The 2026 Luxury Market Panel: Insights & Forecasts

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As we step into 2026, the pace of change in the luxury real estate market continues to accelerate. From shifting global wealth patterns to evolving buyer expectations, the landscape is being reshaped in real time. Join our esteemed panel of luxury real estate experts for a dynamic discussion on the key trends, challenges, and opportunities that will define the year ahead.

Whether you're navigating international buyers, adapting to tech-driven transactions, or refining your brand in a competitive space, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to thrive in 2026’s luxury market.

Don’t just keep up. Lead the way. Join us for the 2026 Luxury Market Panel and position yourself for success in the year ahead.

Meet Jack

Jack Cotton, CRS celebrates 50 plus years in the real estate business that began with a start-up in his college dorm room. Jack is a CRS Certified Instructor and is well-known in Luxury Real Estate circles.

Meet Jennifer

Jennifer Powers, CRS, is a 35-year real estate industry veteran, a lifelong resident of Sonoma, CA, and a sixth-generation wine country resident.

The last 17 years of her career have been spent with Sotheby’s International Realty, where she’s been recognized year after year as a Top 100 Sales Associate across their company-owned brokerages.

Meet Heather

Heather Reed, CRS is a nationally recognized top-producing Realtor® in Denver, Colorado, known for her tenacious service, savvy investment knowledge, and deep community roots in the Denver metro real estate market. As a 2024 RE/MAX Torchbearer Award recipient—honored as one of the Top 5 agents in Colorado and Top 40 nationwide under 40—Heather brings a powerful combination of business acumen, integrity, and relentless client advocacy to every transaction.

Growing up in Parker and Castle Rock, Heather has history in the community—giving her a seasoned perspective on market trends, neighborhood growth, and real estate investment opportunities. With family ties to residential development and construction, real estate has always been part of her DNA. She personally manages rental properties, navigates investment deals, and helps countless clients turn homeownership into long-term financial security.

Clients consistently describe Heather as energetic, dependable, and results-driven. Whether she's helping someone purchase their first home or guiding seasoned investors through multi-property portfolios, she brings clarity, creativity, and heart to the process. Heather now lives in Centennial, CO with her husband (a local pastor) and their two amazing kids. When she’s not serving clients, you’ll find her enjoying the Colorado outdoors—hiking, paddleboarding, biking, and staying active with her community.

Meet Sam

Sam Michaud has lived in Maine his entire life and has a very strong knowledge of Maine’s beautiful coastline. As a broker, he provides sellers and buyers with an unmatched work ethic and a strong determination to meet their real estate needs. Sam prides himself on being persistent, empathetic, well informed, and aggressive when it comes to negotiation. In 2025, he negotiated the highest residential sale in the history of Southern, Maine. The property was an 8 acre estate in Cape Elizabeth that was once owned by Bette Davis. The sale price was $13,400,000. He has been featured in Fox News, Mansion Global, Architectural Digest, Robb Report, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Boston Globe, Daily Mail and the Portland Press Herald.

Prior to entering the real estate industry, he attended the University of New England, where he studied business and marketing. While in school, he played hockey, which taught Sam many valuable lessons, including the importance of teamwork and competition.

Outside of real estate, he actively volunteers with the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland. Fostering shelter dogs is one of his favorite ways to give back, and there is no better feeling than helping these very special animals. His family has been involved with the organization for many years, and Sam's father served as a board member for more than a decade. He is proud to continue supporting their important mission.

Heather Reed

Jack Cotton

Jennifer Powers

Sam Michaud

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What you will learn

• Discover Key Trends: Learn how shifting global wealth, evolving buyer behavior, and emerging technologies are reshaping the luxury real estate landscape in 2026
• Expert Forecasts: Hear directly from top luxury real estate professionals as they share data-driven predictions and strategic insights for the year ahead.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Gain actionable guidance to navigate market changes, avoid common pitfalls, and position your brand for success in a competitive luxury market.

Cancelation Policy

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RRC, RRC States, and licensees reserve the right to cancel any scheduled course. If a course is cancelled, registrants will be notified via email or phone and will be given a full refund. RRC, RRC States, and licensees are not responsible for any expenses incurred by the registrant due to cancellation. Class cancellations by a participant will be accepted until one week prior to the event. Cancellations will be refunded minus a $25 administrative fee. No shows will be charged the full registration amount.