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 practical guide to entertaining in West Palm Beach, from intimate private rooms and restaurant buyouts to the catering permissions, event terms, and reservation details buyers should confirm before committing.
September 10, 2026
For buyers who entertain, the distinction between an attractive gathering space and a usable private-event program is essential. Compare the advertised dining services at these two residences, then verify vendor access, reservation rights, costs and restrictions in writing.
September 10, 2026
A residence-level guide to Palm Beach’s quieter-living candidates, distinguishing low density, private elevator arrival and dedicated service circulation from actual acoustic protection.
September 10, 2026
A Palm Beach waterfront primary residence deserves diligence beyond the interiors. Verify maintenance responsibilities, marine structures, dredging permissions, shoreline obligations, and insurance exclusions before committing.
September 10, 2026
A buyer-focused examination of advertised club access, undisclosed dues, membership transfer questions, and service billing at two West Palm Beach residential offerings.
September 9, 2026
Mr. C Residences Boca Raton prohibits short-term rentals, but that boundary does not settle longer-term leasing or guest privileges. A buyer-oriented look at the documents and distinctions that determine practical ownership flexibility.
September 9, 2026
At The Bristol, association dues are the starting point, not a complete ownership budget. Buyers should separate documented obligations from discretionary gratuities and personal services, then confirm the details before closing.
September 9, 2026
For a Paris-based buyer considering South Flagler Drive, the right residence strategy joins architectural appeal with tested airport transfers, documented absence management, and a realistic delivery timetable. South Flagler House offers a framework for that evaluation, not a shortcut around it.
September 9, 2026
A purchase at Maison d’Or South Flagler calls for more than a closing budget. Understanding contract assignment, estate succession and post-closing resale is essential to planning for a change in family circumstances or liquidity needs.
September 9, 2026
A refined finish schedule is only the beginning. South Florida condo buyers should examine substitution clauses, delivery obligations, separate statutory warranty periods, and the documentation needed to pursue defects before committing their deposit.
September 9, 2026
A buyer-focused guide to documenting the details behind a branded-residence purchase in West Palm Beach, from storage lockers and private closets to cabana access, parking arrangements, and resale transferability.
September 9, 2026
A West Palm Beach penthouse deserves contractual scrutiny as exacting as its physical inspection. Understanding arbitration, exclusive forums and the potential cost of procedural disputes helps buyers evaluate the agreement before committing.
September 9, 2026
A buyer-focused ranking of five Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach residences, distinguishing documented marina offerings from branded waterfront appeal and the operational questions that should precede a purchase.
September 9, 2026
A discreet South Florida base begins with a realistic arrival plan. For Dallas buyers considering Aventura and nearby coastal addresses, this guide separates airport transfers, stadium restrictions and boat-show access from the everyday appeal of a residence.
September 9, 2026
For Austin families considering Palm Beach Gardens, the strongest home search connects private aviation arrangements, realistic ground-transfer testing, and a documented plan for caring for the residence while away.
September 9, 2026
For eligible Florida homeowners moving to Setai Residences Miami Beach, Save Our Homes portability may reduce the new homestead’s assessed value. The planning essentials are qualification, January 1 timing, the transferable assessment difference, and separate applications due by the standard March 1 deadline.
September 9, 2026
A buyer-focused comparison of marketed wellness amenities at Kempinski and Mr. C, with practical checks for capacity, indoor air, water treatment, access rights, and ongoing costs.
September 9, 2026
Bentley and Mandarin Oriental present distinct residential service propositions. A disciplined buyer comparison separates advertised hospitality from staffing commitments, optional charges, gratuity policies, and the full annual cost of ownership.
September 9, 2026
A considered approach to the Westchester-to-Surfside itinerary, with edition-specific F1 closures, boat-show transportation, airport planning, and a practical chauffeur brief.
September 9, 2026
A buyer’s framework for distinguishing advertised hospitality from measurable service, clarifying gratuity expectations, and comparing the full ownership costs of two branded residential offerings.
September 9, 2026