N.J. home building permits rise in 2012 in housing construction

By KATHLEEN LYNN/RECORD Staff Writter After three years of deeply depressed home construction activity, building permits in New Jersey jumped by a third last year, buoyed by multifamily construction. While the number of units approved by the state, almost 18,000, remained far below the annual averages of a decade ago, it made 2012 the busiest … Continue reading N.J. home building permits rise in 2012 in housing construction

The joy of renting: more of us are renting by choice

VIA JENNIFER V. HUGHES/SPECIAL TO THE RECORD Jeff Rossi is only 25, but when he was leaving his parents' home recently, he contemplated buying. "My mother is a Realtor and she fought me on renting," he said. "She told me to get an investment. I'm very hands-on, but I don't have time and patience to … Continue reading The joy of renting: more of us are renting by choice

Fort Lee redevelopment moves forward with residential project

      By MELINDA CALIENDO The empty parcels of land next to the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee moved one step closer to being occupied Wednesday. Borough leaders and representatives from BNE Real Estate Group held an official groundbreaking on a 12-story, $70 million luxury residential tower at 2050 Central Road, where work … Continue reading Fort Lee redevelopment moves forward with residential project