By Ben Bryk Vero Premier Properties a signature division of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury February 26, 2026
December 2025 delivered the kind of fireworks the housing market has been waiting for all year.
National new-home sales finished 2025 at an estimated 679,000 units — just 1.1% below 2024 — but the real story is the late-year surge. Sales in December jumped 3.8% above the same month last year, months of supply dropped from 8.2 to a tight 7.6, and the market shifted from buyer’s territory straight into perfect balance.
Lower mortgage rates finally did what buyers had been praying for. Affordability improved dramatically, builders slashed prices (median new-home price fell 2% to $414,400), and buyers who had been sitting on the sidelines finally pulled the trigger.
And here’s where it gets exciting for anyone dreaming of Vero Beach or Hutchinson Island luxury…
The Treasure Coast Is Where the Real Action Is
While the national numbers tell one story, the South (where the majority of new construction happens) is quietly setting the stage for a luxury boom in 2026. Builders slowed starts all year, but demand is now surging — and they’re responding by listing more un started homes than at any point in 2025. That means you can still get in on brand-new, never-lived-in oceanfront masterpieces before the heavy construction wave hits.
Entry-level new homes are filling gaps nationwide, but on the Treasure Coast we’re talking true luxury: private beachfront estates, modern waterfront compounds, and custom ocean-view residences that redefine coastal living.
Vero Beach’s pristine shores and Hutchinson Island’s exclusive barrier-island enclaves are seeing exactly the kind of buyer activity the national data is hinting at — sophisticated buyers who waited for rates to drop and prices to ease are now moving decisively.
Why This Moment Is Pure Magic for Luxury Buyers
- Mortgage rates retreated just in time
- Builder incentives and price adjustments made even high-end new construction more attainable
- Inventory remains tight (down 3.5% year-over-year) — competition is about to intensify
- The market has moved into balance — meaning sellers have confidence, but buyers who act in the next 60–90 days still capture the best terms
In plain English: the window is open wider than it has been all year — but it’s closing.
We Have Explosive New Opportunities Across the Entire Treasure Coast
From brand-new oceanfront estates in Vero Beach’s most sought-after enclaves to private beach-access compounds on Hutchinson Island, fresh luxury listings are hitting the market right now that perfectly match this surging demand.
These aren’t cookie-cutter homes. We’re talking:
- Infinity-edge pools steps from the Atlantic
- Smart-home technology wrapped in timeless coastal architecture
- Gated communities with direct beach access
- Custom builds where you can still choose finishes before groundbreaking
The builders who slowed down in 2025 are now racing to meet the exact buyer profile flooding the Treasure Coast — and that means incredible negotiating power if you move quickly.
The Bottom Line? Act Before Everyone Else Wakes Up
2025 ended with momentum, not a slowdown.
2026 is already shaping up to be the year the luxury new-home market on the Treasure Coast catches fire.
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to own your dream Vero Beach or Hutchinson Island waterfront home — this is it.
Rates are down.
Prices are adjusted.
The inventory is balanced but tightening fast.
And the most spectacular new-construction opportunities in years are available right now.
Don’t let 2026 become the year you say “I should have bought last February.”
Call or text me today — Ben Bryk at 772-713-9455 or Vance at 772-913-3426— and let’s get you inside these exclusive new luxury properties before they’re gone. Private showings are already booking up, and the first wave of serious buyers is moving this week.
Your oceanfront legacy on the Treasure Coast is waiting.
Ready to make 2026 the year it happens?
Reach out now — the market is hot, and the best homes won’t last.
Let’s go get your slice of paradise.
Treasure Coast’s Premier New-Construction Expert
(The clock is ticking — call today.)
