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
Should You Wait To Move? Here’s Your Answer
“Should I just wait?” It’s the question it seems like everyone’s asking. And here’s your answer. Even with everything going on, people are still moving. More homes are going under contract. More people are applying for mortgages. And that means you can too. You just [...]
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. [...]