History of Hunterdon County
Established on March 11, 1714, Hunterdon County is a county located in the western section of the U.S. state of New Jersey. As part of the New York Metropolitan Area, its county seat is the beautiful town of Flemington. It is a beautiful area known for its agriculture, rich foliage, fertile soil and rolling hills. It houses a collection of some of the most beautiful historic areas in New Jersey, including Clinton, Asbury, Clover, and Cokesbury.
A beautiful hot spot for both its visitors and its inhabitants, Hunterdon County is full of recreations, a wealth of small businesses, and tourist attractions, most notably it’s vast amount of parks and recreational facilities. Scenic country roads give way to hiking areas such as the Columbia Trail, Spruce Run and Round Valley Reservoir, and the Delaware River just to name a few. Tourists can easily find canoeing, hiking, biking, and horse-back riding in the area, as well as some of the most beautiful homes in New Jersey.
Hunterdon Articles
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for May of 2026
Welcome to my Somerset County Market Report—a monthly update built on local insight and firsthand knowledge of our real estate landscape. Instead of broad state or national statistics, this report focuses exclusively on Hunterdon County and the neighboring communities that shape our market. Each edition [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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. [...]
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 – 2026 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. [...]