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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.

Local investor buys upscale 147,000 sq. ft. shopping center in North Brunswick, JLL says

An affiliate of The Azarian Group has sold the leasehold for a nearly 147,000-square-foot shopping center in North Brunswick, according to a listing team with JLL.

Real Estate NJ’s 2026 Market Forecast

Even with stretches of volatility in 2025, it was clear to many of our industry experts that capital and confidence had returned to the market in a way not seen in several years. That sets the stage for what could be a stronger and perhaps smoother 2026, one marked by conviction in fundamentals rather than cautious optimism. You can read all about it in our 2026 Market Forecast, which features a distinguished list of commercial real estate experts and predictions on everything from leasing and lending to affordable housing, energy and capital markets.
You can read all about it in our 2025 Market Forecast, which features predictions and insights from some of the state’s leading voices in commercial real estate.

Kislak inks $20 million sale of 80-unit garden apartment complex in Neptune City

A private investor has acquired an 80-unit garden apartment complex in Neptune City for $20 million, according to a listing team with The Kislak Co. Inc.

Developer family sells 124-unit Matawan apartment complex in deal with Pentaurus Properties

Pentaurus Properties has added to its New Jersey multifamily portfolio with its purchase of a 124-unit garden apartment complex in Matawan.

Longtime retail broker Finkelstein joins VanRockCRE to reunite with Huter, Palestina

VanRockCRE has welcomed veteran retail broker Lew Finkelstein, bolstering its team just months after the launch of the Midland Park-based commercial real estate services firm.

BRC: South Plainfield industrial complex fully leased after two deals for 4,500 sq. ft.

The owner of a South Plainfield industrial complex has filled 4,500 square feet with two newly completed leases at the property, brokers with Bussel Realty Corp. announced Wednesday.

Wellness practice for active adults, families leases 3,700 sq. ft. in Livingston, CBRE says

A health care user has taken more than 3,700 square feet at a mixed-use commercial property in Livingston, in a newly announced deal by CBRE.

Kushner project poised to revive Perth Amboy waterfront secures planning board approval

A proposal to bring more than 600 new apartments, public space and other uses to the Perth Amboy waterfront has taken another key step forward after a vote by the city’s planning board.

Santola, longtime Woodmont executive, serving on Sherrill transition team

A third consecutive governor in New Jersey is set to take office with the help of Stephen Santola, the veteran and highly respected development executive, as a member of its transition team.

JLL investment sales team touts $4.4 billion in transactions across 90 deals in 2025

JLL’s Morristown-based investment sales team is celebrating another banner year, having closed some $4.4 billion in transactions in 2025.