The Mercado group/ Huntington & Ellis real estate

10/12/2026

Three of my recent buyer closings have been new-construction homes, with purchase prices ranging from $574,000 to nearly $1.2 million.

The homes and communities were very different, and so were the details behind each purchase. Builder financing, incentives, completed inventory, upgrades, lot premiums and resale alternatives all factor into whether a particular new build is a good purchase.

I put together a new article covering some of the details I pay attention to when representing new-construction buyers in Las Vegas, including how I evaluate builder incentives and why I want to be involved before my buyers make their first visit to the sales office.

https://www.brianmercado.com/buying-new-construction-in-las-vegas/

If a new build is on your radar, read the full article at the link in my bio. And before you visit the builder, give me a call.

Brian Mercado, REALTOR®
Huntington & Ellis
License S.0072871

10/09/2026

Congratulations to the buyers of this brand-new home in Northwest Las Vegas.

New construction deserves a close look in the current market. Builders have inventory to sell, and incentives on select homes can include interest-rate buydowns, closing-cost assistance, upgrades and reduced pricing.

With mortgage rates back above 7%, those offers can change the numbers considerably. A lower rate or builder credit may affect the monthly payment or cash needed at closing enough to bring a home back into consideration.

This buyer was able to take advantage of what the new-construction market is offering and is now moving into a brand-new home.

If you're looking at new construction in Las Vegas, call or DM me before you visit the sales office. Builder incentives change frequently, and having someone represent you from the beginning can help you understand the offer and compare it with other new construction and resale homes.

Brian Mercado | REALTOR®
Huntington & Ellis
S.0072871

10/07/2026

September's numbers raise a question I've been thinking about: how long can home prices remain this steady while sales continue to slow?

The median single-family closing price is unchanged from a year ago, but we're seeing fewer sales and more homes available without offers. Months of inventory also increased again in September.

That doesn't tell us prices are about to fall. It does tell us there is growing pressure on a market where values have held up better than sales activity.

I'm also seeing a wider difference from one listing to the next. Some homes are still getting attention and selling quickly. Others are sitting, reducing their price, or competing with new construction where builders are offering financing and other incentives.

This is why I'm paying less attention to broad descriptions of the Las Vegas market and more attention to what's happening within individual neighborhoods and price ranges.

If you're considering buying or selling in Las Vegas, Summerlin or Northwest Las Vegas, call or DM me. I can show you what I'm seeing in the part of the market that matters to you.

Brian Mercado | REALTOR®
Huntington & Ellis
S.0072871

10/05/2026

JUST SOLD | NEW CONSTRUCTION
9418 Stella Summit Drive
Alia at Sunstone | Northwest Las Vegas

I represented the buyer on 9418 Stella Summit Drive in Alia at Sunstone, a new Lennar community near Kyle Canyon. This single-story home has just over 2,000 square feet, three bedrooms and something you don't see every day at this price point—a four-bay tandem RV-height garage. It closed at $686,000.

The builder was promoting below-market interest rates on this home, and incentives like these are showing up throughout the Las Vegas new-construction market. Depending on the builder, community and individual home, buyers may find financing incentives, closing-cost assistance, upgrade credits or reduced pricing.

If new construction is part of your home search, call or DM me before you walk into the sales office. Builder incentives change, and so does available inventory. I can help you compare what's being offered across communities and determine where the numbers make sense for you.

Brian Mercado | REALTOR®
Huntington & Ellis
S.0072871

10/03/2026

OCTOBER 4–10

15% More Active Listings*
43.2% Less Buyer Competition*
12 More Days on Market*
Prices 4.3% Below Seasonal Peak*

*Realtor.com® 2026 Best Time to Buy Report

According to Realtor.com, tomorrow we enter the best week of 2026 to buy a home in Las Vegas.

Their Las Vegas data shows why: active listings are historically 15% above an average week, buyer competition is 43.2% below its annual peak, homes spend 12 more days on the market than during peak season, and median listing prices are 4.3% below their seasonal high. New listings are also 4.7% above an average week.

Those numbers don't tell me which house you should buy. They tell me that this is a particularly good time to have choices.

If you're already qualified and know what you're looking for, I wouldn't spend this week scrolling through listings and waiting to see what happens.

Let's go see the homes.

I'll help you compare the properties, look at recent sales and listing history, and determine where there may be room in the price or terms.

Call or DM me with what you're looking for in Las Vegas, Summerlin or Northwest Las Vegas. Let's see what we can find while these conditions are in front of us.

Brian Mercado | REALTOR®
Huntington & Ellis
S.0072871

10/01/2026

43.2% less buyer competition is the Las Vegas number that stands out.

That's how much lower Realtor.com says views per property have historically been during October 4–10 compared with the annual peak. At the same time, Las Vegas buyers typically have 15% more active listings than during an average week.

Here's where that becomes useful.

If a home has been sitting for several weeks, I want to know why. I want to see whether the price has already changed, what comparable homes have sold for and what else is currently available nearby.

Then we can decide what the property is worth to you and write the offer accordingly.

Some homes will still sell quickly. Others may give us room to discuss price, repairs, closing costs or other terms. The individual property tells us where that room exists.

If you're buying in Las Vegas, Summerlin or Northwest Las Vegas this fall, send me what you're looking for now. I'll start identifying the homes we should be looking at October 4–10.

Brian Mercado | REALTOR®
Huntington & Ellis
S.0072871

09/29/2026

If buying a home in Las Vegas is part of your plans this year, October 4–10 needs to be on your calendar.

Realtor.com analyzed the 50 largest housing markets in the country and identified that week as the best time to buy in Las Vegas in 2026. Their analysis looks at inventory, new listings, prices, time on market, buyer demand and price reductions.

The Las Vegas numbers are significant.

During that week, active inventory has historically been 15% higher than an average week, while views per property—a measure of buyer competition—are 43.2% below the annual peak. Homes also spend about 12 additional days on the market compared with peak pace.

For a prepared buyer, that's a useful combination. More inventory gives us more homes to compare. Less competition can give us more time to investigate the property, look at comparable sales and decide how aggressively to approach an offer.

October 4 is five days away. If you've been planning to buy, call or DM me now. We can get your search narrowed down and identify the homes you want to see before the week begins.

Brian Mercado | REALTOR®
Huntington & Ellis
S.0072871

09/26/2026

Summerlin is known for luxury real estate, but there’s much more range in the housing market than many buyers realize.

In this month’s newsletter, I’m looking at what under $1 million can buy in Summerlin right now, including two of my newest listings that show just how different the options can be at a similar price point.

I’m also sharing the latest Las Vegas market numbers, why pricing matters more as buyers have more homes to choose from, and a look at the range of properties currently available across the valley.

If you’re buying or selling in Las Vegas, Summerlin or Northwest Las Vegas, there’s a lot worth paying attention to in the current market.

Read the latest newsletter for the full update: https://conta.cc/4ryZRVL.

Or DM me for more information.

Brian Mercado, REALTOR®
License S.0072871

Email from Brian Mercado A Look at What Buyers—and Sellers—Are Comparing Right Now     Summerlin is known for luxury real estate, but the housing options here are much broader than the multimillion-do

09/24/2026

Pricing a home in Las Vegas has become a more nuanced conversation.

Home values haven't fallen dramatically, but the market around them has changed. Buyers have more choices, homes are taking longer to sell, and price reductions remain common. That means buyers are looking closely at what else their money can buy before they make an offer.

For sellers, recent comparable sales are still important, but they're only part of the picture. I also want to know what you're competing against today. Is another home larger, more updated, on a better lot or already priced below yours? Is nearby new construction offering incentives? Those are the choices buyers see alongside your home.

The first few weeks on the market matter, too. Starting substantially above the competition can use up the initial attention a new listing receives and leave you trying to catch up with the market later.

If you're considering selling in Las Vegas, Summerlin or Northwest Las Vegas, I can show you what your home is competing against and help you determine a price based on the market you're actually entering.

Read the full article through the link in my bio.

Brian Mercado | REALTOR®
Huntington & Ellis
S.0072871

09/21/2026

There are only four homes behind the gates on Bellisima Street. If you’ve driven through this part of Las Vegas, there’s a good chance you never knew they were there.

6330 Bellisima sits on nearly half an acre with 4,508 square feet, five bedrooms, four baths and a three-car garage. The size of the home is only part of what makes this property unusual. There is still a substantial amount of usable land outside.

The backyard already has a putting green, but there’s room to think much bigger. Depending on zoning, permitting and feasibility, a future owner could explore possibilities such as an RV or collector’s garage, workshop, casita or guest house, pool and additional outdoor living space. There’s also rear access to the property.

That combination—a gated setting with only four custom homes, more than 4,500 square feet of living space and nearly half an acre to work with—is what makes Bellisima such an interesting find.

If you need more space than you're finding in a typical Las Vegas neighborhood, call or DM me to see 6330 Bellisima Street and walk the property in person.

Brian Mercado | REALTOR®
Huntington & Ellis
S.0072871