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.

La Baia North’s planned rooftop amenities offer a different way to think about outdoor living: a private terrace for intimate moments, complemented by shared spaces for swimming, shaded conversation and bay-facing dining. A thoughtful afternoon begins with understanding both the design and the building’s rules.
October 22, 2026
A rewarding Palm Beach lifestyle need not depend on private-club membership. For residence buyers, the decisive test is whether beaches, culture, dining and everyday routines work from the actual property, with membership rights and obligations evaluated separately.
October 22, 2026
Vita at Grove Isle pairs private-island living with a bridge-dependent mainland routine. For families and working buyers, the decisive test is a full weekday rehearsal, balanced against the recreation and services available at home.
October 22, 2026
A considered concert-night plan from Casa Bella, pairing advertised residential amenities with Downtown Miami’s cultural destinations and practical arrival planning.
October 22, 2026
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
For Seattle buyers, a Fort Lauderdale residence makes its strongest case as a complementary winter base. A considered purchase also accounts for summer heat, terrace usability, indoor comfort and the practical responsibilities of seasonal ownership.
October 22, 2026
At Eighty Seven Park, the most successful terrace layout begins with daily habits rather than furniture capacity. Dining, lounging, or a carefully measured combination should follow the individual residence’s depth, access, exposure, and outlook.
October 22, 2026
For buyers whose business calendar includes the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Bahia Mar presents a compelling planned combination of residences, marina infrastructure and hospitality. The purchase decision turns on construction timing, documented access rights and the practicalities of hosting during show week.
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
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 buyer-focused assessment of the Estates at Acqualina’s advertised teen spaces, sports facilities and indoor entertainment, with the access, supervision and ownership questions families should resolve before purchasing.
October 22, 2026
A larger yacht may work within an existing dock authorization, but unchanged decking is not enough to establish compliance. Buyers should verify the approved layout, vessel capacity, submerged-land permissions and structural suitability before committing.
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
A waterfront purchase does not necessarily carry the seller’s dock rights through closing. Understanding expiration, transfer conditions and renewal risk helps buyers negotiate a contract that protects the intended boating lifestyle.
October 22, 2026
Five Park pairs a separate South of Fifth beach club with dedicated electric Moke transportation. For buyers, the essential question is whether that serviced outing suits their everyday relationship with the ocean.
October 22, 2026
At Auberge Beach, choosing north or south exposure begins with the rooms you actually use. A practical guide to distinguishing tower names from orientation, testing work and sleeping spaces, and assessing terraces from the specific residence.
October 22, 2026
Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach offers a compelling ocean-to-Intracoastal proposition for couples with different waterfront priorities. The buying decision turns on verified marina access, genuinely convenient beach routines, and a residence that serves both.
October 22, 2026