Santa Fe Real Estate Weekly: April 20, 2026 -- Rates Drop, Market Update, Property Tax Notices

Three things Santa Fe buyers, sellers, and homeowners need to know this week: rates are softening, the spring market is shifting, and your property tax notice is coming.

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Mortgage rates hit a four week low

According to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30 year fixed rate averaged 6.30 percent as of April 16, 2026, down from 6.37 percent the prior week and well below 6.83 percent a year ago. Source: Freddie Mac PMMS.

Santa Fe market: prices up, homes taking longer

Santa Fe home prices rose 8.5 percent year over year in March, with a median sale price of 550,000 dollars. Days on market: 87 (up from 56 a year ago). Inventory is rising, especially in the luxury segment. Source: Redfin Santa Fe.

Homeowners: Notices of Value are coming

Santa Fe County Assessor Notices of Value mail each spring. You have 30 days from the mail date to file a protest. Owner-occupied homes are capped at a 3 percent annual increase in taxable value. You can protest online through the county assessor portal. Source: Santa Fe County Assessor.

Questions?

Leland Titus, Qualifying Broker
Santa Fe Realty Unlimited
Cell: (505) 388-0310
LelandTitus.com