Clientele Luxury Global Magazine has released its Q1 2026 luxury market insights, offering a detailed look at how high-net-worth buyers are approaching real estate in coveted markets such as Park City, Greenwich, Seattle, California, Georgia, and Saddle River, New Jersey. The report highlights a market characterized by low-inventory trophy properties, design-driven renovations, and clients who demand both elevated presentation and serious advisory from their agents.
In Park City, Utah, Paul Benson of Engel & Völkers Park City is a trusted leader in one of America's most exclusive mountain markets. Among his significant 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. His focus on brand, media, and long-term client relationships uses strategic storytelling to keep listings in front of qualified prospects worldwide.
In Greenwich, Connecticut, Shelly Tretter Lynch of COMPASS has been the advisor for high-net-worth and entertainment-industry clients for over three decades. These clients expect privacy, off-market access, and a broker who can translate raw data into clear decisions. Many are thinking in terms of 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.
Judi Renfroe of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties is a recognized authority on Northern Georgia's ultra-affluent lifestyle, advising 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.
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 who expect privacy, architecture, and best-in-class amenities. Her collaboration with Clientele Luxury reflects a results-driven approach to marketing Seattle's most extraordinary properties.
Jaime Krupnick of Rodeo Realty Fine Estates in Southern California is known for pairing high-net-worth buyers with exceptional homes, from private design-driven estates to expansive ranches. Through her boutique brand, Krupnick Signature Properties, she delivers a tailored experience that includes pre-market preparation, design guidance, and vendor coordination. She leverages AI and technology to elevate marketing while maintaining trusted relationships and discretion.
In Rancho Santa Fe and Los Angeles, Russell Stafford and Cathleen Shera specialize in architecturally significant estates, including an off-market property listed over $10 million. Their reach across coastal and inland luxury submarkets positions them as a trusted resource for clients moving between these areas.
Brett Dickinson and Ross Clark of COMPASS in San Diego lead a global luxury team representing high-end buyers and sellers. Known for their command of coastal real estate, they handle everything from architecturally significant estates to contemporary oceanfront retreats. One signature listing is Sandcastle La Jolla, an iconic waterfront jewel featured in Top 10 Homes USA and multiple global magazines.
In Saddle River, New Jersey, Vicki Gaily of Special Properties Brook Hollow Group Inc. has set the pace for upper-tier sales, with chateau-style estates and luxury country properties ranging from $1.5 million to $4 million. 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 recently debuted a special design issue celebrating high-net-worth design, featuring firms like Tropical Architecture Group and artists such as Michael Sean Stolworthy. At the center is Mark Weaver & Associates, a Los Angeles–based interior design firm known for creating interiors that feel like a sophisticated reflection of the owner.
For more than a decade, Clientele Luxury magazine has focused on 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."
