Clark County recorded 244 new Notices of Default in September 2026, up 23% from 198 in August. In the same month, Hastings Brokerage logged 189 postponed trustee sales, the most in any month since at least February.
Distress is building steadily, not suddenly, and it is building in a buyer's market. Here is what the latest numbers show, where activity is concentrated by ZIP code, and what it means for buyers' agents and listing agents.
Key takeaways
- September default notices: 244, up from 198 in August (+23%). Notices of Sale: 151, up from 146.
- 189 postponed sales in September. Only 30 homes sold to third-party bidders; 45 went back to the lender.
- Single-family months of supply hit 4.6, up from 2.8 in March. Condos and townhomes: 6.6.
- Our October 20 snapshot: 3,057 pre-foreclosures, 137 scheduled auctions, 126 bank-owned homes.
- The north valley, southwest valley and east side hold the largest pre-foreclosure counts.
The numbers at a glance
| Measure | Latest | Prior | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notices of Default | 244 (Sept 2026) | 198 (Aug 2026) | Hastings Brokerage |
| Notices of Sale | 151 (Sept 2026) | 146 (Aug 2026) | Hastings Brokerage |
| Postponed trustee sales | 189 (Sept 2026) | 134 (Aug 2026) | Hastings Brokerage |
| Single-family months of supply | 4.6 (Sept 2026) | 2.8 (Mar 2026) | Hastings Brokerage (MLS) |
| Condo/townhouse months of supply | 6.6 (Sept 2026) | 5.0 (Mar 2026) | Hastings Brokerage (MLS) |
| Pre-foreclosures tracked | 3,057 | n/a | Real Estate Intel, Oct 20, 2026 |
| Scheduled auctions tracked | 137 | n/a | Real Estate Intel, Oct 20, 2026 |
| Bank-owned homes tracked | 126 | n/a | Real Estate Intel, Oct 20, 2026 |
Default notices rose 23% in September
Hastings Brokerage's monthly Clark County trustee sale report counted 244 Notices of Default in September, up from 198 in August. That is an increase of about 23% in one month.
Keep it in proportion. August's 198 was itself a drop from 274 in July, according to Hastings' August report. Monthly counts swing. The signal to watch is whether filings stay elevated through the fall.
A Notice of Default is the first recorded step in a Nevada non-judicial foreclosure. Under NRS 107.080, the trustee cannot sell until at least three months after it is recorded, and on residential property the notice must be posted on the home at least 100 days before the sale (NRS 107.087). Add the Notice of Sale period, and the earliest of September's notices could reach the auction calendar around the turn of the year. Many will take longer, or never get there, because owners cure, sell, modify the loan or request mediation first. For the full sequence, see our guide to the Nevada non-judicial foreclosure process.
Notices of Sale, the step that sets an auction date, edged up from 146 in August to 151 in September.
Most scheduled sales were postponed or cancelled
Hastings also reports what happened to scheduled Clark County trustee sales:
| Outcome | September 2026 | August 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Postponed | 189 | 134 |
| Cancelled | 116 | 114 |
| Sold back to the lender | 45 | 33 |
| Sold to a third party | 30 | 39 |
Two things stand out:
- Postponements jumped. 189 is the highest monthly figure in the Hastings reports going back to February 2026. A postponed sale is still alive, so the owner, the lender and potential buyers all still have time. Under NRS 107.082, after three oral postponements the trustee must give new notice.
- Few homes sell to outside bidders. Only 30 went to third parties. More went back to the lender (45), and those become future bank-owned (REO) inventory.
The backdrop: a buyer's market with rising supply
Clark County is a buyer's market, and the MLS figures in the Hastings report show inventory building. Single-family months of supply rose to 4.6 in September, up from 2.8 in March 2026. Condo and townhouse supply reached 6.6 months. Single-family units sold fell to 1,745 in September, from 2,288 in March.
When buyers have choices, owners in default have less room to wait for a top-dollar sale. Realistic pricing on a pre-foreclosure listing or a short sale matters more now than it did in the spring.
Where activity is concentrated: our weekly snapshot
Real Estate Intel tracks distressed property across Clark County every week. As of October 20, 2026, our dataset shows:
- 3,057 homes in pre-foreclosure: a default notice recorded in 2026 (or, in a few cases, a recorded foreclosure lawsuit notice), with no completed sale found
- 137 scheduled auctions, with sale dates from October 20, 2026 to mid-January 2027
- 126 bank-owned homes, identified from recorded trustee's deeds and property records
These counts combine Clark County Recorder filings, trustee sale postings, the Clark County Sheriff's Sales page and a commercial property data export. No single source captures the whole market, so treat them as a strong working picture, not a complete census. Our dataset and the Hastings report also count differently, so compare each one to itself over time rather than to each other.
Pre-foreclosures by ZIP code
The ten ZIP codes with the most pre-foreclosures hold 1,158 of the 3,057, about 38%:
| ZIP | General area | Pre-foreclosures |
|---|---|---|
| 89084 | North Las Vegas | 166 |
| 89166 | Northwest Las Vegas | 133 |
| 89081 | North Las Vegas | 131 |
| 89031 | North Las Vegas | 128 |
| 89141 | Southwest (Southern Highlands area) | 106 |
| 89122 | East Las Vegas | 106 |
| 89011 | Henderson | 102 |
| 89178 | Southwest Las Vegas | 100 |
| 89139 | Southwest Las Vegas | 97 |
| 89121 | East Las Vegas | 89 |
Newer suburban areas in the north valley and southwest valley carry the largest counts, along with older neighborhoods on the east side. By mailing city, 2,046 pre-foreclosures are in Las Vegas, 569 in North Las Vegas and 406 in Henderson.
About three in four (2,272) are single-family homes. Condos and townhomes make up 777, and multi-family just 8. At least 2,301, about 75%, are flagged as owner-occupied. That matters: for owner-occupied homes, Nevada extends the cure window to five days before the sale (NRS 107.0805) and gives the owner the option to request foreclosure mediation (NRS 107.086).
Auctions and bank-owned homes
Scheduled auctions are spread more widely. The highest counts are in 89121 (9), 89108 (8) and 89122 (7), followed by 89183, 89030 and 89032 with 6 each. Bank-owned homes lead in 89122 (9), then 89031, 89119 and 89149 with 5 each. Condos and townhomes make up about a third of both groups.
Of the 137 scheduled auctions, 62 are set for the rest of October, 58 for November, 15 for December and 2 for January. The thin December calendar is expected: Notices of Sale for those dates are still being recorded, and September's rise in default notices has not reached the auction stage yet.
The free weekly Snapshot updates these counts every week, so you can see which ZIPs are moving without rebuilding the picture yourself.
What this means for buyers' agents
- Expect more bank-owned listings. 45 homes went back to lenders in September alone. Those typically come to market through listing agents, so your buyers can usually make offers with normal financing and an inspection period where the seller's terms allow. Read each REO addendum closely.
- Use the supply numbers in negotiations. With 4.6 months of single-family supply and 6.6 for condos, buyers have room to ask for repairs, credits or price reductions.
- Set expectations on auctions. A Nevada trustee sale passes title without equity or right of redemption (NRS 107.080), and the property is bought as is. Confirm the required funds and terms with the trustee in advance, and with postponements this high, confirm the date and time the day before your client goes.
- Watch the condo segment. Condo supply is highest, and condos make up about a third of auctions and bank-owned homes. Check HOA status and any HOA lien before your buyer commits.
What this means for listing agents
- Know your farm's numbers. If you work the north valley, the southwest valley or the east side, there are owners in your ZIPs with a recorded default. A recorded filing is a reason to research, not proof a homeowner wants to sell.
- Do the timeline math. Most of these homes are flagged as owner-occupied, so the owner can still cure the default until five days before the sale. A traditional sale or a short sale can still close if you start early and price to today's supply.
- Price for the market they are in. With supply up sharply since March, a listing priced on spring comparables may sit. Sitting is costly for an owner on a foreclosure clock.
- Reach out carefully. Check do-not-call lists before you call, never imply you work for the lender or a government program, and stay within licensed real estate services. Nevada regulates foreclosure consultants (NRS 645F). Our guide to finding opportunities beyond the MLS walks through the rules.
A simple, honest opener: "I work with homeowners in this area. If you're weighing whether to sell, I can walk you through your options and a realistic price, with no obligation." Then listen.
What to watch next
Hastings usually publishes each month's report around the 10th of the following month. If October default notices stay above 200, that would point to a busier auction calendar in early 2027. If postponements stay high, more of that calendar is likely to slide.
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This article is general information, not legal or financial advice. Data reflects the sources listed and may not capture every filing.
Sources
- Hastings Brokerage, Clark County, NV (Greater Las Vegas Area) Trustee Sale Report / MLS Information, September 2026 (published October 9, 2026): https://huckle.com/clark-county-nv-greater-las-vegas-area-trustee-sale-report-mls-information-september-2026/
- Hastings Brokerage, Clark County, NV (Greater Las Vegas Area) Trustee Sale Report / MLS Information, August 2026 (published September 11, 2026): https://huckle.com/clark-county-nv-greater-las-vegas-area-trustee-sale-report-mls-information-august-2026/
- Real Estate Intel weekly Clark County dataset, as of October 20, 2026, compiled from Clark County Recorder filings, trustee sale postings, the Clark County Sheriff's Sales page, and a commercial property data export dated October 15, 2026. Counts exclude ZIP 89155.
- Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 107 (NRS 107.080, 107.0805, 107.082, 107.086, 107.087): https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-107.html
- Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 645F: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-645F.html