Journal
Carnet d'observations sur la construction de luxe.
Analyses de marché, réflexions méthodologiques, notes réglementaires tirées de la pratique quotidienne de Sabal dans le sud de la Floride.
Marché·16 septembre 2026
Florida's Amendment 3: What the Property-Tax Overhaul Really Means for Luxury Homeowners
Florida votes on the biggest property-tax change in a generation this November. The honest read for owners of high-value homes: the headline exemption is marginal at this level — but two other provisions deserve your attention before 2027.
Processus·16 septembre 2026
How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Luxury Home in South Florida? (2026 Timeline)
A builder's design-build timeline for a custom luxury home in South Florida: 18–20 months of development (design, CDs, permit), then 24 months of construction plus 6 of finishes — roughly four years, and what makes oceanfront take longer.
Perspectives·16 septembre 2026
How Luxury Homes Are Engineered for Hurricanes in Florida: HVHZ, Impact Glazing, and What It Costs
A builder's account of hurricane-proof luxury home construction in Florida: what HVHZ product approvals, missile-tested glazing, and continuous load paths actually require — what the package adds to the shell, and where owners try to cut it.
Processus·27 juillet 2026
Design-Build in Miami: Why One Accountable Team Changes the Outcome
Architect-then-bid or design-build? In Miami’s permitting and hurricane-code reality, the delivery model you choose moves cost, schedule, and risk more than any finish decision. An honest comparison from the builder’s side of the table.
Marché·17 mai 2026
Luxury Home Construction Cost Per Square Foot in Miami (2026)
Honest 2026 ranges for custom luxury construction across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach — $450 to $1,800+ per square foot, and the spec decisions that actually move the number.
Perspectives·24 avril 2026
What 15 Years and $400M of Delivered Residences Have Taught Me About South Florida Luxury Construction
A founder's perspective on fifteen years of building ultra-luxury residences across Miami, Broward, and Palm Beach County — what actually protects owners, and what the industry gets wrong.
Processus·24 avril 2026
Building in the Town of Palm Beach: ARCOM, Overlays, and What Determines Your Timeline
What every owner commissioning a residence on the island of Palm Beach needs to know about ARCOM, the historic-district overlays, and the permitting rhythm that actually determines time to keys.
Processus·23 avril 2026
Oceanfront Construction in Palm Beach County: CCCL, Wind Loads, and Foundation Engineering
Building directly on the Atlantic in Palm Beach County — Manalapan, Highland Beach, Gulf Stream, Delray, or the Town of Palm Beach itself — puts you inside the Florida Coastal Construction Control Line. What that actually means for your foundation, your envelope, and your schedule.
Marché·21 avril 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in Miami in 2026?
A transparent breakdown of what a high-end custom home costs to build in Miami today — by neighborhood, finish level, and the variables most owners never see coming.
Perspectives·20 avril 2026
Custom Home vs. Spec Home in South Florida: Which Is Right for You?
The buy-versus-build decision in Miami and Palm Beach is rarely about price — it is about time, control, and risk. A practical framework from a builder who has delivered both.