Investment firm continues push into New Jersey suburbs, eyes return to high-end office buildings

With nearly a dozen acquisitions and more than $750 million in combined investment — all since spring 2018 — The Birch Group is exceedingly bullish on northern New Jersey’s office market and the expected return to work in top-tier locations.

Mack-Cali sells 843,000 sq. ft. Short Hills office portfolio to Birch Group for $255 million

Mack-Cali Realty Corp. has sold four office buildings in Short Hills for $255 million, in a deal that marks another addition to the buyer’s fast-growing portfolio in New Jersey.

Italian trattoria moves to Short Hills, Midtown Commercial says

An Italian restaurant is relocating within Essex County, under a newly announced lease by Midtown Commercial Realty.

Newmark: With demand weakened by pandemic, New Jersey office market stumbles into 2021

Vacancy in the northern New Jersey office market grew for four straight quarters in 2020, even as a handful of industries showed the ability to withstand the effects of pandemic.

Walker & Dunlop’s New Jersey team closes $32 million apartment sale in Westchester

Investors have sold a 100-unit luxury apartment building in New York’s Westchester County for more than $32 million, in a deal by Walker & Dunlop’s New Jersey-based brokerage team.

Investors Bank touts $90 million in New Jersey loans among recent CRE activity

Investors Bank has closed nearly a dozen commercial real estate loans valued at $227 million in recent months, including more than $90 million in transactions for its New Jersey clients.

Mack-Cali still focused on selling suburban portfolio, leasing waterfront, acting CEO says

Mack-Cali Realty Corp. will largely stay the course for now, its interim CEO said this week, with a continued focus on selling its suburban office buildings and stabilizing its waterfront portfolio as it searches for a permanent chief executive.

Design firm: Many office workers eager to return, but concerned about getting sick

A new survey has found that many workers are looking forward to going back to the office, but remain concerned about getting sick and not having enough personal space.

Mack-Cali details rent collections, construction activity during pandemic

Rent collections for Mack-Cali Realty Corp.’s office and residential holdings have held strong thus far, as the company works with tenants to navigate the COVID-19 economic crisis.

Blau & Berg broker promoted to senior director

The Blau & Berg Co. has announced the promotion of a broker specializing in supply chain and logistics-related properties.