‘We are in the people business’ — Milanaik reflects on distinguished career as NAIOP gala honors top CRE projects and players

NAIOP New Jersey hosted its 38th annual Commercial Real Estate Awards Gala on Thursday, honoring five individuals and companies while unveiling five Deal of the Year award winners before a sold-out crowd of more than 750 registered attendees.

Ridgecut, Marcus Partners ink $9 million refi for South Plainfield industrial parcel, C&W says

A joint venture has secured nearly $9 million in financing for an industrial outdoor storage property in South Plainfield, in a deal arranged by Cushman & Wakefield.

Iron Ore starts construction after inking loan for new 39-unit rental project in Cranford

Iron Ore Properties LLC has secured construction financing for a project that will bring 39 new apartments to downtown Cranford, in the latest piece of a four-phase redevelopment.

Kislak: Three-building, 95-unit garden apartment complex in Belleville fetches $12 million

The longtime owner of a 95-unit garden apartment complex in Belleville has sold the property for nearly $12 million, in a newly announced deal by The Kislak Co. Inc.

Park Stone, Fields Grade ink $37 million refi of new 99-unit Journal Square rental building

The developers of a new 99-unit luxury apartment building in Jersey City’s fast-growing Journal Square neighborhood have refinanced the property for $37 million.

Developer of five-year-old self-storage building in Westwood refis for $12 million, JLL says

The developer of an 830-unit self-storage facility in Bergen County has refinanced the property for $12 million, according to a debt placement team with JLL.

Provident, Lakeland to merge in $1.3 billion deal that will fortify CRE lending platforms

Provident Bank and Lakeland Bank are joining forces under a $1.3 billion merger announced Tuesday, bringing together two key lenders in the state’s commercial real estate sector.

Stro acquires 78,000 sq. ft. industrial building in Fairfield

The Stro Cos. has purchased a fully occupied, 78,000-square-foot industrial property in Fairfield, the Ridgewood-based firm announced Monday.

Trader Joe’s opens at new March Associates shopping center in Wayne

A new Trader Joe’s has opened its doors in Wayne, anchoring a long-awaited, 50,150-square-foot shopping center developed by March Associates Construction.

Black Bear inks $5.6 million refi for Burlington medical, retail center

The owner of a medical office and retail complex in Burlington County has refinanced for $5.6 million, in one of several newly announced transactions by Black Bear Capital Partners.