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.

Newark Summit returns Feb. 9, with all-star panels and more than 1,200 slated to attend

Business leaders will descend on New Jersey’s largest city in less than a month as the Newark Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development & Placemaking returns for a third year.

Larken launches preleasing at new 420-unit Lehigh Valley rental property

Larken Associates is offering its first look at a new 420-unit luxury apartment property in the Lehigh Valley and less than five miles from New Jersey’s western border.

The best of The Briefing 2025

With the new year upon us, we’re excited to bring you a look back at our most-read stories of 2025. You can catch up on our daily “best of” emails below.

Steps taken: Fulop proud of record on affordability, but knows there’s more to be done in Jersey City

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop has been unabashedly pro-growth during his 12 years in office. That’s clear from the city’s ever-changing skyline, but even he concedes that new development has overshadowed efforts to improve housing affordability.

Bank of America eyes late 2026 completion of new 548,000 sq. ft. office space in Jersey City

Bank of America’s future home in Jersey City is taking shape, with construction well underway on the new 548,000-square-foot office space that could open starting next summer.

Developer, public officials break ground on $125 million Lionsgate film studio in Newark

Construction is underway on a project that will bring Lionsgate to a new studio campus in Newark while bringing new life to a former public housing complex in the South Ward.

SLIDESHOW: The State of Redevelopment: Multifamily and Mixed-Use

See the full slideshow from our Nov. 13 seminar, where the players behind New Brunswick’s revitalization discussed the city’s most iconic projects and what’s still to come.

Stockton, Hofstra library renovations among DIGroup’s latest higher ed projects

The renovation of Stockton University’s main library in Galloway is taking shape as part of a $19.5 million project spearheaded by DIGroup Architecture.

honeygrow debuts 11th New Jersey location at North Brunswick’s Commerce Center

Stir fry and salad chain honeygrow has opened at a North Brunswick shopping center, adding to the company’s fast-growing footprint in New Jersey.