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.
Reporting, analysis, and the stories shaping South Florida's ultra-luxury market.

A discussion framework for New Jersey buyers coordinating ownership, estate planning, succession, and closing decisions before a Fort Lauderdale residence purchase.
August 13, 2026
For seasonal buyers, the most valuable amenities are often the ones that simplify daily life. In Pompano Beach, walkability, club access, dining logistics and clearly defined guest privileges deserve as much scrutiny as pools, lounges and presentation imagery.
August 13, 2026
A practical framework for reviewing acquisition expenses, recurring condominium obligations, association procedures, and service intensity before buying in Sunny Isles Beach.
August 13, 2026
A focused comparison of five North Bay Village residential options for second-home owners, emphasizing occupancy timing, building operations, association rules and the practical demands of seasonal use.
August 13, 2026
A buyer-focused framework for reviewing construction timing, contractual deadlines, extension provisions, deposit triggers, closing requirements and flexibility at The Residences at 1428 Brickell.
August 12, 2026
Part-time owners at Casa Bella can reduce arrival-day uncertainty by confirming transportation, valet, building access, staffing, guest, delivery, storage, and residence-readiness procedures in writing before each stay.
August 12, 2026
In a luxury Brickell condominium, staffing and storm preparation are not merely operational matters. Buyers should examine how labor is forecast, what lock-up entails, and whether the resulting costs, access rules, privacy, and service consistency suit the way they intend to live.
August 12, 2026
A due-diligence guide for second-home buyers evaluating leaseback terms, rental permissions, owner-use limits, expenses, approvals, and resale implications at Mila Bay Harbor Islands.
August 12, 2026
For an absentee or seasonal owner, luxury extends beyond a staffed lobby or polished arrival. Careful due diligence should establish who may watch or enter the residence, how storm preparation is assigned, which systems have backup support, and how the building communicates after an event.
August 12, 2026
A practical framework for reviewing city requirements, association documents, lease mechanics, guest controls, and income assumptions before buying in Coral Gables.
August 12, 2026
Seasonal ownership in Miami Beach requires a project-specific review of governing documents, rental provisions, owner-use terms, service arrangements and carrying costs. This guide outlines the questions buyers should ask when comparing The Ritz-Carlton Residences® Miami Beach and Delano Residences & Hotel Miami.
August 12, 2026
For seasonal owners, the most consequential luxury may be a frictionless arrival. Private elevator configuration, valet choreography, guest screening, delivery routing, and service circulation deserve unit-level scrutiny before an offer.
August 11, 2026
A practical framework for Chicago buyers comparing a Pompano Beach residence, private-aviation requirements, property operations, and a separate professional review of Florida domicile considerations.
August 11, 2026
A Coral Gables deed can support a Florida domicile position, but the persuasive file is built through consistent conduct, documented occupancy and careful treatment of former-state ties.
August 11, 2026
For seasonal owners, a Fort Lauderdale residence should be evaluated for practical fit as carefully as for design and amenities. Buyers should review rental permissions, association procedures, guest access, operating costs and management responsibilities before committing.
August 11, 2026
A buyer-focused framework for evaluating discreet arrival sequences at W Pompano Beach Hotel & Residences and Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach without assuming unverified design or operating details.
August 11, 2026
For Montreal buyers considering Palm Beach Gardens, the residence decision should be tested against the complete private-flight itinerary, day-to-day property operations, and individualized cross-border domicile advice.
August 11, 2026
A discreet buyer’s guide to the written policies worth requesting at Onda Bay Harbor, including visitor authorization, elevator scheduling, parking, household staff, deliveries, privacy, and seasonal-owner protocols.
August 11, 2026
For Austin buyers entering North Bay Village, the choice between cash and portfolio financing is less about purchasing power than the strategic value of certainty, liquidity, and capital efficiency.
August 11, 2026
Private dining can shape a seasonal Miami routine, but access rarely follows from proximity alone. Buyers should compare club eligibility, reservation privileges, guest policies, private-room terms, and transferability alongside the residence itself.
August 11, 2026