Fueled by the convention business, gambling, and tourism, Las Vegas experienced overbuilding of its housing stock. When the Great Recession dialed everything back, the influx of people slowed and the glut of homes caused prices to fall. Home prices are down 60 percent since 2006 – something that
may be on voters' minds as the Nevada GOP caucuses begin on Feb. 4.

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President Obama speaks about jobs and housing in Las Vegas in 2011.