In memoriam 2025: Remembering those we lost in New Jersey commercial real estate

We said goodbye in 2025 to several key figures in New Jersey’s commercial real estate community. Some were industry icons whose careers spanned more than half a century, but all were remembered by colleagues as valued friends and team members. Here is a look back at our coverage and the tributes that poured in from across the industry.

Joe Morris, big-box developer and giant of New Jersey commercial real estate, dies at age 81

Joe Morris, the co-founder of the Morris Cos. who was known for his commanding presence and leadership in New Jersey’s commercial real estate sector, died last week. He was 81.

CBRE industrial broker named vice chairman in New Jersey

CBRE has recognized a well-known New Jersey broker as one of its top producers, naming him the firm’s first-ever vice chairman in the Garden State.