Retail

The New Jersey retail landscape has changed, but the spending power of its residents hasn’t. Owners of malls, shopping centers and mixed-use projects will continue to adapt and invest in the state.

Retail
Larken, KidsUnited ink lease to bring youth soccer franchise to Raritan Borough

Larken Associates has leased more than 3,000 square feet in Raritan Borough to a fast-growing youth soccer franchise, the real estate firm announced Friday.

Residential & Mixed Use
Marcus: Jersey City property with 19 apartments, retail space fetches $6.3 million

An investor has picked up 19 apartments and three ground-floor retail spaces in Jersey City after acquiring a mixed-use building for $6.25 million, brokers with Marcus & Millichap announced.

Retail
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.

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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.

Professional Services
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.

Retail
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.

Government & Public Policy
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.

Finance & Capital Markets
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.

Retail
Saddle Brook power center now fully leased after deal with dental practice, RIPCO says

A dental practice has taken nearly 2,200 square feet at a busy highway shopping center in Saddle Brook, agents with RIPCO Real Estate announced Tuesday.

Retail
Azarian: Pearle Vision leases 2,400 sq. ft. at Route 1 shopping center in Metuchen

A new Pearle Vision is opening in Metuchen after taking space at a highway commercial property, according to a brokerage team with Azarian Realty Co.