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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 buyer-focused look at the residence-level qualities, service rights, club privileges and carrying costs that could support long-term appeal at The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Boca Raton, without assuming a proven resale premium.
September 10, 2026
Conflicting published deposit triggers make contract verification essential at Bay Harbor Towers. For buyers funding in another currency, a disciplined conversion and wire calendar can help protect readiness at each payment stage without assuming exchange rates or construction dates will cooperate.
September 10, 2026
The March 2026 court vacatur removed the filing obligation under FinCEN’s residential real estate rule while the order remains operative. For buyers considering an entity or trust purchase at 1428 Brickell, the distinction between contract signing and closing remains essential.
September 9, 2026
Frida Kahlo Wynwood Residences combines furnished condominium ownership, short-term rental flexibility and selected service benefits. Buyers should assess how those uses will be managed from street arrival to the residence, without assuming private elevators or security protocols are confirmed.
September 9, 2026
For buyers at The Delmore Surfside, the payment calendar is only half the deposit-protection equation. Understanding construction-release permissions, the statutory 10% threshold, and refund remedies is essential before committing capital.
September 9, 2026
For yacht owners considering Lilli Miami Edgewater, the essential distinction is between a waterfront residence, documented dockage for a personally owned vessel and boat-club fleet access. Here is what to establish about costs, availability and transfer rights before committing.
September 9, 2026
A disciplined Shoma Bay purchase begins by separating project financing from association borrowing. This checklist examines reserve balances, potential repayment exposure, mixed-use allocations and the documents that should define an owner’s obligations.
September 9, 2026
Vita at Grove Isle and Mr. C Residences offer different arguments for lasting buyer appeal. This residence-level shortlist weighs island scarcity, transaction depth and upper-tier comparables without confusing early activity with proven long-term returns.
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
Armani/Casa’s condominium setting and Waldorf Astoria Miami’s hotel-and-residences format call for different privacy questions. Buyers should examine arrival routes, elevator access, amenity eligibility, and operating rules before equating private entry with a fully private experience.
September 9, 2026
A disciplined buyer’s guide to separating THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands’ advertised maintenance rate from documented operating costs, with a checklist for budgets, reserves, insurance and wellness-club obligations.
September 9, 2026
Five Pompano Beach ownership options illustrate the distinction between advertised hospitality, identifiable management and accessible governance records. For the lock-and-leave buyer, the decisive step is matching service expectations to written obligations.
September 9, 2026
Casa Bella is marketed as a residential condominium, not a hotel-residence. Understanding that distinction is essential when evaluating replacement reserves, interior maintenance and the financial commitments that survive 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 public Nobu restaurant is part of the appeal at 619 Brickell, but buyers should distinguish hospitality from residential privacy. Circulation drawings, acoustic specifications and enforceable operating rights deserve the same attention as the residence itself.
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
For buyers funding an ORA by Casa Tua purchase from another currency, the dollar price is only one part of the commitment. Contract milestones, conflicting advertised deposit schedules and the timing of currency conversion determine how much home-currency capital may ultimately be needed.
September 9, 2026
An estoppel certificate addresses specified unit-level obligations, not the full outlook for ownership costs. At Tula Residences, buyers should pair it with stage-appropriate financial, construction, and funding diligence.
September 9, 2026