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New Jersey has an unmatched location and a population that developers dream about. It’s no wonder the commercial real estate industry is flourishing and evolving across all segments of the market.

New Jersey needs turnkey lab space, faster approvals to compete for life sciences users

Experts say New Jersey faces a growing challenge: While it’s still a major draw for pharmaceutical research and development, speed to market has become increasingly important to life sciences users. That means the state’s lack of move-in-ready lab space — and its lengthy approval process for new construction — puts it at a disadvantage to competing markets.

Hopkins Group opens 40-unit rental project at historic Elks lodge in Journal Square

A developer has unveiled its latest project in Jersey City with the opening of 40 new loft apartments inside a historic Elks lodge building.

Bayoh opens new IHOP at mixed-use project in downtown Newark

A developer and restaurateur joined local officials last week to open a new IHOP in Newark, part of a mixed-use project that will also bring 84 apartments to the downtown.

Ice cream parlor opens in Hillsborough, inking lease with Larken Associates

Larken Associates has welcomed a new ice cream shop to a five-building retail, medical and office complex.

Developers tout leasing milestone at 338-unit rental project in Marlton

A joint venture has leased up the first phase of a 338-unit apartment project in the Marlton section of Evesham, part of an ongoing mixed-use development along Route 70.

NJBA installs Mann as 68th president alongside newest slate of board officers

The New Jersey Builders Association has installed its newest president, tapping a Millburn-based developer and attorney to help guide the organization in the year ahead.

EDA reboots grant program to help municipalities rescue stranded malls, office parks

The state Economic Development Authority has relaunched a funding program aimed at helping suburban communities repurpose underutilized retail or office park properties.

CBRE: Gourmet food, wine market opens 8,600 sq. ft. Paramus store

A new upscale food and wine market has opened its doors in Paramus, where it has leased more than 8,600 square feet under a transaction arranged by CBRE.

WCRE adds business development adviser

Wolf Commercial Real Estate has announced the hiring of a new business development adviser to help bring the firm’s services to new clients.

Journal Square apartment building trades for $25 million, Gebroe-Hammer says

An Ohio-based company has added to its New Jersey holdings with its recent purchase of a 94-unit apartment building in Jersey City, in a deal arranged by Gebroe-Hammer Associates.