Somerset closes on 31-acre transit village site in Somerville

Somerset Development has completed its long-awaited acquisition of 31 acres in downtown Somerville, paving the way for a project that includes more than 500 residential units and other uses adjacent to the borough’s train station.

JLL closes on $1.8 billion acquisition of HFF

Real estate services firm JLL has closed on its $1.8 billion acquisition of HFF, greatly expanding its capital markets platform under a blockbuster deal announced earlier this year.

Morris, Jingoli look to build on Hard Rock’s first year in Atlantic City

As they mark the anniversary of the debut of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, the property’s well-known local partners are seeking to build on a successful first year in business and in the community.

REDCOM launches auto dealership renovation in Englewood Cliffs

REDCOM Design & Construction has kicked off the renovation of a Toyota dealership in Englewood Cliffs, with completion slated for later this year.

Rock climbing gym coming to rehabbed New Jersey Bell tower in Newark

Newark’s first rock climbing gym is set to open early next year, bringing a new amenity to the city and to a historic tower that is now home to more than 260 apartments.

Prologis eyes late summer delivery for 913,000 sq. ft. industrial project in Burlington

Prologis will soon deliver nearly 1 million square feet of new industrial space in Burlington, seeking to tap into the demand from large users in a state with a still-limited supply of modern logistics buildings.

EDA reviewing tax credit awards to Teva, Norcross-linked firms

A state agency is looking into six companies that were awarded tax credits under New Jersey’s beleaguered incentive programs, including a global drug manufacturer and several firms with ties to George E. Norcross III, the powerful South Jersey Democratic leader.

Valley National to acquire Oritani for $740 million

Valley National Bancorp has moved to expand its foothold in Bergen and Hudson counties, agreeing to acquire Oritani Financial Corp. for an estimated $740 million.

Crow Holdings launches 925,000 sq. ft. warehouse project, its first in New Jersey

Crow Holdings Industrial has broken ground on a 925,000-square-foot warehouse project in Franklin Township, its first New Jersey project after entering the market last year.

Developers, officials mark opening of 236-unit rental project in Weehawken

A model unit at Harbor 1500 in Weehawken — Courtesy: The Maxal Group and Hartz Mountain Industries By Joshua Burd A joint venture has unveiled a new 236-unit luxury apartment building in Weehawken, marking the latest addition to the town’s…