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
Confused by Home Price Headlines? Here’s Why.
That’s about a 3% dip, and much of it is normal for this time of year. Asking prices cool off every fall once the busy summer season wraps up. With fewer buyers this time of year, sellers price a bit more competitively. Today’s rates play a [...]
Do You Know How Much Equity You Have?
The low mortgage rate you locked in a few years ago might make moving feel off the table. But your equity could put it back on. Homeowners with a mortgage have an average of $310K in equity right now. That could go toward a bigger [...]
Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2026 Third Quarter Review October 2026
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. This episode was cut at the end of September 2026 and contains insights into what is [...]
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for October of 2026
Welcome to my Somerset County Market Report—a monthly analysis grounded in local expertise and a deep understanding of our area's real estate market. Rather than relying on broad national or statewide statistics, this report focuses specifically on what is happening in Somerset County and the [...]
Get Your House Buyer-Ready for Fall
Prepping your house to sell this fall and not sure where to focus? Start where buyers do – at the curb. Their first few seconds out front shape how buyers feel about the rest of the house. A few simple touches make a big [...]
Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right
Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year. Buyer activity typically starts to slow while the number of homes for sale climbs – and you need the right strategy to get attention in [...]