The Trend Report 2026

This award-winning, comprehensive, data-driven look at luxury real estate explores the deeper forces influencing decisions this year—from financial and generational considerations to geographic mobility and lifestyle factors. At a time when much of the broader housing conversation is focused on uncertainty, this report also tells a more nuanced story about luxury real estate. The high-end sector continues to demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and long-term strength, operating by a different set of dynamics than the traditional market.

Among the themes explored:

• Why resilience has become the new benchmark for luxury markets—and how capital continues to flow into high-end real estate even amid global volatility
• How affluent buyers are reframing real estate as a legacy asset tied to identity, stability, and long-term wealth preservation
• Why the U.S. remains central to global real estate investment as wealth creation spreads across new regions and industries
• Which markets are emerging as the new class of resilient luxury hubs
• How the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history is expected to reshape buyer behavior, inventory, and long-term ownership patterns
• Why the home is becoming a primary focus of luxury spending, as “nest investing” accelerates demand for personalization, wellness, and long-term livability
• What today’s luxury buyers really want, from larger homes, turnkey condition and architectural quality to privacy, outdoor living, and modern design