Happy New Year!

If you follow Las Vegas closely, you already know this city never really sits still. But what’s happening right now is different. We’re moving into another major growth phase driven by mega projects that will reshape how we live, travel, and invest here.

From new arenas and stadiums to high-speed rail, tunnels, and even a second international airport, Las Vegas is stepping confidently into its next chapter — and the ripple effect across housing, lifestyle, and opportunity is going to be huge.

And yes… if you’re wondering about water, sustainability, and long-term planning — we’re talking about that, too.

On January 6th, I’m dropping a full deep-dive video through Vegas Confidential that breaks all of this down in detail:

• what’s already under construction

• what’s been approved

• which areas are likely to benefit most

• and how it all ties back to home values and quality of life

Today’s blog is your preview.

What people are asking right now

• What new projects are coming to Las Vegas in 2026?

• Is Las Vegas real estate going to crash or grow?

• How will the Brightline high-speed train affect Las Vegas?

• Is the Oakland A’s stadium really happening?

• Where are the best places to live near new development?

• What is the future of Las Vegas for retirees and 55+ buyers?

Those questions are exactly why this conversation matters right now.

Las Vegas is entering its next growth cycle

Despite the headlines, 2025 wasn’t a crash year.

It was a slowdown year.

Homes took longer to sell.
Buyers negotiated more.
Sellers had to price strategically again.

But behind the scenes, billions of dollars in projects continued moving forward, including:

• a new arena and entertainment district on the Strip

• the Oakland A’s new stadium at the former Tropicana site

• Brightline West high-speed rail to Southern California

• Vegas Loop underground tunnel expansion

• the next phase of Symphony Park downtown

• UnCommons expansion in the southwest

• Summerlin West’s upcoming Grand Park and future urban core

• plans for a second international airport south of Las Vegas

Many of these projects are already funded, approved, or under construction. That combination historically brings jobs, in-migration, and long-term housing demand.

What this means if you’re 50+ and planning your next chapter

If you’re:

• retiring

• relocating

• downsizing

• or planning your “second act”

these projects will directly shape how you live here.

They influence:

• commute times

• access to healthcare

• proximity to entertainment

• walkability

• everyday convenience

• long-term resale value

This is why so many 55+ buyers ask:

“Where should I buy now to be smart about the future?”

That’s exactly what I’ll be breaking down in the January 6 video.

And yes — water matters

A lot of people are asking:

Does Las Vegas actually have enough water for all this growth?

Las Vegas has become one of the most water-efficient cities in the country through:

• aggressive conservation laws

• removal of ornamental grass

• rebates for desert landscaping

• 99% recycling of indoor water

• deep-lake intake infrastructure

• future desalination and groundwater strategies being explored

In other words — growth here is being planned alongside water strategy.

We’ll go deeper into this in the video because it deserves more than a paragraph.

Coming January 6 — the full deep-dive video

On January 6, I’m releasing:

Future of Las Vegas: The Mega Projects Shaping the Next Decade

Inside, I’ll walk through:

• the biggest projects underway

• what’s real vs rumor

• how they may impact neighborhoods and home values

• where new opportunity is being created

• what matters for buyers in 2026

• and what smart sellers should be watching

You’ll find it through Vegas Confidential — and on my YouTube channel.

Final thought

Las Vegas has never been “finished.”

That’s its magic.

In nearly 20 years here, I’ve watched ideas turn into skylines… and we’re about to watch it happen again.

I’d love to help you be part of what’s next.