History of Somerset County
A Central New Jersey Hub, Somerset County is one of America’s oldest counties and encompasses 305 square miles of beautiful landscape, bustling businesses, and 21 municipalities. Established on May 22, 1688, it is full of beautiful historic counties and a rich heritage dating back to the Revolutionary War. Many of its towns are historic landmarks or hold monuments honoring their American history.
Closer to the big city, Somerset county is known for its suburban and urban balance, offering a mixture of public parks and recreational facilities as well as bustling businesses and metropolitan public transportation. Golf courses, hiking, bicycles, picnic areas, places to swim, fairgrounds and education centers are just some of the many ways visitors and residents entertain themselves.
Somerset, NJ Articles
The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)
You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a lot by market. And here’s [...]
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 [...]
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for March 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 [...]
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 [...]
Affordability Is at a 4-Year High
Home affordability is the best it’s been in 4 years. That’s thanks to: Lower rates. Slower home price growth. And rising wages. And while the affordability problem isn’t solved, many buyers are finding the numbers work better today. If buying didn’t make sense for you [...]
11 Devonald Drive in Bethlehem Township NJ
New Listing at 11 Devonald Drive, Bethlehem Township Call 908-304-4660 to arrange a showing Offered at $825,000 Additional Details Premier lot tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Hickory Ridge, this updated Colonial offers the kind of privacy and space that's hard to [...]