LAS VEGAS, NV – The former sites of the Texas Station and Fiesta Rancho in North Las Vegas – both of whom closed their doors for business in 2020 due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic – are now being developed into a new housing community that, upon completion, will help to address the ongoing housing crisis in the region.

Hylo Park, whose construction is anticipated to begin early this year, is slated to take the form of a new mixed-use development – comprised of a 700-unit housing complex, along with entertainment and retail components, among other options – located upon the currently empty 73-acre lot that was left behind following the 2022-2023 demolition of the Texas Station and Fiesta Rancho hotels.

The Hylo Park project was originally announced by Agora Realty & Management in July 2023 following an abortive attempt by the city of North Las Vegas to acquire the property for use as an affordable housing development; however, city officials deemed the purchase price to be too high.

The North Las Vegas Planning Commission approved Agora Realty’s final development plan for the south end of Hylo Park in December, with construction of the project slated to begin in early 2025; a finish date has not yet been publicly announced.

Upon completion, Hylo Park is planned to have a housing complex with approximately 700 brand-new units, in addition to a sports field, an outdoor entertainment venue, a 150-room hotel, restaurants and bars, a convenience store, a car wash, an ice rink, and possibly more.

Reports indicate that surrounding residents have reacted positively to the news of Hylo Park’s development, as the 2020 Texas Station and Fiesta Rancho closures have left locals with a less entertainment options in the area, a situation they anticipate will be remedied by this new project.

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LAS VEGAS, NV – In an attempt to address the current housing crisis in Southern Nevada, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced they will be auctioning off approximately 90 acres of land located throughout the Las Vegas Valley this upcoming March.

According to a notice posted by the BLM on the Federal Register, the online-based auction – slated to start at 8 a.m. on March 18 – will be comprised of 89.35 acres of land divided into 11 separate parcels.

BLM noted that 30 days prior to the auction, specifics of the land up for grabs – including legal description, physical location, encumbrances, reservations, rights-of-way and exact acreage – will be posted online.

Currently, what has been revealed by the BLM is that two parcels are located in Henderson, along with one in the southern part of the Las Vegas Valley and three in the northwest part; some are situated adjacent to commercial lots, and other next to residential properties.

As for the local jurisdictions that the properties are located in, two are within Henderson, three are in the city of Las Vegas, and six are in Clark County.

As per a press release put out by the BLM announcing the auction in March, the federal agency noted that the land being auctioned off will not be done so with any discounts, as per the 1998 Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act; instead, the parcels will be sold at “fair market value.”

Critics have become increasingly vocal with their complaints over the BLM’s seeming reluctance to set aside more land for residential or commercial development in the Las Vegas Valley, either by releasing it outright or allowing it to go to auction. Indeed, many are blaming the agency in-part for the overall lack of affordable housing options in Southern Nevada, and it is hoped that this auction is the first of many that will eventually remedy the situation.

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LAS VEGAS, NV – Two cases that are currently before the United States Supreme Court, depending on their outcome, could have a serious impact upon several aspects of the home development industry, mainly when it comes to federally-mandated environmental reviews and how they could affect the overall timeline of construction projects.

Depending on the outcomes of San Francisco v. EPA and Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colo., addressing the housing crisis in Southern Nevada could face significant setbacks, as developers could be required to greatly increase the scope of federally-required environmental reviews and/or studies to gauge the potential impact that their construction projects could have.

The Las Vegas Valley has been experiencing a housing crisis in recent years, due to a shortage of affordable housing units; this can be attributed to several factors, but the main culprit experts say is an overall lack of land to develop, given the fact that much of the land in Southern Nevada is owned by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Critics of BLM have pointed out that the federal agency has been slow to release additional lands for housing development, contributing to the housing crisis that is currently ongoing in the valley.

However, even if additional lands are released for development, builders could face an uphill battle depending on the outcome of the two aforementioned Supreme Court cases. Reviews to ensure that the surrounding environment and wildlife – as well as any federally-protected endangered species – are not harmed by any given construction project can already contribute to a significant amount of time and planning, ranging anywhere from months to years.

These cases could cause environmental impact reviews and studies to become even more stringent, mandating that the review process take into consideration a more diverse array of environmental harm, including potential threats to drinking water and other maladies.

The overall intention of these lawsuits is to ensure the health and well-being of millions of people across the country, a cause that should be lauded; the unfortunate side-effect, however, is that it may take even longer to address Las Vegas’ housing crisis depending on the outcome, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

Both of these cases have the potential to add uncertainty to the development process. And uncertainty translates to added time and money,” the organization said in a statement.

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LAS VEGAS, NV – The cost of housing in the United States is a hot button topic leading up to the presidential election in November, and a new study shows that the residents in a growing number of states across the nation are becoming “cost burdened” by the percentage of their income that they have to devote to paying their monthly rent and utilities, with Nevada and Arizona leading the pack in terms of this demographic.

“Cost burdened” is a designation for individuals or families who are paying over 30 percent of their income on rent each month; in 2019, there were seven states where a majority of tenants were in this situation. However, fast-forward to 2023, and that number of states is now at a shocking 21, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), with approximately 22 million renters nationwide now having to devote a substantial amount of their take-home pay to ballooning housing costs.

Having to allocate over 30 percent of their income to rent and utilities may leave tenants with difficulty in paying for other necessary goods and services, including medical care, transportation, clothing, and food, HUD says.

The three states that have recorded the largest increases in the percentage of cost burdened renters are Arizona, which jumped from 46.5 percent to 54 percent; Nevada, from 51.1 percent to 57.4 percent; and Georgia, from 48.8 percent to 53.7 percent. Coincidentally, all three are presidential swing states, and both candidates – Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris – are sure to make addressing the affordable housing crisis a focus during their campaigning there.

According to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas area itself had the largest number of cost burdened renters in the entire state at 58.3 percent, beating out New York City (52.6 percent) and San Francisco (48.9 percent).

Other states that saw large increases in their cost burdened populations include Florida (55.9 percent to 61.7 percent) and Maine (44 percent to 49.1 percent).

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LAS VEGAS, NV – In the Las Vegas Valley a tiny home is generating big demand from desperate Las Vegas renters on a budget, with its landlord receiving scores of inquiries from prospective tenants, a situation he said he was not expecting, according to Fox 5 Las Vegas.

The 160-square-foot residence is listed for just $950 a month – half the average rent in the valley, which is currently $1,745 – and is located on the landlord’s own property; he said he built it himself for just $22,000, and did so as a way to help out people during the ongoing economic downturn that the country has been experiencing.

I’ve literally [had] 113 and counting people. [My phone] keeps ringing on wanting to rent it,” the landlord said, who asked to remain anonymous when speaking to local media. “It’s definitely in people’s heart to want to save some money right now. This economy’s tough, and just doing my share on trying to help someone out.”

This isn’t the first time that this generous landlord has put such an offering on the market, having built dozens of other small homes that he rents out. In 2021, the Nevada State Legislature passed a law that requires cities whose populations are higher than 150,000 to create zoning laws for tiny homes, with compliance required by 2024.

The $950 rent includes all utilities and services, including water, electricity, internet, garbage removal, and plumbing. The interior boasts a small pull-down table for dining, a kitchen with a cooktop stove, a bathroom, a washer and dryer combo, and a bedroom located in an upper loft overlooking the main floor.

In addition, the tenant that snags this property will also enjoy a small backyard space, including a garden and a table and chair.

The landlord noted the interested parties run the gamut from a family of four to numerous single parents with children and pets. But the one uniting factor that all of the prospective tenants share is a need for affordable housing, and they are apparently willing to sacrifice some living space in order to acquire it.

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LAS VEGAS, NV – An apartment complex catering to low-income seniors has begun construction in the southwest Las Vegas Valley this week, a project spearheaded by a local non-profit organization known as Nevada Hand that is looking to address affordability concerns for elder residents.

Dubbed Buffalo Cactus Senior Apartments, and owned by Buffalo Cactus LP, the complex is located on Buffalo Drive and Cactus Avenue and, upon completion, will take the form of a 125-unit community for senior citizens, according to Nevada Hand’s Vice President of Community Affairs Wally Swenson.

We’re excited here to be breaking ground,” he said. “The only day that I’m more excited about than breaking ground is the day, we call it key day, when we give keys to the residents when they can move in.”

Swenson was on hand at this week’s groundbreaking, wearing a hard hat and getting his hands dirty with the rest of the crew in an attempt to keep up with the increasing demand for affordable housing in Las Vegas, particularly when it comes to its most vulnerable citizens.

We have a housing crisis throughout the nation and we have one locally,” he said. “We have one statewide. 84,000 is the gap between what we currently have and what we need.”

Buffalo Cactus Senior Apartments isn’t the only project that Nevada Hand has in the works to further their goal. In addition, they’re also currently building an additional 2,000 affordable units throughout the city, as well as housing 8,000 seniors and low-income families currently throughout 5,000 units they have already completed.

According to Nevada Hand, Buffalo Cactus Senior Apartments is targeted at individuals making between $20,000 and $35,000 per year, which is considered to be in the low to very low-income range. In contrast, the average one-person household adjusted income in the Las Vegas Valley is $60,700, as per the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Nevada Hand is a non-profit that – in addition to housing – provides other services for seniors and low-income families in the city, including shuttles for their tenants and a food bank. The organization accepts donations, and if you are interested in helping to support them, please click here.

For more information on affordable housing call (702) 739-3345 or visit the Nevada Hand website; https://www.nevadahand.org, Nevada’s Nonprofit Leader in Affordable Housing.

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LAS VEGAS, NV – According to a new report released this week, a Dallas-based corporate landlord backed by Wall Street purchased hundreds of homes in Clark County in a massive sale that took place on a single day in the summer of 2023.

Spread out amongst three separate residential transactions that took place on July 18, a whopping 264 homes in Clark County were purchased by Invitation Homes (NYSE: INVH) from the Miami-based investment firm Starwood Capital Group. The three transactions consisted of $57.5 million for 155 homes, $26.3 million for 70 homes, and $14.1 million for 39 homes, for a grand total of $98 million, as per Clark County property records.

94 of the homes sold were located in the city of Las Vegas, With an additional 77 homes in North Las Vegas. The purchase price for the homes in question ranged from between $292,000 to $694,000, with the average price being $371,514.

While that deal between Starwood Capital and Invitation Homes may seem mind-bogglingly huge, it was merely part of a larger transaction between the two entities that consisted of a $650 million real estate portfolio swap for approximately 1,900 single-family rental homes, most of which are spread out amongst areas in Texas, Florida, Arizona, Nevada, and California.

The deal is part of an ongoing phenomenon where hedge funds and corporate landlords backed by Wall Street – in addition to affluent investors – have been responsible for a rash of purchases of single-family homes across the country in recent years that they then typically utilize as rental properties. However, experts say this has been contributing to a shortage of affordable housing for families, in addition to being responsible for a rise in rental rates as well.

At this rate, according to a study by MetLife Investment Management, by 2030 approximately 40 percent of all houses in the United States could be owned by Wall Street corporations.

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LAS VEGAS, NV – Construction on Parq at Camino, a new luxury apartment complex in North Las Vegas, has been completed and the facility is now open and leasing to new tenants. 

Parq at Camino, developed by Morgan Stonehill, is comprised of 417 units spread out over 13 buildings and is located northwest of the Craig Ranch Regional Park and south of the 215 Beltway. It features one, two, and three-bedroom apartments ranging in square footage from 837 to 1,299, with rents starting at $1,407. 

The complex’s management company, Cushman & Wakefield, noted that Parq at Camino features numerous amenities for their tenants, including electric vehicle charging stations, covered parking, pet washing stations, a dog park, a pool, clubhouse, indoor and outdoor fitness center, business center with computers and internet access, and an outdoor picnic area with barbecue grills. 

The Las Vegas Valley has been experiencing issues with housing options for its many residents with a shortage of both single-family homes and apartments, and one of the areas hardest hit by this problem is North Las Vegas.  

While over the course of the last year North Las Vegas saw rents dipping significantly for one-bedroom apartments, reports indicate that they have been increasing steadily as of late due to increased demand. 

However, that demand is slated to be addressed as numerous apartment units – including Parq at Camino – are either opening or are in the process of opening across the valley, including in North Las Vegas. As more apartment units open, rents are expected to decrease proportionately, providing a measure of relief for those looking for affordable housing options. 

North Las Vegas is currently ranked fifth on the list of cities with the greatest population increase since 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, having added 9,917 additional new residents by 2021.

For information on leasing opportunities at Parq at Camino call (702) 796-7900 or visit: https://www.parqatcamino.com

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LAS VEGAS, NV – A new report from UNLV’s Lied Center for Real Estate confirms an ongoing trend in Las Vegas as of late where rents are increasing in poor and middle-class neighborhoods, where in contrast they are consistently lowering in more affluent areas, with several factors contributing to this developing issue. 

Las Vegas-area realtor Michelle Gamble said that many of her lower-income clients are facing a hard time out there in terms of the increasing amounts of money they must devote to rent, noting that currently, “the market is tough.” 

I’ve had clients who came into Nevada, they moved here about four years ago where they were paying like $900 a month,” she said. “Now their rent is up to $1500 and $1600. And no upgrades.” 

Another realtor, Steve Hawks, confirmed the ongoing issue where lower and middle-class rents are rising, whereas rents in rich areas are dropping; this is a phenomenon that he attributes to the low home mortgage interest rates that many buyers took advantage of during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The higher-end rents are coming down quite a bit. The lower-end to mid-range rents are staying steady. Maybe going up a little bit,” he said. “Many sellers are no longer selling their home to buy another. Instead, they’re renting their home out because their interest rate is so low and their payment is so low.” 

In contrast, Hawks said, the recent price increases at the lower end of the rental spectrum can most likely be attributed to out-of-state hedge funds that snapped up a great deal of affordable housing in the region who are now looking to turn a quick profit. 

They pretty much control the rental market in that arena under $500k. They have by far the most rentals,” he said. “This is what happens when you have big corporate America buy single family houses where people can’t rent. People can’t buy. What does that do? It causes prices to go up. It causes rents to go up. That’s the number one problem right there.” 

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LAS VEGAS, NV – Currently, Asians and Polynesians are making up some of the fastest growing ethnic groups in Las Vegas, and according to experts they are starting to make a serious impact on the Southern Nevada real estate market. 

With May representing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, realtor Shane Nguyen – who has worked in the local industry for the past 26 years – said that approximately 12,000 members of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community are moving to Las Vegas on an annual basis; at the time of the 2020 U.S. Census, there were 335,000 individuals who identified as being AAPI living in Clark County alone. 

Nguyen noted that the reason Vegas is so appealing to AAPI people is because housing prices are more affordable compared to many other large metro areas in the country, with most of the members of the community that are moving here hailing from California. 

The real estate over there is almost three times more than over here so as you can see it is very affordable and it’s close to California,” he said. 

In addition to the more affordable housing, another reason why many AAPI people are moving to Southern Nevada is due to the extremely business friendly climate when compared to neighboring states such as California. This makes for a significant lure to Asians and Polynesians, whom Nguyen noted tend to be very hard-working and entrepreneurial. 

We invite small businesses, we don’t have a corporate tax, personal tax, involuntary tax, we don’t have franchise tax, gross receipt tax, so it makes it very attractive for business owners,” he said. 

As of late, Las Vegas’ Chinatown has been expanding rapidly and the AAPI community has, as a result, been spreading throughout the entire valley, providing significant contributions to the local economy as well as the real estate market. 

We help the real estate market in terms of buying homes, there are many investors out there that are not from Las Vegas or Nevada, and they come from other states to invest here because it is so affordable,” Nguyen said. “Las Vegas is an amazing city it is a melting pot and It welcomes all walks of life.” 

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LAS VEGAS, NV – As Las Vegas’ real estate market begins to cool down overall amid rising mortgage rates and record inflation nationwide, the massive rent increases tenants have been seeing have started being walked back recently.

While the average rent in Las Vegas in August was approximately $1,890 – representing an 8 percent jump from the same period of time in 2021 – it’s a far cry from the whopping 25 percent increase rents experienced from August 2020 to August 2021, reports say.

So, while rents are still going up in some instances, the degree of which – with the amounts being called “unsustainable” in the long run by experts – appear to be slowing down significantly, and in some cases going down slightly.

According to Susy Vasquez, interim executive director of the Nevada State Apartment Association (NVSAA), part of that reason is the overall change of the rental market in Las Vegas when compared to last year.

While still a popular destination for many transplants from elsewhere in the country, Vasquez notes that the overall the number of people moving to Southern Nevada is lowering and, due to high prices, more rental units are sitting on the market for longer periods of time. As a result, some landlords are offering various concessions to prospective tenants, such as lowered rent.

But despite these changes in the market, experts say that demand is still “very high” when compared to most other places in the country – due to the still-relatively low cost of living and booming job market – and the current high cost of homes is driving many to rentals until prices come down.

Renting in Southern Nevada is expected to further stabilize in light of a $500 million affordable housing plan launched by Governor Steve Sisolak in early 2022, which would provide funding for initiatives such as new multifamily development, rehabilitation and preservation of existing properties, land acquisition for new construction, and homeowner financial assistance.

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LAS VAGAS, NV – With mortgage rates going over 6 percent for the first time in 14 years – with the last instance of this occurring during the Great Recession of 2008 – prices of many homes on sale in the Las Vegas real estate market have begun to lower in response, experts say.

The situation is causing some degree of confusion among prospective Vegas-area homebuyers, as many are unsure of what to do; should they wait to make a purchase until mortgage interest rates go down, or would they end up doing themselves more harm than good if that gamble fails to pay off?

However, experts are saying that those who are interested in buying a house should act now and lock in an interest rate, since the fact that home prices are dropping should serve to offset the amount that your monthly payment would be going up. For example, if a homebuyer were to wait and interest rates go up another half-percent, they would find themselves with a much higher monthly payment than if they had purchased a home that cost as much as $10,000 to $20,000 more.

Those in the know are also noting that higher mortgage interest rates may actually cause a reduction in the amount of homes available on the market, as there are not only fewer buyers, but also fewer sellers, with more people taking a “wait and see” approach to listing their homes until circumstances improve.

But real estate experts are saying they anticipate the issue to have less of an impact in Southern Nevada than it will have elsewhere in the nation, given the region’s strong job growth over the course of the last year, as well as the resurgence of the hospitality industry following the COVID-19 pandemic. The area’s low taxes and relatively affordable housing when compared to many other parts of the country are also still serving to drive interest in moving to Las Vegas.

Those factors, along with belief by some that mortgage rates may come down sooner rather than later, will ensure that Las Vegas will remain a competitive and attractive housing market for years to come.

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