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.

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
Turn an Art Basel Miami Beach visit into a disciplined home-search trip by protecting neighborhood mornings, separating fair access from residential fit, and testing the routines that matter after the invitations end.
October 22, 2026
A disciplined South Florida home search starts with runway geometry, documented flight patterns and property-level listening, not proximity alone. Here is how to balance private-aviation access with the quiet your home should deliver.
October 22, 2026
Five Park and Cora Merrick Park illustrate two distinct approaches to landscape-led urban living: a substantial public park in Miami Beach and a smaller on-site garden connected to shopping and dining in Coral Gables.
October 22, 2026
For homeschooling families, the right South Florida home balances quiet learning space, a compatible community, and manageable daily travel. A disciplined search begins with the weekly routine, then evaluates the residence around it.
October 22, 2026
A care-led move to Miami calls for more than proximity to a medical appointment. Consider clinical access, everyday usability and the home's role if a parent's needs change.
October 22, 2026
Shops at Merrick Park offers a defined evening shopping window, but its value to a Cora buyer after boutiques close requires a separate assessment of dining hours, pedestrian access and the actual journey home.
October 21, 2026
A buyer-focused walking assessment of Arbor Coconut Grove, from the CocoWalk connection and neighborhood parks to the services, commutes and residence details that shape an ordinary weekday.
October 21, 2026
A multigenerational move to South Florida calls for more than the right address. Prioritize schools and healthcare, adaptable living arrangements, insurance, taxes, and everyday independence before selecting a residence.
October 21, 2026
At Cora Merrick Park, a den deserves consideration as purposeful everyday space rather than a substitute bedroom. The right choice depends on privacy, dimensions, household routines, and how the residence works alongside the building’s planned amenities.
October 21, 2026
The flats at The Village at Coral Gables pair Mediterranean village architecture with a two-bedroom-plus-study format. Here is how to assess the floor plan, outdoor living, shared amenities, and practical details before choosing a one-level alternative to a townhome.
October 21, 2026
A more revealing way to evaluate a Miami family home begins with the school-night circuit. From South Miami rehearsals to distinct school campuses, the right address should be tested against the family's actual weekly routine.
October 21, 2026
Ponce Park pairs a planned collection of 58 residences with private arrivals, generous terraces and a location near downtown Coral Gables. Its appeal rests on the balance between boutique scale, neighborhood access and an extensive planned wellness program.
October 21, 2026
Coral Gables offers empty nesters a compelling combination of downtown dining, cultural institutions, and condominium alternatives to a detached home. The right choice depends on address-specific walkability and a careful assessment of what lock-and-leave ownership actually includes.
October 21, 2026
The right South Florida address begins with how you intend to live. Compare seasonal ease and year-round practicality through daily routines, privacy, management, insurance, and building finances rather than reputation alone.
October 21, 2026
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to evaluating private school access from Miami’s waterfront, with campus-specific planning, transportation options and practical considerations for a family-focused home search.
October 21, 2026
A luxury home's purchase price is not its rebuilding budget. Understanding replacement-cost estimates, dwelling limits, code-upgrade coverage, roof deductibles and flood limits helps South Florida buyers identify the gaps that matter.
October 20, 2026
From Coral Gables’ protected outer waterways to Jupiter’s private-dock communities, five waterfront settings stand out for buyers who put the vessel first. The essential distinction is between an appealing address and a dock-to-ocean route that truly fits the boat.
October 20, 2026
The Village at Coral Gables pairs 48 new residences with a low-rise, garden-oriented plan inspired by the city’s Spanish architectural traditions. Its appeal lies in neighborhood scale, varied home types, and the relationship between architecture and landscape.
October 20, 2026
A buyer-focused guide to car-light Coral Gables, from the shopping and dining of Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza to the trolley corridor and regional connections at Douglas Metrorail Station.
October 20, 2026