The Great Wealth Transfer: Gen X and Millennials are set to inherit approximately $4.6 trillion in global real estate wealth over the next decade, with the U.S. accounting for over half of that total.
Market Resilience: Despite broader economic shifts, luxury real estate remains remarkably steady. Nearly 80% of luxury specialists report their markets as resilient, with demand concentrating in areas that offer long-term stability and lifestyle depth.
The Rise of "Nest Investing": Affluent buyers are prioritizing the home as their primary investment, shifting discretionary spending away from personal luxury goods and toward upgrading primary residences and lifestyle properties.
"Living Large" vs. Quiet Luxury: The trend is shifting back toward homes with "presence"—larger footprints, estate-style characteristics, and unique architectural distinction are outpacing understated minimalism.
New Luxury Hubs: While legacy markets remain strong, a new class of "safe harbor" cities is emerging, with high-growth activity accelerating in markets like Atlanta, Nashville, Dallas, and Salt Lake City.