Landlords continue right-sizing, refreshing office stock, as state incentives question looms large

With 2020 underway, owners of New Jersey office buildings are closely watching Trenton to see if the state will pass new tax incentives to attract employers. That’s one of the key issues and trends likely to drive the office market this year, according to interviews with brokers and landlords. In fact, observers say the fate of tax incentives will have more impact on New Jersey’s office market than the presidential election.

Kislak foundation awards $50,000 grant to Newark-area Habitat for Humanity

The Kislak Family Foundation has made a $50,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark, which the organization will use for projects in Essex, Hudson and Union counties.

Colliers named leasing agent of Atlantic County mall

An investment group has tapped Colliers International as its leasing agent at a 1 million-square-foot mall in Atlantic County, the real estate services firm announced Wednesday.

Developer, local officials offer vision for $500 million project in East Brunswick

A developer on Tuesday joined local officials in East Brunswick to present their vision for a $500 million redevelopment plan in the township, seeking to transform more than 40 acres of aging and underutilized retail property along the busy Route 18 corridor.

Developer touts key approval for 153-unit rental project in Union

A developer is one step closer to breaking ground on its first New Jersey project, a 153-unit apartment complex in Union that recently won approval from the township’s planning board.

Kokes, Harvestate unveil Camden County self-storage project

A joint venture has taken the wraps off a new 78,500-square-foot self-storage facility in Winslow Township, bringing a new commercial ratable to the Camden County community.

NAI DiLeo-Bram taps Simon as chief operating officer

Industry veteran David A. Simon has joined NAI DiLeo-Bram & Co. as chief operating officer, signaling the brokerage firm’s plans to grow its footprint and gain market share in New Jersey.

Renovation, expansion underway at boutique Morristown office building, C&W says

The Hampshire Cos. has launched a renovation and expansion of an office building in downtown Morristown, tapping Cushman & Wakefield as its leasing agent for the property.

Partners in expanded, rebranded firm seeking to break the mold in New Jersey real estate law

Based in Newark, the newly minted Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP has built what it feels is a distinctive offering in New Jersey — a full-service, boutique commercial real estate law practice, but one that can match the depth and experience of an institutional firm.

Russo details 86,000 sq. ft. amenity package at sprawling Union rental project (SLIDESHOW)

Russo Development has taken the wraps off more than 80,000 square feet of amenity space at its new 415-unit luxury residential project in Union.