Developers Unveil Third Phase of Pier Village to Public

Developer says project could begin in January, 2013 By Christopher Sheldon/Long Branch-Eatontown Patch After years of talks between the developer and the city, the third phase of Pier Village is on the verge of becoming a reality. Applied Development, the developer of Pier Village, presented the revamped project to the Long Branch Council on Tuesday night, including … Continue reading Developers Unveil Third Phase of Pier Village to Public

Starwood Hotels’ Eco-Wise Element Brand to Deliver Fresh, New Option in Greater Newark

Element Harrison is slated to open in Summer 2014, just minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport STAMFORD, Conn., Apr 24, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced plans to open Element Harrison in Summer of 2014, just five miles from Newark Liberty International Airport. Owned and developed by Harrison Hotel 1, … Continue reading Starwood Hotels’ Eco-Wise Element Brand to Deliver Fresh, New Option in Greater Newark

MORE THAN 75 PERCENT OF THE LUXURY RESIDENCES AND PENTHOUSES SOLD AT VIZCAYA

WEST ORANGE, N.J. – The opportunity to live in one of New Jersey’s most exclusive gated communities is drawing home buyers to the newly-released Residences and Penthouses at Vizcaya in West Orange, where the community recently passed the 75 percent sold mark. Now that the new North Side homes are available, buyers who missed their … Continue reading MORE THAN 75 PERCENT OF THE LUXURY RESIDENCES AND PENTHOUSES SOLD AT VIZCAYA

Glory Days Ahead

    By Michael Ratliff, Associate Editor With rents in Manhattan expected to increase 7 percent in 2012, it is no surprise that many apartment seekers are looking to the outer boroughs and New Jersey as a refuge. Queens, Brooklyn and Hoboken are well-known hot spots for young professionals looking for a better bang for … Continue reading Glory Days Ahead

Report signals start of broad-based housing recovery

By June Fletcher, Yahoo! Real Estate Could it be that housing has emerged from its funk? While some hard-hit markets still lag, overall, a number of key indicators are pointing in that direction and could confirm “the beginning of a broad-based housing recovery,” according to the latest report from Realtor.com. “We’re seeing some hope,” says … Continue reading Report signals start of broad-based housing recovery

Staten Island Homeport Site Made A Long Voyage Towards Redevelopment

By Amanda Farinacci/ NY1  NY1's week-long coverage of major Staten Island stories in the last two decades continues with a look at the Staten Island Homeport, which has had its share of stops and starts over the years but now is finally moving ahead towards redevelopment. Borough reporter Amanda Farinacci filed the following report. The … Continue reading Staten Island Homeport Site Made A Long Voyage Towards Redevelopment

BUYERS RESPOND TO NEW FLOORPLANS AND NEW SECTION OF HOMES AT VILLAGIO

Five Homes Already Sold in Charming New Da Vinci Drive Neighborhood MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J., April 16, 2012 -- With a spectacular new clubhouse rising, two new floor plans available and a stunning new section of homes underway, the 55+ community of Villagio in South Brunswick just minutes from Princeton continues to lead the Renaissance in … Continue reading BUYERS RESPOND TO NEW FLOORPLANS AND NEW SECTION OF HOMES AT VILLAGIO

HIGHPOINTE AT WOODBURY JUNCTION WELCOMES FIRST HOMEOWNERS

Residential Community in Monroe-Woodbury Sees Uptick in Sales Office Traffic MONROE-WOODBURY, N.Y. – – HighPointe at Woodbury Junction, the collection of 25 upscale single-family homes rising in this Orange County neighborhood, is bustling with activity. The popular community recently celebrated one of its most important milestones, the arrival of its first residents, according to developer … Continue reading HIGHPOINTE AT WOODBURY JUNCTION WELCOMES FIRST HOMEOWNERS

New Jersey’s Real Estate ICONS

The Garden States commercial real estate business has a long and vast history and an even brighter future. Neither, however, would be possible without the efforts of individuals who helped shape—and continue to influence—the market. Here’s a look at some of the people who have become regional household names in the industry.  By Sarah Wolfe/ … Continue reading New Jersey’s Real Estate ICONS

Owning trumping leasing

Rising rents, cheap mortgages ignite sales of small apartments. By AMANDA FUNG Last week, Michelle Lynn and her husband went into contract on a $360,000 alcove studio apartment on East 57th Street, near the river. The couple, who live upstate, had originally planned to rent a place in town as they did years ago, but … Continue reading Owning trumping leasing