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 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
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
A buyer-focused guide to balancing private life and business hospitality, from bedroom allocation and discreet circulation to amenity access and the distinction between the residences and the existing Ritz-Carlton hotel.
October 22, 2026
For buyers who fly privately, meaningful airport access begins at the residence and ends at the correct passenger entrance. A disciplined route test can reveal more than mileage alone, particularly when FBO arrangements, customs and everyday destinations enter the equation.
October 22, 2026
A familiar hotel experience is only the beginning of residential due diligence. At Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale, buyers should distinguish residence categories, confirm service entitlements and evaluate the full cost of ownership before committing.
October 21, 2026
For households relocating with a competitive swimmer, the strongest Fort Lauderdale home search begins with the training calendar. Confirm team placement, rehearse door-to-deck travel, and evaluate each residence around school, recovery, equipment, and event-week changes.
October 21, 2026
MAASS and Evelyn’s give Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences Fort Lauderdale two distinct dining propositions: chef-led entertaining and everyday Mediterranean dining. For buyers, the appeal lies in that complementary rhythm, provided restaurant proximity is not confused with guaranteed resident privileges.
October 21, 2026
A considered trial stay can reveal whether Fort Lauderdale supports the retirement you want, from daily exercise and social connections to building operations and the true cost of ownership.
October 21, 2026
A weekday spa routine changes how buyers should evaluate Auberge Beach Residences & Spa. Focus on confirmed operating hours, the actual route from residence to treatment room, and written access terms rather than assuming a particular floor or larger layout delivers greater convenience.
October 21, 2026
Turn the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show into a considered residence-search trip, comparing the beachfront, Las Olas, and the 17th Street corridor while keeping marine and property due diligence separate.
October 21, 2026
A buyer-oriented guide to hotel service access at Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale, separating residential ownership from hotel stays and private rentals, with a clear framework for evaluating service charges and ownership costs.
October 21, 2026
A buyer-focused guide to pairing FLIBS 2026 with Fort Lauderdale home tours, from neighborhood shortlists and residential projects to the marine checks that should precede any waterfront purchase.
October 20, 2026
A buyer-focused insurance audit for Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale, covering replacement-cost valuation, ordinance-and-law protection, unit interiors, and the documents needed before closing.
October 18, 2026
Five South Florida residences form a provisional shortlist for buyers focused on water continuity. The decisive questions concern domestic-water pump coverage, upper-floor pressure, redundancy, and documented outage operations, not simply the presence of a generator.
October 16, 2026
A buyer-focused comparison of parking rights, valet key custody, and chauffeur logistics at the Ritz-Carlton residences in Fort Lauderdale and South Beach, separating advertised service from documented ownership entitlements.
October 15, 2026
A discreet buyer’s guide to distinguishing residential services from private household staffing, confirming access rules, and evaluating background checks and care-provider credentials in Fort Lauderdale.
October 15, 2026
For Silicon Valley households relocating to Fort Lauderdale, the yacht deserves its own transition plan. Berth suitability, transport scope, crew arrangements and storm readiness should inform the residential search, not follow it.
October 14, 2026
A buyer-focused examination of brand licensing, operating responsibility, shared costs, and service enforcement at the Ritz-Carlton residences in Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale, with a practical framework for reviewing the governing agreements.
October 14, 2026
A primary-residence review of Auberge Beach focused on what its advertised window height does, and does not, establish. Learn which plans, measurements, and mechanical-access checks to request before committing to a residence or renovation.
October 14, 2026
Five Fort Lauderdale projects frame a private-client discussion of beach access, with clear distinctions between construction, preconstruction and approval. The decisive questions concern usable routes, maintenance alternatives, storm recovery and peak-season logistics, not waterfront branding alone.
October 14, 2026