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
One Thousand Museum offers a compelling setting for buyers who want museums to become part of everyday life. The purchase decision turns on ordinary-hours access, residential privacy, operating services and unit-specific carrying costs, not simply proximity to cultural events.
October 22, 2026
A collection-first guide to Miami residences, weighing Ocean Terrace’s scale, Diesel’s ceiling heights, Miami Tropic’s design connections, and Baccarat’s art-oriented shared spaces against the practical requirements of moving and displaying treasured pieces.
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
W Pompano Beach pairs a planned owner-exclusive pool deck and club lounge with access to a larger hotel amenity program. The buyer’s test is whether that separation delivers meaningful daily utility at an acceptable total ownership cost.
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
From garden-level villas in Brickell to boutique waterfront towers in Edgewater, five residential options clarify the trade-offs between outdoor space, elevation, service and scale.
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
A buyer-focused guide to evaluating Shore Club’s historic restoration, contemporary construction, hospitality rights and ownership costs, with particular attention to the documents that define each residence.
October 22, 2026
At W Pompano Beach, the Residence Collection pairs larger multi-bedroom homes with dedicated owner amenities. Choosing it over a hotel suite means prioritizing residential space and daily routines while examining rental eligibility, occupancy rules and service costs separately.
October 22, 2026
Aston Martin Residences offers separate recreation spaces for teenagers and younger children, but family suitability depends on the residence layout, amenity rules, school logistics and ownership costs. This buyer brief separates the advertised facilities from the operational details families should confirm.
October 22, 2026
For couples prioritizing generous living areas over additional bedrooms, 1428 Brickell and 3000 Waterside offer the clearest flexible-layout starting points. Bahia Mar and The Perigon add waterfront and lower-residence-count considerations, with floor-plan verification essential to the final choice.
October 22, 2026
At Frida Kahlo Wynwood Residences, a Murphy-bed den can suit occasional guests without dedicating an entire room to overnight use. The decision turns on the exact floor plan, privacy, bathroom access and what is included in the purchase documents.
October 22, 2026
A precise touring guide to Una Residences Brickell, covering interior area, furniture clearances, ceiling heights, terrace usability, storage, parking and the routes that shape daily life.
October 22, 2026
A buyer-focused look at 30 oceanfront residences near Lincoln Road, where daytime walkability, residential service and unit-specific diligence matter more than nightlife proximity.
October 22, 2026
At Mila Bay Harbor Islands, the right residence for custom storage depends on usable walls, circulation and confirmed specifications, not square footage alone. A buyer’s guide to selecting the plan before commissioning millwork.
October 22, 2026
For buyers who consider dinner at home a daily ritual, St. Regis Residences Brickell merits a residence-by-residence assessment of dining layouts, kitchen equipment, wine storage and planned services.
October 22, 2026
Keeping the family home changes what an ocean retreat needs to provide. At Armani/Casa in Sunny Isles Beach, the decision turns on bedroom separation, usable outdoor space, guest patterns, services, and the cost of maintaining two distinct addresses.
October 22, 2026
A disciplined Rivage Bal Harbour penthouse purchase separates beachfront residential fundamentals from the personal utility, operating costs, and uncertain resale recovery of wellness technology.
October 22, 2026
At The Residences at 1428 Brickell, Citterio-designed kitchens and Rimadesio glass enclosures turn the open-versus-enclosed debate into a question of how owners prefer to entertain. The decisive details lie in each residence’s layout, specifications, and relationship to outdoor and shared dining spaces.
October 22, 2026