Housing
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At Lombardo’s request, Hansen ‘reluctantly’ blocks bill to rein in runaway corporate home ownership
Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo asked the Republican legislative caucus to block a bill that attempts to limit cash-rich corporate investors from purchasing large swaths of housing in Nevada, Republican state Sen. Ira Hansen said on Tuesday.
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Housing forum highlights divide between local needs and federal leadership
Democrats warned that Trump’s tariffs could worsen Nevada’s already severe housing affordability crisis, one of the state’s most pressing challenges.
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Two bills seek to address growing issue of home insurance cancellations over wildfire risk
Thousands of homeowners in Nevada have seen their insurance policies canceled or not-renewed due to wildfire risk, prompting state lawmakers to warn that “a crisis is brewing” and considering ways to combat it.
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The 27 most expensive homes for sale in Las Vegas right now
Stacker compiled a list of the most expensive homes in Las Vegas listed for sale on realtor.com. Homes are ranked by price with ties broken by price per square foot.
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Democrats tee up eviction reform Lombardo vetoed two years ago
Democratic Assemblymember Max Carter, the bill’s sponsor, said he not only wanted to give eviction reform another chance. He also wants to give Lombardo a “second chance to do what’s right for Nevadans, all Nevadans, not just corporate landlords.”
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Affordable housing project brings 200 units to Vegas Medical District
The Las Vegas Medical District will expand with a new multi-story complex. It includes 200 units, with 10% for affordable housing plus retail space.
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Legislation would allow third party control of properties if landlords refuse to meet safety codes
BY: MICHAEL LYLE, Nevada Current Clark County officials told state lawmakers Wednesday of numerous occasions of landlords refusing to fix substandard and dangerous living conditions throughout apartment complexes that put the health and safety of tenants at risk. The legal remedy at the county’s disposal is to fine the property owners or shut down apartments…
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Home ownership is becoming less attainable in Southern Nevada. Harris’ housing plan could reverse the trend.
With median home prices near an all-time high and a severe shortage of affordable units, local housing experts say Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ housing plan could be a good start to solving the problem. Irma Cuevas has always wanted to be a homeowner. So far, though, the 34-year-old Las Vegas resident has been a…
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Opinion: Kamala Harris’ affordable housing plan is right for Nevada
The American Dream rests on a simple premise: no matter where you come from, if you work hard, you can purchase a home and lay the groundwork for building generational wealth. Unfortunately, too many families in today’s economy find their dreams of homeownership increasingly out of reach. Housing affordability is a top priority for…
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Corporate landlord agrees to refund renters $48 million after federal investigation
Corporate landlord agrees to refund renters $48 million after federal investigation Invitation Homes owns or manages roughly 3,500 units in Clark County, where it is the second-largest landlord for single-family homes. The company stands accused of imposing junk fees that were improperly disclosed and other deceptive claims made to tenants. The Biden-Harris administration announced this…
