Government & Public Policy

From zoning disputes to the federal tax code, public policy affects the commercial real estate sector far more than you may realize. For industry leaders, government and politics demand constant attention.

Residential & Mixed Use
NJAA names new executive VP

A senior leader at the New Jersey Apartment Association has earned a promotion, having been named executive vice president of the influential trade organization.

Policy Page
Happy New Year or not? Federal reforms bring a mixed bag

Admittedly, “this (tax reform) legislation represents an important victory for NAIOP members and the commercial real estate industry. The first major tax reform in more than three decades, the Act recognizes the important contribution that commercial real estate is making to the economy by supporting pro-growth initiatives and acknowledging the long-term nature of commercial real estate investment.”

Residential & Mixed Use
NJAA installs new board president at annual meeting (SLIDESHOW)

A longtime executive with Morgan Properties has taken the helm as board president of the New Jersey Apartment Association.

Government & Public Policy
NJBA honors standouts in housing, building industry at annual luncheon

The New Jersey Builders Association recognized more than two dozen developers and professionals earlier this week as part of its annual Industry Awards.

Top News
Murphy announces pick to lead EDA

Gov. Phil Murphy has named a former banker and current public official in Connecticut as the next CEO of the powerful New Jersey Economic Development Authority.

Photos
PHOTOS: NAIOP New Jersey’s annual meeting and commercial real estate outlook

A crowd of more than 300 turned out Monday, Jan. 22, for NAIOP New Jersey’s annual meeting and commercial real estate outlook event.

Event Coverage
NAIOP reveals gala honorees during 2018 kickoff event

Jon F. Hanson of The Hampshire Cos. will be among the top honorees this spring at NAIOP New Jersey’s annual awards gala, headlining a list of influencers and key industry players.

Office
Amazon can be ‘powerful partner’ in Newark’s future, Baraka says

Newark is among 20 finalists for Amazon’s coveted second headquarters project, the e-commerce giant announced Thursday.

Government & Public Policy
Affordable housing, infrastructure and more: The top policy priorities for N.J. commercial real estate

As New Jersey begins a new legislative session and a new administration under Gov. Phil Murphy, Real Estate NJ asked the heads of the industry’s top advocacy groups and associations for their top policy priorities.

Personalities
Q&A: Biggins discusses the success of incentives — and their role going forward

Jay Biggins, the executive managing director of Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Co., is a longtime expert in the field of incentives and has seen the evolution of the New Jersey’s programs firsthand.