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 due-diligence-first shortlist of five Pompano Beach residences for families coordinating a move with the school-year calendar.
August 14, 2026
Jade Ocean suits buyers who value a staffed arrival, integrated resident services, beach support, security, and a broad resort-style amenity program.
August 14, 2026
A capital-risk ranking for cash buyers focused on reserve funding, recertification, assessments and the documents that clarify a condominium’s true exposure.
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
At Residences by Armani/Casa, design pedigree is only the opening argument. Buyers should test the building’s daily service delivery, technology, amenity access, cost allocation and contingency planning before committing.
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 buyer-focused comparison of Fisher Island's detached estate and staffed condominium models, with attention to turnkey delivery, private maintenance, arrival logistics, and seasonal operating needs.
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 framework for assessing line premiums at Mr. C Residences Boca Raton, including orientation, comparable inventory, view resilience and long-term scarcity.
August 14, 2026
A disciplined comparison of branded residences should focus on documented service rights, fee authority, shared-cost allocation, operator-change provisions and the terms that apply when a residence is resold.
August 14, 2026
At Park Grove, the elevator is more than transportation. Tower planning, keyed access, private foyers and separated service routes determine whether condominium living feels like a private home in the sky.
August 14, 2026
Fisher Island’s strongest primary-home choices pair low density, large floor plans and deep amenity programs with Florida’s lack of personal state income tax. Palazzo Della Luna leads among the newest delivered residences, Palazzo Del Sol offers mature luxury and distinctive trophy formats, while a 50-residence project under construction presents the newest systems alongside delivery risk. Buyers should compare carrying costs, inventory, family functionality and domicile planning before committing.
August 14, 2026
A buyer-focused framework for assessing concierge depth at Armani Casa Sunny Isles Beach, with emphasis on coverage, coordination, peak-period performance, and service due diligence rather than amenity count alone.
August 14, 2026
A disciplined move-in plan for Nora House should connect furniture procurement, vendor access, household staffing, residence setup, and seasonal care to written project guidance and confirmed milestones. Flexibility is essential until closing, delivery, and building procedures are documented.
August 14, 2026
Five Fort Lauderdale residences stand out for buyers seeking centralized operations, staffed service and an easier seasonal ownership experience.
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