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.

Planning a purchase at THE WELL Coconut Grove calls for flexibility, not assumptions about a missed deadline. A practical framework for protecting financing, arranging temporary housing, and coordinating a move around confirmed possession.
September 10, 2026
At Five Park Miami Beach, architectural distinction and premium finishes deserve a separate evaluation from acoustic privacy. A disciplined buyer should review residence-specific construction documentation, assess amenity and equipment proximity, and arrange independent testing before closing.
September 10, 2026
A considered Toronto-to-Hillsboro Beach move treats the art collection as a separate undertaking, coordinating specialist transport, written building approvals, collection insurance, and stable indoor conditions before delivery.
September 10, 2026
For an Oslo household relocating to Fort Lauderdale, the right property should support more than a preferred address. Staffing responsibilities, discreet service routes, payroll obligations, and coordinated employee insurance belong in the acquisition brief.
September 10, 2026
An Aventura condominium purchase deserves scrutiny beyond the floor plan. Early review of substitution clauses, inspection procedures, warranty periods, and defect-notice requirements helps buyers distinguish the residence envisioned from the obligations actually documented.
September 10, 2026
A serious Aria Reserve Miami purchase requires more than a price-per-square-foot comparison. Examine interior measurements, unit-specific assessments, staffing coverage, amenity operating arrangements, insurance and reserve funding before deciding what the residence is worth to you.
September 10, 2026
A considered Montreal-to-Miami move separates condominium pet rules, disability-accommodation procedures, and cross-border travel requirements. Here is how buyers can organize those decisions before committing to a residence.
September 10, 2026
At Regalia, a separate service elevator complements the privacy of full-floor living. For buyers planning substantial moves, art installations, or catered evenings, the essential due diligence concerns dimensions, weight, access, and scheduling rather than residential square footage alone.
September 10, 2026
For a multigenerational move from Doha to Key Biscayne, the right residence must do more than accommodate everyone. Its layout, occupancy rules and daily logistics should protect family privacy, welcome guests and support a workable caregiver arrangement.
September 10, 2026
A Palm Beach waterfront primary residence deserves diligence beyond the interiors. Verify maintenance responsibilities, marine structures, dredging permissions, shoreline obligations, and insurance exclusions before committing.
September 10, 2026
A buyer-focused framework for evaluating governance, legal exposure, service agreements, and capital obligations at Mr. C Tigertail Coconut Grove, with particular attention to the distinction between brand identity and contractual responsibility.
September 10, 2026
A buyer-focused examination of advertised club access, undisclosed dues, membership transfer questions, and service billing at two West Palm Beach residential offerings.
September 9, 2026
A considered Las Olas purchase deserves more than a beautiful inspection day. Early municipal lien, permit, survey, and access review helps buyers align the property’s documented position with their plans before contractual deadlines.
September 9, 2026
Frida Kahlo Wynwood Residences combines furnished condominium ownership, short-term rental flexibility and selected service benefits. Buyers should assess how those uses will be managed from street arrival to the residence, without assuming private elevators or security protocols are confirmed.
September 9, 2026
For buyers at The Delmore Surfside, the payment calendar is only half the deposit-protection equation. Understanding construction-release permissions, the statutory 10% threshold, and refund remedies is essential before committing capital.
September 9, 2026
For an Oslo household relocating to Coconut Grove, the right residence must support more than a preferred lifestyle. Staff accommodation, discreet service routes, payroll obligations, and employee-injury coverage belong in the purchase decision from the outset.
September 9, 2026
Before closing on a new-construction condo in Las Olas, confirm the written rules that shape daily life: pet weight calculations, assistance-animal accommodations, visiting privileges and leasing restrictions. A disciplined review also connects those policies to governance, carrying costs and future buyer compatibility.
September 9, 2026
A disciplined Shoma Bay purchase begins by separating project financing from association borrowing. This checklist examines reserve balances, potential repayment exposure, mixed-use allocations and the documents that should define an owner’s obligations.
September 9, 2026
A Brickell penthouse deserves scrutiny beyond its skyline views. Verify the legal status of rooftop spaces, separate terrace responsibilities by component, investigate mechanical access, and ground the purchase price in documented rights and property-specific valuation evidence.
September 9, 2026
A seasonal residence deserves a contract review as considered as its design. Before buying in Fort Lauderdale, cash purchasers should examine brand licenses, management obligations, shared amenities, operator-change provisions, and the rights they can actually enforce.
September 9, 2026