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.

A buyer-focused look at Frida Kahlo Wynwood Residences, from its planned furnished homes and art-inspired identity to pricing, wellness amenities, rental flexibility, and the documents that should guide a purchase.
October 21, 2026
Hillsboro Beach’s resale market calls for a precise distinction between desirable residences and defensible pricing. Floor-plan scarcity and privacy deserve scrutiny, but operating costs, association finances, and comparable transactions must anchor the investment case.
October 18, 2026
Five Miami Beach projects offer distinct starting points for multigenerational ownership, from Villa 17’s private garages to Five Park’s inventory depth. The decisive next step is verifying the complete route for people, furnishings, art, and collector vehicles.
October 16, 2026
At Tula Residences North Bay Village, reserve liquidity, cash-investment controls, and assessment timing deserve the same attention as the residence itself. The available marketing leaves questions for document-level diligence, not grounds to conclude that a funding deficit exists.
October 14, 2026
Villa Miami leads on low density, while EDITION offers the clearest residential-only positioning. This collector-focused comparison distinguishes Edgewater candidates from a Brickell benchmark and a provisional entry; it does not establish five distinct active Edgewater projects or fully separated owner circulation.
October 12, 2026
An Austin-to-Key Biscayne relocation is a liquidity and timing exercise as much as a residential decision. A disciplined family-office plan separates sale proceeds, conditional bridge financing, and available cash before committing to a purchase calendar.
October 12, 2026
A document-focused review of Tula Residences for second-home buyers, covering insurance evidence, deposit reconciliation, final funding instructions, and precautions against closing-day delays.
October 12, 2026
A disciplined Fisher Island acquisition begins with comparable closed sales, genuinely scarce layouts and verified privacy, then tests the purchase against documented carrying costs and a patient exit.
October 12, 2026
A carefully furnished Viceroy Brickell residence begins with coordinated customs clearance, a verified storage contingency, and written insurance answers before installation. Separate published completion estimates from confirmed access, and treat each transfer of valuable furnishings as its own planning decision.
October 11, 2026
A private-client framework for moving from Abu Dhabi to Coconut Grove, with disciplined checks on resale timing, condominium funding, discreet showings, and building-specific buyer approval.
October 10, 2026
A collector-focused comparison of five residential choices, led by Mandarin Oriental for wine-and-family amenities and Ritz-Carlton for documented parking provisions, with essential distinctions between attractive spaces and confirmed access rights.
October 9, 2026
At La Maré Bay Harbor Islands, controlled elevators and waterfront amenities are only part of the privacy equation. Buyers should verify collection-specific plans, street activity, delivery routing, marina access, and operating rules before moving from offer to ownership.
October 8, 2026
Five residences and developments stand out for advertised parking, valet and EV infrastructure in Bay Harbor Islands and North Bay Village. The decisive distinctions are unit-specific parking rights, charging access, documented vehicle handling and possession timing.
October 8, 2026
A buyer-focused screening order for Five Park, Monad Terrace, Mondrian South Beach and The Continuum, with practical guidance on verifying turnover, voting rights and association records before committing.
October 7, 2026
A buyer-focused guide to verifying residential filtration specifications, replacement-filter logistics, and post-construction testing at The Ritz-Carlton Residences® Pompano Beach, with a clear distinction between public descriptions and contractual commitments.
October 7, 2026
Five purchase options for seasonal owners, viewed through warranty documentation, turnover engineering and post-closing accountability. The shortlist distinguishes resale inventory, pre-completion sales and a proposed development, with Oceana Bal Harbour included as a nearby alternative.
October 7, 2026
Brickell offers greater inventory depth; Bal Harbour offers scarcity-driven positioning. Neither guarantees a quick resale. The practical decision rests on building finances, buyer approval procedures, verified rental rights, and an exit plan that allows time for changing market conditions.
October 5, 2026
Tula’s advertised 24-hour concierge is a starting point, not a complete service agreement. Buyers should verify request priorities, vendor charges, escalation responsibilities, amenity rules and unit-specific operating costs in writing.
October 5, 2026
A discreet acquisition strategy for Houston buyers moving to Coconut Grove, with a focus on resale evidence, association documents, private showings, closing exposure, and the requirements a future purchaser may face.
October 4, 2026
For Denver buyers establishing a South Beach base, a considered purchase starts with the eventual exit. Building-specific resale evidence, structural funding, discreet showing arrangements and documented approval procedures deserve attention before closing.
October 4, 2026