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
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 – 20256 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. [...]
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 [...]