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.

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
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
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
A privacy-led review of five Palm Beach-area new-construction options, focused on arrival, residential density, elevator access, circulation, and private outdoor space.
August 14, 2026
In Bal Harbour, service intensity and hurricane procedures belong in the same underwriting conversation as association dues, insurance and reserves. Buyers should examine seasonal coverage, storm access, key custody and deductible exposure before deciding whether a building suits their privacy expectations and patterns of residence.
August 14, 2026
A buyer-focused comparison of three Surfside addresses, examining how service models, privacy expectations and ownership costs shape the daily experience.
August 14, 2026
For seasonal buyers, consequential details may sit in a building’s operating rules rather than its amenity plan. Pet eligibility, elevator protocols, and visitor parking deserve written review before a Pompano Beach purchase.
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
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 cash closing can reduce financing complexity, but seasonal ownership still requires an operating plan. Pompano Beach buyers should clarify staffing, access authority, building responsibilities, association requirements, and storm procedures before taking possession.
August 14, 2026
At 57 Ocean, the more consequential luxury metric is not the number of amenity spaces, but the service network that makes them usable. Buyers should examine coverage, coordination, response standards, and costs with the same care they apply to residence design.
August 14, 2026
For Surfside condominium buyers, the most revealing amenity may be a complete, coherent association file. This practical guide explains how to read structural reports, reserve studies, budgets, minutes, insurance records, governing documents, assessments, and closing figures as one connected picture.
August 14, 2026
A collector-focused ranking of five luxury hospitality addresses for Miami Art Week 2026, balancing fair access, discretion, cultural energy, and a credible residential perspective.
August 14, 2026
At 57 Ocean, private dining is best understood as a collection of resident-and-guest spaces and services rather than a conventional on-site restaurant. Chef-equipped social rooms, outdoor hosting areas, poolside refreshments, beach concessions, and private residences shape a flexible hospitality model. For buyers, the critical distinction lies in what is physically provided and what operating rules, staffing, access, and charges remain subject to condominium documents and management confirmation.
August 14, 2026
Miami luxury-condo due diligence now requires buyers to read structural findings and reserve plans together. This guide explains milestone inspections, SIRS, funding gaps, special assessments, and the questions that reveal a building’s true ownership profile.
August 14, 2026
A practical guide to choosing and operating a seasonal residence in Key Biscayne, from property format and absentee management to rental rules, access and tax considerations.
August 13, 2026
Line selection at Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale should extend beyond a view label. Buyers can compare orientation, elevation, terrace sightlines, natural light, interior privacy, and possible noise relationships to understand how a residence may feel throughout the day.
August 13, 2026