DeSimone Consulting acquires Dowco global detailing, BIM services business

A global engineering firm with several key projects in New Jersey is set to expand its platform as part of an acquisition announced earlier this month.

Sanzari Family Foundation awards 13 new grants totaling $50,000

The Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation has announced a combined $50,000 in grants under its latest round of funding for nonprofits in northern New Jersey.

Developer set for spring groundbreaking for 43-unit Guttenberg rental project

A joint venture is planning a spring groundbreaking for a project that will bring 43 new apartments to the small town of Guttenberg in Hudson County.

Turtle & Hughes moving HQ to Clark, in 27,000 sq. ft. lease with Signature Acquisitions

Turtle & Hughes, a national distributor of electrical and industrial equipment, is moving its corporate offices to Clark under a newly announced lease by Signature Acquisitions.

Real Estate NJ’s 2023 Market Forecast

After finding its footing in the pandemic, the commercial real estate market was back on its heels by late 2022 thanks to fast-rising interest rates and fears that the worst is still to come. Developers, investors and other industry stakeholders in New Jersey are now bracing themselves for more uncertainty in 2023, as they also prepare to seize the opportunities that often come with economic distress.

Creative deals fueled by investors’ demand for niche property types

The consensus of this year’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate report for the U.S. and Canada report is one of cautious optimism that we will ride out any near-term slump and be well positioned for another period of sustained growth and strong returns, although a short and mild recession is expected. The article also highlights 10 trends for 2023, many of which have led to creative project deals throughout New Jersey.

Investor eyes 586,000 sq. ft. warehouse project after buying Salem County parcels

An investment group has purchased a 48-acre development site in Salem County, seeking to expand its holdings and capitalize on growing industrial rents in the region.

Levin Management inks 1.4 million sq. ft. in 2022 lease volume, as retail rebounds

Levin Management Corp. is marking a record year in leasing, thanks in part to a continued bounce back for brick-and-mortar retail in its regional footprint and across the U.S.

Murphy calls for expanding liquor licenses in New Jersey, making pitch for long-stalled reform

A long-awaited reform to New Jersey’s liquor license laws could be coming soon, as indicated Tuesday by Gov. Phil Murphy, who cast the overhaul as a top priority during his State of the State address and previewed a plan to tackle the hot-button issue.

Donnelly completes walls, steel for new 26,000 sq. ft. Wayne industrial project

Donnelly Construction has erected walls and steel for a nearly 26,000-square-foot warehouse in Wayne that’s on track to open by this spring, the firm announced Tuesday.