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.

Editor’s Note

Coming soon: Industry Roundups from Real Estate NJ

In the days and weeks ahead, we will introduce a new addition to Real Estate NJ aimed at zeroing in on the major asset classes and service sectors in the Garden State. Known as Industry Roundups, the new e-blasts will highlight the top headlines and stories in each field, giving you a chance to catch up on all the latest news in a way that’s tailored to a specific part of the industry.

Residential & Mixed Use

Marchetta steps down from HMFA, returns to private sector

The longtime head of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency has stepped down from the post and is preparing to start his own consulting firm.

Government & Public Policy

Ex-CRDA official tapped for Newark economic development post

The former head of the state Casino Reinvestment Development Authority is joining Newark City Hall, where he will serve in a newly created position tied to economic development.

Government & Public Policy

New EDA incentive aimed at spurring projects, research near N.J. colleges

Businesses that locate near New Jersey’s colleges and universities and form research partnerships with the institutions can now qualify for enhanced tax credits under the Grow New Jersey program, the state Economic Development Authority said Thursday.

Government & Public Policy

Connell Foley real estate attorney serving on Murphy transition team

A top real estate attorney at Connell Foley is among those advising the transition team of Gov.-elect Phil Murphy, who will be sworn in next month.

Editor’s Note

Editor’s note: After a busy year, a look at what’s to come

Ask anybody in the real estate business and they’ll most likely agree: Being busy is a good thing. We couldn’t agree more as a publication that covers this industry and thrives on all of the deal making, construction activity and other bits of news that help us bring you a monthly magazine and a daily newsletter. The market has been so busy that I’m not quite sure where the time has gone, yet here we are as we prepare to close out the first year of Real Estate NJ.

Government & Public Policy

Christie, Cuomo pledge more than $5.5 billion to Gateway tunnel project

The states of New Jersey and New York will contribute more than $5.5 billion to building a second tunnel under the Hudson River, a long-awaited project seen as critical to the region’s economy and as protection against future flooding events like Hurricane Sandy.