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Jan30, 2026

Home Sales Picked Up Coming into 2026

By |January 30, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, Sellers, Videos|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Home Sales Picked Up Coming into 2026

Home sales picked up coming into 2026. We had the best December for home sales in almost 3 years. Buyers aren’t waiting for spring. Maybe you shouldn’t either. Let’s connect to explore your options today. You can also call or text me at 908-304-4660.   [...]

Jan13, 2026

Mortgage Rates Are Down a Full Percentage Point from Last Year

By |January 13, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Own, Sellers, Videos|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Mortgage Rates Are Down a Full Percentage Point from Last Year

Mortgage rates are down a full percentage point from last year. That may not sound like a lot... until you see that it could save you $330 a month. If buying didn’t work for you last year, it’s time to re-run your numbers and see [...]

Jan04, 2026

Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2025 Year End Review and 2026 Preview

By |January 4, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Market Reports, Podcasts, Rent vs. Own, Sellers, Topic|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2025 Year End Review and 2026 Preview

Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2026 Forecast Learn why Caz refers to Joe Peters of Coldwell Banker as Mr. Hyper-Local as Joe answers the tough questions about what is happening in our local real estate markets across Somerset and [...]

Jan03, 2026

Learn how the Caring Transitions team uses their expertise to manage senior relocations with dignity

By |January 3, 2026|Categories: 55+, Podcasts|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Learn how the Caring Transitions team uses their expertise to manage senior relocations with dignity

Senior relocation is a delicate matter that requires specialized expertise.   In this episode, I interview George Pizzo of Caring Transitions on how they handle senior relocation with dignity and respect.  It shows up in giving the senior(s) involved the following: A sense of belonging [...]

Jan02, 2026

Hunterdon County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for January of 2026

By |January 2, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Market Reports, Rent vs. Own, Sellers, Topic|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Hunterdon County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for January of 2026

Welcome to my Hunterdon County Market Report—a monthly publication where I draw on my local expertise to unpack the latest developments in our real estate market. Rather than focusing on state or national trends, this report zeroes in on Hunterdon County and its surrounding areas. [...]

Jan02, 2026

Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for January of 2026

By |January 2, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Market Reports, Rent vs. Own, Sellers, Topic|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for January of 2026

Welcome to my Somerset County Market Report—a monthly publication where I draw on my local expertise to unpack the latest developments in our real estate market. Rather than focusing on state or national trends, this report zeroes in on Somerset County and its surrounding areas. [...]

Jan02, 2026

More Americans Plan To Buy in 2026

By |January 2, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Own, Sellers, Topic|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on More Americans Plan To Buy in 2026

  A lot of people are setting goals right now, and buying a home is back on the list for more buyers in 2026. New data shows that more people are planning to move this year than last. And while it may not seem like [...]

Dec24, 2025

Re-listing Your House with a Different Agent Has a Better Success Rate Graph

By |December 24, 2025|Categories: 55+, Sellers, Topic|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Re-listing Your House with a Different Agent Has a Better Success Rate Graph

Your house didn’t sell, and your listing expired. Now what? You could stick with the same agent and hope for better luck. Or, you could make what data shows is the smarter move. Over half of homeowners who switched agents after their listing expired sold [...]

Dec20, 2025

Is Buyer Demand Picking Back Up? What Sellers Should Know

By |December 20, 2025|Categories: 55+, Sellers, Topic|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Is Buyer Demand Picking Back Up? What Sellers Should Know

The housing market hasn’t felt this energized in a long time – and the numbers backing that up are hard to ignore. Mortgage rates have eased almost a full percentage point this year, and that shift is starting to wake up buyers. Home loan applications [...]

Nov09, 2025

Home Sales Bounced Back After the Last Government Shutdown Chart

By |November 9, 2025|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers, Topic|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Home Sales Bounced Back After the Last Government Shutdown Chart

  A government shutdown can cause some short-term delays, but it doesn’t stop the housing market. During the last 35-day shutdown, home sales dipped briefly, then bounced right back once the government reopened. It’s a good reminder that real estate keeps moving, even when things [...]

Nov07, 2025

What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market

By |November 7, 2025|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt? The short answer? No. The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being bought and [...]

Oct29, 2025

Your Price May Be the Reason Your House Isn’t Selling

By |October 29, 2025|Categories: 55+, Sellers, Videos|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Your Price May Be the Reason Your House Isn’t Selling

    Is your house sitting and not selling? It may be time to reconsider your asking price. Want some expert advice on what you should do? Talk to your agent. Let’s connect to explore your options today.   Don't forget to check out our [...]

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