NEWARK, NJ—This year will be "a positive year for the real estate industry," in Newark and northern New Jersey, according to Miles Berger, chairman and CEO of the Berger Organization. And, in an exclusive interview with GlobeSt.com, he predicts it may even include a new casino.

MIAMI—We turned to Tim Lobonav, of South Florida-based development firm, Verzasca Group, to drill down into those reasons.

NEW YORK CITY—The property owner and investor will create a condominium and retail site, along with an elementary school.

CHANDLER, AZ—An office park comprised of six, two-story, class-A office buildings located in a master-planned business park with office, hospitality and restaurant uses has just received refinancing of $93 million.