The Biggest Mistakes Homeowners Make When They Sell
Selling your house is absolutely possible right now. But you can’t approach it the same way you did in 2021. Buyers have more choices today, and their expectations are higher. You have to adapt your strategy based on that. I put together a breakdown [...]
Affordability Is at a 4-Year High
Home affordability is the best it’s been in 4 years. That’s thanks to: Lower rates. Slower home price growth. And rising wages. And while the affordability problem isn’t solved, many buyers are finding the numbers work better today. If buying didn’t make sense for you [...]
The Reason Home Sales Fell in January
If you’re seeing that January home sales slowed down, you may wonder what that means for the housing market. Here's what you need to know. That’s not because of any big drop off in demand. It’s a combination of normal seasonality and the weather. January [...]
Inventory Should Be Back To Normal By Year-End
The number of homes for sale is finally making a real comeback. While the extent of inventory growth varies widely by area, some states are already back to inventory levels considered normal in 2017-2019. And with more homes on the market, you have more options. [...]
Home Insurance Costs Are Rising Chart
Home insurance costs have gone up – but the good news is the rise isn't projected to be as steep this year. And your premiums are going to vary based on where you live. If you're buying a home and want to manage how [...]
Home Sales Picked Up Coming into 2026
Home sales picked up coming into 2026. We had the best December for home sales in almost 3 years. Buyers aren’t waiting for spring. Maybe you shouldn’t either. Let’s connect to explore your options today. You can also call or text me at 908-304-4660. [...]
Inventory Will Rise Another 10 Percent in 2026
Still trying to find the perfect home? Here’s the good news. Experts project the number of homes for sale will keep climbing, with inventory expected to rise another 9-10% percent this year. That means more choices and more chances to find what you've been searching [...]
Mortgage Rates Are Down a Full Percentage Point from Last Year
Mortgage rates are down a full percentage point from last year. That may not sound like a lot... until you see that it could save you $330 a month. If buying didn’t work for you last year, it’s time to re-run your numbers and see [...]
Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026
Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their [...]
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 [...]
Hunterdon County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for January of 2026
Welcome to my Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County and its surrounding areas. [...]