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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 – 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 [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]