Las Vegas Market Trends

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Should You Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop Before Buying a Las Vegas Home?

Mortgage rates have given Las Vegas homebuyers plenty of reasons to be cautious in 2026. As of September 24, Freddie Mac reported an average 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 7.03%. For buyers financing a home purchase, that rate has a meaningful impact on the monthly payment, purchasing power and total cost of borrowing. It makes sense that some buyers are waiting for rates to improve. The question is...

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Las Vegas Housing Market Outlook Summer 2026

What the Las Vegas Housing Market Is Telling Us About the Rest of 2026 For the past several years, Las Vegas real estate has been defined by rapid shifts. Inventory shortages, record appreciation, rising interest rates, and changing buyer behavior have all influenced the market in different ways. As we move into Summer 2026, a clearer picture is emerging. Recent data from Las Vegas REALTORS® shows...