Demand for multifamily residential and mixed-use development is strong in New Jersey, but high-priced, luxury residences in places like Hoboken, Jersey City and parts of Newark account for only part of the story.

A string of retail failures has some experts questioning whether brick-and-mortar companies can survive in the age of e-commerce. But brands that keep close track of their markets and are willing to adapt can do well despite today’s challenging environment.

New Jersey is on the move when it comes to commercial-industrial and office activity.

In a transaction arranged by CBRE Capacity LLC has committed to a 300,000-square-foot lease at 1601 Livingston Ave. in North Brunswick.

Hollister Construction Services joined RBH Group, Rutgers University-Newark and students, Perkins Eastman Architects and McNamara-Salvia Structural Engineers to celebrate the topping out of Rutgers’ new facility, The Honors Living-Learning Community.

Jeffrey Dunne, David Gavin, Jeremy Neuer and Travis Langer of CBRE’s National Retail Partners represented the owner, JDA Development Co., in the sale and also procured the buyer, Oak Street Real Estate Capital,

The loans were used to refinance existing commercial mortgages, acquire properties and construct new buildings in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, the Short Hills-based institution said.

HFF worked on behalf of the borrower to recapitalize the asset with a $22.425 million, 10-year securitized loan and a $4.575 million, 10-year mezzanine loan.