Tio Taco + Tequila Bar – Grand Opening – Clifton, NJ
We are proud to announce the GRAND OPENING of @tiotacotequilabar latest location.
Press Release: CEO completes 4x4x48 (x20) Endurance Challenge to bring awareness to the Liv Like A Unicorn foundation.
We would like to take this time to congratulate Tyler Bennett, CEO of Bennett Realty & Development (BRD) on his latest personal endeavor, the 4x4x48 (x20) Endurance Challenge which he completed last week.
Press Release: Bennett Realty & Development To Have A New Home Soon!
We are proud to announce that Bennett Realty & Development will soon have a new home & address.
Construction Update: Wendy’s Restaurant in Eatontown, NJ
The soon-to-be-built Wendy’s Restaurant, located on Route 35 & Wyckoff Road in Eatontown, New Jersey.
Press Release: STNL Closed Deal Announcement!
Bennett Realty & Development Announces the sale of rapidly expanding urgent care centers in Selma, AL.
Press Release: CEO Participates in Endurance Challenge. All proceeds going to Live Like A Unicorn Foundation.
We are excited to announce that Tyler Bennett will participate in his latest endurance challenge, the 4x4x48. You can follow his journey on via Instagram via @tylerobennett, Linkedin via @Tyler Bennett, and Facebook via @Tyler Bennett.
Press Release: Dollar General STNL Closed Deal Announcement!
Bennett Realty & Development Announces the sale of a Dollar General located in Hiawassee, GA.
Tommy’s Tavern + Tap – Edison, NJ: CONSTRUCTION UPDATE!
Bennett Realty & Development (BRD) is proud to announce the topping off of the Tommy’s Tavern +Tap at Edison Towne Square in Edison, New Jersey.
Press Release: Urgent Care STNL Closed Deal Announcement!
Bennett Realty & Development announces the sale of rapidly expanding urgent care centers in Millbrook, AL
Press Release: Commercial Land Sale Announcement!
We are proud to announce the completed sale of 1.74 acres commercial property.
Press Release: STNL Closed Deal Announcement! – Dothan Commons, Dothan, AL.
We are pleased to announce the sale of Dothan Commons in Dothan, AL.
Press Release: Walgreens/Rite Aid Disposition Property – Just Sold – 1091 S. Broad St., Trenton, NJ
Bennett Realty & Development (“BRD”) is proud to announce the sale of a former Rite Aid property located at 1091 S Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08611.
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Ground-Breaking Event – 803 South Avenue, Plainfield, NJ
We recently had our ground-breaking event in the City of #Plainfield
Grand Opening! Tio Taco + Tequila Bar, MARLBORO, NJ
We are proud to announce the GRAND OPENING of Tio Taco + Tequila Bar’s latest location at 280 Route 9 N, Marlboro, New Jersey.
Press Release: Joint Real Estate Companies Announce Sale of 803 South Avenue, Plainfield, NJ.
Bennett Realty & Development (BRD) and EDEN Property Company, LLC (EDEN) are proud to announce the sale of 803 South Avenue in Plainfield, New Jersey. The development project is fully approved, located in Redevelopment and Opportunity Zones, and included a 30-Year PILOT. It will bring tremendous value to this ever-changing area of the City.
Ground-Breaking Event in the City of Plainfield
Just recently, we had our ground-breaking event in the City of #Plainfield for our latest #multifamily project. What began as a novel idea nearly 4 years ago is finally happening. In replacement of this building, you see in the picture will stand 120 beautifully appointed, market-rate #apartments adjacent to #NJTRANSIT train station.
Part IV—OF MY 100-MILE ULTRA-MARATHON JOURNEY—THE FINAL CHAPTER
I have unfinished business…this last Part of this Series. I am going to just dive right in to explain a lot of the “what” for proper context. The Georgia Jewel is a 100 mile-ultra marathon on The Pinhoti Trail system which encompasses Alabama and Georgia in the southern Appalachian mountains. In September, it is like a lush green jungle.
Bennett Realty & Development Welcomes Dylan Rotchford to the Team
Bennett Realty & Development (BR&D) welcomes Dylan Rotchford as its newest member to our roster. Dylan will work hand-and-hand with Founder/CEO Tyler Bennett out of the New Jersey office.
We are extremely excited to announce the opening of the 2nd Tio Taco + Tequila Bar in Marlboro, NJ
You HAVE TO check out this concept! The scratch-kitchen #MexicanFood is amazing and the environment is safe and #upbeat!
Bennett Realty & Development and Partners Sell Shovel Ready Development Project: 1000 North Avenue, Plainfield, NJ
Bennett Realty & Development and Partners Sell Shovel Ready Development Project: 1000 North Avenue, Plainfield, NJ
We are happy to announce that we have sold our interests in #shovelready project at 120 North Avenue, Plainfield, NJ. .
CLOSED DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT- Dollar General in Fredericktown, PA
Bennett Realty & Development is pleased to announce the sale of a, free-standing highly sought after investment property.
Do you have days where you just don’t want to do it? Ever wonder what makes someone successful?
These are all things discussed in our very own interview on @BYLRRadio (IG) with Mike Johnson @brucewayne9 (IG) where we talk about all things business, life, fulfillment, and overcoming challenges.
PRESS RELEASE: New Closed Deal
Bennett Realty & Development (BRD), a full-service boutique commercial real estate firm with specialties in both Development and Brokerage, is pleased to announce the rare sale of a free-standing ShopRite Grocery Store located at 41 Vista Boulevard in Slingerlands, NY.
FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIAL PARK WELCOMES A NEW TENANT – FREEHOLD, NJ
Bennett Realty & Development (“BRD”) is proud to announce the signing of a 7,280 SF Industrial Warehouse lease at Fairfield Industrial Park in Freehold, New Jersey.
WALGREENS DISPOSITION/SUBLEASE CLOSED DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT
We are proud to announce the successful disposition/sublease of a former Walgreens Pharmacy located at 5159 US Highway 9, Howell, NJ to Dollar Tree Stores.
TOMMY’S TAVERN + TAP’S – CLIFTON, NJ – OPENING THIS FRIDAY!
We are proud to announce that Tommy’s Tavern + Tap’s latest location at 826 Route 3, Clifton, NJ is OPENING THIS FRIDAY (December 18, 2020).
TICETOWN SQUARE WELCOMES TWO NEW TENANTS-TICETOWN, OLD BRIDGE, NJ
We are proud to announce that Bennett Realty & Development (BRD) has closed two deals at the Ticetown Square.
WALGREENS DISPOSITION/SUBLEASE CLOSED DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT
We are proud to announce the successful disposition/sublease of a former Walgreens Pharmacy located at 305 State Route 33, Manalapan, NJ
TOMMY’S TAVERN + TAP – GRAND OPENING – PRINCETON, NJ
We are proud to announce the GRAND OPENING of @tommystaverntap latest location at @shopmarketfair in Princeton, New Jersey.
WENDY’S COMING SOON TO EATONTOWN, NJ
Bennett Realty & Development is proud to announce that Wendy’s will be coming soon to a free-standing pad site on Route 35 & Wyckoff Road in Eatontown,
BYLR Radio Interviews Tyler Bennett on his 100-mile Ultra-Marathon, The Georgia Jewel
Check out Tyler Bennett’s full interview on BYLR radio of his journey and completion of the 100-mile Ultra Marathon.
TIO TACO + TEQUILA BAR (A SCRATCH KITCHEN MEXICAN CONCEPT) OPENS IN EDISON, NJ
Bennett Realty & Development (BRD) and Triple T Hospitality Group (TTHG) are proud to announce the opening of Tio Taco + Tequila Bar at Edison Towne Square located in Edison, NJ.
How Running a 100-Mile Ultra Marathon Changed EVERYTHING! – (Part III) – The “WHY”
If you have read Part I and Part II of this series, perhaps you wondered; WHY? Why I chose to run in a 100-mile ultra-endurance race may seem hard for some to believe. What if I told you that you can do something for very little money and earn a lifetime reward. Perhaps the biggest “WHY” is because I want to live ALL-OUT, set a good example for my kids, and experience things that alter me forever.
How Running A 100-Mile Ultra Marathon Changed EVERYTHING! - (Part II) -The “HOW”
To understand the ‘HOW’ behind the training and racing 100 miles is best described somewhat like a puzzle.
VIDEO: We are EXCITED AND PROUD to announce the launch of the newest full-service restaurant concept; Tio Taco + Tequila Bar
OPENING SOON in Edison, NJ. Filling a significant void, this Mexican scratch kitchen concept will be unrivaled. While others concepts are contracting, this #TEAM continues its growth. The operations and
How Running A 100-Mile Ultra Marathon Changed EVERYTHING! - (Part I)
A few weeks ago, I competed in a One-Hundred Mile Ultra Marathon in Northwest Georgia, called The Georgia Jewel. The race started in the City of Dalton on the Pinhoti Trail in the Chattahoochee National Forest, a pristine area of nearly 1 million acres of Forest. I am pleased to share the profound effect this experience has had on my business and life (which is both the same).
See it! BE UNSTOPPABLE.
I’m not delusional with the impact COVID-19 has and is having on us. I see what is happening, I am living through it. I own a small business and understand
How will the Commercial RE Market handle COVID-19
I have a front-row seat to this question. I have spoken to dozens of people in the Commercial Real Estate space over the last couple of weeks. Everyone is trying
How I am dealing with The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Over the past several weeks my family, company, and everyone I know in this world has been rocked by an unforeseen uppercut known as COVID-19. This dangerous virus is an
RE-FRAMING
RE-FRAMINGThis topic is so critical to success and fulfillment in life. Every Monday, I have a call with a friend, mentor and highly successful entrepreneur. This week we discussed RE-framing
YEAR REWIND– Reflect don’t Regret
I am not big on believing that long term changes occur simply because the year changed. But I do believe that reflection is an essential practice in life and business.
Gratitude is Attitude
Yes, the #BennettBlog is back. We are taking things deeper into personal practices. You want to read a blog solely about capitalization rates or the federal reserve’s interest rate moves,
The meaning of NUMBER ‘17’
Last week I participated in an endurance event called ‘29029 Everesting’ at Stratton Mountain in Vermont. If you read the last BennettBlog you heard a little bit of the back
HOW TRAINING TO CLIMB MT. EVEREST TAUGHT ME THE MEANING OF ENDURANCE
As you read this, I’m likely in the middle of participating in an endurance event called 29029. A 36-hour challenge where I am climbing the vertical equivalent of Mt. Everest,
VIDEO: Miller’s Ale House, Rockaway, NJ Time Lapse Construction Video
Watch a piece of parking lot at Rockaway Townsquare be transformed into a Miller’s Ale House Restaurant.
Big & Busy vs. Small & Precise
My professional career and admittingly, my own personal life, has always been about doing more. Working more hours, completing more deals, giving more effort when I was worn out, making
Innovation
Innovation A word that many connect to tech gurus or Silicon Valley cryptocurrency traders. This couldn’t be more wrong. Innovation to me means; someone or something that adapts and creates
Bennett Realty & Development Expands Reach With Second Location
Bennett Realty & Development has chosen Charlotte, North Carolina for its second office location. Read press release here.
VIDEO: Tommy’s Tavern & Tap Coming to Freehold, NJ
Construction Update on the newest Tommy’s Tavern & Tap location.
UNDER-write, don’t OVER-write
I learned early on that optimism is impartial on a proforma or budget. Properly underwriting any real estate deal is perhaps the most critical part to a success. Often you
The REAL in Real Estate
It has been a while since I chose a topic to discuss in detail, but I think the current status of the overall market and what will come in 2019
Be a “Lover” or a “Fighter”?? BE BOTH!
Be a “Lover” or a “Fighter”?? BE BOTH! Maybe you have heard in your life that you’re either a “lover” or a “fighter”. These words and assumed divisions are another
No Plan? No Bueno!
2018 was a tremendous year for our company. We grew in many different ways and I want to thank our team, clients, family, and friends for the continued support. It’s
Don’t do NEUTRAL in 2019–Do DRIVE!
Neutral is a threat to your growth, a hinderance to your success, and an unsatisfactory place that will bring you no abundance or happiness. Seems strong? It’s true. There are
VIDEO: Now Open! Fitness Factory in Somerset, NJ
Fitness Factory on Cedar Grove Lane in Somerset, NJ is now open. Go visit for a great workout!
What is your WHY? — looking deeper in to why we do what we do
What better time or place to write a BLOG post than on an island in the Bahamas? My wife and I traveled here for our 5 year anniversary. Crystal clear
VIDEO: Wendys Garwood Grand Opening – October 2018
Take a look at the newly open and operating Wendy’s location on North Avenue in Garwood, NJ
What is REALLY like—being a developer
I’m writing this because I have searched and searched for a real life, actual case studies of developer’s war stories of projects they have done in the hopes that maybe
TIME—The Invaluable Commodity
The NUMBER ONE commodity in my personal and professional life, the most influential commodity in my life, and the one thing I wish I had more of. Now you see
VIDEO: Our Way Episode 4 – Behind the scenes real estate hustle
Come with us behind the scenes!
WHERE IS THE REAL ESTATE MARKET?-Does anyone REALLY know?
Imagine this statement in 1 sentence; the industrial market/logistics is at an all-time high, triple-net cap rates are increasing nationally, the multi-family sector is on fire in major metro markets
VIDEO: Fitness Factory Somerset Construction Update – July 2018
A lot of work has been done on Fitness Factory in Somerset since we last brought it to you. Take a look inside as the health club takes shape. Check
VIDEO: Wendy’s Garwood Construction Update – July 2018
A lot has happened since the last time we were at the new Wendy’s in Garwood. Check out the construction progress and stay tuned for updates!
Let the Norm be the Exception and the Exception be the Norm – BE DIFFERENT
Let the Norm be the Exception and the Exception be the Norm—BE DIFFERENT ~Tyler Bennett When I started Bennett Realty & Development, there were (and still are) very few boutique
VIDEO: A Conversation with Carlo Caparruva
Tyler and Carlo talk about the evolution of the real estate market
VIDEO: Tommys Staten Island June 2018 Construction Update
Check out how far construction has come at Tommy’s in Staten Island. At this rate, they will be open before we know it!!!
VIDEO: Wendy’s Garwood Construction Update – June 2018
Take a look at the construction progress being made at 251 North Avenue in Garwood. Stay tuned for further construction updates!
Are you prepared for ICSC RECON this year?
The week before the annual International Council of Shopping Center (ICSC) RECON conference in Las Vegas is ALWAYS hectic, assuming you believe in and practice PREPARATION. When I say PREPARATION,
VIDEO: Health Clubs and the Overall Real Estate Market with Dennis Cieri
A little less than a year ago we embraced the power of social media. Today we are proud to bring you Episode 1 of our vlog, OUR WAY. We will
Authenticity
Who are you? No really, who? And perhaps more important, who do you want to be? A question most don’t ask themselves but one that I ask myself often, not
VIDEO: Tommy’s Tavern & Tap Staten Island Mall Construction Update April 2018
Come take a look around the newest Tommy’s Tavern & Tap currently under construction in Staten Island, NY. Follow Bennett Realty & Development for updates to the progress!
Creating the Perfect Development Team
More context is needed in these blogs before I jump into a topic I’m passionate about. Bennett Realty & Development does a lot of development work as principals and although
VIDEO: Fitness Factory Somerset, NJ April 2018
Come take a tour of the new Fitness Factory location currently under construction in Somerset, NJ
Delusion of Change
To succeed in business (and life), there is one thing that’s constant: CHANGE…This isn’t a rah-rah motivational blog about getting you moving, its simply about a “Constant Variable” (you like
How Entrepreneurship Requires Positivity
Start a business. Be your own boss. Make lots of money. Be the only one that controls your destiny. It all sounds great at the start. But then the reality
Value Proposition
Some would say I expect too much out of what I read, watch, or listen to because I expect VALUE. This stems from how much I value my time and
Bayonne: A City of Happenings
Recently I had a great conversation with Mayor Jimmy Davis of Bayonne. He and his administration have done some incredible things in helping the growth and renaissance for his city.
2018 Tax Reform
There is a lot of smoke and mirrors being employed by both sides of the aisle when it comes to the recently passed tax plan. Some would have you believe
2018 Perspective
While I can spend time predicting market trends and changes for 2018 in what is The Bennett Blog’s 1st Edition of a New Year, I think it’s worthwhile to put
Not an ‘End’, Just a Reflection….2017 Wrap Up
The past 12 months will surely go down as a memorable year in the real estate business and perhaps be viewed as the year of the “pivot”, or the first
New York 2017 ICSC Download
After spending 3 days at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)’s 2nd largest show in the world in New York City last week and having a week to dig
The “Consolidation Affect”
Perhaps consolidation is something not discussed as much as it should be, or it is just something that we’ve softened to, like the continuance of bankruptcy filings. However, I find
SEARS IS A “GOOD” THING!
How many times have we heard of a Kmart or Sears store closing, potentially closing, or looking like a rag? It may be the most obvious topic in retail; Sears
Are you thinking differently? If not, you’ll get left behind..
While most of my focus is in the retail sector of commercial real estate, I also develop mixed use apartment projects in New Jersey. More recently, I began realizing and
Really, Retail is Dead??
As a developer and a broker, I am always looking to stay ahead of the curve and understand market conditions before they begin to affect the market. Since I, like
Where is the “New” news in Retail?
For all those people who lived under a rock the last 2 months, the overwhelming amount of news coming from the retail industry is that of Lidl’s Expansion in the
The Bennett Blog Begins…
Welcome to the Bennett Blog… This is why you should listen…. I formed Bennett Realty just over a year ago after spending the past 12+ years slugging through the commercial