Q1 2026 MARKET REPORT
This Outlook has an Eye on the Market, showing luxury properties outperformed early in the year and may provide opportunities for savvy buyers.
2026 Mid-year luxury outlook
The Sotheby’s International Realty® 2026 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook® report reveals the trends shaping the world’s most exclusive property markets. Drawing on insights from leading financial voices and Sotheby’s International Realty affiliated agents worldwide, it offers an authoritative view of what’s driving luxury real estate today.
These are the trends currently reshaping luxury real estate:
Affluent buyers are active, decisive, and entering the market now.
The definition of luxury is shifting toward wellness, and buyers are acting on it now.
The pool of ultra-wealthy buyers is large and still growing.
The new generation of wealthy buyers continues to reshape the luxury market.
Resort Report 2026
Taking a look at the 2026 Year in Review, 17 resort communities across the Western United States remain strong, with year-over-year sales price and volume increases driven by demand for access to open space and year-round outdoor recreation.
HOT TOPIC:
A wave of “wealth taxes” is generating headlines around the real estate world. To what degree are they influencing high-end homebuyers?
