As Rachelle and I were putting together a reel of all the places I ate in 2025, something surprised me.

Not the food — the realization.

If I actually included every restaurant, it would blow right past Instagram’s 90-second limit. And in that moment, it clicked: this city keeps expanding faster than we can capture it.

Las Vegas isn’t just a place to live — it’s a place that keeps evolving. Every culture, every flavor, every kind of experience somehow finds a home here. And the most exciting part? We’re still only at the early chapters of where this city is headed in 2026 and beyond.

After nearly 20 years of calling Las Vegas home, it still finds ways to surprise me.

It’s also why I created my Las Vegas Lifestyle Guide. People don’t move here just for a house — they move here for a life. The guide is designed to help you live like a local from day one: neighborhoods, food, rhythm, and the everyday details that make Las Vegas feel like home.

And fittingly, as the year winds down, I’ve noticed the same thing happening in real estate conversations too.

They get quieter. More thoughtful. More intentional.

Which brings me to the questions everyone asks right about now.

The 5 Real Estate Questions Everyone Asks at the End of the Year

(Right after “Should we do this… or wait?”)

The end of the year has a funny way of changing the real estate conversation.

People aren’t scrolling listings the way they do in spring. They’re taking stock. Replaying what they watched unfold all year. Wondering whether to make a move now — or push the decision into “next year.”

And almost without fail, the same five questions come up.

Here they are — with answers grounded in what’s actually happening as the year wraps up.

1. “Should I just wait until next year to buy or sell?”
This is the year-end classic.

Waiting sounds responsible — but the calendar doesn’t flip the market overnight. What changes in January isn’t opportunity; it’s competition.

Late-year buyers and sellers tend to be decisive. Early-year markets tend to be crowded. Waiting can make sense — but waiting without a clear reason often means showing up when everyone else does.

2. “Will prices finally come down next year?”
This question usually follows a headline… or a prediction shared at a holiday party.

What’s actually happening is less dramatic but more important: price adjustment, not collapse. Homes are taking longer to sell. Sellers are responding to feedback. Buyers are negotiating again.

In most markets, prices don’t fall all at once — they recalibrate quietly, neighborhood by neighborhood.

3. “What’s going on with mortgage rates?”
Rates always steal the spotlight at year-end.

But while they matter, they aren’t the whole story. Buyers who focus only on waiting for a rate shift often miss opportunities created by pricing flexibility, seller motivation, and negotiation room.

The smartest moves usually come from looking at total cost and leverage — not just one number.

4. “Is the market slowing down… or just catching its breath?”
A little of both.

The pace has cooled from its most frantic moments — and that’s not a bad thing. A slower market brings more inventory, fewer rushed decisions, and a more level playing field.

Homes are still selling. Moves are still happening. The difference is that decisions are being made with intention instead of urgency.

5. “Are there still good deals out there, or did I miss them?”
This one usually comes with a sigh.

You didn’t miss them — but you do have to look differently. The best year-end opportunities are often subtle: listings that have lingered, sellers who want certainty, or situations where flexibility matters more than top-of-market pricing.

This is especially true in new construction, which is why I created my New Construction Guide — to break down where year-end leverage shows up, how builder incentives really work, and how to approach them strategically.

They’re not flashy. They’re strategic.

What These Questions Tell Us

When these questions dominate at year-end, it tells us something important:

People aren’t chasing the market anymore.
They’re trying to understand it.

That’s a good place to be.

The Bottom Line

Year-end real estate isn’t about pressure or procrastination — it’s about perspective.

If you’re asking these questions, you’re already thinking like someone who wants to make a smart move, not just a fast one.

And those tend to be the moves that age the best.

Before I sign off, I want to say thank you.

This year, my YouTube channel surpassed 8,000 subscribers by year-end — a goal I set for myself and one we blew past together. To everyone who watches, shares, comments, and sends messages: our growth this year truly exceeded expectations, and I’m incredibly grateful for this community.

If you want to go deeper, both guides are linked below:
– Las Vegas Lifestyle Guide
– New Construction Guide

And if you’re ready to talk through your next move — whether that’s now or early next year — let’s connect.
Book a call with me here.

Most importantly, I wish you and your family a very happy, peaceful, and safe holiday.

Warmly,
Jennifer

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