Is the holiday season really the worst time to buy or sell a home in Albuquerque? In this episode, Tracy Venturi, Asel Venturi, and guest host Samuel Anderson break down one of the biggest myths in real estate: the idea that December is a “dead zone” for buyers and sellers. Spoiler—it isn’t.

We explore why serious buyers are out right now, why low inventory creates opportunity, and how sellers can still celebrate the season while keeping their homes market-ready. The team also talks open house strategies, holiday décor do’s and don’ts, and whether buyers can actually get under contract and close before the end of the year.

Plus, we share a first look at our 2026 Real Estate FAQ video initiative—what questions YOU want simple, straightforward answers to—and we dive into the growing trend of new agents joining teams instead of going solo in today’s fast-moving market.

And because it’s December, we wrap up with Albuquerque’s best holiday light displays, luminaria traditions, the River of Lights, and local neighborhood favorites to visit this season.

Topics in this episode:

• Why the “holiday freeze” is a myth

• Serious buyers vs. looky-loos during December

• Whether sellers should decorate for the holidays

• Open house themes and trends

• How fast you can realistically close before year-end

• New construction incentives in December

• Why more realtors are joining teams for 2026

• Albuquerque’s can’t-miss holiday lights and events

Have a real estate question you want answered in 60 seconds for our upcoming FAQ series? Drop it in the comments!