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-oriented review of historical developer disputes at The Ritz-Carlton Residences® Sunny Isles, with a disciplined framework for evaluating current litigation disclosures, insurance renewals and financing readiness.
September 19, 2026
Before accepting a precompletion assignment, a buyer should understand the remaining contractual deadlines, the proposed title coverage, and the documents supporting access and intended use. Recorded rights and an acceptable survey deserve the same attention as the residence itself.
September 19, 2026
A buyer’s guide to verifying Arte Surfside’s digital privacy protections, from staff and vendor permissions to surveillance access, retention schedules, and resident-data deletion.
September 19, 2026
South Flagler House’s waterfront setting and expansive loggias call for precise due diligence. Before buying, verify the residence’s storm documentation, outdoor-clearance requirements, and written arrangements for access while you are away.
September 19, 2026
Moving your primary home from Aspen to Sunny Isles Beach calls for a precise hurricane plan. Evaluate evacuation logistics, documented backup-power coverage, insurance, and post-storm access before choosing a residence.
September 19, 2026
Eighty Seven Park’s second-home appeal deserves an operational review alongside its oceanfront amenities. Medical-equipment power, caregiver parking and emergency responder access require unit-specific, written confirmation before a buyer relies on them.
September 19, 2026
An ownership-focused review of e-bike storage, battery charging, elevator access and Miami Beach riding restrictions, with the written confirmations buyers should obtain before purchasing at Setai.
September 19, 2026
A buyer’s guide to distinguishing private-elevator layouts from actual access control, verifying guest authorization, and tracing service routes in Broward’s oceanfront residences.
September 19, 2026
At The Perigon Miami Beach and Continuum on South Beach, advertised security and concierge services are not substitutes for written delivery protocols. A buyer’s guide to clarifying acceptance limits, package screening, courier access, and responsibility for valuable shipments.
September 19, 2026
Five residential candidates for discreet, service-led ownership, led by Surf Club’s dedicated service elevators. Compare private arrivals and advertised services while separating hospitality promises from the freight specifications and vendor rules that require confirmation.
September 19, 2026
Five Bal Harbour purchase candidates, from Rivage to established oceanfront buildings, examined through the practical priorities of staffed households: circulation, neighboring rights, view exposure and construction disruption.
September 19, 2026
A precise buyer’s framework for separating Faena House’s residential amenities from hotel access and Faena Rose benefits, with practical checks for reservation priority and resale transferability.
September 19, 2026
A discreet household begins with clear responsibilities. For buyers at 888 Brickell and Bentley Residences, advertised hospitality should be evaluated separately from private staffing, background screening, vendor credentials, and building-access approval.
September 19, 2026
Oceana Bal Harbour leads this privacy-focused shortlist, followed by hotel-associated alternatives where owner circulation deserves closer inspection. The five offerings include two related Surf Club entries, with availability and access arrangements to be confirmed before purchase.
September 19, 2026
For a move from Doha to Bal Harbour, the decisive condominium review reaches beyond the residence itself. Inspection findings, reserve funding, repair commitments, and insurance history should form one coherent picture of long-term ownership.
September 19, 2026
A waterfront purchase deserves more than a beautiful first impression. Compare Coconut Grove and Fisher Island through residence-specific sightlines, verified neighboring development rights, wind comfort, and the terrace routines that matter to you.
September 19, 2026
For a trust or LLC buyer, the essential distinction is between Fort Lauderdale’s existing beachfront condo-hotel and the new Bayshore Drive residences. Rental eligibility, personal occupancy and housekeeping costs require separate, unit-specific confirmation.
September 19, 2026
A discerning Key Biscayne purchase requires more than a beautiful outlook. Examine neighboring development rights, the limits of view protection, construction logistics, and unit-specific noise exposure before committing.
September 19, 2026
For a Seattle family considering Bal Harbour, the relocation decision turns on more than an oceanfront address. Walkable leisure, school access, driver coverage and the actual journey to a private aircraft deserve separate, address-specific scrutiny.
September 19, 2026
Preparing a Muse residence requires more than confirming a wellness amenity. Unit-level water testing, documented filtration responsibilities, and fixture-specific warranty review give buyers a clearer basis for ownership.
September 19, 2026