PARSIPPANY, NJ-NorthMarq Capital reports it has arranged a total of $6.25 million in financing transactions for the Hampshire Self Storage Portfolio for properties in Cherry Hill and Burlington and separately two multifamily properties in Hoboken.

JERSEY CITY-Mack-Cali Realty Corp. and joint venture partner Ironstate Development Company broke ground on Tuesday on a $291-million multifamily apartment tower on the waterfront here.

ANNAPOLIS, MD-Mayor Mike Pantelides says his administration is beginning to study the possible purchase of two controversial properties that have been the focus of significant development proposals.

BALTIMORE-The City Council on Monday granted preliminary approval to extend for two more years tax breaks for developers who rehabilitate historic properties here.

CHARLOTTE, NC-Locally-based Campus Crest Communities, Inc. reports it has sold four non-core student housing property assets to an undisclosed buyer for $50 million.

HOUSTON-After posting some of the strongest numbers in years in 2013, commercial brokerage firm CBRE says the Houston commercial real estate market should continue to grow in 2014.

HARRISON, NJ-Advance Realty's mixed-use development in the Riverbend District here has secured site plan approval from the Town of Harrison.

RIDGEWOOD, NJ-The Lincoln Building at 45 North Broad St. here is on the market for sale.