🏡 Old is the new luxury!
In pricey coastal markets, buyers are flocking to legacy homes with charm and character—even if they’re smaller or decades old.
Key insights from Realtor.com:
Coastal luxury homes (NYC, SF, Honolulu, Key West) often date back to the ’70s–’90s
Buyers pay for location, prestige, and established neighborhoods, not just square footage
San Francisco has the oldest luxury housing inventory in the U.S. (median year built: 1974)
Affluent buyers prioritize lots, mature trees, schools, and proximity to jobs over brand-new construction
đź’ˇ Takeaway: In top-tier markets, history and location beat new builds every time.
https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/older-homes-neighborhoods-january-luxury-report-2026/?cid=eml__1946:66e221571a4446d4e6969d41:rm202602111130_Marketing_Consumer_Daily_EditorialRSSDynamic
