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Media Mentions with Dr. McCoy

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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.

Mortgage defaults rise in Las Vegas Valley while rent prices show signs of relief

Mortgage defaults are climbing in specific areas of the Las Vegas Valley, continuing a troubling trend. The highest number of troubled mortgages is currently coming from zip codes 89121 on the east side of town and 89108 near the historic west side, according to data analysis.

Las Vegas Valley has been underbuilding homes for 15 years: UNLV report

Looking at the average level of residential permits filed between 1995 and 2003 (omitting a period of economic downturn in 2004-09), beginning in 2010 there was a 64 percent drop in permits, nearly three times as large of a drop than the national average (23 percent) during that same time period, according to a new report from UNLV’s Lied Center for Real Estate.

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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.

Housing alternatives gain traction with high home prices but are they better than renting?

As housing prices soar, many are turning to affordable alternatives like tiny homes, RVs, and mobile homes. UNLV Professor Nicholas Irwin, Research Director at the Lied Center for Real Estate, highlighted the changing standards in housing.

Mobile home parks may offer affordable alternative to traditional housing in Las Vegas

While manufactured homes can be of high quality, they tend to depreciate faster than traditionally built homes.

‘This isn’t 2008’: Las Vegans urged to not overreact to spike in housing notices of default

Notices of default issued to property owners across the Las Vegas Valley jumped 28% year-over-year, signaling growing distress in the housing market, according to a summer report from UNLV’s Lied Center for Real Estate. The significant increase points to more homeowners struggling to meet their mortgage obligations.

Dr. McCoy Mentions in University Articles & Academic Papers

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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