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

Profile: Shawn McCoy

Turbulent market: Las Vegas housing on decades-long roller coaster of extremes

Five years ago, Las Vegas’ housing market was red-hot. Homes sold rapidly, as buyers flooded properties with offers and routinely paid over the asking price. One agent said he held an open house that drew so many people that local security did crowd control. Soon enough, however, the market had slammed the brakes, as sales totals plunged and prices tumbled.

“Land: Southern Nevada’s Ultimate Economic Constraint,” Highlights May 21 NAIOP Southern Nevada Breakfast

Local experts Cameron Belt, the senior economist and research director for RCG Economics, and Shawn McCoy, Ph.D., director of the Lied Center for Real Estate at UNLV, will analyze and discuss potential solutions to this critical issue facing our community.

Homebuilders address challenges in the market

It’s a challenging time for the Las Vegas homebuilding community and a gathering Thursday gave the industry a chance to share their thoughts on possible fixes and solutions.

Southern Nevada housing: Experts eye affordability solutions

Leaders presented new data on supply, demand, and what’s driving prices across Southern Nevada, discussing workforce housing, infrastructure needs, and how continued growth could impact everything from water to tourism.

Housing summit addresses Las Vegas Valley shortage

Experts predict nearly 400,000 people will move to the Las Vegas Valley over the next 10 years. Gov. Joe Lombardo joined developers, realtors, policymakers and researchers today to look for ways to build homes for all of them, while confronting the reality that the Valley lacks affordable housing for all the people who live here right now.

Photos: 2026 Las Vegas Housing Outlook

The 2026 Las Vegas Housing Outlook is held at the Las Vegas Realtors facility on South Rainbow Boulevard Thursday, April 23, 2026. The annual event was sponsored by Summerlin and presented by Home Builders Research.

Who are the investors buying up Las Vegas homes?

President Donald Trump set the real estate world scrambling early January when he declared war on large institutional investors in a policy statement, asking Congress to act on the issue.

Real estate expert weighs in on Trump’s housing pledge

Real estate experts are keeping an eye on the local market after President Donald Trump said he would ban corporate investors who buy up single-family homes. According to the director of the Lied Center for Real Estate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Shawn McCoy, out-of-state investors buying up homes in Las Vegas happens more than in other states.

Media Mentions with Dr. Irwin

Dr. Irwin Media Mentions

Nicholas Irwin In The News

Profile: Nicholas Irwin

Federal government squeezing builders, developers by sitting on land in Las Vegas Valley, experts say

The federal government’s restrictive control of a fair chunk of the remaining land left for development in the Las Vegas Valley is now weighing heavily on the region’s housing market, according to multiple sources.

Sky-high fuel prices continue to impact food, trucking companies in Las Vegas

You might feel a pinch in your wallet at the pump — but those rising fuel costs might also contribute to a higher grocery bill for Las Vegas consumers.

Rising fuel costs slash thousands of Las Vegas inbound seats

As airfares rise to counteract increasing jet fuel prices, some airlines are also opting to suspend routes to and from Las Vegas. Economists say the decisions airlines make can impact Las Vegas’ tourism economy, with people changing the way they travel.

What could an NBA team mean economically? Is there enough space for another league?

The NBA could be coming to Las Vegas. The board of governors approved a vote on Wednesday to explore bids and applicants for a new franchise in both Las Vegas and Seattle. The goal is to have the team ready to play in the 2028-2029 season. This is the closest Vegas has come to an NBA team.

Nevada urgently tries to address housing shortage

For decades, Las Vegas has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. But wages in a state known for its hospitality industry aren’t rising fast enough to keep up with soaring home prices. Facing a shortage of 200,000 housing units, the state legislature has been looking for solutions. But as Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd reports, it won’t be easy to rescue Nevada’s reputation as an affordable place to live.

Rising oil prices due to Iran conflict may affect Las Vegas tourism

Economists say the rising price of oil due to military conflict in Iran has impacts beyond driving up the cost of fuel.

Experts weigh in on the future of the U.S. economy amidst global conflict

As concerns grow over the United States involvement in Iran, so have the concerns of how the turmoil may impact local economies.

Moore: Sphere will be ‘transformational’ for local economy

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Moore: Sphere will be ‘transformational’ for local economy

The latest annual economic benefit projection is larger than the $1 billion figure that Gov. Wes Moore and other officials shared shortly after Sphere announced its plans to expand. But economists say economic impact estimates are often inflated.

Dr. McCoy Mentions in University Articles & Academic Papers

Dr. McCoy Article Mentions

Articles Featuring Shawn McCoy

Profile: Shawn McCoy

UNLV Newsmakers 2026: January

Some early studying during the opening week of the Spring 2026 semester (Josh Hawkins/UNLV).

Campus News | February 3, 2026

UNLV Newsmakers 2026: January

A look at some of the most eye-grabbing headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

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

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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