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.

The Lied Research Report Special Issues

Special Issue - The 2026 Housing Supply Pipeline Rankings

Special Issue, October 2026

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The Lied Research Report

Volume 3

Short on the Strip: Examining the Housing Permit Deficit in Las Vegas

Volume 3, Issue 5

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Volume 3, Issue 4

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Volume 3, Issue 3

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Volume 3, Issue 2

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Volume 3, Issue 1

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Volume 2

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Volume 2, Issue 5

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Volume 2, Issue 4

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Volume 2, Issue 3

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Volume 2, Issue 1

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Volume 1

Volume 1, Issue 4

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Volume 1, Issue 3

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Volume 1, Issue 2

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Downloadable Maps

S.NV Apartment Maps – Q2-2025

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Building Age in Clark County

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Media Mentions with Dr. McCoy

Dr. McCoy Media Mentions

Shawn McCoy In The News

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These Sun Belt States Are Falling Behind on Home Permitting, Study Finds

Realtor.com

These Sun Belt States Are Falling Behind on Home Permitting, Study Finds

In an era of strained housing affordability, new-home construction is one of the keys to easing the housing shortage. And some states are building faster than others. South Carolina, Idaho, and North Carolina lead the nation in permitting new homes, according to data from the Lied Center for Real Estate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. On the other hand, the more affordable Midwest was stagnant. UNLV looked at data from the U.S. Census Bureau in the first eight months of this year compared to 2025.

Map Shows Which States Are Building Most New Homes

Newsweek

Map Shows Which States Are Building Most New Homes

South Carolina, the state with the fastest-growing population in the country, is also the one that is building the most new homes, according to a new analysis by University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) researchers.

Episode 391 | Cleaning Up Waterways Improves Local Economic Outcomes, with Max Harleman

Resources Radio

Episode 391 | Cleaning Up Waterways Improves Local Economic Outcomes, with Max Harleman

Half a million mining operations have been abandoned throughout the United States, and the tailings and runoff from those mines compromise waterways—from the small scale of creeks nearby to regional impacts on watersheds.

Las Vegas sees nation’s biggest drop in homebuilding permits

With builders pulling back on construction plans amid a drop in sales, Las Vegas’ homebuilding slowdown is dragging more than most.

Developers in Southern Nevada want more land

The lack of land in Southern Nevada for building new homes and other development remains a hot topic for builders and other developers.

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.

Media Mentions with Dr. Irwin

Dr. Irwin Media Mentions

Nicholas Irwin In The News

Profile: Nicholas Irwin

These Sun Belt States Are Falling Behind on Home Permitting, Study Finds

Realtor.com

These Sun Belt States Are Falling Behind on Home Permitting, Study Finds

These maps show which states are actually building housing

Business Insider

These maps show which states are actually building housing

The US housing pipeline is stalling — an indicator that affordable housing may remain hard to find nationwide. From January to August 2026, housing permits remained "essentially flat" nationwide, with a 0.05% increase since 2025, but a 4.1% drop since 2023, according to an October research report from the Lied Center for Real Estate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Map Shows Which States Are Building Most New Homes

Newsweek

Map Shows Which States Are Building Most New Homes

Nevada ranks 49th nationally in issuing housing permits, UNLV report finds

Nevada ranks 49th out of 50 states and Washington, D.C., for its housing supply pipeline, according to a new report from UNLV’s Lied Center for Real Estate.

Nevada unemployment falls to 4.7%, lowest since pre-pandemic as Las Vegas adds jobs

Nevada’s unemployment rate fell 0.1 percentage points over the last month, dropping to 4.7% — the lowest the state has seen since before the pandemic — as the state added jobs and reached a record high in total nonfarm employment.

'Nevadans are getting hosed': Why affordability is 2026's buzzword

Rising fuel, grocery and housing costs have created a crisis for state residents and will play a major role in determining the next governor.

Wildfires keep hitting Northern Nevada. Why do developers keep building into harm's way?

Northern Nevada developments continue to be approved in high-risk terrain. Why is it happening?

Nevada has lots of new jobs. Why is unemployment still so high?

As candidates for governor point to different statistics, actual economists say the full picture on the economy is more complicated.

Dr. McCoy Mentions in University Articles & Academic Papers

Dr. McCoy Article Mentions

Articles Featuring Shawn McCoy

Profile: Shawn McCoy

UNLV Study: Where U.S. States Rank on New Housing Supply Pipeline

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Business and Community | November 3, 2026

UNLV Study: Where U.S. States Rank on New Housing Supply Pipeline

Lied Center for Real Estate report pinpoints where permit, planning, and zoning choices are most likely to drive down prices; Nevada ranks 49 out of 51.

UNLV Newsmakers 2026: May

Campus News | June 1, 2026

UNLV Newsmakers 2026: May

A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

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.

Real-Estate Risks: Building Homes in the Path of Western Wildfires

Research | May 5, 2023

Real-Estate Risks: Building Homes in the Path of Western Wildfires

UNLV research shows that FEMA-declared wildfire disasters in the fastest-growing home development areas have minimal impact on new home construction.

UNLV Newsmakers 2021: Research

Research | December 27, 2021

UNLV Newsmakers 2021: Research

UNLV researchers made international headlines this year with their discoveries. Here's a roundup of some of our top stories of 2021.

Dr. Irwin Mentions in University Articles & Academic Papers

Dr. Irwin Article Mentions

Articles Featuring Nicholas Irwin

Profile: Nicholas Irwin

UNLV Study: Where U.S. States Rank on New Housing Supply Pipeline

Business and Community | November 3, 2026

UNLV Study: Where U.S. States Rank on New Housing Supply Pipeline

Lied Center for Real Estate report pinpoints where permit, planning, and zoning choices are most likely to drive down prices; Nevada ranks 49 out of 51.

UNLV Newsmakers 2026: Summer Edition