Mom-and-pop investors were behind nearly 66 percent of all homes bought by business entities in Clark County since 2015, and real estate experts say the Las Vegas Valley is the perfect climate for the business venture.

The federal government’s restrictive control of a fair chunk of the remaining land left for development in the Las Vegas Valley is now weighing heavily on the region’s housing market, according to multiple sources.

You might feel a pinch in your wallet at the pump — but those rising fuel costs might also contribute to a higher grocery bill for Las Vegas consumers.

As airfares rise to counteract increasing jet fuel prices, some airlines are also opting to suspend routes to and from Las Vegas. Economists say the decisions airlines make can impact Las Vegas’ tourism economy, with people changing the way they travel.

The NBA could be coming to Las Vegas. The board of governors approved a vote on Wednesday to explore bids and applicants for a new franchise in both Las Vegas and Seattle. The goal is to have the team ready to play in the 2028-2029 season. This is the closest Vegas has come to an NBA team.

For decades, Las Vegas has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. But wages in a state known for its hospitality industry aren’t rising fast enough to keep up with soaring home prices. Facing a shortage of 200,000 housing units, the state legislature has been looking for solutions. But as Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd reports, it won’t be easy to rescue Nevada’s reputation as an affordable place to live.

Economists say the rising price of oil due to military conflict in Iran has impacts beyond driving up the cost of fuel.

As concerns grow over the United States involvement in Iran, so have the concerns of how the turmoil may impact local economies.