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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.

Jersey City forges ahead with high-profile development pipeline, despite pandemic

While local officials across New Jersey have hit the brakes on large-scale projects, Jersey City has made a deliberate effort to keep its pipeline flowing since the start of the health and economic crisis, as many developers remain bullish on its booming residential market.

NAI Hanson: Trucking firm takes 50,000 sq. ft. in Elizabeth industrial deal

A trucking and logistics business is subleasing nearly 50,000 square feet at an Elizabeth industrial building, according to brokers with NAI James E. Hanson.

Flooring business takes 20,000 sq. ft. in Fairfield, KenKap says

A carpet company has committed to 20,000 square feet at a Fairfield industrial building, under a newly announced transaction by KenKap Realty Corp.

South Jersey bar operator adds new location, liquor license in Burlington County

A specialty bar and restaurant operator is expanding in South Jersey after acquiring a liquor license in Evesham Township, brokers with Vantage Real Estate Services announced.

In spite of it all

It was a busy spring, surprisingly so, and I know many of you would agree. I’ve seen it firsthand in the lease and sale announcements that have continued to hit my inbox these last three months, with many of them offering praise to the parties involved for getting the deal done in the midst of “challenging economic times” or “uncertain market conditions.” I know full well that much of the industry is still hurting. We won’t lose sight of that. But we will take the opportunity to highlight some of the positive things that are happening in spite of the pandemic.

Princeton office building owner lands $20 million refi, C&W says

The owner of a Princeton-area office building is refinancing the property for nearly $20 million, under a transaction arranged by brokers with Cushman & Wakefield.

R.J. Brunelli named leasing agent for Monroe shopping center

The owners of a grocery-anchored shopping center in Middlesex County have selected R.J. Brunelli & Co. as the property’s leasing agent.

I.CON panel: Industrial values holding strong, despite post-COVID uncertainty

Industrial space remains a coveted asset class for investors, despite questions about short-term rent growth and other uncertainties in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

JLL: Biologics firm takes 68,000 sq. ft. at Cranbury manufacturing facility

A pharmaceutical company has signed a full-building, 68,000-square-foot lease at a clinical manufacturing facility in Cranbury, brokers with JLL announced Friday.

Private equity firm adds Mount Laurel complex for $15 million

An investment group has acquired a seven-building, 244,000-square-foot office and flex portfolio in Mount Laurel, under a newly announced transaction by CBRE.