Press & Perspective
The Journal
Reporting, analysis, and the stories shaping South Florida's ultra-luxury market.
Reporting, analysis, and the stories shaping South Florida's ultra-luxury market.
Reporting, analysis, and the stories shaping South Florida's ultra-luxury market.
Kempinski’s resident-only guest-suite offering presents a different way to host in Miami: potentially more separation without expanding the main household. The decision turns on permitted use, ownership structure and total costs, not bedroom count alone.
October 22, 2026
A considered concert-night plan from Casa Bella, pairing advertised residential amenities with Downtown Miami’s cultural destinations and practical arrival planning.
October 22, 2026
Five South Florida developments offer different approaches to household fit, from Brickell residences and penthouses to waterfront estate living, marina access and focused two- and three-bedroom layouts.
October 22, 2026
For Seattle buyers, a Fort Lauderdale residence makes its strongest case as a complementary winter base. A considered purchase also accounts for summer heat, terrace usability, indoor comfort and the practical responsibilities of seasonal ownership.
October 22, 2026
At Eighty Seven Park, the most successful terrace layout begins with daily habits rather than furniture capacity. Dining, lounging, or a carefully measured combination should follow the individual residence’s depth, access, exposure, and outlook.
October 22, 2026
Off-site storage can complement a Miami condominium, but its value depends on the rights behind the promise. Buyers should establish ownership, remaining lease term, renewal conditions and transferability before treating storage as a lasting part of the purchase.
October 22, 2026
For buyers whose business calendar includes the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Bahia Mar presents a compelling planned combination of residences, marina infrastructure and hospitality. The purchase decision turns on construction timing, documented access rights and the practicalities of hosting during show week.
October 22, 2026
Displaying trust-owned art in a South Florida residence calls for more than a considered installation. Confirm ownership, trust-specific authority, insurance and property-tax treatment, while keeping future charitable-gift requirements separate.
October 22, 2026
One Thousand Museum offers a compelling setting for buyers who want museums to become part of everyday life. The purchase decision turns on ordinary-hours access, residential privacy, operating services and unit-specific carrying costs, not simply proximity to cultural events.
October 22, 2026
An installment sale can support a Florida relocation, but the residence budget should reflect after-tax receipts, continuing ownership costs and payment risk, not simply the size of the first check.
October 22, 2026
A collection-first guide to Miami residences, weighing Ocean Terrace’s scale, Diesel’s ceiling heights, Miami Tropic’s design connections, and Baccarat’s art-oriented shared spaces against the practical requirements of moving and displaying treasured pieces.
October 22, 2026
A buyer-focused guide to evaluating the two planned multilevel villas at Mandarin Oriental Residences, West Palm Beach, from bedroom separation and elevator access to outdoor living, services, and ownership costs.
October 22, 2026
In-residence dining at Mr. C Residences Boca Raton may reduce the work of hosting, but not the space guests require. A buyer-focused guide to balancing private dining capacity, advertised shared amenities, and à la carte costs before choosing a smaller residence.
October 22, 2026
A cultural-season home should work as elegantly on an ordinary morning as it does on opening night. Compare downtown, Flagler Drive and established residential neighborhoods through the lens of performance access, daytime routines and building-level convenience.
October 22, 2026
A larger yacht may work within an existing dock authorization, but unchanged decking is not enough to establish compliance. Buyers should verify the approved layout, vessel capacity, submerged-land permissions and structural suitability before committing.
October 22, 2026
W Pompano Beach pairs a planned owner-exclusive pool deck and club lounge with access to a larger hotel amenity program. The buyer’s test is whether that separation delivers meaningful daily utility at an acceptable total ownership cost.
October 22, 2026
Mandarin Oriental’s planned West Palm Beach residences pair an Intracoastal address with a private beach-inspired amenity setting. For buyers, the distinction matters as much as the architecture, residential format and anticipated 2031 opening.
October 22, 2026
A discreet guide to separating buyer representation, developer registration, and broker compensation before a South Florida sales-gallery visit, with practical questions to ask before arrival and before signing.
October 22, 2026
From garden-level villas in Brickell to boutique waterfront towers in Edgewater, five residential options clarify the trade-offs between outdoor space, elevation, service and scale.
October 22, 2026
A multigenerational Florida home works best when occupancy, household expenses, and inheritance intentions are addressed separately. Clear family agreements and tailored legal review can preserve generosity without turning it into an unintended promise.
October 22, 2026