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What can your ZIP code tell you about home prices in Albuquerque? And with today's housing market, should you buy a house now, wait for mortgage rates to change, or look for a foreclosure?
In Episode 606 of Albuquerque Real Estate Talk, Tracy and Tego Venturi of Venturi Realty Group explore these questions with local housing data, practical advice, and a brand-new interactive ZIP-code map for the Albuquerque metro area.
First, Tego introduces a new Albuquerque ZIP-code research tool at WelcomeHomeABQ.com. It brings together active homes for sale, median listing prices, recent sales, estimated home values, housing types, and nearby amenities. Tracy and Tego compare areas including Albuquerque's Northeast Heights, Paradise Hills, Corrales, Bosque Farms, and Rio Rancho. They also explain why a ZIP code's median asking price can be very different from its typical home value.
Next, is now a good time to buy a home in Albuquerque? Despite negative national housing headlines, people are still buying and selling homes locally. Tracy and Tego discuss current pending home sales, mortgage rates, the financial and lifestyle considerations of moving, and why some homeowners are choosing to stay put while others are ready for a change.
Finally, are foreclosures actually a good deal? The hosts look at how few distressed properties are showing up in the Albuquerque market compared with the last housing crisis. They explain the differences between foreclosures and short sales, why distressed properties aren't necessarily bargains, and where buyers might find opportunities through thoughtful negotiation with motivated sellers.
In this episode:
Comparing Albuquerque home prices and housing inventory by ZIP code
How MLS, Zillow, and Census data provide different housing insights
Exploring ZIP codes 87111, 87114, and Corrales 87048
Finding parks, trails, restaurants, and other amenities near Albuquerque neighborhoods
Whether buying a home now or waiting makes sense
Why homeowners with low mortgage rates are hesitant to move
How common foreclosures and short sales are in the local market
Why distressed homes aren't automatically discounted
What today's inventory means for Albuquerque buyers and sellers
Whether you're planning to buy your first home, relocate to Albuquerque, sell your current property, or simply understand what's happening in your neighborhood, this conversation offers a local perspective beyond national real estate headlines.
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Albuquerque Real Estate Talk — Episode 606
Hosted by Tracy and Tego Venturi, helping buyers, sellers, and homeowners make sense of the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho real estate markets.
months of housing supply overall, but conditions vary significantly by neighborhood and price range.
Quick takeaway:
Tracy and Tego Venturi explain why Albuquerque feels closer to a balanced market than the inventory figure alone might suggest. Some buyers have more negotiating room, while certain price ranges and neighborhoods remain competitive.
Questions answered:
Is Albuquerque a buyer's market in November 2026?
What does 3.1 months of housing supply mean?
How do Albuquerque and Rio Rancho market conditions compare?
Do listing price reductions mean Albuquerque home values are falling?
Chapters:
00:00 Is Albuquerque a buyer's market in November 2026?
Topics and places mentioned:
Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Albuquerque Acres West, Northeast Heights, Far Northeast Heights, Los Lunas, Placitas, Montecito Vistas, Westside, East Mountains and Edgewood.
Housing inventory, months of supply, buyer and seller market conditions, asking-price reductions, home values, leased solar, local listings and preparing a home to sell.
Tracy and Tego also highlight two Albuquerque-area properties that were described as coming soon when the episode was recorded. Check current listing status, pricing, and availability before making plans to view either property.
Helpful links:
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About Venturi Realty Group:
Tego and Tracy Venturi with Venturi Realty Group discuss Albuquerque metro real estate, local housing trends, neighborhoods, buyer and seller strategy, and relocation questions.
Have a question about buying, selling, or moving in the Albuquerque metro? Reach out to the Venturi Realty Group with Real Broker.
Call: 505-448-8888
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Market figures reflect the period discussed in this recording and will change over time.
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Homes in Albuquerque and nearby communities can have septic systems instead of public sewer, so buyers and sellers should understand how they work, how to maintain them, and what New Mexico requires when a property changes hands.
A septic tank isn't automatically a drawback, but it does require different maintenance and property-transfer considerations from a public sewer connection.
Tracy Venturi with Venturi Realty Group explains how septic tanks work, what drain fields do, why inspections and evaluations matter, and what homeowners should know about septic maintenance.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Do homes in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho have septic tanks?
Yes. Tracy discusses septic systems in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, Placitas, the North Valley, and the South Valley.
How does a septic system work?
Household wastewater enters an underground tank where solids settle. The remaining liquid moves into a drain field or another approved disposal system for further treatment.
What happens when selling a New Mexico home with a septic system?
New Mexico requires a qualified evaluation of an established on-site wastewater system before property transfer. Depending on the findings, repairs, permitting, or other follow-up may be needed.
How do you maintain a septic tank?
Work with a qualified septic professional to establish a pumping schedule, avoid flushing wipes or putting grease and excessive chemicals down drains, and protect the drain field from vehicle traffic.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Albuquerque-area featured homes and septic preview
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Tracy highlights homes in Taylor Ranch, Andalucia, and Loma Colorado in Rio Rancho.
Later, Samuel Anderson joins Tracy to share Halloween weekend activities around Albuquerque and New Mexico, including local community events, Exploraween, ghost walks, and pumpkin patches.
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Tego and Tracy Venturi with Venturi Realty Group discuss Albuquerque metro real estate, local housing trends, neighborhoods, buyer and seller strategy, and relocation questions.
Have a question about buying, selling, or moving in the Albuquerque metro? Reach out to the Venturi Realty Group.
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Have you owned or considered buying a home with a septic system in Albuquerque, Corrales, Rio Rancho, or Placitas? What's your biggest question about maintenance, inspections, or buying and selling a home with one? We'd love to hear what you're wondering about! 👇
Inherited a house in Albuquerque or elsewhere in New Mexico? Before you start emptying rooms, paying for repairs or accepting an offer, take a breath. You don’t have to figure everything out at once.
In episode 602 of Albuquerque Real Estate Talk, Tracy and Tego Venturi walk through the practical questions families face after inheriting a home: protecting the property, sorting belongings, gathering documents, and deciding whether to keep, rent or sell. They also discuss repairs, cash offers and coordinating with the right legal, title and tax professionals.
Plus: how AI search is changing real estate marketing, why we create detailed property stories for our sellers, and why price, condition and location still matter. We also revisit a beautiful Balloon Fiesta and spotlight properties near Tajique and Fourth of July Canyon.
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Property details reflect the recording date; contact us for current availability. Estate and tax situations vary. Consult qualified legal and tax professionals for advice specific to yours.
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After 600 episodes of talking about Albuquerque, it’s time to put Tracy and Tego Venturi’s local knowledge to the test!
For this special edition of Albuquerque Real Estate Talk, guest host Joanna Rushing of PRMI (Primary Residential Mortgage) takes over the questions as Tracy and Tego compete in an Albuquerque Quiz Bowl.
Play along with questions about Albuquerque history, neighborhoods, Balloon Fiesta, Route 66, food, sports, pop culture, and local real estate.
The competition features four rounds:
Who knows the Duke City better? Watch, keep your own score, and tell us in the comments which question surprised you most.
Thank you for being part of 600 episodes of Albuquerque Real Estate Talk. Whether you’ve followed us for years or this is your first episode, we’re glad you’re here.
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Albuquerque home prices more than doubled on an average-sale-price basis in the episode’s August 2013–August 2026 comparison, while fewer homes were available for sale.
Quick takeaway:
Questions answered:
How have Albuquerque home prices changed over 13 years?
What is the housing lock-in effect?
Why do property taxes matter when moving?
What changed in DIY remodeling spending?
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About the show:
Tego and Tracy Venturi with Venturi Realty Group discuss Albuquerque metro real estate, local housing trends, neighborhoods, buyer and seller strategy, and relocation questions.
Have a question about buying, selling, or moving in the Albuquerque metro? Reach out to the Venturi Realty Group.
Figures and examples reflect the episode’s discussion—not live loan quotes, property-specific tax estimates or guarantees.
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Albuquerque starter homes are the focus of this September 2026 discussion: more overall listings do not necessarily mean more move-in-ready choices at lower prices.
Albuquerque Real Estate Talk, Episode 598 | Tracy and Tego Venturi
Quick takeaway:
Questions answered:
**What counts as a starter home in Albuquerque?**
**Are move-in-ready homes under $250,000 easy to find?**
**Do Albuquerque buyers have more choices?**
**What financing topics should buyers ask a lender about?**
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Topics and places mentioned:
Helpful links:
Albuquerque home search:
Albuquerque housing market tracker:
Contact Venturi Realty Group:
About Venturi Realty Group:
Have a question about buying, selling, or moving in the Albuquerque metro? Reach out to Venturi Realty Group of Real Broker at 505-448-8888.
Financing information is general and time-sensitive. Confirm current availability, eligibility, and terms with a qualified lender.
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Albuquerque real estate is entering its typical seasonal slowdown, and Tracy Venturi and Asel Venturi explain why they view the current cooling as normal rather than a housing-market crash—plus what it may mean for local buyers and sellers. They also compare new construction with resale homes, discuss builder incentives, and look at New Mexico locations people may consider when thinking about retirement.
Quick takeaway:
Is the Albuquerque housing market crashing?
Could new construction be more affordable than a resale home?
What should Albuquerque buyers know during the seasonal slowdown?
What should Albuquerque sellers know right now?
Chapters:
Topics and places mentioned:
Helpful links:
Venturi Realty Group discusses Albuquerque metro real estate, local housing trends, neighborhoods, buyer and seller strategy, new construction, and relocation questions.
Market conditions and financing options vary by property, location, lender, borrower qualifications, timing, and individual circumstances.
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Albuquerque home-price data is sending mixed signals: one FHFA measure showed a year-over-year decline while other measures showed modest gains, and listing price reductions are rising as the market moves toward fall.
Quick takeaway:
Questions answered:
Are Albuquerque home prices dropping?
Why can home-price indexes disagree?
Is Albuquerque a good place to buy an investment property?
What do fall price reductions mean for Albuquerque buyers and sellers?
Chapters:
Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Rio Rancho, Northeast Heights, North Albuquerque Acres, North Valley, Corrales, East Mountains, Moriarty, FHFA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Zillow, Housing New Mexico, rental-property underwriting, home-price indexes, price reductions, housing supply, permitting, infrastructure, multifamily housing
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This is Albuquerque Real Estate Talk episode 596, featuring Tego Venturi and Asel Venturi. Venturi Realty Group discusses Albuquerque metro real estate, local housing trends, neighborhoods, buyer and seller strategy, relocation questions, and real estate topics affecting the local market.
Have a question about buying, selling, investing, or moving in the Albuquerque metro? Reach out to the Venturi Realty Group.
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