The Las Vegas housing market stayed fairly steady this week, with a slight dip in new listings and fewer homes going under contract compared to last week’s surge. The headline worth watching: mortgage rates moved down to about 6.04%, which can help affordability at the margin. Pricing remains stable, with the month-to-date median single-family home price sitting at $470,000.
Quick Stats (prior week in parentheses)
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New listings: 982 (1,093)
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Under contract (show + no show): 729 (823)
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Back on market: 163 (156)
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Sold single-family homes: 329 (279)
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30-year average mortgage rate: 6.04% (6.16%)
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Month-to-date median SFR price: $470,000 ($466,510)
What changed this week
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Inventory cooled after last week’s jump. New listings fell about 10%.
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Buyer activity eased from last week’s higher level. Under-contract volume dropped about 11%.
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Back-on-market homes rose slightly. That’s a reminder that clean underwriting and clear repair plans matter.
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Closings improved. Sold homes rose nearly 18%, which reflects contracts from earlier weeks finally closing.
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Rates moved lower. A 0.12-point drop doesn’t transform the market, but it helps buyers who are payment-sensitive.
Two high-level concepts to understand
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Leading vs. lagging indicators
Under contract is a leading signal (what buyers are doing now). Sold is a lagging signal (what buyers did weeks ago). This week, pendings cooled but closings rose, which is normal when the market is cycling through earlier contract activity. -
The “rate sensitivity” factor in Las Vegas
Las Vegas tends to react quickly to rate moves. Even small changes can shift buyer urgency, especially in entry-level and move-up price ranges. If rates keep drifting down, we typically see faster decision-making and slightly stronger contract volume.
What this means for buyers in Las Vegas
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With rates a bit lower and inventory slightly tighter, the best homes still move quickly.
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If you’re serious, get fully underwritten. Sellers favor clean files.
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Watch “back on market” opportunities. Those can be second-chance deals if the home still fits and the issues are understood.
What this means for sellers in Las Vegas
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Pricing accuracy still wins. Buyers are comparing monthly payments closely.
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Presentation matters. Homes that show clean and feel move-in ready keep momentum, even in a steady market.
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Reduce the risk of fall-throughs: provide upgrade lists, HOA details, and receipts where possible.
Areas we serve
Zahler Properties helps buyers and sellers across Las Vegas, including Summerlin, Summerlin West, Henderson, Inspirada, Anthem, Southwest Las Vegas, Skye Canyon, and North Las Vegas. If you’re searching for a Las Vegas real estate agent, a Summerlin listing agent, or guidance on buying a home in Henderson, this weekly update is designed to keep you informed with current market direction.
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