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Princeton Pike Corporate Center Sells
Mercer Oak Realty was recently involved as the seller’s representatives during the sale of Princeton Pike Corporate Center. Please read this article on NJBIZ for full details on the recent 800,000 sf sale.
2016 Princeton Office Market Report
Mercer Oak Realty, Princeton Property Partners & Princeton Property Management are proud to present our 2016 Market Report (click to download). This year’s report highlights trends from 2015, what 2016 could hold, how New Jersey’s economy is doing at the moment and a look back on our 2015 predictions. Hot topics include: “Densification” Building Upgrades…
Small Business Owners in Philly Metro are Excited about 2016
Sixty-two percent of respondents to the Small Business Pulse Check conducted by TD Bank said they were “optimistic” or “excited” about 2016 and the overwhelming majority of the small business owners who responded indicated that they would close out 2015 strong, most of which expected to meet or exceed their annual revenue goals. New Jersey…
Scudder Falls Bridge Improvements to Begin
Preparation work has begun for the Scudder Falls Bridge construction project slated to begin in 2017. The bridge connects Bucks Co, PA & Mercer Co, NJ. A bottleneck during commute hours on I-95, the span (built in 1959) was recently deemed “functionally obsolete” and is long due for upgrades. Commuters and businesses in both Mercer…
New to Market: +/-6,798 SF Class A+ Office Space
Suite 250 at 100 PrincetonSouth Corporate Center is now available for lease. The +/-6,798 SF office space boasts high end finishes: rich wood mixed with modern glass fronts on the offices makes the most of an expansive window line and allows natural light to filter throughout the space. This suite is a unique opportunity in…
2016 Central Jersey Real Estate Forecast
The 3rd annual Central Jersey Real Estate Forecast breakfast will be taking place on Thursday, January 28th. This year promises to be a thoughtful and interesting event and will feature keynote speaker Michele Brown, President & CEO of Choose New Jersey. Mercer Oak Realty’s CEO Aubrey Haines will join the panel, along with Jud Henderson…
How many office buildings come with high end Italian food?
Recently, Susan Sprague Yeske visited Settimo Cielo, an Italian restaurant located in a corporate building that Mercer Oak Realty represents: 2445 Kuser Road and documented her experience in the Times of Trenton. Settimo Cielo began as a Trenton location, and to meet the requests of customers who wanted another option for dinner and weekend dining…
County Clerk Lines Up Deal for Temporary Space
County clerk to move into temporary space ahead of $40M annex overhaul via nj.com
Mercer Oak Realty Negotiates 13,450 SF Lease with Essential Property Realty Trust
Mercer Oak Realty announced today that they negotiated a long-term lease for 13,450 SF on behalf of Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT). EPRT will relocate its Headquarters to 902 Carnegie Center in Princeton. Sab Russo, President of Mercer Oak represented EPRT. Peter Hedley of Hilton Realty represented the owner of 902 Carnegie. This is the…
Mercer Oak Realty Represents Universal Display in 88,000 SF Purchase
Sab Russo, President of Mercer Oak Realty, announced today that Universal Display Corporation (UDC) had acquired two single story office buildings to accommodate its expansion in Ewing, NJ. UDC, the creator of OLEDs (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) used in newer flat screen TVs, cell phones, as well as cutting edge lighting applications, acquired the adjoining…
2018 Market Report
Mercer Oak Realty, Princeton Property Partners & Princeton Property Management are proud to present our 2018 Market Report (click to download). See our take on latest trends in the market.
First Bank Expands in Hamilton New Jersey
First Bank Expands in Hamilton New Jersey Hamilton, NJ – Mercer Oak Realty, a leader in Princeton Area Commercial Real Estate, announces that First Bank has signed a long-term lease at 1395 Yardville Hamilton Square Road. First Bank will use the 11,000 sf as expansion space to house additional executive and administrative staff needs, adjacent…
2018 Central NJ Real Estate Forecast
The 5th annual Central Jersey Real Estate Forecast will be taking place on Friday, January 26th. This year promises to be a thoughtful and interesting event and will feature keynote speaker Jeffrey Otteau of the Otteau Group. Mercer Oak Realty’s CEO Aubrey Haines will join the panel, along with Judson R. Henderson Broker of Record/Managing Member, Callaway Henderson…
Five Ways To Spruce Up Spec Suites
For owners of office buildings, constructing “spec suites” as ready-to-occupy office spaces can be a no-fail way to attract tenants — if these spaces are designed well. Read full article here.
Large buildings may soon get report cards for energy efficiency
Just like restaurants post letter grades in their windows, large buildings may soon have to broadcast their energy efficiency ratings. Read full report here.
Growing tech firms now drive high-end office market from Seattle and SF to Manhattan
When F5 Networks signed a lease last spring for 28 floors in the Mark, a new 48-floor office and hotel edifice in downtown Seattle, the deal capped a hunt for new headquarters that in 2019 will provide the company with room to grow and its employees with nearby transit, restaurants and other amenities. Read the full report here.
Three Keys to a Successful Property Budget Review
A budget is your vision of an asset and a forecast of potential earnings. While creating a portfolio or property budget, our deniable need to put everything under the microscope to review and analyze blurs the view. Read the full report here.
Glut, defunct & stranded: What do these words describe?
NJBiz uses these words (in the article linked below) to describe suburban corporate campuses in New Jersey- with enough combined square footage to fill five Empire State Buildings. PlanSmart NJ has taken on the task of developing a “toolkit” of sorts for municipalities to begin to deal with the 14.5 million square feet of vacant,…
How are NJ's incentives doing?
We’ve posted a lot about New Jersey’s current incentive packages aimed at both retaining current jobs and businesses within the state’s borders and also attempting to attract new businesses and jobs. There are both fans and critics of these programs, as with most things. In an attempt to get an unbiased answer on whether or…
Two new incentives deals for Mercer County
Quick facts: Who: TRAC Intermodal Currently located at: 211 College Road East, Plainsboro & 2 Independence Way, South Brunswick Will consolidate to: 750 College Road East, Plainsboro Size: 82,000 sf Lease term: 10 years, 9 months Incentive amount: $9.8 million Who: LMT Mercer Group Currently located at: 690 Puritan Ave, Lawrence Will build at new…
Mercer County Leaders Meet for Roundtable Discussion
Leaders from 6 Mercer County towns came together to discuss their individual priorities and the future success of New Jersey as a whole. Popular topics of conversation included the NJ Transportation Trust Fund, walkable communities and NRG Energy’s new building in the breakfast hosted last week by the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce. West Windsor…
YMCA of Trenton's 10th Annual Golf Outing Attracts Over 70 Golfers
Monday, May 4th the YMCA of Trenton hosted their 10th Annual Golf Outing. Mercer Oak Realty’s President Sab Russo was in attendance and played in a foursome with Tim Aker, (Treasurer, Hopewell Valley Baseball & Softball Association), Randi Koss (Account Executive, Innovative Commercial Interiors) and Paul March (Managing Director, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank). 72 golfers…
Will more mixed-use projects find homes in central New Jersey?
The phrase “mixed-use” has been around for a long time, but seems to be growing more prominent in conversations, news articles and online discussions each day. We’ve mentioned a few mixed-use projects in this news section in the past and have had many conversations in the office voicing different viewpoints and imagining possibilities for here…
An Interview with NAIOP's New President
Clark Machemer, the Rockefeller Group’s senior vice president and regional development officer, was recently announced as NAIOP New Jersey’s new President. He is a 15 year member and previously served as the chapter’s vice president for public affairs. Check out his interview with NJBIZ here.
Choose New Jersey & the EDA Welcome CEOs
Both Choose New Jersey & the Economic Development Authority recently brought on new CEOs: Michele Brown and Melissa Orsen, respectively. Both groups work towards improving the business and economic climate in the state. Learn more about Choose New Jersey and Michele Brown’s plan for helping the Garden State attract & retain business. Check out the…
30K SF Lease Signed at PSCC: Mercer Oak in the News
Mercer Oak Realty is happy to announce that Philadelphia Insurance Companies has signed a lease for the entire 4th floor at 100 PrincetonSouth Corporate Center. This lease brings 100 & 200 PrincetonSouth to 85% occupancy. Learn more about the deal at nj.com or NJB Magazine. For information on remaining space at PrincetonSouth, please see our…