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Jun12, 2026

The Summer Guides for Buyers and Sellers Are Here

By |June 12, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers, Topic|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on The Summer Guides for Buyers and Sellers Are Here

Moving this Summer? Whether you're buying or selling, you probably have questions. My new Summer Buyer & Seller Guides have the answers. Inside, you'll find out what higher inventory means for you, what’s going on with affordability right now, what strategies for buying or selling [...]

Jun03, 2026

The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026

By |June 3, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026

If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone. Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven't picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable. The truth is: a lot changed [...]

May22, 2026

More Sellers Are Open to Negotiating Right Now

By |May 22, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers, Videos|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on More Sellers Are Open to Negotiating Right Now

Wondering if buyers ever catch a break in this market? Look at this. 39% of sellers say they expect to make concessions this year. That’s up from 30% in 2025. So, you may have more room to negotiate than you think. Want to know what [...]

May18, 2026

Home Prices Usually Rise Over Time Chart

By |May 18, 2026|Categories: Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Topic|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Home Prices Usually Rise Over Time Chart

“What if I buy… and home prices go down?” It’s one of the biggest holdups some buyers have right now. And honestly, with everything in the news lately, it's easy to see where that's coming from. No one wants to make a big financial decision [...]

May08, 2026

Should You Wait To Move? Here’s Your Answer

By |May 8, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, Sellers, Topic, Videos|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Should You Wait To Move? Here’s Your Answer

“Should I just wait?” It’s the question it seems like everyone’s asking. And here’s your answer. Even with everything going on, people are still moving. More homes are going under contract. More people are applying for mortgages. And that means you can too. You just [...]

May02, 2026

Has the Iran conflict affected local real estate

By |May 2, 2026|Categories: Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Own, Sellers|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Has the Iran conflict affected local real estate

The ongoing conflict involving Iran has had a noticeable impact on the local real estate market, both in the United States and globally. Although real estate is often considered a stable, long-term investment, it is still highly sensitive to broader economic conditions. The Iran conflict [...]

Apr30, 2026

Rates Are the Lowest They’ve Been in the Last 3 Spring Seasons

By |April 30, 2026|Categories: Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers, Videos|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Rates Are the Lowest They’ve Been in the Last 3 Spring Seasons

Lately, mortgage rates have been a bit volatile. And that may have made you second-guess your move. But here’s something to put it all into perspective. Even now, rates are the lowest they’ve been in the last 3 Spring seasons. So, if you want to [...]

Apr17, 2026

11 Devonald Drive in Bethlehem Township NJ (just past Clinton) Now Offered at $795,000

By |April 17, 2026|Categories: Buyers, Recent Listings, Sellers|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on 11 Devonald Drive in Bethlehem Township NJ (just past Clinton) Now Offered at $795,000

11 Devonald Drive, Bethlehem Township Or, call 908-304-4660 to arrange a showing Offered at $795,000 Additional Details Discover the perfect blend of privacy, space, and comfort in this beautifully updated Colonial, ideally situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable Hickory Ridge. Surrounded [...]

Apr14, 2026

57 Days on the Market Isn’t Slow. It’s Normal

By |April 14, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers, Videos|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on 57 Days on the Market Isn’t Slow. It’s Normal

Want to make a move, but you're worried it’s going to take longer than you’d like? Here’s what you need to know. The average home is taking about 57 days to sell. And that actually isn’t slow. It’s normal. No matter what you’re reading online, [...]

Apr10, 2026

Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know

By |April 10, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know

If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is. And that's exactly why more buyers are opting for adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs. Here's what you need to understand about how they work, and whether they make sense for you. [...]

Apr04, 2026

Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2026 First Quarter Review April 2026

By |April 4, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Podcasts, Sellers|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2026 First Quarter Review April 2026

Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 20256 First Quarter review podcast:  Joe answers the tough questions about what is happening in our local real estate markets across Somerset and Hunterdon counties in light of the recent military conflict in Iran. [...]

Mar22, 2026

Affordability Improves in All 50 States

By |March 22, 2026|Categories: 55+, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Affordability Improves in All 50 States

For the past few years, affordability has stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. But here’s something you may have missed while you were sitting on the sidelines. Housing affordability has improved in all 50 states over the past year. That’s according to new [...]

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