Real Estate Insights & Guides

Why Las Vegas Luxury Homes Are Outpacing the Rest of the Valley

Q1 2026 MLS data shows the Las Vegas luxury segment appreciating nearly 60% faster than the valley average. Here's why guard-gated communities like MacDonald Highlands and The Ridges are absorbing so much of that demand — and what it means for owners and buyers in the $800K-$3M range.

There's a 15,000-Square-Foot House Hidden 26 Feet Under Las Vegas — And It's For Sale

Beneath an unassuming rooftop on Las Vegas' east side sits a Cold War-era underground estate with a pool, putting green, dance floor, and a programmable fake sky. Built in the 1970s by an Avon executive, the Underground House on Spencer Street is back on the market for $8.5 million.

The Most Expensive Homes Sold in Las Vegas & Henderson This Year — And What They Reveal

This year's priciest home sales in Las Vegas and Henderson tell a geography story as much as a price story — a growing share of the top tier now sits on Henderson's east side, from MacDonald Highlands to Ascaya and Lake Las Vegas. Here's what the record-setting $25.25 million sale and the community pattern behind it mean for local owners, buyers, and investors.

Casa de Shenandoah: The Rise, Fall, and $30M Rebirth of Wayne Newton's East Side Ranch

At Pecos and Sunset sits a 36-acre walled ranch locals have wondered about for decades: Casa de Shenandoah, the Wayne Newton ranch that went from Arabian horse farm to bankrupt tourist attraction to a property now listed for tens of millions. Here's the real story behind Las Vegas' most famous gate.

The Woman Who Helped Build Henderson: The Untold Story of Selma Bartlett

Selma F. Bartlett arrived in Henderson in 1954 as a military spouse and went on to become one of Nevada's first female bank officers and a namesake of a local elementary school. Her story offers a window into how ordinary residents helped shape Henderson from an industrial town into today's master-planned city.

Las Vegas Median Home Price Hits $490K: What This Record Means for You

Las Vegas' median home price has climbed to a record $490,000. Here's what the new high means for buyers, sellers, and homeowners tracking equity across Las Vegas and Henderson.

Henderson Says No to a Data Center Moratorium — What That Decision Signals for Growth

Henderson's city council voted against a blanket moratorium on new data center development, choosing to keep evaluating projects case by case. Here's what that decision could mean for infrastructure, land use, and property values in the surrounding communities.

Henderson's New City Budget: What It Signals for Roads, Parks, and Public Services in Green Valley and Beyond

Henderson's newly adopted $422.5 million General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 sets the tone for road maintenance, parks, and public safety citywide. Here's what it means for homeowners in Green Valley, Seven Hills, MacDonald Highlands, and other Use objective descriptors instead: 'longtime Henderson neighborhoods' or simply name the specific communities (Green Valley, Seven Hills, MacDonald Highlands) without characterizing them as 'established.'.

The Story Behind Green Valley Ranch: How American Nevada Corp Built Henderson's First Modern Master-Plan

In 1994, American Nevada Corporation staked out 1,600 acres of Henderson desert and built it as a series of distinct villages rather than one subdivision. That village system is why Green Valley Ranch prices still range from roughly $400,000 to $900,000 today.

What's Coming to Lake Las Vegas and Calico Ridge: Inside the Monument at Calico Ridge Refresh

A 24-acre commercial site near Lake Las Vegas has landed Sprouts Farmers Market as an anchor tenant, and Monument at Calico Ridge is adding four new tenants of its own. Here's what these incremental additions signal for homeowners and buyers near Lake Las Vegas, Calico Ridge, and MacDonald Highlands.

Henderson's Home Price Premium: Why Buyers Still Pay More to Live Here

Henderson's median home price sat at $490,000 over the three months ending May 2026, down slightly year-over-year but still commanding a premium over much of the broader Las Vegas valley. Here's what's actually driving that price gap and what it means for buyers, sellers, and investors comparing Henderson to Las Vegas proper.

How Cadence Became One of the Best-Selling Master-Planned Communities in America — And What's Next

Cadence in Henderson went from raw desert land to one of the top-selling master-planned communities in the country. Here's how the builder mix drove that growth, why Boyd Gaming's new project inside the community is a rooftop confirmation, and what it signals for east Henderson's trajectory.

Fed Holds Rates Steady — What It Means for Las Vegas & Henderson Buyers and Homeowners (July 2026)

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.50%–3.75% following its July 28–29, 2026 meeting, keeping the target range unchanged since the start of the year. Here's what that means for mortgage rates, monthly payments, and buying or selling decisions across Las Vegas and Henderson.

From McCarran to Harry Reid: The Story Behind Las Vegas's Airport Name Change

Longtime locals still call it "McCarran" out of habit, but the story behind the switch to Harry Reid International Airport is about far more than signage. Here's the real history of two Nevadans, a Senate seat, and an airport that grew up alongside the valley itself.

Sunset Swim at Whitney Ranch: The Henderson Tradition Worth Knowing About

Sunset Swim at Whitney Ranch is a recurring summer evening swim event at Henderson's Whitney Ranch Activity Pool — and it's a small but telling sign of what everyday community life looks like beyond the listing photos. Here's what the tradition actually involves and why it matters to anyone considering a move to Henderson.

Beals-Henderson Pointe: A New Affordable Housing Community Honoring Civil Rights Leaders

Beals-Henderson Pointe, an 80-unit affordable housing community in Las Vegas's Historic Westside, is fully leased and named for civil rights organizers Alversa Beals and Essie Henderson. Here's the local history behind the name and what the project means for Las Vegas and Henderson residents.

Why West Henderson Is Becoming Nevada's Next Global Business District

Henderson has designated West Henderson a potential global business district and opportunity zone, shifting raw desert land toward corporate and tech employment. Here's what the transformation means for traffic, jobs, and nearby home values over the next decade.

Las Vegas Before Air Conditioning: How the Valley Survived 115°F Summers

Before the first swamp cooler or refrigerated AC unit, Las Vegas residents survived brutal desert summers with adobe walls, sleeping porches, and spring-fed lakes. Here's how Willis Carrier's 1902 invention — built to solve a printing problem, not a comfort problem — quietly unlocked the valley's population boom.

Lake Las Vegas, Cadence & Beyond: The Big Changes Reshaping Henderson in 2026

A new Boyd Gaming casino is opening in Cadence, Lennar is building fresh inventory at Lake Las Vegas, and Henderson's growth is spreading across multiple communities at once. Here's what buyers, homeowners, and investors should know about the changes reshaping Henderson in 2026.

Four Seasons Private Residences Henderson: What the $1.3 Billion Twin Towers Say About Your Home's Future Value

Henderson's MacDonald Highlands is now home to a $1.3 billion Four Seasons Private Residences project that's more than 70% sold before completion. Here's what the sales pace and institutional financing actually signal for Henderson homeowners, sellers, buyers, and investors.

Henderson's New Data Center Development Rules: What They Mean for Homeowners and Land Values

Henderson just paused new data center permits while it rewrites its development rules — here's what that means for nearby homeowners, land values, and buyers watching the market. We break down the noise, infrastructure, and zoning questions worth tracking.

Henderson's $540K Median: Why This Suburb Keeps Outpacing the Las Vegas Valley