MORRISTOWN, NJ- The financings cover a range of flex and industrial buildings in Northern and Central NJ, including a five-building portfolio in Hanover.

PARSIPPANY, NJ- The franchiser pairs up an existing affiliate with a local firm to expand its brand in central Pennsylvania, especially in the retail category.

ROSELAND, NJ-The properties, one of them in New Jersey, will flip from the portfolio of New Plan Excel Realty Trust. Three of them will be converted to the new owner's Premium Outlet brand.

HOBOKEN, NJ-Negotiations are said to be in the final stages for a new office tower and luxury hotel situated next to SJP Properties' new Waterfront Corporate Center. SJP is said to be part of the mix.

KEARNY, NJ-The 49-unit rental facility, designed for low-income seniors, will benefit from a $5.4 million HUD grant plus BHP and FHLB assistance.

NEWARK-The units, one of which opened today, include cafes operated by Seattle's Best Coffee. The company already operates one of its Waldenbooks units at the airport.

MONTVALE, NJ-The signings fill up one of the company's Garden State properties and involve four office buildings in the northern and central parts of the state.

CRANFORD, NJ-The REIT's net income also rose for the period, by 37% on a per-share basis, although total revenues declined slightly.