As our region’s luxury real estate continues to evolve, what are some of the key factors that are driving today’s market?

Judi Taulbee: Definitely price, quality and the incentives that builders and sellers are offering. Location is always key, as well. People like walkability with restaurants and shops nearby. A lot of people are looking for bundled golf communities, too. We have a lot of golfers here and buyers don't want to leave their homes—they want everything all in the same place, other than going out for shopping. They want all of their amenities close by.

Darcie Duncan: It has a lot to do with lifestyle. People have hybrid work modes where they can work remotely so they can be flexible with ownership, whether they are looking for their primary residence or second or third home. We are seeing a lot of relocation too because of Midwest and Northeast taxes and because people want warmer weather. They're looking at tax benefits and truly trying to slow down a little bit. The weather keeps us strong and the scarcity of good coastal property—there's not much left of it, so, I do think that keeps our demand up as well.

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