Residential & Mixed Use

The construction boom in New Jersey is no more evident than in the multifamily and mixed-use sector, thanks to changing demographics and the demand for urban-style living, even in the suburbs.

Multistate team with Marcus closes two multifamily sales in South Carolina

An apartment owner in the Southeast has sold 360 units across two properties, in a set of deals arranged by Marcus & Millichap brokers in South Carolina, New Jersey and Texas.

Hampshire, Claremont sell Jersey City rental properties with 362 units for $121 million

The Hampshire Cos. and Claremont Development have sold a two-building, 362-unit apartment portfolio in Jersey City for $121 million, in a deal arranged by Cushman & Wakefield.

LCOR closes on $155 million construction loan for 386-unit Hoboken rental tower, JLL says

LCOR has landed a $155 million construction loan for its planned 386-unit apartment tower just west of Hoboken Terminal, according to a debt placement team with JLL.

Ingerman sells 170-unit Aberdeen rental complex in $57 million deal with Beachwold

Ingerman Group has sold a seven-year-old, 170-unit apartment and townhome property in Aberdeen for $57 million, brokers with JLL announced Monday.

A new approach to housing policy where everyone wins

As New Jersey’s gubernatorial race heats up, housing remains a critical issue. Everyone agrees that we need more market-rate and affordable housing to meet demand, and there is also a consensus that housing prices in New Jersey are too high. But what can the government do differently to address these issues? Policymakers and our next governor need to acknowledge that current government policies are exacerbating these problems, not solving them.

Tantleff sworn in for second term as NJBA chair, joining six fellow board members

The New Jersey Builders Association has installed Debra Tantleff as its chair for a second term, as it prepares for the rollout of the state’s new affordable housing law and other key policies.

Kislak: Trenton apartment owner sells two properties totaling 57 units for $6.2 million

A longtime apartment owner in Trenton has sold two properties with a combined 57 units, in a set of deals arranged by The Kislak Co. Inc.

Busy times ahead

As you’ll read in this month’s cover story, the 1.1-square-mile community is benefiting from a flurry of activity in recent years, including the completion of three projects with a combined 450 housing units and new retail space as part of a coordinated plan to revitalize its downtown. That effort is more than two decades in the making, meaning officials there are eager to continue that momentum with the balanced but collaborative strategy that has attracted new investment and outside recognition.

EDA approves $64 million Aspire award for 210-unit Bayfront project in Jersey City

The first piece of the highly touted Bayfront housing project in Jersey City is moving ahead with the help of a newly approved, $64 million tax credit award under the state’s Aspire program.

Owner of 1,032-unit Plainsboro rental property seeking buyer for 52-acre complex

A massive garden apartment complex in Plainsboro is on the market for sale, according to brokers with JLL, with the potential to draw offers of more than $300 million.