Study Finds New Jersey Home Prices Rose Almost 3% Amid COVID-19
Data complied by RenoFi shows the Garden State ranking about average in terms of house prices since the pandemic began, with home prices in New York City modestly increasing over the same period.
Muslims in Newark Outraged Over Secret Deal to Sell Historic Mosque
Mosque-goers in downtown Newark are caught in a messy legal battle with its board of trustees who allegedly tried to sell their historic house of worship in a backroom deal.
Report Shows N.J.’s Office Leasing Ticked Up in 2020’s Third Quarter
While leasing activity was well below the state’s long-term average for office space, some positive signs and major transactions emerged during the summer months.
Tech-Savvy Real Estate Brokerage COMPASS Comes to NJ
The VIP Team, led by top local broker Edward Verdel, has teamed up with Compass to help push their New Jersey expansion and create a presence in the local Hudson & Bergen County markets.
Count Finds Over 3,000 People Experiencing Homelessness in Essex and Hudson Counties
The annual Point-in-Time Count aims to estimate the number of people experiencing homelessness in New Jersey and throughout the country. Now, the numbers from the 2020 count have been released, showing a general uptick in homelessness statewide.
Study Claims N.J. Is the Fourth Happiest State in America
WalletHub examined 32 metrics across all 50 states and determined that not only is New Jersey the fourth most jovial state, it is tops by three measures.
‘Jack the Ripper’ Scare in Newark Remains Mystery a Century Later
Jack the Ripper, the infamous 19th-century serial killer, was in the news last month when someone claimed to know his identity. What many don’t know is that Newark had its own “Jack the Ripper” scare a century ago.
It’s Not Just Single-Family Demand Surging, COVID-Flight Drove Record Interest to These N.J. Communities
Most headlines about the COVID migration have focused on city-dwellers ditching apartments for single-family homes. However, there’s also been a surge in activity at lower-density, commuter-friendly communities.
Dollar Tree Inks Lease Deals for Five N.J. Locations
The chain is opening four new stores in the northern part of the state and expanding their Haddon Township spot to over 12,000-square feet.
New Jersey Accepting Applications For COVID-19 Rent Relief Program
The state has opened a lottery program to aid tenants that have been impacted by the coronavirus and those interested have two weeks to enroll.
