Banking, Financing, and Wire Transfer Practices for Clients
Wire transfer practices for international luxury construction: what must exist first, why the first transfer is slow, draw sequencing, currency, and fraud.
May 17, 2026
Welcome to the complete Pillar library from Kass Construction & Development.
These comprehensive resources cover every critical aspect of building and protecting luxury waterfront and custom homes across Fort Lauderdale, Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade. From advanced construction contracts and risk management to seawalls, flood zone strategies, owner’s representation, international buyer guidance, smart home integration, and hyper-local market insights, each pillar delivers practical expertise based on more than twenty years of experience serving high-net-worth families in South Florida.
Guides: Luxury Home Pillars
Setting Up an LLC for Foreign Buyers of Florida Property
An LLC for foreign buyers of Florida luxury property: what it does, how it is formed, who should own it, ongoing duties, and when it is the wrong answer.
May 17, 2026
Wealth Migration to South Florida and Luxury Construction
Wealth migration to South Florida: what drives it, how it changed the luxury build brief, why waterfront land is scarce, and what buyers should do first.
May 17, 2026
EB-5 Visa and Tax Guide for Foreign Luxury Home Buyers
Foreign luxury home buyers in Florida: why a home purchase is not a visa, how EB-5 actually works, FIRPTA at sale, and the structure decided first.
May 17, 2026
Building as an Absentee International Owner in South Florida
Absentee international owner building in South Florida: reporting rhythm, pre-made selections, local decision authority, contract terms, and timelines.
May 17, 2026
Overseas Custom Home Building: Risks and How to Control Them
Overseas custom home building risks: incomplete specs, draw and change exposure, quality verification, import delays, and how to control each remotely.
May 16, 2026
AIA Residential Contracts vs Custom Agreements
AIA residential contracts are a sound starting point and an incomplete finishing point. The standard forms are balanced, familiar to every design professional, and tested by decades of use, but they are written for the country as a whole, not
May 16, 2026
GMP vs Cost Plus vs Fixed Price Contracts for Luxury Homes
GMP vs cost plus vs fixed price is a question about who carries the risk of the unknown. Fixed price puts it on the builder, cost plus puts it on the owner, and a guaranteed maximum price splits it: open
May 16, 2026
How to Choose a Luxury Custom Home Builder in South Florida: 10 Factors
How to choose a luxury custom home builder in South Florida: the ten factors to evaluate, the questions to ask, the red flags that cost owners the most, and what to expect on cost and timing across Broward, Palm Beach,
March 28, 2026
What Does It Cost to Build a Luxury Custom Home in Fort Lauderdale
The cost to build a luxury custom home in Fort Lauderdale: what drives the number, what owners forget, and how a reliable estimate is actually produced.
March 27, 2026
Budget Luxury Home Build South Florida: The Full Structure
A budget luxury home build in South Florida: the seven sections, honest allowances, separated contingency, change control, and monthly forecasting.
March 26, 2026
Waterfront Home Construction in South Florida: A Complete Guide
Waterfront home construction in South Florida: seawalls, flood elevation, permits, engineering, and the costs behind luxury Broward and Palm Beach estates.
March 25, 2026
Teardown vs Renovation in South Florida: Which Protects Value
Teardown vs renovation in South Florida: structural condition, the substantial improvement rule, zoning, schedule, insurance, and how to decide well.
March 24, 2026
Pre-Construction Planning for a Luxury Custom Home
Pre-construction planning for a South Florida luxury custom home: site underwriting, programme, specification, budget, approvals, and the schedule.
March 23, 2026
How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Luxury Home?
How long it takes to build a custom luxury home in South Florida: 14 to 24+ months, what decides the range, and what an owner can actually compress.
March 22, 2026
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