Press & Perspective
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.
Five South Florida developments offer different approaches to household fit, from Brickell residences and penthouses to waterfront estate living, marina access and focused two- and three-bedroom layouts.
October 22, 2026
Unsold developer inventory is not, by itself, a measure of a condominium’s financial health. Buyers should examine assessment obligations, temporary guarantees, reserve funding and the budget that will remain after developer support ends.
October 22, 2026
Displaying trust-owned art in a South Florida residence calls for more than a considered installation. Confirm ownership, trust-specific authority, insurance and property-tax treatment, while keeping future charitable-gift requirements separate.
October 22, 2026
An installment sale can support a Florida relocation, but the residence budget should reflect after-tax receipts, continuing ownership costs and payment risk, not simply the size of the first check.
October 22, 2026
A buyer-focused guide to evaluating the two planned multilevel villas at Mandarin Oriental Residences, West Palm Beach, from bedroom separation and elevator access to outdoor living, services, and ownership costs.
October 22, 2026
A cultural-season home should work as elegantly on an ordinary morning as it does on opening night. Compare downtown, Flagler Drive and established residential neighborhoods through the lens of performance access, daytime routines and building-level convenience.
October 22, 2026
A temporary rental can preserve a family's purchasing flexibility while school admission remains unresolved. The key is to separate boundary eligibility from wait-pool status, establish a confirmed fallback, and align the property decision with school deadlines.
October 22, 2026
Mandarin Oriental’s planned West Palm Beach residences pair an Intracoastal address with a private beach-inspired amenity setting. For buyers, the distinction matters as much as the architecture, residential format and anticipated 2031 opening.
October 22, 2026
A discreet guide to separating buyer representation, developer registration, and broker compensation before a South Florida sales-gallery visit, with practical questions to ask before arrival and before signing.
October 22, 2026
A multigenerational Florida home works best when occupancy, household expenses, and inheritance intentions are addressed separately. Clear family agreements and tailored legal review can preserve generosity without turning it into an unintended promise.
October 22, 2026
A Florida relocation does not automatically remove New York tax from a later-paid bonus. For South Florida buyers, the essential distinction is between compensation earned through earlier New York services and future earnings whose treatment depends on residency, work location, and employer arrangements.
October 22, 2026
A South Florida legacy residence calls for more than a succession plan. Families with heirs abroad should distinguish probate authority, title transfer and property-tax eligibility before committing to a purchase.
October 22, 2026
South Flagler House’s south-tower duplex offers exceptional scale, but accommodating two households requires more than bedrooms. Independent arrivals, daily services, privacy and legal permissions deserve equal scrutiny.
October 22, 2026
Retaining lifetime use of a Florida residence does not necessarily preserve control over its future ownership. Before a transfer, families should distinguish occupancy rights from revocation powers, understand homestead succession, and obtain property-specific tax and estate-planning advice.
October 22, 2026
For South Florida homeowners, a considered New York business itinerary starts with the meetings that matter, not a fixed weekday rule. Weigh midweek visits, Monday arrivals and purposeful Friday stays against the time you want to protect at home.
October 22, 2026
A permanent Florida retirement requires more than a property purchase. Buyers receiving foreign pensions should distinguish federal tax exposure, treaty treatment, foreign-account reporting and homestead eligibility before settling on a home and a moving date.
October 22, 2026
A disciplined South Florida home search starts with runway geometry, documented flight patterns and property-level listening, not proximity alone. Here is how to balance private-aviation access with the quiet your home should deliver.
October 22, 2026
A Palm Beach residence need not accommodate the yacht to suit its owner. Separating ocean views, beach access, and berthing can create a more considered purchase, provided marina arrangements are confirmed independently.
October 22, 2026
A South Florida closing, an immigration approval and a federal tax-residency start date are separate milestones. Coordinating them requires careful attention to travel days, ownership structure and the point at which worldwide income generally enters the U.S. tax framework.
October 22, 2026
A Boca Raton move deserves two parallel plans: one for the residence and another for the business that remains connected to California. Local home-office approvals, property-use questions, and coordinated professional advice belong alongside the home search.
October 22, 2026