Monthly Archives: July 2026
Las Vegas Median Listing Price Update: What Today’s Asking Prices Tell Us
If you’ve been following the national housing market, you’ve probably heard plenty about home prices. During a recent Keeping Current Matters Monthly Market Report, one graph stood out because it highlights something many buyers and sellers often misunderstand—the difference between listing prices and sold prices. The chart below tracks the Median Listing Price for homes... Read More
The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What’s Next
Remember how exciting it was to buy your first place? It felt like crossing a long-awaited finish line. It gave you a place to build your life. Maybe it’s where you lived when you got married. Or where you welcomed a child or a pet into the family. But that was just the beginning. For... Read More
The Outlook for 2026: Experts Continue to Forecast Home Price Growth
What National Housing Forecasts Mean for Homeowners, Buyers, and the Las Vegas Market As I continue to follow the latest housing trends, I recently watched the Keeping Current Matters (KCM) Monthly Market Report, where one graph stood out as particularly encouraging. It summarized the latest 2026 home price forecasts from several of the nation’s most... Read More
14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment
Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn’t changed in 14 years. It’s real estate. And this year, that answer comes with even more conviction behind it. New data shows people aren’t just saying homeownership is a smart move, they’re feeling better about it... Read More
More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer
If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from. In many places, both sticking points are letting up this summer, with lower asking prices and more homes for sale. Let’s look at the trends, and what they... Read More
Could Lower Oil Prices Lead to Lower Mortgage Rates?
Understanding One Economic Trend That Could Benefit Homebuyers Recently, I was watching the July Monthly Market Report from Keeping Current Matters (KCM), and one chart immediately caught my attention. It compared Brent crude oil prices with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate and highlighted an interesting trend that could have meaningful implications for the housing market.... Read More
Will Home Sales Gain Momentum in the Second Half of 2026?
Why Industry Experts Are Optimistic About the Months Ahead The housing market has faced its share of challenges over the past few years. Higher mortgage rates, affordability concerns, and limited inventory have caused many buyers and sellers to pause their plans. However, there are growing signs that the second half of 2026 could bring increased... Read More
More First-Time Buyers Are Returning to the Market
Why This Is Great News for Today’s Housing Market—and What It Means for Las Vegas Buying a first home has always been one of life’s biggest milestones. Over the past few years, however, many first-time buyers found themselves on the sidelines as rising home prices, increasing mortgage rates, and limited inventory made entering the market... Read More
June 2026 Las Vegas Sales Report
MLS Market Update | Understanding the Numbers Behind the Market At Alpha II Realty, we believe informed clients make confident real estate decisions. That’s why each month we review local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data to identify trends affecting buyers, sellers, and investors throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Rather than relying on national headlines, we... Read More