Clientele Luxury Global Magazine has released its Q1 2026 luxury market insights, offering a front-row view into how high-net-worth buyers are navigating the country's most coveted luxury markets, including Park City, Greenwich, Seattle, California, Georgia, and Saddle River, New Jersey. The first quarter reveals a market defined by low-inventory trophy properties, design-driven renovations, and clients who expect both elevated presentation and serious advisory from their agents.
In Park City, Utah, Paul Benson of Engel & Völkers Park City highlights the rare combination of lifestyle, privacy, and year-round recreation that defines the market. 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 deep local expertise and global network position him as a key 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.
In Greenwich, Connecticut, Shelly Tretter Lynch of COMPASS emphasizes that ultra-luxury buyers think in terms of risk, time, and how a property will upgrade their life. Many of her clients are considering generational wealth, asking whether a property will hold long-term value for their children and grandchildren. Lynch is known for orchestrating complex, often confidential transactions on significant estates and waterfront properties, bringing a strategist's mindset and disciplined discretion.
Judi Renfroe of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties advises luxury buyers and sellers across gated estates, equestrian properties, and private lake and mountain retreats in Northern Georgia. Her properties routinely attract cash buyers and repeat clients who trust her discretion.
In Seattle, Moira Holley of Realogics Sotheby's International Realty specializes in luxury penthouses and high-rise residences. She has set multiple price records at the top of the in-city market, attracting buyers from around the world who expect privacy, architecture, and best-in-class amenities. Her collaboration with Clientele Luxury reflects a results-driven approach to marketing.
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, elevated experience. Her listings debut polished, intentional, and ready to perform from day one.
In Rancho Santa Fe and Los Angeles, Russell Stafford and Cathleen Shera specialize 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 across Southern California. 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. Just 25 miles from New York City, Saddle River attracts CEOs and senior executives who want estate-style living with fast access to Manhattan.
Clientele Luxury also debuted a special design issue featuring high-net-worth design, with a focus on Los Angeles–based Mark Weaver & Associates, known for creating interiors that feel artful and deeply personal. The issue also highlights artists and firms at the top of their fields.
For more than a decade, Clientele Luxury magazine has engaged a growing yet highly selective customer niche through real estate profiles, agent roundups, and exclusive travel content. Editor-in-Chief Erin Green notes, "The HNW audience we cater to has a natural ability to find the luxury they love and desire. We just make it much easier by presenting the top real estate agents who can help navigate the steps to the property they desire."
