High-rise waterfront views or backyard barbecues: which is best for your family? If you’re torn between a raising kids in a convenient and luxurious condo or a private, single-family home with a yard, pool and a garage, you've come to the right place.

In our new video, join Sep Niakan, founding broker of Blackbook Properties and condoblackbook.com, and his wife Stephanie Bienstock, our Director of Luxury Sales, as they share what it’s really like raising kids in both settings in Miami. And why they are now maybe considering giving up Miami condo living with kids for a single family home.

From skyline balconies and rooftop pools to private yards and garden swings, these proud parents—who also happen to be among Miami's top real estate experts—share their first-hand experience navigating both worlds.

Watch as they break down the perks, challenges, and trade-offs of each lifestyle to help you decide which one truly feels like home. All while hashing out what they want or might miss if they decide to move.

Condo vs. Single Family Home Life in Miami: Your FAQs  

In our new video about the pros and cons of living in a condo vs house, you’ll find the answers to the following questions, and much more:

• How do neighbors, playdates, and community life differ between condo towers and traditional neighborhoods?
• From secure entrances to gated yards, what offers better safety and more peace of mind for you as a parent, and for your child?
• How does the convenience and luxury of on-demand help (think valets, a doorman, cleaning up after pool parties and bringing in grocery bags) factor in? Or is that condo parking garage really just a pain? 
• Entertaining friends and family: does it work better in a house or a condo setting?
• Which lifestyle naturally helps build stronger social connections? The answer might surprise you.
• The honest truth about privacy, soundproofing, and shared amenities.
• Which setting is more convenient for growing kids, key milestones like learning how to ride a bike, and pets?
• Why are Miami’s new-construction, generously-sized condos more family-friendly than ever?
• What makes a standalone home appealing for families?

Ultimately, whether life takes you to a high rise or ground level, as Niakan puts it: “It’s all about finding the right balance and joy in the choices you make.” Every family’s version of home looks a little different—and that’s the beauty of it.

At Blackbook Properties, we're here to help you find the perfect place to call home, be it a state-of-the-art boutique condo by the ocean or a sprawling single-family home on a quiet cul-de-sac near Miami’s top-rated schools. Reach out anytime to continue the conversation.