Home Insurance Costs Are Rising Chart
Home insurance costs have gone up – but the good news is the rise isn't projected to be as steep this year. And your premiums are going to vary based on where you live. If you're buying a home and want to manage how much [...]
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. [...]
Inventory Will Rise Another 10 Percent in 2026
Still trying to find the perfect home? Here’s the good news. Experts project the number of homes for sale will keep climbing, with inventory expected to rise another 9-10% percent this year. That means more choices and more chances to find what you've been searching [...]
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 [...]
Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026
Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their [...]
What You Need To Know about Down Payment Assistance Programs
31% of first-time buyers say saving for their down payment was the hardest part of the homebuying process. If that’s your biggest hurdle too, you should know down payment assistance programs could get you into a home sooner than you think. Let’s connect to [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
What Should You Expect from the 2026 Housing Market?
A lot of people are wondering what 2026 actually has in store for the housing market. And most of the questions come down to the same things: mortgage rates, home prices, and whether affordability is finally improving. I’ve been tracking the latest forecasts and data [...]
2025 Housing Market Year in Review
This year in housing, inventory grew, rates fell, and almost 5 million homes were sold. Want to know what to expect in the year ahead? Let’s connect to explore your options today. Don't forget to check out our latest market reports!