100-Year-Old Property Across From NJ Train Station Sells For $5M 100-Year-Old Property Across From NJ Train Station Sells For $5M
100-Year-Old Property Across From NJ Train Station Sells For $5M A 100-year-old office building steps from a New Jersey train station has sold for $5 million, the real estate firm announced. The two-story property at 1 Elm St. in Westfield spans 10,369 square feet and is fully occupied by tenants including Keller Williams Premier Properties, McLaughlin & Stern Law Firm, and Arnhem Inc., according to Marcus & Millichap.  Built in 1922 and renovated in 2018, the site sits directly across from One Westfield Place, a large-scale mixed-use project under construction. “Investment in transit-oriented assets in premier New Jersey downtowns remains …
67-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Bergen County With Rooftop Lounge, Pet Spa 67-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Bergen County With Rooftop Lounge, Pet Spa
67-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Bergen County With Rooftop Lounge, Pet Spa A newly built luxury apartment complex with 67 units has opened in Bergen County, JLL Capital Markets announced Wednesday, Oct. 1. The property, dubbed 619 North and located at 619 North Maple Ave., in Ho-Ho-Kus, features units with walk-in closets, in-unit washers and dryers, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and private terraces in select apartments.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by 619 North (@619north) View this post on Instagram A post shared by 619 Nort…
Zillow, Redfin Entered $100M Deal To Kill Rental Ad Competition: FTC Zillow, Redfin Entered $100M Deal To Kill Rental Ad Competition: FTC
Zillow, Redfin Entered $100M Deal To Kill Rental Ad Competition: FTC The federal government is suing Zillow and Redfin, accusing the real estate giants of cutting an illegal deal to eliminate competition in rental housing advertising, potentially hurting millions of renters. The Federal Trade Commission announced the lawsuit on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The agency claims that Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to dismantle itself as a competitor in the internet listing services market for multifamily rentals. According to the FTC, the February agreement required Redfin to end contracts with its advertising clients. Redfin then handed its business to Zillow and pr…
$53.2M Sale Closes On NJ Waterfront Property With Whole Foods, Apartments $53.2M Sale Closes On NJ Waterfront Property With Whole Foods, Apartments
$53.2M Sale Closes On NJ Waterfront Property With Whole Foods, Apartments A prime slice of Hudson River waterfront real estate just sold for $53.2 million — and it comes with Whole Foods, boutique fitness studios, and apartments overlooking the Manhattan skyline. JLL Capital Markets announced it closed the sale of Edgewater Towne Center on River Road, a mixed-use property with 76,525 square feet of retail space and 64 apartment homes. JLL represented the seller, Site Centers Corp., and secured a local private buyer. Built in 2000 and spread across nearly 14 acres, the property is anchored by Whole Foods Market, one of the chain’s top performers in New Jersey. Sho…
$1B Netflix Studio Sparks Plans To Transform Jersey Shore Plaza $1B Netflix Studio Sparks Plans To Transform Jersey Shore Plaza
$1B Netflix Studio Sparks Plans To Transform Jersey Shore Plaza A long-struggling Jersey Shore shopping plaza is getting a second chance. TFE Properties, LLC has acquired Orchard Plaza, a 10-acre retail center on Route 35 South in Oakhurst, the company announced. The plaza, which first opened in 1980 as a booming retail hub, has faced growing vacancies over the years. Now, the East Windsor–based developer is planning a full-scale revival. “Monmouth County is an ever-growing destination for residents, vacationers, commuters, and businesses,” said Carey Tajfel, the president of TFE Properties. “And with the new Netflix production facility coming to the f…
Cyndi Lauper’s Former Home, Where She Wrote Award-Winning Hits, Lists for $1.4M Cyndi Lauper’s Former Home, Where She Wrote Award-Winning Hits, Lists for $1.4M
Cyndi Lauper’s Former Home, Where She Wrote Award-Winning Hits, Lists for $1.4M A French Country Colonial once owned by pop icon Cyndi Lauper is on the market in Stamford, giving buyers a chance to own a piece of music history. The four-bedroom, five-bathroom home sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on Saddle Hill Road, surrounded by landscaped hills, according to Zillow. It was listed for sale last month for $1.4 million. Cyndi Lauper lived in the 3,885-square-foot home with her husband, David Thornton, and their son from 1986 until 2017. Zillow Fashion house Nine West co-founder Vince Camuto built the home in 1975. Lauper owned the 3,885-square-foot propert…
New Luxury Hotel Opens On Atlantic City Boardwalk New Luxury Hotel Opens On Atlantic City Boardwalk
New Luxury Hotel Opens On Atlantic City Boardwalk Atlantic City’s iconic Boardwalk just got a major new addition. Coury Hospitality celebrated the grand opening of The Seahaus Hotel, the city’s first Marriott Tribute Portfolio lifestyle hotel, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 16, officials said. The 105-room boutique hotel features a nautical-inspired design, beach access, a fitness center, and proximity to casinos, spas, and entertainment. Wellness and recreational programs in partnership with local vendors are planned for the future, according to Coury Hospitality. Cucina Del Mar, the hotel’s signature restaurant, offers…
Robert Redford’s Quiet Connecticut Life: See Inside His Home Of Nearly 20 Years Robert Redford’s Quiet Connecticut Life: See Inside His Home Of Nearly 20 Years
Robert Redford’s Quiet Connecticut Life: See Inside His Home Of Nearly 20 Years Robert Redford will forever be synonymous with Hollywood, the place where he became one of the biggest stars of his era, and Utah, where he built the Sundance Film Festival into a launchpad for up-and-coming filmmakers.  But for nearly two decades, he also called Connecticut home. Robert Redford died Tuesday, Sept. 16, at his home in Utah, surrounded by family. His publicist did not release a cause of death for the 89-year-old.  After establishing himself in Hollywood, Redford moved to a quiet house off Davis Hill Road in Weston in 1978. It was less than a mile from where hi…
Own A Piece Of Richard Gere’s Former $10M Mansion Salvaged From Demolition Own A Piece Of Richard Gere’s Former $10M Mansion Salvaged From Demolition
Own A Piece Of Richard Gere’s Former $10M Mansion Salvaged From Demolition Eight months after actor Richard Gere moved with his wife and their two children to her native Spain, the $10.75 million Connecticut mansion they once called home has been demolished. The 32-acre estate was torn down so developers could create nine separate housing lots. The move drew backlash from architectural preservationists and neighbors, but it’s also giving some buyers the rare chance to own salvaged pieces of the Colonial-style mansion once owned by Paul Simon. Hudson Valley House Parts, an architectural preservation company, was hired to remove and resell the most valuable features…
Inside Fashion Mogul's $24.75M NJ Chateau With Glass-Floored Bathroom Over Indoor Pool Inside Fashion Mogul's $24.75M NJ Chateau With Glass-Floored Bathroom Over Indoor Pool
Inside Fashion Mogul's $24.75M NJ Chateau With Glass-Floored Bathroom Over Indoor Pool Behind the iron gates of 31 Rio Vista Drive sits a $24.75 million French-inspired chateau with stone imported from Jerusalem and design touches pulled straight from the fashion world. The Alpine home is owned by Avraham “Avi” Tahari, co-founder of the Elie Tahari fashion and clothing brand and brother of designer Elie Tahari (which, in 2019, was projected to reach $1 billion in sales). Built in 2017, the 21,000-square-foot estate is the highest-priced property yet for father-daughter duo Attillio and Victoria Adamo of Serhant New Jersey, featuring eight bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, a…
$17.7M 'Castle' Breaks New Jersey Real Estate Records $17.7M 'Castle' Breaks New Jersey Real Estate Records
$17.7M 'Castle' Breaks New Jersey Real Estate Records Even in Alpine, a town known for its multi-million-dollar mansions, this sale stands out. Chateau de la Roche, a modern-day castle in the exclusive Rio Vista enclave, has closed for $17.7 million — the highest-priced residential sale in New Jersey in years, according to state real estate records. The two-acre estate at 12 Rio Vista Dr., edged out Alpine’s other recent blockbusters: 4 Stone Tower Drive, which sold for $16.7 million in July 2024, and 15 Stone Tower Drive, which went for $12 million in January 2023. Listed by Denise Albanese of Christie’s International Real Estate Group, the …
NJ's Ugliest Public Buildings Ranked In New Survey: See Which Ones NJ's Ugliest Public Buildings Ranked In New Survey: See Which Ones
NJ's Ugliest Public Buildings Ranked In New Survey: See Which Ones A national survey has named the "ugliest" public buildings in the US, and several from the Northeast landed high on the list. The study, conducted by New Jersey realtor Rob Dekanski, focused on how residents view the design of civic buildings across the country. More than 3,000 people were surveyed in July, with results weighted by age, gender, and geography. Courthouses and city halls dominated the rankings, with 18 Northeast locations ranked. "Not every government building gets the same level of affection as a courthouse with columns or a historic city hall," Dekanski wrote in a blo…