Let’s be honest — the week between Christmas and New Year’s has its own weird magic.

Leftover cookies, half-charged phones, twinkle lights still glowing, and nobody is totally sure what day it is anymore. If you’re curled up on the couch scrolling real estate, welcome back to Vegas Confidential — the place where we talk about what’s really happening in Las Vegas real estate.

This “in-between week” is actually one of the best times of the year to quietly get your 2026 plans in motion.

Why this week matters more than you think

While the world is recovering from peppermint bark and travel delays, smart buyers and sellers are doing three things:

• getting pre-approved

• talking to a Realtor they trust

• deciding whether 2026 is their buy, sell, or stay-put year

If you’ve been wondering:

• Will Las Vegas home prices drop in 2026?

• Are mortgage rates coming down next year?

• Is new construction still worth it in Las Vegas?

You’re speaking the language of Vegas Confidential — thoughtful, strategic, and just a little curious.

What the Las Vegas market is telling us right now

Heading into 2026, we’re seeing:

• prices staying resilient

• inventory improving

• more choices for buyers

• builders offering their best incentives of 2025

Those ultra-deep builder incentives? They’re not guaranteed to stick around in 2026. As inventory stabilizes, resale sellers may benefit from less competition with builder discounts and rate buydowns.

Thinking about new construction?

You already know — this is my sweet spot.

If you’re looking in:

Summerlin West

Grand Park

Skye Canyon

Lake Las Vegas

55+ active lifestyle communities

2026 brings a wave of new neighborhoods, including major projects in Grand Park and La Madre Peaks Village in Summerlin.

Want to quietly get started this week?

If you’re using this quiet stretch to plan (or hide from relatives for a minute), I’ve got you:

Las Vegas Lifestyle Guide – live like a local from day one
New Construction Guide – negotiate like a pro with builders
Vegas Confidential on YouTube – and thank you for helping the channel pass 8,000 subscribers!

No pressure. No rush.

Just smart planning — the Vegas Confidential way.

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