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Commercial real estate transaction activity is picking up, even ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate cut last month. The U.S. commercial real estate market saw almost $60 billion in transaction volume in the second quarter, a 31% bump from the the first three months of the year, according to CoStar Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CSGP). And in a third-quarter survey of industry participants by commercial real estate data company Altus Group, the percentage who picked "deploying capital" as a primary focus over the next six months surged 11 percentage points, to 31%, from the previous quarter, when it was 20%. Meanwhile, the percentage of respondents who said they were pausing or de-risking their portfolios dropped 5 and 6 percentage points, respectively. https://lnkd.in/gAprniaW

Wherever you look on Halloween, there’s plastic destined for the dumpster: scratchy costumes made of polyester, crumpled wrappers for candies and chocolates, and poor-quality decorations like skeletons and zombie hands hanging off balconies and poking out of lawns. With the waste situation becoming as spooky as the holiday itself, every little effort helps. So if you’re trying to make this year’s Halloween scary for everyone but the planet, here are five places to start: https://lnkd.in/gsceea24

HREV’s Birch House in Jersey City hits 70 percent leased Halpern Real Estate Ventures has leased more than two-thirds of its new 337-unit high-end apartment property on Jersey City’s West Side, the developer announced this week. According to the firm, the complex at 49 Fisk St. has secured more than 150 leases in the past four months. That’s due in part to what it says is a compelling price compared to downtown Jersey City and Hoboken, as well as a green-centric design and 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space. https://lnkd.in/gMcepnvJ

What’s remarkable about the trend of underconsumption core is how multifaceted it is. Its individual economic benefits are undeniable. It gives Gen Z a way to actively reduce their impact on the climate. It extends into mental health and mindfulness, with adherents choosing to be happy with what they have instead of buying into a never-ending stream of disposable trends. It is an outright rejection of inauthentic and predatory influencer marketing. Read more about underconsumption core in my new blog post: https://lnkd.in/d2yRpqpZ

The decrease was larger than expected. How long it will take for multifamily to feel its impact is less than clear. The Federal Reserve today announced a 50-basis-point rate cut, likely the first of several. While it was all but certain that this Federal Open Market Committee meeting would result in a decrease to the Federal Funds Rate, by how much remained in question. https://lnkd.in/eyMiK8K2

Did you know that by trying to make people healthy today, the medical industry is making them sick tomorrow? This is because medical waste is out of control and growing every year, and its polluting the environment, and therefore our bodies. Read my blog posted yesterday and learn more: https://lnkd.in/gdP47Ndu

NYC and NJ Apartments in High Demand According to New York City and New Jersey developers, luxury apartments were in high demand during the weeks before Labor Day as students and young professionals sought housing near their schools and businesses. The leasing frenzy in June and July typically calms in August, but the opposite is happening this year. Rental communities from Chelsea, N.Y., to Jersey City, N.J., to Mott Haven, N.Y., saw strong traffic. https://lnkd.in/gBY-mdmq

I want to take a moment to celebrate Halpern Real Estate Ventures and J&L Companies - true pioneers in sustainable living! 🌱 Their commitment to green innovation isn’t just about ticking boxes. Birch House’s composting system with an on-site anaerobic digester? Incredible. And at Fifty-Five Union, they’ve installed a state-of-the-art stormwater recycling system that’s as efficient as it is environmentally impactful. What makes this so special for me is that this transformation is happening right here in New Jersey. These companies are proving that real estate development can be both cutting-edge and responsible. Sustainability, community health, and business sense can all thrive together, and work like this is a true testament. Every decision they’ve made, from composting bins for residents to hybrid heat pumps and living green walls, shows us what’s possible when companies truly prioritize the environment. This is the future of urban development - driven by passion, innovation, and a commitment to doing what’s right. We need more builders like them. Read more about their inspiring work here: https://lnkd.in/erbi8rpz #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #ClimateAction #EcoFriendlyLiving #EnvironmentalLeadership #UrbanDevelopment #InnovativeDesign

Read my post today on microplastics, and 5 brands driving the shift (back) to natural fiber clothing and shoes

An anticipated new rental development emphasizing modern, sustainable living has arrived in Jersey City’s West Side neighborhood. Birch House brings together a collection of 337 design-driven residences, paired with lush greenery and thoughtful amenities that inspire meaningful connections to nature. Developed by Halpern Real Estate Ventures, the property integrates numerous environmentally conscious design features that are truly state of the art, including rooftop solar panels, a rainwater collection system for irrigation, and a composting system producing fertilizer for landscaping on the grounds. LED lighting and low flow plumbing fixtures in each residence further enhance the building’s “green” sensibilities. The development is underpinned by a network of residents-only outdoor spaces, including a 20,000-square-foot courtyard garden and a 22,000-square-foot rooftop with 360-degree views of the Hackensack Waterfront District, Downtown Jersey City, and Manhattan.  https://lnkd.in/g2XGShZh