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.

Five Boca Raton residences are assessed for private dining, catering support, entertaining infrastructure, and the event rules buyers should verify in writing.
August 21, 2026
A practical insurance review for Washington, D.C. buyers considering a South Flagler Drive condominium, focused on residence reconstruction costs, potential association assessments, flood questions, and umbrella liability coordination.
August 21, 2026
A due-diligence framework for evaluating secondary kitchens, staff and vendor circulation, laundry placement, service access, and customization rights in a large residence at Mr. C Residences West Palm Beach.
August 21, 2026
A Fisher Island view can command a meaningful premium, but its durability depends on more than what is visible today. Buyers should trace every parcel in the sightline, distinguish present conditions from legal development capacity, model the buildable envelope, and verify any claimed protection in recorded documents.
August 21, 2026
At Regalia, the value of wellness amenities depends on disciplined operations. Buyers should examine staffing, maintenance, reserves, vendor accountability, amenity uptime, and measurable service before treating the lifestyle program as a durable part of the purchase.
August 21, 2026
A buyer-focused review of five Palm Beach County residential projects, using service scope, association budgets, reserves and separate charges as the framework for evaluating long-term ownership costs.
August 21, 2026
On South Flagler Drive, purchase-price comparisons should be paired with a careful review of club dues, membership terms, dining access, service charges, and other potential ownership costs.
August 21, 2026
For an Edgewater purchase, early review of municipal lien information, permit history, surveys, easements, and access documents can help buyers identify questions while contractual options remain available.
August 21, 2026
A discreet ranking of five Fisher Island ownership options for buyers who value controlled access, private entertaining space, resident services, and separation from Miami Art Week crowds.
August 21, 2026
Private-elevator access can involve different layouts, credentials and operating procedures. This buyer-focused guide outlines what to verify about elevator routes, visitor registration, building apps and biometric data before purchasing a South Flagler Drive residence.
August 21, 2026
A disciplined framework for testing The Bristol Palm Beach HOA fees against simultaneous increases in insurance, payroll, utilities, and reserve funding.
August 21, 2026
A discreet relocation framework for coordinating Hillsboro Beach property selection with dockage review, marina arrangements, yacht arrival planning, and controlled crew access.
August 21, 2026
A buyer-focused guide to verifying guest accommodations, reservation priority, amenity access, occupancy definitions, fees, and amendment authority before planning recurring family stays.
August 20, 2026
A coordinated due-diligence framework for Dubai families evaluating an Edgewater condominium, focused on building-specific flood mapping, elevation records, insurance documents, and unit-level protection.
August 20, 2026
A disciplined Palm Beach Gardens purchase begins with an annual ownership model that separates association dues, management, insurance, household services, and discretionary costs.
August 20, 2026
A clause-by-clause framework for reviewing assignment controls, buyer-default exposure, force majeure, notice mechanics, and closing extensions before a Fisher Island penthouse purchase closes.
August 20, 2026
Fendi Château’s reported six-month minimum lease and two-leases-per-year limit favor residential continuity over frequent rental turnover. Buyers should still verify governing documents, exact lease definitions, screening practices, access controls and exposure to nearby registered rentals.
August 20, 2026
A decision framework for Vancouver executives considering North Bay Village, focused on business-relocation planning, real-world commute testing, neighborhood comparisons, project review and purchase diligence.
August 20, 2026
For a Las Olas purchase, resilience diligence should address parcel documentation, shoreline elements, essential equipment, backup-power scope, insurance considerations, and post-storm access before contractual deadlines pass.
August 20, 2026
For a Fisher Island condominium buyer, underwriting extends beyond the residence. The association's finances, reserves, insurance, litigation, ownership profile, rental rules, and operations can shape present loan eligibility and the future buyer pool.
August 20, 2026