Murphy halts all ‘non-essential’ construction in N.J., limiting residential and commercial activity

Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday tightened restrictions on the types of construction allowed under the state’s social distancing policies, as New Jersey continues its battle against the spread of COVID-19.

NKF: Large deals boosted Q1 office market, with COVID-19 impact now looming

New Jersey’s office market saw two major leases and a pair of blockbuster sales in the first quarter, headlining an active start to the year before the onset of the coronavirus crisis.

Russo launches virtual tours at Union rental project

With interest still strong at its new luxury rental complex in Union, Russo Development has launched a virtual leasing platform to help maintain that momentum.

The virus that is radically reshaping our world

My original plan for this Earth Day was to report on New Jersey’s sustainability challenge and how commercial real estate is adapting to natural, governmental and market forces. Given the magnitude and velocity of the COVID-19 disruption that is hourly reshaping our economy, industry and very existence, that plan quickly evaporated. Instead, this piece discusses the general impact of COVID-19 on our economy, and how CRE developers, owners, asset managers and affiliated professionals are meeting these challenges, assisting in relief efforts and informing government at all levels on how best to navigate their strategic response.

Hammer: Eviction moratorium comes with ‘big fear’ for multifamily owners

Alan Hammer is not only a commercial real estate attorney with nearly 50 years of experience, but a self-described “hands-on” apartment operator in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Simply put, he’s all too familiar with the dilemma that landlords in the region will face on the first of the month and beyond, with moratoriums on evictions during the coronavirus crisis.

NAIOP announces new date for CRE awards gala

NAIOP New Jersey has announced a new date for its iconic commercial real estate awards gala, as residents and businesses continue to weather the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

KRE Group launches platform with virtual education, entertainment for social distancing

Kushner Real Estate Group has unveiled a new virtual platform to provide a calendar of online social, fitness, entertainment and educational options to help the public practice social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis.

Prism uncovers critical safety gear at ex-Roche campus, donates to Hackensack UMC

Prism Capital Partners is doing its part to help the health care community in the fight against COVID-19, having donated a trove of critical safety gear found at its flagship ON3 campus.

Developers in Hoboken, Oceanport launch virtual tours amid COVID-19 crisis

With the coronavirus crisis still escalating, two prominent New Jersey developers are now among those to offer virtual tours of their newly opened residential properties.

Construction to carry on after being deemed essential, drawing praise from NJBA

Construction is set to continue in New Jersey after being deemed an essential business during the coronavirus crisis, providing a lift to developers even as they await additional guidance.