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
Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2026 Second Quarter Review July 2026
Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2026 Second 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. [...]
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for July 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 Somerset County and the surrounding communities that influence [...]
There Are More Homes for Sale Than Buyers Competing for Them
In many places today, homebuyers finally have the upper hand. Data shows that, as a whole, there are more sellers than buyers active in the market right now. That means buyers have more homes to choose from and a lot more room to negotiate. [...]
Home Prices Are Rising in 71% of Markets
Even though you may be hearing talk online about prices crashing, it’s not true nationally. While some areas are seeing slight declines, prices are still going up in 71% of markets. That means the majority are seeing prices rise rather than fall. So, don’t believe [...]
The Summer Guides for Buyers and Sellers Are Here
Moving this Summer? Whether you're buying or selling, you probably have questions. My new Summer Buyer & Seller Guides have the answers. Inside, you'll find out what higher inventory means for you, what’s going on with affordability right now, what strategies for buying or selling [...]
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for June 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 [...]