Category Archives: New Jersey Real Estate

Stop making sense

Posted on February 18, 2019 by grim

From the APP: Making NJ competitive will do more than $15 minimum wage New Jersey routinely places at or near the bottom in almost every economic analysis of states in America. It’s one of the worst places in the country … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, New Jersey Real Estate, Politics | 21 Comments

Uh oh.

Posted on February 15, 2019 by grim

From the Star Ledger: N.J. revenues continue to slump, and Trump tax reforms are blamed New Jersey’s state budget is really feeling the effects of the federal tax reform hangover now. Last month, Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration warned tax revenues were … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Employment, New Jersey Real Estate, Politics, Property Taxes | 105 Comments

Thank goodness Cuomo’s our governor … wait

Posted on February 12, 2019 by grim

From Newsday: Cuomo to meet with Trump to seek end of cap on SALT deductibility Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said he is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump on Tuesday to press his effort to overhaul Trump’s tax plan, which … Continue reading →

Posted in New Jersey Real Estate, Politics, Property Taxes | 109 Comments

See ya!

Posted on February 5, 2019 by grim

From the NY Post: As revenue drops, concern about the proposed state budget rises Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday announced a dramatic drop in state income tax revenue of $2.8 billion, which he says will prompt him to revise his 2019-20 budget … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, New Jersey Real Estate, NYC | 159 Comments

$15 here we come

Posted on February 1, 2019 by grim

From the Star Ledger: N.J. minimum wage set to rise to $10 in July and $15 by 2024 after big votes The Democrat-controlled state Legislature on Thursday gave approval to an historic increase in New Jersey’s minimum wage to $15 … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, New Jersey Real Estate, Politics | 73 Comments

Anywhere but here

Posted on January 27, 2019 by grim

From the Real Deal: Why millionaires are fleeing NYC and New Jersey Volatile financial markets are leading high net worth individuals to leave New York and New Jersey in droves. Last year, the region encompassing New York City, Jersey City … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, New Jersey Real Estate, NYC, Unrest | 4 Comments

NJ labor force shrinking

Posted on January 22, 2019 by grim

From ROINJ: GSI analysis: 2018 jobs report shows N.J.’s lost steam, economy falling behind Garden State Initiative has released an analysis of New Jersey’s monthly jobs report for December 2018, and in it said the economy is not moving forward … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Employment, New Jersey Real Estate | 60 Comments

NJ nears $15

Posted on January 17, 2019 by grim

From the Star Ledger: N.J. minimum wage to rise to $15 an hour as Murphy, top Dems strike deal New Jersey’s Democratic governor and lawmakers have reached a highly anticipated agreement to raise New Jersey’s minimum wage to $15 an … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Employment, New Jersey Real Estate | 88 Comments

Need to raise the taxes

Posted on January 15, 2019 by grim

From the Star Ledger: N.J.’s tax revenues are falling short of Murphy administration target Midway through the fiscal year, New Jersey’s income tax collections have fallen off track, Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration reported on Monday. Revenues for the fiscal year … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, New Jersey Real Estate, Politics | 128 Comments

The $150k Club

Posted on January 3, 2019 by grim

From the Census ACS Community Survey released a few weeks ago. Town – Median Household Income: Millburn, Essex County $202,862 Essex Fells, Essex County $200,875 Glen Ridge, Essex County $196,821 North Caldwell, Essex County $187,470 Mendham Township, Morris County $185,882 … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, New Jersey Real Estate | 69 Comments

Another day another tax

Posted on December 13, 2018 by grim

From NJ101.5: WHY FEWER CHEAP FLIGHTS MIGHT BE FOUND AT NEWARK AIRPORT Your chances of finding a cheap flight out of Newark Liberty International Airport could soon go down dramatically. You may want to expand your search to John F. … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Employment, New Jersey Real Estate, Politics | 103 Comments

Optimistic … but

Posted on December 11, 2018 by grim

From NJ101.5: HOW NJ BUSINESSES FEEL ABOUT ECONOMY, MINIMUM WAGE IN 2019 New Jersey businesses don’t really like much about the state in which they operate, but most expect an uptick in sales and profits in 2019, according to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Employment, New Jersey Real Estate | 143 Comments

What’s more important, whether people have jobs, or what they get paid?

Posted on December 10, 2018 by grim

From NJ Patch: Approximately 1,000 NJ Jobs Will Be Gone By The New Year Some of the announcements came before the stock market plummeted on Tuesday, and talk of a possible recession arose. But the sting of about 1,000 layoffs … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Employment, New Jersey Real Estate | 60 Comments

Yes, NJ is a manufacturing powerhouse

Posted on November 26, 2018 by grim

From ROINJ: Manufacturing is (hidden) gem of N.J. economy Manufacturing is not dying, it’s evolving. So said John Kennedy, the CEO of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, at a recent Financial Executives International meeting. “Manufacturing in New Jersey is … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Employment, New Jersey Real Estate | 31 Comments

How to get rich quick? Have a legislator carve you out a loophole.

Posted on November 19, 2018 by grim

From the Press of Atlantic City: NJ’s leveling of room tax playing field also dug a loophole We’ve long felt it was unfair and detrimental to the hospitality industry for New Jersey to pile room taxes and fees on hotels … Continue reading →

Posted in New Jersey Real Estate, Shore Real Estate | 44 Comments