The Agency Red Paper 2026

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The New Guard: How Tech-Native Buyers Are Reshaping the Luxury Real Estate Market

A new buyer profile is reshaping the top of the luxury real estate market. According to The Agency’s 2026 Red Paper Mid-Year Report, the tech-native millennial buyer — with values, priorities, and expectations that differ meaningfully from previous generations — is now a defining force in high-end real estate. Understanding this buyer is increasingly relevant for everyone in the market.

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Cross-Border Buying and the New Visa Landscape: What Global Buyers Should Know in 2026

The framework for cross-border real estate acquisition has shifted meaningfully. According to The Agency’s 2026 Red Paper Mid-Year Report, ancestry visas, residency-by-investment programs, and currency dynamics are converging to create a notable window of opportunity — for both foreign buyers drawn to US assets and for American buyers exploring ownership abroad.

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The New Climate Reality: How Permanent Relocation Is Reshaping Luxury Real Estate

Seasonal migration patterns in luxury real estate are shifting into something more permanent. According to The Agency’s 2026 Red Paper Mid-Year Report, climate-resilient destinations are seeing a transformation from part-time addresses to full-time relocations — and the implications for both buyers and sellers across global luxury markets are substantial.

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The Billionaire Effect: What Ultra-High-Net-Worth Buyers Do to a Luxury Real Estate Market

When a concentrated group of ultra-high-net-worth buyers enters a luxury real estate market, the effects are rarely gradual. According to The Agency’s 2026 Red Paper Mid-Year Report, the ripple effects are swift and lasting — reshaping pricing expectations, elevating the standard for what the market considers desirable, and drawing global attention to markets that were previously quieter.

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The Multi-Generational Estate: How Wealth Transfer Is Reshaping Luxury Real Estate

A significant generational transfer of real estate wealth is now underway — and the buyers emerging on the other side of that transition are reshaping what the luxury market looks for in a property. Understanding this shift is essential for both buyers entering the market and sellers positioning their estates for the next generation of acquirers.

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