Development firm AST rebrands amid integration of lending, brokerage platforms

AST Development, a boutique developer and financing firm based in Lavallette, has rebranded as part of its shift to a fully integrated real estate platform.

JLL: Joint venture refinances two-building, 335-unit apartment portfolio in Rahway

A partnership has refinanced a two-building, 335-unit luxury apartment portfolio in Rahway, in a deal arranged by JLL’s New Jersey capital markets team.

Leasing teams turn to virtual tours, platforms to lure renters during stay-at-home order

In-person tours have been curtailed and lease numbers are down, but virtual tours are helping luxury apartment buildings bring in renters in this time of social distancing. The virtual elements are so useful, in fact, that building representatives said they’ll keep using them after the coronavirus crisis is over.

Developers hail fast start at 219-unit rental project in Rahway

A joint venture has opened the doors to a new 219-unit luxury apartment building in downtown Rahway, offering a new living option just blocks from the city’s train station.