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The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose slightly to 6.22% this week but remains below both the year-to-date average of 6.62% and the 6.60% rate seen a

Industry professionals expect a small decline in mortgage rates and a heftier increase in home sales, though that will differ by region.

The U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.19% during the week ending on Dec. 4, according to the latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. That's a drop of .04 points from the week prior. The 15-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 5.44%, .07 points lower than the week before.

Realtor.com’s 2026 forecast points to a steadier market as easing mortgage rates, rising incomes and growing inventory offer affordability gains and more buyer choice.

For the past couple of years, potential buyers in Santa Fe have faced the twin challenges of high home prices and elevated interest rates. As we move toward 2026, the consensus among leading financial and housing organizations—including Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)—suggests that the pressure is likely to ease,