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Mar06, 2026

Home Prices Are Still Up in Almost Every Region Chart

By |March 6, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers, Topic|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Home Prices Are Still Up in Almost Every Region Chart

If you’ve been on social media lately, you may have seen something that says home prices are falling. And that’s causing some people to worry. Let me set the record straight. When you look at the data, most regions of the country are still seeing [...]

Mar02, 2026

The Biggest Mistakes Homeowners Make When They Sell

By |March 2, 2026|Categories: 55+, Sellers, Topic|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on The Biggest Mistakes Homeowners Make When They Sell

  Selling your house is absolutely possible right now. But you can’t approach it the same way you did in 2021. Buyers have more choices today, and their expectations are higher. You have to adapt your strategy based on that. I put together a breakdown [...]

Feb20, 2026

The Reason Home Sales Fell in January

By |February 20, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers, Topic|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on The Reason Home Sales Fell in January

If you’re seeing that January home sales slowed down, you may wonder what that means for the housing market. Here's what you need to know. That’s not because of any big drop off in demand. It’s a combination of normal seasonality and the weather. January [...]

Feb15, 2026

Inventory Should Be Back To Normal By Year-End

By |February 15, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Own, Sellers|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Inventory Should Be Back To Normal By Year-End

The number of homes for sale is finally making a real comeback. While the extent of inventory growth varies widely by area, some states are already back to inventory levels considered normal in 2017-2019. And with more homes on the market, you have more options. [...]

Feb12, 2026

Issues Facing Seniors in Real Estate

By |February 12, 2026|Categories: 55+|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Issues Facing Seniors in Real Estate

Selling a family home is rarely just a financial transaction for seniors and their families. It is often an emotional, logistical, and practical crossroads that brings a unique set of challenges. As people age, changing health needs, mobility concerns, and financial pressures can make staying [...]

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 [...]

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