The Market Doesn't Wait. Neither Do We.

I am so proud to introduce The Agency's first-ever Red Paper Mid-Year Report. Comprehensive and carefully researched, this is an essential resource for every agent who wants to navigate the second half of 2026 with clarity and confidence.

Let’s be honest, markets don't wait for year-end to make moves, and we can’t either. What’s emerging now demands attention. The largest wealth transfer in modern history is actively reshaping buyer behavior. Climate is driving permanent relocation. A tech-native generation is entering the market with a new list of non-negotiables.

From Canada to Costa Rica, Panama to Portugal, The Agency operates across more than 180 markets worldwide, and the intel in this report comes directly from team members on the ground. We’re getting real-life, data-derived rundowns from the people closest to the deals, the buyers, and the shifts impacting the luxury landscape right now. Their insights are as real and current as it gets.

Real estate is a global industry. The Agency’s 2026 Red Paper Mid-Year Report was created to help you understand what's moving markets around the world and sharpen how you advise clients in your own.

We believe knowledge is power. This report is just one more example of how The Agency is leading industry conversations and delivering meaningful insights that drive momentum.

Mauricio Umansky

CEO and Founder, The Agency

⸺ Table of Contents

Multigenerational Compounds

Amid Historic Wealth Transfer, Multigenerational Compounds Rise in Popularity

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The Billionaire Effect

What Happens When There’s an Eight-Figure Sale Next Door

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Feeling the Squeeze of 'Affordable' Luxury

Buyers Have $1M to $3M on Their Next Home, But They’re Stymied by a Lack of Inventory

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Value-Driven Developing Markets

New Residency Investment Programs Favor Value-Driven Developing Markets

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The New Guard

AI Money Heads to Real Estate

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The New Climate Reality

The Caribbean, Mexico, and Aspen, Are All Seeing Changes to Demand

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