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 considered Toronto-to-Hillsboro Beach move treats the art collection as a separate undertaking, coordinating specialist transport, written building approvals, collection insurance, and stable indoor conditions before delivery.
September 10, 2026
For an Oslo household relocating to Fort Lauderdale, the right property should support more than a preferred address. Staffing responsibilities, discreet service routes, payroll obligations, and coordinated employee insurance belong in the acquisition brief.
September 10, 2026
For Westchester buyers establishing a permanent home in North Bay Village, January 1 matters as much as closing day. Understand the homestead filing calendar, the limits of Florida portability, and the distinction between a seller’s tax history and your own eligibility.
September 10, 2026
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
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
A serious Aria Reserve Miami purchase requires more than a price-per-square-foot comparison. Examine interior measurements, unit-specific assessments, staffing coverage, amenity operating arrangements, insurance and reserve funding before deciding what the residence is worth to you.
September 10, 2026
A considered Montreal-to-Miami move separates condominium pet rules, disability-accommodation procedures, and cross-border travel requirements. Here is how buyers can organize those decisions before committing to a residence.
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
At Regalia, a separate service elevator complements the privacy of full-floor living. For buyers planning substantial moves, art installations, or catered evenings, the essential due diligence concerns dimensions, weight, access, and scheduling rather than residential square footage alone.
September 10, 2026
For a multigenerational move from Doha to Key Biscayne, the right residence must do more than accommodate everyone. Its layout, occupancy rules and daily logistics should protect family privacy, welcome guests and support a workable caregiver arrangement.
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
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 framework for evaluating governance, legal exposure, service agreements, and capital obligations at Mr. C Tigertail Coconut Grove, with particular attention to the distinction between brand identity and contractual responsibility.
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
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 an Oslo household relocating to Coconut Grove, the right residence must support more than a preferred lifestyle. Staff accommodation, discreet service routes, payroll obligations, and employee-injury coverage belong in the purchase decision from the outset.
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
Before closing on a new-construction condo in Las Olas, confirm the written rules that shape daily life: pet weight calculations, assistance-animal accommodations, visiting privileges and leasing restrictions. A disciplined review also connects those policies to governance, carrying costs and future buyer compatibility.
September 9, 2026
For an absentee owner, luxury depends on what happens after departure. Evaluate Sixth & Rio and the existing Ritz-Carlton property in Fort Lauderdale through written service scopes, emergency-entry permissions and documented hurricane re-entry criteria, rather than amenities alone.
September 9, 2026