Rutgers real estate program eyes new degrees, new investment as it looks to the future

With a foundation in place and support from many of the state’s top commercial real estate leaders, the Rutgers Center for Real Estate is now looking ahead to the next five years and beyond. The program’s leaders feel that further growth will hinge on expanding and fine-tuning the course offerings — such as creating a standalone real estate major and a master’s in real estate — while navigating the challenges of fundraising and scaling up to support their growing student population.

Morristown’s transformation set to continue with new office, residential projects

Morristown has become one of New Jersey’s premier transit-oriented areas situated within a unique urban/suburban setting. Morristown’s 24/7 vibrant downtown is defined by its walkable and rapidly growing retail and residential developments. The heart of the commercial corridor surrounds the Morristown Green, a two-and-a-half-acre park that is bordered by upscale housing, office towers along with many restaurants and shopping options, attracting a high concentration of millennials.

New Jersey slated for third-largest expansion of industrial space this year, report says

With modern logistics space still in short supply across the country, northern New Jersey will be among the top three markets this year to expand its stock of industrial buildings.

REIT acquires Hoboken retail, rental portfolio, reportedly for $203 million

A joint venture has acquired a 39-building, mixed-use portfolio in Hoboken, brokers with Newmark Knight Frank announced, in a deal reportedly valued at more than $200 million.

IOREBA postpones Developer Night to late April

IOREBA has tentatively rescheduled its popular Developer Night event to April 27.

EWMA announces antimicrobial, antiviral mitigation service to fight spread of COVID-19

An environmental remediation and consulting firm is gearing up to handle the need for antimicrobial and antiviral mitigation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ironstate, Brookfield launch leasing at 309-unit rental project in Jersey City (SLIDESHOW)

A development group is set to unveil more than 300 new apartments in the emerging Bergen-Lafayette section of Jersey City.

Moving forward in a time of uncertainty

Our world here in New Jersey has changed over the past two weeks and, for many of us, most dramatically over the past few days alone. We’re only just beginning to learn what it will be like to do our jobs and conduct business in the era of social distancing, and what this all means for the state’s commercial real estate sector will start to become clearer in the months ahead.

JLL details $95 million sale of Jersey City building, now slated to become life sciences hub

Thor Equities Group is eyeing plans to reposition a historic building in Jersey City into research and laboratory space, following its recent acquisition of the nearly 340,000-square-foot property.

Stockton, AC Devco proceeding with new Atlantic City residence hall

A development team is moving ahead with plans for a new Stockton University residence hall in Atlantic City, the next phase of a major redevelopment in a key section of the resort town.