Bed Bath & Beyond completes $250 million sale-leaseback that includes stores, industrial space

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has completed a $250 million sale-leaseback agreement spanning more than 2 million square feet of commercial space, in a step aimed at stabilizing the finances of the Union-based retailer.

Murphy Partners announces new partners, changes name in key expansion

Murphy Partners LLP, a Newark-based law firm specializing in commercial real estate, has added two veteran attorneys to form a new practice known as Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP.

Wayne retail project coming to life, with locally based March Associates at the helm

A planned retail center in Wayne has joined the growing list of redevelopment projects in the municipality, thanks in large part to a locally based construction firm led by township residents.

NKF: Parsippany, Park Ridge land top Q4 leases amid steady improvement in office market

Office tenants continued their flight to new and improved spaces as 2019 came to a close, furthering the case for landlords to upgrade or redevelop New Jersey’s aging stock of buildings.

The best of The Briefing 2019

As we wind down the year, we’re excited to bring you a recap of our top stories of 2019, including our most-read items and a few editor’s picks. You can catch up on our daily “best of” emails below. We will also keep you updated in the event of any breaking news.

R.J. Brunelli touts leases in Ocean, Passaic counties among latest deals

Dollar Tree has leased nearly 10,500 square feet in Ocean County at what will be one of its newest locations in New Jersey, brokers with R.J. Brunelli & Co. LLC announced.

HMFA awards $22.5 million in tax credits, supporting 1,200 affordable units

State officials have awarded more than $22 million in new funding under a federal tax credit program for affordable housing developers, supporting 17 projects that will create some 1,200 units for families, seniors and residents with special needs.

Office space analytics startup opens at Kearny Point, with EDA support

A technology startup has opened offices at the sprawling Kearny Point complex after being approved for a rent subsidy program by the state Economic Development Authority.

New warehouse lease shows long-term strategy, promise of e-commerce for Goodwill

Even in the extraordinarily tight industrial market in northern New Jersey, a century-old nonprofit with a good brand and a long-term lease plan can still acquire new warehouse space. Of course, it doesn’t hurt when the nonprofit sees e-commerce as a vital part of its future.

Giving yields the greatest ROI

Times are good now for the commercial and industrial real estate industry, and those professionals that comprise NAIOP are an integral component in successful economic development projects. These same industry professionals also are doing great things for our fellow New Jerseyans.