Vegas Confidential

On Monday, I told you about the big number most Las Vegas buyers and sellers aren’t watching.This morning, it came out.And it wasn’t the number anyone was hoping for.The NumberThe Consumer Price Index (the government’s monthly measure of what everyday things cost) showed inflation running at 3.7%...

You’ve seen my name on new construction in Las Vegas. Model tours. Builder incentives. Grand openings in Summerlin West.So it’s fair to wonder why you’d call a new home expert to sell the house you already own.Here’s why: I know how builders think, and I know what Las Vegas buyers are looking for...

Everybody watches the Fed.Almost nobody watches the number that actually moves the Fed.It comes out this Wednesday, October 14. It’s called the Consumer Price Index, or CPI. And it could do more to mortgage rates this fall than anything the Fed says out loud.If you’re buying, that rate decides yo...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, I want to share something I don’t talk about often.In May of 2022, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.I got the call on the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend. If you’ve ever had to sit with news like that through a long holiday weekend, with...

The main benefits of new construction homes in Summerlin are choice, access, and a growing community. You can often select plans, finishes, and options, you may gain access to Summerlin’s parks, pools, trails, and sports courts, and 2026 brings 11 anticipated new neighborhoods. Builder terms, HOA...

Right now, there are thousands of homes for sale in Las Vegas that won’t sell this year.Not at that price. Not in that condition. Not the way they’re being presented.Almost 8,000 of them don’t have a single offer. In one recent week, this valley had more price cuts than new listings: 912 of them....

Rates had their biggest one-week jump since 2022 last week.The 30-year fixed averaged 7.28%, according to Freddie Mac. That’s the highest we’ve seen in three years. And buyers noticed.Mortgage applications fell 4.2% for the week, the fifth straight weekly decline, according to the Mortgage Banker...

Buying a home in the Las Vegas Valley requires cash for a down payment, closing costs, inspections, prepaid items, and post-closing reserves. The exact total depends on your loan type, purchase price, and what you negotiate with the seller, but understanding each category helps you plan realistic...

In Las Vegas, closing costs are split between sellers and buyers, but the purchase contract determines who actually pays each line item. Nevada law makes both parties jointly responsible for the transfer tax, while title, escrow, and other fees follow local custom and contract negotiation.Who pay...

Lender reserve requirements for a primary-residence purchase in Las Vegas range from zero months (Fannie Mae’s agency baseline for a one-unit home) to six or more months for investment properties or multi-unit purchases. Most buyers should plan to hold two to six months of their full housing paym...