Research & Reports

As part of its mission to be a dynamic resource for the Nevada real estate community, the Lied Center for Real Estate periodically provides original analysis about the market. These free reports are designed to help individuals, businesses, and governments make informed decisions. To receive these publications by email, please sign up.

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S.NV Apartment Maps – Q2-2025

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Media Mentions with Dr. McCoy

Dr. McCoy Media Mentions

Shawn McCoy In The News

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UNLV study: 6.1% of Southern Nevadans can buy a home on their own

More than six percent of Las Vegas Valley residents can buy a home on their own, according to data from UNLV researchers. The findings from the Lied Center for Real Estate at UNLV analyze the impact of the Valley’s land shortage on the housing market, prices for homes and rent, and the impact on the growth of businesses and good-paying jobs for residents to improve their quality of life.

Las Vegas shouldn’t worry about sprawl, county commissioner says

The Las Vegas Valley should not worry about sprawl when it looks to solve its housing crisis, Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson said.

In 13 years, the number of old buildings in Clark County will jump 109%. Here’s why it matters.

The number of old buildings in Clark County is going to dramatically increase over the next decade, according to a new study.

EDITORIAL: Federal government increases its land stranglehold in Clark County

The anaconda snake wraps its body around its prey, preventing it from moving freely before squeezing it to death. When it comes to land, the federal government is doing something similar in Clark County. As a percentage, Washington owns more of Nevada than any other state, and it’s not close. The feds control more than 80 percent of Nevada’s land, more than 56 million acres. In Utah, the next highest, it’s around 63 percent.

Feds control more land in Nevada now than they did nearly 30 years ago, experts say

The federal government has increased its control of land in Nevada since the passage of a law in 1998 that was specifically designed to direct the Bureau of Land Management to offload acreage to the private sector, said a consultant who formerly worked for the BLM.

Las Vegas homebuyers need $119K+ annual income amid rising prices, study finds

A recent study by the UNLV Lied Center for Real Estate reveals that prospective homebuyers in Las Vegas need to earn $119,000 annually to afford a median-priced home, estimated at around $400,000.

Local NAIOP examines multifamily, workforce housing

Las Vegas Business Press

Local NAIOP examines multifamily, workforce housing

The future of multifamily and workforce housing in Southern Nevada comes at a critical moment for the region where rapid growth has collided with the reality of limited land and rising demand for affordable housing.

Report ranks Las Vegas near the top in foreclosure filings. Experts say don’t panic

A report ranked Nevada as having the most foreclosure filings in the country, generating concerns that homeowners are falling behind on their mortgage payments.

Media Mentions with Dr. Irwin

Dr. Irwin Media Mentions

Nicholas Irwin In The News

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Why has Musk’s Boring Co. quietly been buying real estate along Las Vegas Loop?

The Boring Co. is snapping up real estate along planned extensions of its underground Las Vegas Loop in what some observers say is an investment with unclear prospects of a return.

Experts warn Las Vegas air travel disruptions could impact local economy during shutdown

The ongoing government shutdown is threatening to disrupt Las Vegas tourism, a vital economic sector for the city. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported that 3.3 million people visited the city in November, with 2.1 million arriving by air. Any disruption in air travel could significantly impact tourism and the livelihoods of locals dependent on it.

Strategies to help homebuyers afford a house in Las Vegas

The recent government shutdown and economic uncertainty have many potential homebuyers questioning whether now is the right time to purchase a home. While Las Vegas home prices have dipped slightly, a new report reveals that homeownership remains out of reach for many local families.

Las Vegas housing affordability crisis deepens, expert warns

Housing in Las Vegas has become increasingly unaffordable over the past two decades, according to Prof. Nicholas Irwin, research director at the UNLV Lied Center for Real Estate.

More adults are ordering kids’ meals to save money

Tonya Harvey is always on the go as a freelance photographer, and when she needs a quick pick-me-up, she’ll order a kids’ meal. “I don’t want to waste the whole workout for the morning, but I’m hungry in between gigs and its just enough, gets you through one gig to the next,” Harvey said. “I don’t do it everyday.” And she’s not alone. Lightspeed Commerce surveyed around 44% of adults who order from the kids’ menus at restaurants.

Las Vegas homebuyers need $119K+ annual income amid rising prices, study finds

A recent study by the UNLV Lied Center for Real Estate reveals that prospective homebuyers in Las Vegas need to earn $119,000 annually to afford a median-priced home, estimated at around $400,000.

Trump Administration Floats Declaring National Housing Emergency, But Will It Make Housing More Affordable?

Mortgage Research Network

Trump Administration Floats Declaring National Housing Emergency, But Will It Make Housing More Affordable?

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at the housing emergency declaration during a Labor Day interview with the Washington Examiner. While Bessent hasn’t offered specifics, he told the Examiner that standardizing local building and zoning codes and decreasing closing costs are some options. The Treasury Department did not respond to requests for an interview for this story.

How much do you need to make an hour to afford a house in Las Vegas?

A Las Vegas Valley worker has to make at least $57.22 an hour to afford a mortgage payment right now, according to a new study by UNLV’s Lied Center for Real Estate.

Dr. McCoy Mentions in University Articles & Academic Papers

Dr. McCoy Article Mentions

Articles Featuring Shawn McCoy

Profile: Shawn McCoy

UNLV Newsmakers 2025: August

Campus News | September 9, 2025

UNLV Newsmakers 2025: August

The top news stories starring university students and staff.

UNLV Newsmakers 2025: January

A UNLV student studies with the Strip in the distance.

Campus News | February 4, 2025

UNLV Newsmakers 2025: January

Headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of UNLV.

Housing Policy Forum Offers Data, Analysis, and Policy Solutions for Nevada

construction site with sunset in background

Campus News | September 16, 2024

Housing Policy Forum Offers Data, Analysis, and Policy Solutions for Nevada

Brookings Mountain West and the Lied Center for Real Estate at UNLV host national housing policy experts to present research and discuss housing finance system reforms on Sept. 23.

UNLV Newsmakers 2023: August