LUXURY TRENDS at COMPASS - February 2026

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL The Housing Market Is Slumping, but Sales Over $10 Million Are Skyrocketing "In 2025, the U.S. housing market continued to be mired in a slump, with sales volume stuck at its lowest point in decades and affordability out of reach for many buyers. But at the ultra high-end of the market, a very different narrative unfolded: Ultra-luxury real estate sales, which have boomed in much of the country for the last few years, got even stronger."

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LUXURY HOME TOUR This $45M Home Overlooks the Iconic 14th Hole of Pebble Beach Golf Links & the Pacific Ocean Designed for legacy ownership, the home prioritizes main-level living, with principal spaces opening to expansive terraces that create a seamless relationship between interior and horizon. WATCH THE VIDEO

SPOTLIGHT How Métier Maison Is Rewriting the Rules of Luxury Real Estate Founded on the belief that luxury is built through trust, relationships, and intention, Métier Maison is redefining how exceptional homes are represented on a global stage. We spoke with founder and Compass agent Khaki Wennstrom about the vision behind the platform. LEARN MORE

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Washington Commanders Owner Pays $28 Million for D.C.’s Most Expensive Home "Billionaire investor Joshua Harris, the owner of the Washington Commanders NFL team, and his wife, Marjorie Harris, have paid a $28 million for a storied Washington, D.C., landmark, a spokesman for Harris confirmed. The sale is a record for the city." LEARN MORE

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PEBBLE BEACH, CA Commanding one of the most revered and tightly held vantage points along 17 Mile Drive, this newly constructed estate occupies a generational position overlooking the iconic 14th hole of Pebble Beach Golf Links. View Property>> KIHEI, HI Nestled along the prestigious Makena coastline, 7595 Makena Road represents the pinnacle of contemporary Hawaiian luxury living. This extraordinary residence stands as a masterpiece where architectural innovation meets paradise. View Property>> HOUSTON, TX This magnificent home sits on just over 1.2 acres. Designed by Curtis and Windham and completed in 2014, the home was built using the finest materials, trades and decor; a classic and contemporary traditional home. View Property>> MIAMI, FL Villa Nova is a newly constructed waterfront residence defined by clean modern architecture and seamless connections to Biscayne Bay. The home balances architectural precision with warm, livable interiors. View Property>> BOULDER, CO Nestled into the sandstone cliffs of Pine Brook Hills and offered for the first time since construction, 1151 Timber Lane is a bold architectural statement fusing modern design with Colorado's natural beauty. View Property>> NAHANT, MA Set on 1.23 acres of private waterfront looking out to Nahant’s iconic Egg Rock, this historic estate was built ca. 1890 by well-known builder Joseph T. Wilson, who constructed many of the North Shore’s grandest homes. View Property>>

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SIGNIFICANT SALE IN CHICAGOLAND A record-setting sale has raised the bar in Kane County. A 151-acre equestrian estate northwest of Aurora sold for $5.75 million, marking the highest residential sale ever recorded in the county, where few properties have exceeded $3 million. Compass agents PK Johnson and Wes Ingold expertly represented the sellers, securing a landmark result for their clients and the market at large. Built in 1994, the six-bedroom Prairie Style residence features stacked stone, a low-slung roofline, warm wood detailing, and expansive windows overlooking rolling pastureland. The property also includes a guest house, pool and pool house, a six-stall barn, indoor and outdoor riding arenas, and a private helicopter pad. Learn More>>

Yvonne Ahearn RB-20262 REALTOR® M: 808.721.8088 yvonne.ahearn@compass.com

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