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
What You Need To Know about Down Payment Assistance Programs
31% of first-time buyers say saving for their down payment was the hardest part of the homebuying process. If that’s your biggest hurdle too, you should know down payment assistance programs could get you into a home sooner than you think. Let’s connect to [...]
Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2025 Year End Review and 2026 Preview
Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2026 Forecast Learn why Caz refers to Joe Peters of Coldwell Banker as Mr. Hyper-Local as Joe answers the tough questions about what is happening in our local real estate markets across Somerset and [...]
Learn how the Caring Transitions team uses their expertise to manage senior relocations with dignity
Senior relocation is a delicate matter that requires specialized expertise. In this episode, I interview George Pizzo of Caring Transitions on how they handle senior relocation with dignity and respect. It shows up in giving the senior(s) involved the following: A sense of belonging [...]
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for January of 2026
Welcome to my Somerset County Market Report—a monthly publication where I draw on my local expertise to unpack the latest developments in our real estate market. Rather than focusing on state or national trends, this report zeroes in on Somerset County and its surrounding areas. [...]
More Americans Plan To Buy in 2026
A lot of people are setting goals right now, and buying a home is back on the list for more buyers in 2026. New data shows that more people are planning to move this year than last. And while it may not seem like [...]
What Should You Expect from the 2026 Housing Market?
A lot of people are wondering what 2026 actually has in store for the housing market. And most of the questions come down to the same things: mortgage rates, home prices, and whether affordability is finally improving. I’ve been tracking the latest forecasts and data [...]