Local Housing Market Watch — Friday Update

Dated: January 16 2026

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Welcome to this week’s Friday Morning Market Update for Princeton and Central New Jersey.
In this report, we break down the trends shaping the local housing market, including:

✔ Buyer demand
✔ Inventory & new listings
✔ Mortgage rates
✔ Local pricing signals
✔ Neighborhood dynamics

Whether you're looking to buy, sell, relocate, or invest, understanding these signals helps you make smarter decisions in today’s competitive housing market.

If you want a customized valuation for your home or neighborhood, reach out anytime — happy to help.

Friday Morning Market Update

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Joshua Wilton

As the founder of Queenston Realty and The Wilton Group — the number one sales team in Princeton — I have been practicing real estate in the Princeton and Greater Princeton area for over 2....

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