Monthly Archives: September 2026
Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval: What Las Vegas Homebuyers Should Know
If you’re thinking about buying a home in Las Vegas, one of the first conversations you’ll likely have is about financing. Two terms you’ll hear early in the process are pre-qualification and pre-approval. They may sound similar, but they’re not the same. The graphic above, shared through Keeping Current Matters (KCM) with information sourced from... Read More
Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.
At Alpha II Realty, we regularly review real estate market information and insights provided by Keeping Current Matters (KCM). Their research helps us follow national trends involving home prices, mortgage rates, inventory, buyer activity, and other factors affecting today’s housing market. Sharing a recent post from KCM: Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable.... Read More
The Federal Reserve Raised Interest Rates Today — What Does It Mean for Mortgage Rates?
Today, September 16, 2026, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the target range to 3.75%–4.00%. The Federal Open Market Committee approved the increase unanimously and said inflation remains elevated. For anyone thinking about buying or selling a home, the immediate question is: Does a Fed rate increase... Read More
List Prices Are Starting Their Seasonal Decline — What Does That Mean for Las Vegas?
As we move toward fall, the national housing market is beginning to show a familiar seasonal pattern: list prices are starting to decline from their summer highs. At Alpha II Realty, we regularly study national housing trends and information provided by Keeping Current Matters (KCM). These reports give us valuable perspective on what’s happening across... Read More
Could Your Home Equity Grow Over the Next Five Years?
For many homeowners, a house represents much more than a place to live. Over time, it can also become one of their most significant financial assets. The graphic above provides an interesting example of how continued home-price appreciation could potentially build additional home equity over the next five years. Using projections from the Home Price... Read More
Thinking About Selling Your Home? Start with the Right Information
Selling a home is a major decision, and today’s real estate market requires more than simply putting a property on the market and waiting for an offer. At Alpha II Realty, we believe homeowners should understand current market conditions before deciding what comes next. That’s why we’re pleased to offer the Fall 2026 “Things to... Read More
Buying a Home in Las Vegas? Start with the Right Information
Buying a home is an exciting step, but there are many factors to consider before making an offer. Mortgage rates, home prices, available inventory, financing, negotiations, and local market conditions can all influence your decision. At Alpha II Realty, we believe informed buyers are better prepared buyers. That’s why we’re pleased to offer the Fall... Read More
Labor Day in Las Vegas: Celebrating Home, Community, and Hard Work
Labor Day is a time to recognize the hard work and contributions of people throughout our communities. It also marks the unofficial end of summer and, for many families, a long weekend to relax, spend time together, and enjoy the place they call home. At Alpha II Realty, home is at the center of what... Read More
Living in Las Vegas: There’s Much More to the Valley Than Gambling
When people around the country hear Las Vegas, they naturally think about the Strip, casinos, entertainment, restaurants, and nightlife. Those are certainly part of what makes Las Vegas famous—but they’re only one part of what it’s like to actually live in the Las Vegas Valley. For residents, Las Vegas can mean Saturday night at a... Read More
Thinking About Using Your 401(k) to Buy a Home? Start With the Bigger Picture
For many Americans, a 401(k) is one of their largest financial assets. So, when someone begins thinking about buying a home—especially coming up with a down payment—it isn’t surprising that retirement savings may enter the conversation. A recent graphic we reviewed from Keeping Current Matters (KCM) looks at median 401(k) balances by age and raises... Read More
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