
Somerville Real Estate Market Thrives Amid County Slowdown
Somerville's real estate market is outperforming Somerset County with lower apartment and office vacancy rates, driven by successful redevelopment and a younger demographic.
Caleb Foster is a correspondent for Crezzio, focusing on urban planning, community-led development, and the economic forces shaping American towns and cities. He reports on the intersection of local investment, public policy, and real estate.
Somerville's real estate market is outperforming Somerset County with lower apartment and office vacancy rates, driven by successful redevelopment and a younger demographic.
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