If the sale of $1million dollar-plus homes is any indicator of an uptick in the current housing market, then the sale of 19 such homes this August is good news to those in the Henderson area. This is an increase of 58% from last year, and great news for both investors and those looking for homes in Henderson, Nevada.

It’s not just the “little” million-dollar homes that are selling, either. Sam Nazarian, CEO of SBE Entertainment (who has promised to rebuild the Sahara casino/hotel) just paid $8.5 million on his 14,000-square-foot home in Summerlin. While this is the most expensive home sold in Las Vegas in over a year, it still sold for far less than its listing price of $18 million.

Still, the inventory of these grand homes has declined – meaning more are owned than on the market – bringing about a bit of positive energy in the hard-hit Las Vegas Valley. Lake Las Vegas, in Henderson, is one of the hottest markets for the beautiful homes. The master-planned estates are just far enough from the city to be quiet and private, but not too far from the fabulous Las Vegas nightlife and all that the Henderson area has to offer in fine dining, arts, and entertainment.

Henderson real estate is about to take off again. Investors have even started some bidding wars. (see “Could Your Home Start a Bidding War?”)  The higher-end homes and the starter homes are the first to go. The mid-range homes are still a bargain, so get ready to buy.

You may or may not be on the market for a several-million dollar estate, but those that buy them are generally upgrading from smaller homes that may be closer to your budget. If you are looking to upgrade, you are in luck. Homes for sale in Henderson Nevada range from cute and cozy to grand and sprawling. You may find the perfect home for your family right now.