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
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. [...]
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 – 2026 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 [...]