TRENTON-State law is modified to allow state and federally chartered banks, savings banks and S&Ls to be licensed for such activity in the Garden State. This could pave the way for venture partnering.

FREEHOLD, NJ-Cronheim Mortgage Corp. brokered the package for the borrower, a partnership that has owned the property since it was built back in the early 1960s. Several national chains anchor the shopping center.

BAYONNE, NJ-Developer Starwood Heller is finishing the build-out and lease-up of the A&P-anchored Bayview Plaza, which the company acquired three years ago. It even draws shoppers from across the Bayonne Bridge.

SADDLE BROOK, NJ-The various market indicators are still trending positive, continuing one of the greatest real estate booms the Garden State has ever enjoyed. This is in large part due to the shift in usage.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ-The steel is up at the new Wick Cos. project, which is currently scheduled to be ready for occupancy next spring. It is called BrunsWick as a play on New Brunswick and Wick Cos.

ELIZABETH, NJ-A former brownfield site is being eyed for the creation of top-flight office space in a submarket, currently dominated by warehousing, distribution and other industrial facilities, that has none.

FRANKLIN TWP, NJ-A fast-growing high-tech materials science company, recently named one of the state's fastest growing companies, has committed to lab/flex building for an additional five years.

NEWARK-Tremont Capital's recent redo of the 282,500-sf landmark property continues to pay dividends as it approaches complete lease-up. The buildings'transformation, has been gaining attention following its unveiling.