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The new development consists of 120 apartments, including 30 units of permanent supportive housing for homeless families. Partial funding to complete the project is being provided by the Sandy Aid package that Congressman Pallone fought for in Congress.

The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) today began accepting applications for the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) to help homeowners in the state’s major home rebuilding programs pay for temporary housing while their primary residences are undergoing repair or elevation

The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) today announced the launch of its new and improved housing locator service, the New Jersey Housing Resource Center (NJHRC), located at www.njhrc.gov. Upgrades include a brand new look and a streamlined user experience, complete with a more refined how-to section and updated housing resources

The Christie Administration today announced that the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA), an affiliate of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS), has received $5,099,229 in rental assistance funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Building on the Christie Administration’s commitment to expand opportunity and revival in the state’s cities, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today approved an award under the Economic Redevelopment and Growth (ERG) Program to help the Roebling Complex redevelopment in Trenton move forward. The Wire Rope Lofts project, being advanced by HHG Development Associates, involves the redevelopment of an old Roebling Steel building into rental loft apartments

In the face of COAH’s continued recalcitrance, the Supreme Court ordered today that advocates for affordable homes may go to court without waiting for further action from COAH.

The open house will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.

Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs continued the commemoration of National Consumer Protection Week with advice for consumers on hiring a home improvement contractor or home elevation contractor

The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA), an affiliate of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA), celebrated the launch of the Supportive Housing Connection (SHC), its unique partnership with the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS)

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker today applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) awarding of a combined $1,903.435.00 in Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinator grants to assist New Jersey housing agencies and nonprofit organizations

The Hampshire Companies, a full-service, private real estate investment firm with equity in assets valued at over $2.5 billion, has announced sale of its 112,270-square-foot industrial warehouse building located at 490 Huyler Street in South Hackensack, N.J. to Park Avenue Motor Corporation. The company has leased the building since 2012 and the tenant chose to exercise its purchase option

Michele Siekerka, president of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), will be available to provide reaction to Governor Chris Christie’s budget address on Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) located in New Jersey’s 6th District will receive a total of over $5.23 million to make improvements to public housing developments.

Municipal officials from across the state convened at a forum in South Jersey to explore best practices for managing vacant and abandoned problem properties Local decision makers including mayors, councilmembers, and department heads participated in the day long forum will assist them in developing a problem property strategy in their communities.

EATONTOWN, N.J. - October 23, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nearly two years after Hurricane Sandy, FEMA officials marked the conclusion of their housing mission in New Jersey.On September 11, 2014, FEMA returned the last of the Fort Monmouth properties that have housed displaced survivors of Hurricane Sandy since December of 2012. All of the 115 families who occupied the apartments and duplexes on the main post and in the Megill Commons area in Tinton Falls had either returned to their own homes or found a suitable housing alternative.

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., - October 7, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA) will host educational programs in October and November designed to help industry professionals gain knowledge and elevate their skills. NJAA offers a diverse selection of comprehensive education and certification courses throughout the year for members and non-members as part of its commitment to advancing the multi-family housing industry in New Jersey.

LINCROFT, N.J. - May 29, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Millions of people enjoy living near the water, but few people actually want to live in it.

TRENTON - April 22, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Christie Administration today announced the state is closing in on the first buyouts of Superstorm Sandy-damaged homes in Woodbridge and East Brunswick, in Middlesex County, with appraisals completed and offers beginning to be made on 89 homes in Woodbridge and a 7-home neighborhood in East Brunswick

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 18, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Assembly Deputy Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco said he is pleased to hear of the support for repealing the estate and realty transfer taxes which lead New Jersey residents to leave the state for a more tax-friendly climate. Bucco sponsors two bills in the Assembly (A-397 and A-389) that address both issues which he has sponsored in the previous legislative session as wel

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 15, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today is the final day for filing federal and state income taxes. Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick said the deadline is a reminder that reducing the tax burden should be the highest priority for legislators