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Sandy Margolin · REALTOR® · Certified AI Agent · Nevada license S.72707
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Are You Getting This? The Hidden Henderson Secret Every Smart Homebuyer is Talking About
Henderson is one of the fastest-growing small cities in the U.S., and 2026 is a more balanced market with real negotiating power. Schools, commutes, hidden-gem listings and the appraiser's secret for buyers.
KB Home's Sandstone at Tule Springs: New Homes Open in North Las Vegas
KB Home opened the first phase of Sandstone, a nearly 300-acre master-planned community in North Las Vegas at North 5th Street and the 215 Beltway. Planned for more than 1,500 homes across four neighborhoods, with initial pricing beginning in the $300,000s.
Is Las Vegas Finally a Buyer's Market in 2026?
Rising inventory, slower marketing times and more price reductions have clearly shifted the Las Vegas housing market toward buyers. Here is what the July 2026 numbers actually show, and what they mean.
The Walk-Away Number: What You'll Actually Take Home After Selling in Las Vegas
Your home's sale price is not the number that matters most. Here is how to calculate what you will actually walk away with after selling in Las Vegas.
How Much Is My Las Vegas Home Really Worth?
Online estimates are a starting point, not an answer. Home values come from comparable sales, condition and market behavior.
Downsizing in Las Vegas: Where Do I Start?
Downsizing is not just about square footage. It is about the next chapter of your life, and the house is often the easiest part of the decision.
Comparing Las Vegas 55+ Communities: Look Beyond the Floor Plan
Choosing a 55+ community is about amenities, activities and people, not just bedrooms and baths. Here is how to compare them like a local.
Moving From California to Las Vegas: What You Need to Know
People move to Las Vegas from California for many reasons and then discover the hard part is not finding a house, it is choosing a community.
Zillow Says My Home Is Worth $___. Is It Right?
Online estimates are built from satellite images and county records. They cannot see your kitchen, your roof, your view or your street.
The Best 55+ Communities in the Las Vegas Valley
Explore top active adult communities offering resort-style amenities, golf courses, and vibrant social calendars.
Allegra at The Paseos in Summerlin
A completed gated neighborhood of 87 two-story homes in Summerlin's Paseos village. Floor plans, resale prices, schools, parks and lifestyle.
Blacktail by Pulte Homes in Kestrel Village
A premier gated community in Summerlin's Kestrel Village featuring modern three-story homes with private rooftop decks, floor plans and views.
Dove Rock by Woodside Homes in Kestrel Village
A modern, non-gated community in Summerlin's Kestrel Village with attached townhomes and detached homes from 1,716 to 2,217 square feet.
Falcon Crest by Woodside Homes in Kestrel Village
A gated, luxury single-story community in Summerlin's Kestrel Village with open-concept layouts and 3-car garages from 1,950 to 2,446 square feet.
Crested Canyon by Taylor Morrison in Kestrel Village
A gated, modern community in Summerlin's Kestrel Village with six floor plans across two-story and three-story designs from 1,649 to 2,242 square feet.
Skip the Strip: 12 Hidden-Gem Las Vegas Restaurants
Hidden-gem restaurants from Summerlin and Henderson to Chinatown, Downtown and neighborhoods across the valley.
Is Las Vegas Finally a Buyer's Market in 2026?
Rising inventory, slower sales and more price reductions. What the latest numbers say about the Las Vegas housing market.
US-95 Summerlin Traffic Updates 2026
The I-11 SafeTech Corridor Project is a technology-driven upgrade targeting a five-mile stretch of U.S. 95 between Summerlin Parkway and the Spaghetti Bowl.
Summerlin's 300 Parks Guide
Every village runs on an Anchor + Pocket park model. The village-by-village directory of Summerlin's 300+ parks, from Grand Park to Ridgebrook.
Summer in Summerlin Events 2026
Summer in Summerlin is packed with family-friendly events, including the Battle for Vegas charity softball game on June 27, the 32nd Annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade on July 4, and the free Summerlin Sounds concert series every Wednesday through July 22.
Aberdeen by Tri Pointe Homes
A newly opened gated community in Summerlin's Grand Park Village with 131 modern two-story homes, two collections, and prices from the mid-$600,000s to over $800,000.
Alton by KB Home in Grand Park Village
KB Home's gated Grand Park Village community in Summerlin West, with the Landings and Reserves collections ranging from 1,634 to 3,063 square feet.
Altura at The Paseos
Toll Brothers gated luxury in Summerlin West's exclusive Paseos community: architecture, amenities, schools, pricing and lifestyle.
Andalusia at The Paseos
A Woodside Homes neighborhood in Summerlin's Paseos community with spacious two-story homes, strong schools and village living.
Andorra at The Paseos
Tucked within the prestigious Summerlin master-planned community, this guard-gated neighborhood offers luxury living and family-friendly amenities.
Barcelona at The Paseos
Nestled within the prestigious Summerlin West master-planned community, this thoughtfully designed community blends Mediterranean-inspired architecture with modern amenities.
Belmonte at The Paseos
Nestled within the prestigious Paseos community in Summerlin West, Belmonte represents one of Las Vegas's most sought-after residential neighborhoods.
Calavera at The Paseos
Nestled within the prestigious Summerlin master-planned community, Calavera in The Paseos stands out as one of Las Vegas's most charming gated neighborhoods.
Capistrano at The Paseos
Nestled within the prestigious Paseos community in Summerlin, Capistrano is an enclave of single-family residences with parks, trails, and sweeping Red Rock and valley views.
Catalina at The Paseos
Nestled within the prestigious Paseos village of Summerlin, Catalina is a premier gated community offering contemporary single-family homes with breathtaking Red Rock Canyon views.
Cordova at The Paseos: A Guide to This Established Summerlin Neighborhood
Cordova is an established, moderately sized detached-home neighborhood inside The Paseos, the Summerlin South village in Las Vegas. Two-story homes from the mid-2000s build-out, resale inspection guidance and the dated market snapshot.
Coronado at The Paseos
Tucked inside the beautiful Paseos Village of Summerlin West, this gated condominium community delivers single-level living and a resort-style vibe.
Delano at The Paseos
Spacious gated single-family homes in Summerlin West built by Lennar with luxury living, generous square footage and the coveted Summerlin lifestyle.
Escala at The Paseos
A well-established Summerlin subdivision with Pulte-built single- and two-story homes, parks, trails and Downtown Summerlin minutes away.
Los Lomas at The Paseos: Luxury Toll Brothers Homes in Summerlin
An exclusive gated enclave in the Paseos village of Summerlin, built largely from roughly 2004 to 2007 by Toll Brothers. Two-story luxury homes with Strip and Red Rock views, and 2026 resale pricing generally in the range of $1.2M to $1.6M+.
Mariposa at The Paseos: Gated Summerlin Living (2026 Reality Check)
A gated community in the Paseos village of Summerlin in the 89138 zip code, built mainly in 2004-2005. Two-story 2,000-2,600 sq ft homes, schools, parks, Red Rock proximity and 2026 resale pricing from the high $600s to the $900s.
The Ridges in Summerlin: The Crown Jewel of Las Vegas Luxury Real Estate
The Ridges is Summerlin's premier 24/7 guard-gated luxury enclave: custom and semi-custom estates at the valley's highest elevation with sweeping Strip and mountain views, from about $1.5M to $10M+.
The Summit Club: Ultra-Luxury Custom Estates in Summerlin
The Summit Club is the ultra-luxury enclave within The Ridges, the highest point in Summerlin. Fully custom estates only, priced from roughly $3M to well over $10M, with a private clubhouse, resort pool, fitness center and the strictest Design Review Board in Summerlin.
The Ultimate Guide to Inspirada, Henderson: Parks, Pools & Master-Planned Living
Inspirada is a walkable, European-village-inspired master-planned community in south Henderson off I-15 and St. Rose Parkway, with 35+ miles of trails, 7 parks, heated pools and a busy events calendar. Here is the full guide to parks, pools, schools, prices and commutes.
Why Aren't Las Vegas Home Prices Dropping? 4 Reasons Prices Are Stuck at Record Highs
Las Vegas home prices are at or near record highs because supply stays tight while demand holds up. Here are the four reasons prices are stuck, what the 2026 numbers show, and what they mean for buyers and sellers.
Buying in Any Season: The Ultimate Las Vegas Real Estate Reality Check
There is no single perfect season to buy in Las Vegas. Here is what the 2026 data shows about each season's leverage and how to buy smart in any month.
Las Vegas Housing Market Reality Check: The 2026 "Gut-Check" Correction
Las Vegas has moved past the late-2025 peak frenzy into a more rational, buyer-favored correction: single-family medians down about 3.9%, inventory up roughly 30%, and about 63% of closings below list. Here is what the 2026 numbers show and how to negotiate them.
Historic Luxury: The Ultimate Guide to the Las Vegas Country Club
The Las Vegas Country Club pairs Old Vegas character with a private, guard-gated lifestyle beside the Las Vegas Strip: championship golf, an indoor tennis pavilion, and a mix of high-rise condos, townhomes and custom estates.
Can You Actually Walk in Las Vegas?
Five Las Vegas districts are genuinely walkable in 2026:the Arts District, Fremont East, Downtown Summerlin,the LINQ Promenade and Henderson's Water Street. A local guide to what each feels like.
Luxury Pet Feeding Stations: The Hottest Kitchen Trend in Las Vegas
Custom pet feeding stations are the hottest new trend in Las Vegas interior design: built-in feeding zones, pot fillers and quartz surfaces that pair your kitchen with your pup.
Moving to Las Vegas? 15 Things You Should Know Before You Relocate
Fifteen things to know before relocating to Las Vegas: no state income tax, more affordable housing than California, higher sales tax, low property taxes, real summer heat and a valley of very different neighborhoods.
Could This Be North Las Vegas' Best New-Home Value Right Now?
KB Home just opened the first phase of Sandstone at Tule Springs in North Las Vegas, with prices starting in the $300,000s. Here is the straight read on whether it is one of the valley's best new-home values.
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