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This October, over 500 attendees will descend on the waterfront for the Jersey City Summit for Real Estate Investment. The day-long event brings together principles, investors, developers, owners, and advisors to discuss why Jersey City is the ‘Most Exciting & Energetic Domestic Emerging Market’.

After hearing rumors for awhile, we finally have some confirmation. It looks like the Rainbow clothing store at 145 Newark Avenue will be closing. The space won’t remain vacant for long, though, as the proprietors of Hoboken hotspot 1 Republik will be taking over the space.

In a stunning fusion of waterfront living and expansive accommodations, this sprawling 2 bedroom, 2 bath property in the coveted Sugar House community is on the market for the first time ever. With sweeping views of New York City, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and Liberty State Park, this 2,000 square foot is truly a spectacular property.

With unprecedented population growth, an influx of new shops and eateries, and endless construction, there’s no doubt Jersey City is changing quickly. These 10 slides show what a difference 8 years has made to Jersey City.

Over the past week, the story on how a Monopoly-themed mural at the tip of the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza wound up officially painted over, has materialized into a public discussion. Commission, censorship, hypersensitivity, freedom of expression in art, and corporate sponsorship are now the charged pieces at the center of the game board.

Poskanzer Skott Architects’ design for Embankment House enhances the architectural diversity that defines Jersey City’s Hamilton Park. Situated on an old railroad embankment that fronts 10th Street, the 163-unit multifamily development’s new construction complements the neighborhood while preserving a bit of local history.

A few weeks ago when we announced Tender Shoot Farm will be closing, there was speculation about a massive rent hike driving the owners out. Now, a new listing has come up for the prime retail space. The 4,800 square foot space spans two levels and is asking $22,000 a month.

The Cast Iron Collection, an offering of upscale rental homes, resort-inspired amenities and supportive street-level retail space, has quickly become something of an icon in SoHo West (South of Hoboken, West of New York City), the exciting new lifestyle neighborhood being spearheaded by developer Manhattan Building Company on the border of Jersey City and Hoboken.

We’ve all seen the house flipping shows but how about office tower flipping? That’s precisely what happened with this Downtown Jersey City office building that was purchased in 2013 when it was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy. After extensive renovations, the building has now been resold for a hefty profit.

Latham House starts welcoming patrons today in a “Tender Opening” , with the bar opening at 4pm and supper at 6pm. According to their website, Latham House will serve traditional American food and drink with a contemporary slant.