{"id":5488,"date":"2026-02-05T15:58:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T20:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/?p=5488"},"modified":"2026-02-06T10:30:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T15:30:25","slug":"2026-luxury-real-estate-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/2026\/02\/2026-luxury-real-estate-market\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Luxury Real Estate Market"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shelburne-Vermont-luxury-Home-for-Sale.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shelburne-Vermont-luxury-Home-for-Sale-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shelburne-Vermont-luxury-Home-for-Sale-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shelburne-Vermont-luxury-Home-for-Sale-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shelburne-Vermont-luxury-Home-for-Sale-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shelburne-Vermont-luxury-Home-for-Sale.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/real-estate\/shelburne\/282-westview-drive\/5064653.html\">282 Westview Drive, Shelburne, VT <\/a>&#8211; Step inside this timeless 6,000+ SF home where classic New England architecture meets modern comfort. With 5 bedrooms and 5+ baths, the layout offers both elegant gathering spaces and private retreats.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div data-height=\"90\" data-width=\"100%\" data-frameborder=\"no\" data-scrolling=\"no\" data-publicuserid=\"7f5a0832d04d06ebe4ca931cfa9cb2e0a1d8e0132a02f8e0a4f528315c7ceef9\" data-playerurl=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/player\/index.html\" data-projectid=\"4kjXCVjfwetyW2Syn3cE\"><strong>Listen to the 2026 Luxury Homes Market Report<\/strong><\/div>\n<div id=\"elevenlabs-audionative-widget\" data-height=\"90\" data-width=\"100%\" data-frameborder=\"no\" data-scrolling=\"no\" data-publicuserid=\"7f5a0832d04d06ebe4ca931cfa9cb2e0a1d8e0132a02f8e0a4f528315c7ceef9\" data-playerurl=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/player\/index.html\" data-projectid=\"4kjXCVjfwetyW2Syn3cE\">Loading the <a href=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/text-to-speech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elevenlabs Text to Speech<\/a> AudioNative Player&#8230;<\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/player\/audioNativeHelper.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/special-markets\/vermont-luxury-homes.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/special-markets\/vermont-luxury-homes.html\">luxury home market<\/a> across Northwest and Central Vermont in 2025 demonstrated strength and resilience, closely reflecting national patterns outlined in the 2026<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coldwellbankerluxury.com\/editorial\/the-trend-report-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.coldwellbankerluxury.com\/editorial\/the-trend-report-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Trend Report<\/a>. Across the five-county region, luxury sales rose sharply, even as median and average prices moderated slightly. This combination points to a market that is recalibrating rather than retreating. Affluent buyers remain active and well-capitalized, but they are approaching decisions with greater intention. Longer days on market signal thoughtful purchasing, not reduced demand, as buyers place increased emphasis on quality, setting, and long-term value over urgency.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"flourish-embed flourish-chart\" data-src=\"visualisation\/27213734\"><script src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/resources\/embed.js\"><\/script><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/visualisation\/27213734\/thumbnail\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"chart visualization\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Overall, the luxury segment continues to operate on different fundamentals than the broader housing market, supported by equity, cash purchases, and long ownership horizons. At the county level, luxury performance varied based on lifestyle appeal and inventory. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/special-markets\/luxury-homes-sale-chittenden-county.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/special-markets\/luxury-homes-sale-chittenden-county.html\">Chittenden County<\/a> continued to lead in sales volume, driven by lakefront properties, privacy, and proximity to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/special-markets\/burlington-luxury-home.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/special-markets\/burlington-luxury-home.html\">Burlington<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/lamoille-county.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/lamoille-county.html\">Lamoille Count<\/a>y stood out for price growth, fueled by continued demand in Stowe for ski-adjacent homes and year-round resort properties. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/special-markets\/washington-county-luxury-homes.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/special-markets\/washington-county-luxury-homes.html\">Washington County<\/a>, luxury activity remained steady, with the Mad River Valley playing an outsized role. Demand tied to Sugarbush Resort continues to support high-end sales in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/washington-county\/waitsfield-vt-real-estate-homes-sale.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/washington-county\/waitsfield-vt-real-estate-homes-sale.html\">Waitsfield <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/washington-county\/warren-vt-real-estate-homes-sale.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/washington-county\/warren-vt-real-estate-homes-sale.html\">Warren<\/a>, where buyers are primarily lifestyle-driven and willing to wait for the right property. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/special-markets\/luxury-homes-sale-addison-county.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/special-markets\/luxury-homes-sale-addison-county.html\">Addison<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/special-markets\/luxury-homes-sale-grand-isle-county.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont\/special-markets\/luxury-homes-sale-grand-isle-county.html\">Grand Isle<\/a> Counties reflected smaller, more specialized luxury markets, where waterfront and estate properties can significantly influence year-over-year results due to limited inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"flourish-embed flourish-chart\" data-src=\"visualisation\/27214291\"><script src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/resources\/embed.js\"><\/script><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/visualisation\/27214291\/thumbnail\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"chart visualization\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n\n\n<p>These local trends closely mirror national luxury patterns. As highlighted in the 2026 Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Trend Report, today\u2019s affluent buyers are behaving differently than in past cycles, increasingly viewing real estate as a legacy asset tied to identity, stability, and long-term wealth preservation. Many luxury buyers are less affected by interest rates\u2014 supported by the fact that a significant share of luxury transactions are cash \u2014and are focused on holding properties longer rather than trading frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead to 2026, the outlook remains positive. Inventory is expected to improve gradually, offering buyers more choice while still supporting values in prime locations. The ongoing intergenerational transfer of wealth is beginning to shape demand, bringing new buyers into the market with longer ownership horizons. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-property-search-results\/status_active\/advanced.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-property-search-results\/status_active\/advanced.html\">Vermont<\/a>, this continues to favor distinctive properties\u2014lakefront homes, resort-area residences, and private estates\u2014where setting, craftsmanship, and lifestyle justify value. The luxury market has settled into a more sustainable rhythm, defined by patience, clarity, and long-term perspective rather than pressure or speculation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen to the 2026 Luxury Homes Market Report Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player&#8230; The luxury home market across Northwest and Central Vermont in 2025 demonstrated strength and resilience, closely reflecting national patterns outlined in the 2026 Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Trend Report. Across the five-county region, luxury sales rose sharply, even as &#8230; <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/2026\/02\/2026-luxury-real-estate-market\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5488"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5488"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5488\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5551,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5488\/revisions\/5551"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5488"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5488"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hickokandboardman.com\/vermont-market-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5488"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}