There is a new mandate in Newark that impacts developers. If you build apartment buildings in Newark, New Jersey then you’ll want to pay attention. It’s been just six months since Newark’s inclusionary zoning law took full effect across the city. But officials say it’s already showing results. Source: Newark Developers Adjusting to New Inclusionary […]

Newark is attracting a lot of new tech companies, and it’s nice to see that recognized by the mayor of Newark and the president of NJIT. But also that newark will be bringing 5G wireless ad other smart technologies to the city. “Access to technology gives us a means to communicate with our residents,” Newark […]

Newark’s new Mulberry Commons is open and it looks beautiful. Have you gone to see it yet? Mulberry Commons is the latest incarnation of reinvented public space in the city’s downtown. Source: How Newark’s Newest Park Builds on Growing Momentum – Next City

It’s so nice to see Newark bringing a dog park to the city. It will be hosted at Branch Brook Park. You’ll be able to come see the Cherry Blossom trees and let your dogs play! NEWARK, NJ – The city will be getting its first dog park and it will be located in Branch […]

Newark has always been a major hub of transportation and as the population grows the need for more public transportation does as well. This is a great step forward. The PATH Improvement Plan outlines a six-point delay reduction, a new fare payment system to be introduced by 2022, and a set of customer service initiatives. […]

There is a trend we have seen, and others have seen. Home buyers are competing more and more with real estate investors. That’s because many times the end goals are the same. Buy a home, fix it up, and occupy it. For home buyers, the occupancy might be themselves. For investors, it might be tenants. […]

One of the reasons why we always believed Newark, NJ housing stock had great value. Its proximity to New York City, the airport and the port of New York and New Jersey. The Port Authority announced on Monday the completion of the ExpressRail Port Jersey facility, operated by GCT Bayonne – the final piece of […]

Risky loans – is it a sign of the top of the market? Does this type of lending increase risk the repeat of the last market bubble? Comment with your thoughts. Citing rising risks among the mortgages it’s backing, the FHA announced earlier this year that it was changing some of its lending rules to […]

Looking for the best BBQ in Newark, NJ? According to CBS New York, these are the best around. McWhorter Barbecue Pulaski Barbeque Elm St Barbeque II North Newark Barbeque Justin’s BBQ Manny’s Restaurant BBQ & Deli Looking to sample the best barbecue around Newark? Check out these hot spots. Source: The 6 Best Spots To […]

Flipping hits an all-time high? I think we are in the beginning stages of a market correction. We have never seen vacant properties sell for prices we are seeing right now. An uptick in home flipping activity could indicate that conditions in the housing market are worsening. Source: Home flipping rate hits 9-year high — […]

This is exciting as a rising California based Indian Restaurant chain is coming to Newark. In fact, Curry Up Now will be alongside Whole Foods, Cool Vines and Marcus B&P. A fast-casual Indian restaurant that has five locations planned for the Garden State has chosen New Jersey’s largest city to open their first outpost. Source: […]

We love being in the real estate business. We’ve been doing it for many years, have seen changes, trends, and other investors come and go. We’re here to stay for the long haul! Last year, the home flipping rate across the country was down to its lowest levels in three years amid a slowing housing […]