Philanthropy through Real Estate

🏆 Ranked #1 for Seasonal Real Estate Use — 54.4% in Dukes County, 2024 — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Where the second homes are, the donatable wealth is. Dukes County leads the U.S. in seasonal home ownership among high-value counties, with 54.4% of homes held for seasonal use. This isn’t just a vacation trend — it’s a structural condition that enables tax-smart, legacy-preserving philanthropy. Seasonal properties are less emotionally tied to family identity, making them ideal for charitable transfer via CRTs, conservation easements, or DAFs. This data, drawn directly from ALEX Intelligence’s 2026 report on seasonal ownership and real estate philanthropy, reveals a powerful insight: real estate giving thrives not where wealth is dense, but where ownership is detached. https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-12-philanthropy-philanthropy-seasonal-share-county-us-wealth Share of Homes Held for Seasonal Use in High-Value Counties (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Dukes County <- this market #2 Summit County #3 Summit County #4 Barnstable County #5 Blaine County #6 Eagle County #7 Monroe County #8 Routt County #9 Collier County #10 Teton County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-12-philanthropy-philanthropy-seasonal-share-county-us-wealth View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request.