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Which factor most significantly contributes to the historical volatility of the Las Vegas residential real estate market?

Correct Answer

B) Heavy reliance on the tourism and hospitality industry, making the market sensitive to economic cycles and consumer spending

Las Vegas's economy is heavily dependent on tourism, gaming, and hospitality. This concentration means that national or global economic downturns — which reduce consumer travel and discretionary spending — can sharply impact local employment and housing demand. This dynamic was a primary driver of Nevada's severe housing market collapse during the 2008 recession, when Las Vegas experienced some of the highest foreclosure rates in the nation.

Answer Options
A
A diversified manufacturing economy that insulates the market from national downturns
B
Heavy reliance on the tourism and hospitality industry, making the market sensitive to economic cycles and consumer spending
C
Strict state regulations limiting new residential construction
D
A predominantly retirement-based population with stable fixed incomes

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Related Topics & Key Terms

Related Topics:

market cycleseconomic base theoryLas Vegas housing marketforeclosure crisis 2008Nevada economic diversificationemployment and housing demand

Key Terms:

Las Vegas economytourism dependencemarket volatilityhospitality industryeconomic cyclesforeclosure crisis

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