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.

For a Manhattan family relocating with a teenager, the most revealing property inspection is an ordinary school week. A rental trial can help establish whether admissions, activities, friendships, and transportation work before a permanent home is selected.
October 22, 2026
Grand Bay Club access is advertised at Una Residences, but automatic transfer to a resale buyer remains unconfirmed. Here is what to establish in writing before treating the benefit as part of a purchase.
October 22, 2026
Aston Martin Residences pairs an advertised onsite marina with a Downtown Miami setting connected to the wider charter market. For buyers considering yacht ownership, the opportunity is to test life afloat while evaluating residential value, docking rights and embarkation arrangements separately.
October 21, 2026
On Biscayne Bay, the right Miami address depends on more than the view. Sailing and motor yachting create different requirements for bridge clearance, vessel dimensions, marina access and route timing, making the berth as important as the residence.
October 21, 2026
Surfside offers a compact beach-town setting; Key Biscayne offers a delineated swim zone and water-quality resources. For the pre-work swimmer, the decisive luxury is a residence with verified access, suitable morning hours and a dependable alternative when ocean conditions interrupt the routine.
October 21, 2026
With five stories and 105 residences, 2200 Brickell presents a low-rise alternative centered on bedroom flexibility, private balconies, rooftop recreation and practical vehicle access. Its appeal rests on how the planned building supports daily life, rather than an assumption of oversized interiors.
October 21, 2026
A property-specific guide to evaluating Key Biscayne waterfront purchases through effective flood maps, elevation documentation, and carefully reviewed flood-insurance coverage.
October 21, 2026
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to evaluating private school access from Miami’s waterfront, with campus-specific planning, transportation options and practical considerations for a family-focused home search.
October 21, 2026
From Coral Gables’ protected outer waterways to Jupiter’s private-dock communities, five waterfront settings stand out for buyers who put the vessel first. The essential distinction is between an appealing address and a dock-to-ocean route that truly fits the boat.
October 20, 2026
Oceana Key Biscayne pairs gated oceanfront living with generous residences and household-support features. For full-time families, its appeal rests on how privacy, shared amenities, and individual floor plans work together.
October 20, 2026
Coconut Grove pairs a mainland village setting with varied school choices and a marina-centered waterfront. Key Biscayne offers a more contained island lifestyle shaped by beaches, parks, and the causeway. The right choice depends on how those settings support your household’s daily routine.
October 20, 2026
A buyer-focused guide to verifying vacant-unit condition, inspection access, pest-control coverage, and service records at Oceana Key Biscayne before closing.
October 19, 2026
A buyer-focused framework for comparing Fisher Island and Key Biscayne residences through five priorities: homestead timing, permanent-residence records, furnishing access, art handling, and collector-vehicle planning.
October 19, 2026
A considered furnishing installation begins before closing. For Key Biscayne buyers, customs classification, interim storage, building access, and verified coverage should be coordinated as separate approvals rather than assumed to follow the purchase timeline.
October 17, 2026
A precise move-in file helps Key Biscayne condominium buyers distinguish deposits from fees, confirm vendor insurance, protect common areas, and document any damage claim without confusing one building’s rules with another’s.
October 17, 2026
Five Fisher Island and Key Biscayne condominium projects offer distinct starting points for families evaluating private arrivals and school-day logistics. The decisive questions concern unit-level elevator control, verified service access, and the practical journey from residence to school.
October 15, 2026
A buyer-focused framework for evaluating leak detection, unit-level shutoff boundaries, emergency response obligations, and insurance allocation at Oceana Key Biscayne without mistaking vendor capabilities for installed protection.
October 14, 2026
A second-home buyer’s framework for reviewing Oceana Key Biscayne assessment exposure, reconciling payment schedules, and negotiating seller payoffs, credits, or escrow holdbacks before closing.
October 14, 2026
A discreet planning guide for a Seoul-to-Key Biscayne family move, balancing independent adult suites, caregiver accommodation, visiting relatives, and the realities of school-day travel.
October 13, 2026
For trust and entity buyers in Key Biscayne, water-leak diligence should connect ownership authority, emergency access, restoration credentials, repair responsibility, and documented completion before closing.
October 13, 2026