of property worth knowing about.

Maybe you were meant to live like this.

DM me or comment HOME for availability and a private tour.

08/27/2026

Some homes impress you. Others completely change the atmosphere.

Clean architecture, resort-style outdoor living, and a setting that feels intentionally removed from everything outside of it. This is the kind of space where luxury isn’t defined by excess — it’s defined by how it makes you feel. 🌴

Private. Refined. Effortless.
Exactly what South Florida living is supposed to look like.

Grateful to be surrounded by this caliber of real estate and to represent alongside The Carroll Group, a team behind some of South Florida’s most exceptional luxury residences.

DM me for details.

Listed by The Chad Carroll Group Alan Perez | Miami Luxury Real Estate Brett Eaglstein

08/23/2026

Happy 5 year birthday to my boy Moses & s/o to my breeder Ameer Barbara 🔥

Best breed on the planet iykyk 💯