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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 developer-designated title agent does not resolve the separate question of independent buyer representation. Here is how to evaluate counsel, clarify contractual obligations, compare closing charges, and protect disclosure deadlines in a South Florida luxury purchase.
October 22, 2026
La Baia North’s planned rooftop amenities offer a different way to think about outdoor living: a private terrace for intimate moments, complemented by shared spaces for swimming, shaded conversation and bay-facing dining. A thoughtful afternoon begins with understanding both the design and the building’s rules.
October 22, 2026
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
An auditor’s concern calls for disciplined review, not an automatic verdict. Buyers should reconcile financial statements, operating budgets, reserves, inspections and assessments before deciding whether a Florida condominium fits their risk tolerance.
October 22, 2026
A furnished Palazzo del Sol resale calls for two distinct evaluations: the condominium itself and the movable collection within it. Clear inventories, disciplined comparable-sale analysis and carefully coordinated agreements help buyers distinguish enduring property value from personal taste.
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
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
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 lower asking price can conceal a smaller purchase package. South Florida buyers should value removed furnishings and parking rights separately, verify what transfers, and document the revised bargain before treating a reduction as savings.
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 buyer-focused assessment of the Estates at Acqualina’s advertised teen spaces, sports facilities and indoor entertainment, with the access, supervision and ownership questions families should resolve before purchasing.
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
A temporary rental can preserve a family's purchasing flexibility while school admission remains unresolved. The key is to separate boundary eligibility from wait-pool status, establish a confirmed fallback, and align the property decision with school deadlines.
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
With 18 planned residences across three stories, Ziggurat reframes luxury around terraces, neighborhood access and a smaller residential setting. For high-floor buyers, the decision turns on privacy, daily routines and operating details rather than elevation alone.
October 22, 2026
A Florida relocation does not automatically remove New York tax from a later-paid bonus. For South Florida buyers, the essential distinction is between compensation earned through earlier New York services and future earnings whose treatment depends on residency, work location, and employer arrangements.
October 22, 2026
At Auberge Beach, choosing north or south exposure begins with the rooms you actually use. A practical guide to distinguishing tower names from orientation, testing work and sleeping spaces, and assessing terraces from the specific residence.
October 22, 2026
Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach offers a compelling ocean-to-Intracoastal proposition for couples with different waterfront priorities. The buying decision turns on verified marina access, genuinely convenient beach routines, and a residence that serves both.
October 22, 2026