Listen in as I interview Marilyn Ticktin of Cort Furniture (a Berkshire Hathaway company) on the merits of leasing furniture for your business or home. They also offer plans that allow you to pay as little as 25% of the original price for great-looking used [...]
Welcome to my Somerset County Market Report—a monthly update where I apply my in-depth expertise to break down the latest developments in our local real estate market. Each edition examines the economic factors and trends that shape property values in our community. This isn’t just [...]
Click here to view the episode. In this episode of The Scoop, we sit down with two local industry experts—Joe Peters of Coldwell Banker and Tom Cifichiello of Embrace Home Loans—to talk all things real estate and lending. Let’s connect to explore your [...]
Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far [...]
Welcome to my Somerset County Market Report—a monthly update where I apply my in-depth expertise to break down the latest developments in our local real estate market. Each edition examines the economic factors and trends that shape property values in our community. This isn’t just [...]
Are you worried about home prices dropping? Here’s the 5-year rule every buyer should know. If you plan to stay put for at least 5 years, history says you’ll likely have a buffer from any short-term dips. That’s because home values tend to rise over [...]
Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2025 First Quarter Update podcast: 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 [...]
Welcome to my Somerset County Market Report—a monthly update where I apply my in-depth expertise to break down the latest developments in our local real estate market. Each edition examines the economic factors and trends that shape property values in our community. This isn’t just [...]
If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are down compared to last year, you might be thinking – is it even a good time to sell? Here’s the thing. Sure, the pace of the market has cooled compared to the frenzy we saw just a few [...]
As the market shifts, nearly 44% of today’s sellers are offering concessions. That includes throwing in perks for buyers like repair credits or help with closing costs. But here’s the key. Concessions aren’t losses. They’re tools. And the homeowners who understand that are winning – [...]