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.
Reporting, analysis, and the stories shaping South Florida's ultra-luxury market.

For yacht owners, the decisive North Bay Village amenity is not simply a water view. Slip rights, vessel fit, route conditions, operating rules, and development timing can determine whether a luxury condo truly works.
August 14, 2026
A disciplined review of master policies, flood limits, wind deductibles, reserves, and owner coverage can reveal the financial exposure behind a Five Park purchase.
August 14, 2026
A discussion guide for Geneva buyers considering a Palm Beach Gardens residence, focused on ownership, succession documents, financing, insurance, intended use and pre-closing coordination with qualified advisors.
August 14, 2026
A buyer-focused guide to evaluating service, carrying costs, rental rules, storm preparation and second-home financing for a seasonal Surfside residence.
August 14, 2026
A disciplined waterfront review separates flood mapping from storm surge, tests shoreline responsibility, and examines the elevations and capital plans behind an exceptional view.
August 14, 2026
Cash buyers evaluating a Brickell condominium should review the residence’s insurance needs, the building’s master policies, flood-zone information, deductibles, exclusions, and potential assessment exposure with qualified professionals before closing.
August 14, 2026
For Dallas buyers, the ownership of a Miami Beach residence can raise estate-planning questions. A coordinated review before closing can address title, succession, financing, spousal considerations, intended use, and a possible future change of domicile.
August 14, 2026
Cash can streamline a Brickell condominium purchase, but a faster transaction should still include careful review of the residence, association documents, building condition, insurance, reserves, assessments, litigation, and closing obligations.
August 14, 2026
A practical framework for organizing a Fort Lauderdale home purchase, relocation records and professional advice into a coherent Florida domicile file while addressing continuing ties to Zurich.
August 14, 2026
A disciplined buyer’s guide to owner use, rental diligence, hotel-style services, and the full carrying-cost equation at Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami.
August 14, 2026
Regalia’s substantial HOA charges reflect a rare one-residence-per-floor model. For buyers, the essential test is not whether fees are low, but whether service, reserves, insurance and capital planning justify the long-term cost.
August 14, 2026
A disciplined guide for Toronto buyers evaluating a Miami Design District residence, from school zoning and household staff protocols to insurance, seasonal use, and preconstruction documents.
August 14, 2026
At Jade Ocean, service culture is expressed through the daily utility of beach service, two pool settings, wellness facilities and family amenities. For buyers, the central question is not simply what the tower provides, but how consistently its hospitality-oriented environment supports life at home.
August 14, 2026
A practical framework for coordinating a Miami Design District home purchase with occupancy, official records and a clearly documented move from Dallas.
August 14, 2026
In a selective Aventura condo market, durable value begins with the exit. Buyers should weigh building-level resale depth, the marketability of a unit line, and the scarcity of its view before assigning a premium to replaceable finishes.
August 14, 2026
For Singapore buyers considering a Brickell residence, the choice between cash and portfolio financing affects liquidity, contract planning, documentation, and closing certainty. The preferred route depends on the buyer’s available capital, portfolio objectives, and ability to complete the transaction as structured.
August 14, 2026
A disciplined framework for evaluating a Bay Harbor Islands residence after a liquidity event, with attention to property type, occupancy timing, building diligence, carrying costs and capital flexibility.
August 14, 2026
A cross-border framework for evaluating South Beach ownership, from post-purchase property taxes and legal structure to condominium costs, rental rules, and personal use.
August 14, 2026
Cash buyers evaluating Pompano Beach condominiums should review SIRS materials, milestone inspection records, reserve information, budgets, board minutes, repair plans, and assessment notices before committing.
August 14, 2026
A buyer-focused framework for testing service access, operating costs, privacy protocols, delivery sequencing and rental terms before purchasing at The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami.
August 14, 2026