Clientele Luxury Global Magazine has released its Q1 2026 luxury market insights, revealing a high-net-worth real estate landscape characterized by low inventory of trophy properties, design-driven renovations, and clients who demand both elevated presentation and serious advisory from their agents. The report draws on expertise from top advisors across key U.S. luxury markets, including Park City, Utah; Greenwich, Connecticut; Seattle, Washington; Southern California; Northern Georgia; and Saddle River, New Jersey.
In Park City, Paul Benson of Engel & Völkers Park City highlights the rare combination of lifestyle, privacy, and year-round recreation that attracts discerning buyers. Among his listings is Monitor's Rest, a ski-in/ski-out masterpiece at 253 White Pine Canyon Road inside The Colony at White Pine Canyon, offered at $60,000,000. Benson's group expanded across key Western markets in 2025, reinforcing his role as a connector between ultra-high-net-worth buyers and blue-chip inventory. For Q1 2026, Clientele Luxury tracks his team's top-tier listings and cross-market referrals as a bellwether for the broader mountain luxury segment.
Shelly Tretter Lynch of COMPASS in Greenwich, Connecticut, emphasizes that ultra-luxury buyers think in terms of risk, time, and how a property will upgrade their life. Many of her clients consider generational wealth, asking whether a property will hold long-term value for their children. Lynch is known for orchestrating complex, confidential transactions on significant estates and waterfront properties, bringing a strategist's mindset and multigenerational perspective.
In Northern Georgia, Judi Renfroe of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties advises luxury buyers and sellers across gated estates, equestrian properties, and private lake and mountain retreats. Her properties routinely attract cash buyers and repeat clients who trust her discretion.
Moira Holley of Realogics Sotheby's International Realty in Seattle specializes in luxury penthouses and high-rise residences, with a portfolio that includes Seattle's most recognizable towers. She has set multiple price records at the top of the in-city market, attracting global buyers who expect privacy, architecture, and best-in-class amenities.
Jaime Krupnick of Rodeo Realty Fine Estates in Southern California pairs high-net-worth buyers with exceptional homes, from private design-driven estates to expansive ranch and equestrian properties. Through her boutique brand, Krupnick Signature Properties, she delivers a highly tailored experience, overseeing every detail from pre-market preparation to launch strategy.
In Rancho Santa Fe, Cathleen Shera & Associates specializes in architecturally significant estates, including an off-market property listed over $10M. Their team's reach across coastal and inland luxury submarkets positions them as a trusted resource for high-net-worth clients.
Brett Dickinson and Ross Clark of COMPASS in San Diego lead a global luxury team representing high-end buyers and sellers. One of their signature listings is Sandcastle La Jolla, an iconic waterfront jewel featured in Top 10 Homes USA and multiple global magazines, showcased at SandcastleLaJolla.com.
In Saddle River, New Jersey, Vicki Gaily of Special Properties Brook Hollow Group Inc. sets the pace for upper-tier sales, with chateau-style estates and luxury country properties from $1.5M to $4M. Just 25 miles from New York City, Saddle River attracts CEOs and senior executives who rely on Gaily for discretion and a marketing program refined over decades.
Clientele Luxury also debuted a special design issue featuring high-net-worth design, with a spotlight on Los Angeles–based Mark Weaver & Associates, known for interiors that feel like a sophisticated, deeply personal reflection of the owner. The issue is available for purchase at MagCloud.
