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The Village at Compass Pointe – 2024 Update
We took a quick trip down to North Carolina to visit our latest project The Village At Compass Pointe and meet with the contractors and developers! View our January 2024 update below! read more
Jeff Sica’s 2024 Outlook on AI
We wish everyone a Happy New Year! Earlier this week, our CEO Jeff Sica was asked the question “Is 2024 the year that AI has to prove itself?” We encourage you to find Jeff’s answer in this clip from his Fox Business ... read more
Could It Be Better to Rent or Buy in the Current Market?
It’s an adage nearly as old as housing itself; buying a home makes more financial sense than renting. In addition to being the quintessential American Dream for many people, owning your own home has historically been one of the best ... read more
Digital Nomads Find Housing Relief in Short-Term Rentals
Between building supply constraints and record home prices, many would-be homeowners may have to re-evaluate their perception of real estate. But there’s a segment of the population that’s flourishing – and a rental model ... read more
How Could Inflation Woes Affect New Construction In 2022?
The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted lives – and industries – around the world. Yet despite lingering concerns about new variants such as Omicron, the global economy is on a more solid footing than it was in the fourth quarter of 2020, with read more
How Can Real Estate Investments Hedge Against Inflation?
From a jump in consumer goods prices to a decrease in currency value, rising U.S. inflation is driving concerns across the economy. However, we believe that inflation could hold some upsides for real estate investors despite reaching a read more
Florida’s Treasure Coast Offers Natural Allure for Investors in Multifamily Housing
This year, investors contemplating a real estate purchase may want to turn their attention to the south, where beautiful natural lands, appealing demographics, and an undersupply of multifamily housing position Hobe Sound, Fla., as an ... read more
Distribution, Fulfillment, and the Changing Tide of Consumer Behavior
From a business perspective, the pandemic has been a learning process for everyone. We have seen changes in consumer habits, travel, dining, and a plethora of other industries. However, one consistent performer since the start of the ... read more
Circle Squared Partners with Reynolds Asset Management and Riverside Bank to Develop Multifamily Project in Poughkeepsie, NY
Poughkeepsie, NY – May 24, 2021 – Reynolds Asset Management, alongside Circle Squared Alternative Investments (“Circle Squared”) and Riverside Bank, a division of Salisbury Bank, celebrated the groundbreaking of a new construction 55+ ... read more
A New Multifamily Investment Opportunity in Orange, NJ
At Circle Squared Alternative Investments, we pursue and invest in projects that we fundamentally believe in and are proud to put our name behind. Even in hyper-competitive markets such as the greater New York City area, this ... read more
Inflation Fears Highlight Value in Multifamily Investments
The U.S. is at a turning point in economic growth and rehabilitation in the wake of the pandemic. Due to the Federal Reserve’s attempts to mitigate the financial crisis caused by Covid and subsequent shutdowns by circulating more than ... read more
Re-Imagining Full-Service Luxury Apartments
Multifamily dwellings are becoming an increasingly popular choice as the primary residence for varying demographics. As a result, the need for multifunctional design in both new and old buildings is growing, especially as the home ... read more
The Millennial Migration to Hipsturbia
“Millennials not buying homes” has become an almost trite statement, signaling a major shift in generational investment preferences. Their lived experience and current situation defend that position, and it’s important to recognize the read more
Can Local Infrastructure Development Strengthen Commercial Real Estate Markets?
The challenges of real estate often stem from forces outside the control of the investor. Fortunately, knowing what those forces are and how to evaluate them will help you make better decisions about how and where to allocate your ... read more
Multifamily Rentals “Boom” as Older Residents Opt for Convenience
The multifamily apartment complex is often built and marketed to urban millennials and young professional families. But today, the most profitable and appealing multifamily tenants are their parents. This “Silver Tsunami” of retiring ... read more
The Return of the Summer Road Trip Could Help Hotels Bounce Back
Summer, the season of long-awaited vacations to glamorous destinations is sure to be different this year – another aspect of the enormous changes due to COVID-19. Although some families and would-be travelers have opted to cancel ... read more
Smaller Floor Plans But Greater Amenities
The Modern Apartment Scene It’s no secret as to where upwardly mobile, emerging millennial professionals are looking when they’re seeking out a spot to put down roots. [1] The movement of young, eager people – an entire class ... read more
Joint Venture Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Multi-Family Development in White Plains, New York
Luxury living is on the horizon for Hale Avenue with construction of a two-building state-of-the-art apartment complex now underway. WHITE PLAINS, NY – December 4, 2019 – Circle Squared Alternative Investments (“Circle Squared”), ... read more
A New Watchdog: The Power of AI in the Security Industry
It should come as no surprise that Artificial Intelligence – or “AI,” as it is commonly known – has moved from the realm of science fiction into the world of the real. There’s hardly a single business industry or sector ... read more
Dinosaur or Entrepreneur: Which Kind of Advisor Are You?
Our CEO, Jeff Sica sits down for a wide-ranging conversation with Doug Heikkinen, host of The Permission to Succeed podcast. Have a listen as they discuss everything from the rise of entrepreneurial investors to starting Circle Squared read more
Mid-Year Milestones: A Letter to Our Partners
With summer officially in our rearview mirrors, we wanted to take a quick moment to highlight some of the incredible accomplishments and milestones that together, with you, our partners, we’ve been able to achieve. To say the least, ... read more
Circle Squared Partners with CrownPoint and The Hampshire Companies to Develop Multi-Family Project in Netcong
Located within easy walking distance of a major rail station and downtown shopping, the 126-unit complex will include both affordable and market rate MORRISTOWN, NJ – August 28, 2019 – Circle Squared Alternative Investments today ... read more
Investing in the Evolution of Jersey City
Circle Squared Alternative Investment’s redevelopment efforts are helping build a community within one of the state’s most historic cities, where residents want to live, work and play After World War II, Americans moved to the suburbs. read more
Circle Squared Alternative Investments’ Self-Storage Portfolio Deepens with Acquisition of Former 135,000 Square-Foot Sam’s Club Facility in Syracuse
The self-storage project is the 10th in partnership with leading private real estate investment firm, The Hampshire Companies MORRISTOWN, NJ – July 26, 2019 – Circle Squared Alternative Investments (“Circle Squared”), alongside ... read more
Fishtown Philadelphia Real Estate Has Become The Hottest Commodity For Urban Living – Even Surpassing Big Apple Standards
It was just a year ago when Forbes splashed a definitive headline across its lifestyle section. It spoke of revival and reinvention calling Fishtown Philadelphia “America’s hottest new neighborhood.” And the New York Times heralded the read more
New Jersey Real Estate Thrives as a New Crop of Buyers Vie For Bi-Coastal Wealth
New Jersey is a triple threat: urban, suburban, and farm to table. Bordering Philadelphia and New York, the Garden State remains a tourist hotspot as well as an investor’s best- kept secret. In fact, underneath its public exterior is a read more
Bayonne New Jersey: Easy Access to New Communities and Old City Charm
Call Bayonne what you want – the outskirts, working middle class, or harborside gem. One thing you can’t deny is its multi-dimensional roots and evolving modern accessibility. In one fell swoop, Bayonne’s panoramic views balance a ... read more
Bayonne New Jersey: A Booming Waterfront Town
Since 2014, Bayonne has gained fervor as a metro burb for businesses looking to expand or relocate. Lower costs for land, taxes, and energy has attracted a rise in NYC commuters and homeowners too. But, that’s just the tip of the ... read more
Diversify Your Portfolio in a Volatile Market
The end of last year and the beginning of this one have seen a fair share of volatile shake-ups. The current climate resembles a power play between a bearish stock market and bullish net gains. With that, these erratic “states of ... read more
Our Year In Review: A Letter to Our Partners
Circle Squared Alternative Investments is quickly approaching a significant milestone of $1 billion in total project capitalizations that we have been a part of. We are truly grateful for your trust and partnership, which has made read more
The Hampshire Companies, Claremont Companies, and Circle Squared Receive 2018 Excellence Award from ULI Northern New Jersey for RIVET, Jersey City’s Newest Luxury Apartment Development
Jersey City, New Jersey November 5, 2018 — In recognition of their successful partnership with New Jersey City University, The Hampshire Companies together with joint venture partner, Claremont Companies, and investment advisor, Circle read more
How Can A New Tax Law Help Alternative Investors Improve Impoverished Neighborhoods?
Passed in December 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 offers incentives for long-term investments in economically distressed areas also termed as Opportunity Zones (“OZ”). This legislation has the potential to be a ... read more
Investors Tout Transit Hubs as the Next Wave of the Future
With 55 percent of the world’s population living in an urban area or city, according to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, it’s no wonder that transit-oriented development is on the rise [1]. Here on the ... read more
Why Should Investors Treasure Big Bargain Shopping And Low-Priced Retailers?
With Toys “R” Us, Payless, and Radio Shack shutting down, is it safe to say brick and mortar retail has lost its leverage? Shoppers are becoming more independent; however offline operations still elicit extremely viable footholds. ... read more
The NNN Lease often called a triple net (NNN) lease, is considered a turnkey investment in the real estate industry. It comprises a fixed structure where the tenant of a commercial property is solely responsible for paying all (or ... read more
“Tech” Marks the Spot: 3 Supply Chains Leveraging Innovation and Investors
“The Power of Disruption” – that’s the theme of the 2018 Retail Forum, the biggest expo in the world. It’s a fitting nod to our high-tech ecosystem, as artificial intelligence and chatbots make fluid pairings. And pop-up shops and ... read more
Should Investors Be Nervous About Rising Interest Rates?
The rise and fall of our nation’s currency is nothing new. Buy low and sell high. Deficits and inflation. Penny pinching and payouts. Interest rates bear the same fruits. It’s no surprise financial investors feel squeezed amid 2018’s ... read more
Multifamily Investments Attract Confidence and Capital Gains
U.S. households are renting at an all-time high over the last 50 years. The market share of multifamily rental construction starts averaged 95 percent[1] in the third quarter. Lifestyle changes, economic inflation, and faster design ... read more
Five “Amazon-Sized” Retail Trends On Every Investor’s Watch List
Americans were born to shop. Nationally, the U.S. averages four to five times more retail square footage per person. Online purchases total 8.5 percent – a $300 billion payout. And e-commerce and big-box chains present investors with ... read more
Why You Should Take Advantage of the Self-Storage Boom
Americans love their stuff. So much so that investors are putting their money into self-storage as a potentially reliable and high yielding alternative investment. Why is self-storage thriving these days? In both ... read more
Groundbreaking of University Place
Phase One of the University Place Master Redevlopment Plan Commences with Construction of 163 Luxury Rental Units of 10,000-Sq.-Ft of Retail read more
3 Alternative Investments all HNW Individuals Should Have on Their Radar
High Net Worth Investors acquired approximately $3.2 billion in real estate in the first half of 2016 and have shifted focus from a capital preservation to an income producing play. It’s likely that as an HNW individual, at least part ... read more
3 Reasons RIAs Can Benefit from Partnering with Trusted Advisors
Have any of your clients ever asked you about private equity investments? Did you have the information that they needed? If not, you are not unlike the majority of RIAs. According to one survey, 10% or fewer clients with an RIA are ... read more
5 Reasons International Investors are Turning to U.S. Real Estate
In 2015, the Chinese government moved to limit purchases made in foreign currencies to just $50,000. It is one of the chief reasons for the surge in Chinese investment in American real estate over the last several years – an ... read more
Circle Squared Alternative Investments Acquires An Industrial Investment Property
Circle Squared Alternative Investments and the Hampshire Companies have acquired an industrial property in Carteret, New Jersey. The investment property provides an opportunity to develop into a Class-A industrial property in a market ... read more
3 Ways Real Estate Makes Sense as an Alternative Investment
Traditional investment vehicles can be volatile. With a good strategy you could win big. That same strategy, by no fault of your own, could end up costing you. One way that real estate makes sense as an alternative investment is in its read more
The CSQ Podcast – 12/28/16
In the latest CSQ podcast, Circle Squared President & CIO Jeff Sica recaps 2016 and all that has happened in the last year, as well as giving his thoughts and predictions for 2017. Click below to listen to the full podcast. read more
The Hampshire Companies, CrownPoint Group and Circle Squared Alternative Investments Announce the Sale of 221 Bergen Just Four Months After Reaching Full Occupancy
Located in the River-bend section of Harrison, 221 Bergen broke ground in October of 2014 and opened on October 2, 2015 quickly reached full occupancy in May 2016 just seven months after opening. read more
Circle Squared Alternative Investments Serves as Investment Advisor for THC Sage Brook’s Acquisition of The Sage Brook Apartment Complex in Denver, Colo.
Circle Squared Alternative Investments announces the acquisition of The Sage Brook Apartment Complex located at 7201 Leetsdale Drive in Denver, CO. read more
The Hampshire Companies, Claremont Companies and Circle Squared Alternative Investments Celebrate Groundbreaking of University Place in Jersey City
Phase One of the University Place Master Redevelopment Plan Commences with Construction of 163 Luxury Rental Units and 10,000-Sq.-Ft of Retail read more
The CSQ Podcast – 8/26/16
In the latest CSQ podcast, Circle Squared President & CIO Jeff Sica discusses current events in the news, the presidential candidates and the election, how we are already in a recession by definition of the term, his feelings ... read more
The Hampshire Companies, CrownPoint Group and Circle Squared Alternative Investments Announce Full Occupancy at 221 Bergen, Harrison, NJ’s Newest Residential Community
Luxury Community is Fully Leased Just Seven Months After Grand Opening read more
Rutgers names Center for Real Estate’s 2016 advisory board
The Center for Real Estate at Rutgers Business School has unveiled its 2016 advisory board, a roster of industry leaders and top professionals who serve the sector in the Garden State. President & CIO of Circle Squared Alternative ... read more
Hedge Funds Outperform in New Showdown with Liquid Alts
Circle Squared President & CIO, Jeff Sica was featured in Fundfire. To read the full article, please click here “The hedge fund industry is starting to realize it may have to respond to investors’ growing interest in liquid ... read more
“The Bubba Show” with guest Jeff Sica – 8/31/16
Jeff returns to "The Bubba Show" with Todd Horowitz to discuss a myriad of issues from the deceptive jobs recovery to the current dismal environment of investing. read more
Funds Step Back From Gold Before Yellen Says Rate Rise Is Coming
Jeff Sica was quoted in Bloomberg. To read the full article, please click here. “Bullion ended the losing steak as it surged into a bull market in March. Even with losses in May, prices are still up 14 percent this year amid an ... read more
“The Bubba Show” with guest Jeff Sica – 5/20/16
LISTEN to President & CIO, Jeff Sica on “The Bubba Show” with Todd Horowitz discuss a myriad of issues from the deceptive jobs recovery to the current dismal environment of investing. Bubba asks Jeff about the current debt of ... read more
The CSQ Podcast – How to Survive in Today’s Bear Market
In the latest CSQ podcast, Circle Squared President & CIO, Jeff Sica reviews the current dismal state of the markets highlighting interest rates, earnings, and hedge funds. read more
Update: 221 Bergen in Harrison
Update: Due to some very impressive efforts by the team the property is currently 98% leased. This is a truly notable feat considering the property just opened 6 1/2 short months ago. As things continue to progress we will be sure to ... read more
Update: Morristown Office Project
Update: Steal is starting to be installed at the Market Street property in Morristown, NJ. The project is currently on schedule for a March 2017 completion and we anticipate that it will be ready for its new 15 year tenant ... read more
“The MC” Luxury Boutique Hotel Breaks Ground in Montclair, NJ
Montclair’s first hotel since 1938 will be part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, with a rooftop bar, farm-to-table restaurant and public art atrium read more
Sica Breaks Ground on Marriott
Check out the latest coverage from “The MC” hotel groundbreaking ceremony on April 19, 2016 in Montclair, N.J.. To read the full press release, please click here. NJBIZ: Ground broken for Montclair hotel project New York YIMBY: ... read more
An Inside Look at Wall Street’s Secret Client List
Jeff Sica was quoted in Bloomberg. To read the full article, please click here. “It’s a rude awakening when you find out that research isn’t readily available” from Wall Street banks. read more
Where Can Investors Hide From Punishing Negative Rates?
Jeff Sica was quoted in Bloomberg. To read the full article, please click here. “When cash outgrows mattresses, real estate is another alternative.” read more
Why invest in real estate as an alternative to stocks? Circle Squared’s Sica has an answer
Jeff Sica sat down for an exclusive interview with NJBIZ to discuss his firm Circle Squared Alternative Investments and it’s business model. “I’ve been through crashes, I’ve been through — you name it — in the last couple decades. And ... read more
PRECIOUS-Gold falls 2 pct as dollar, equities strengthen
Jeff Sica was quoted in Reuters. To read the full article, please click here. “I see this is a little bit of profit taking directly associated with the advancement in the stock market today.” read more
Gold’s Bull-Market Flirtation Has Investors Swooning Over ETFs
Jeff Sica was quoted in Bloomberg. To read the full article, please click here. “We’re positioned for a bull market in gold.” “With the amount of volatility in the market, there’s going to be continued strength in gold.” “It’s obvious ... read more
Shunned for years, gold stages comeback as equities melt down
Jeff Sica was quoted in Reuters. To read the full article, please click here. “If you’re looking for the path of least resistance, it’s gold right now. I think this has legs. I don’t think it’s going to be short term.” read more
Gold surges to 1-year high on financial uncertainty
Jeff Sica was quoted in Reuters. To read the full article, please click here. “Due to the grave concerns, especially now due to the European bank system, there’s a flight to safety into gold.” “Gold has been in reverse correlation to ... read more
The Center for Real Estate at Rutgers Business School Names Jeffrey Sica of Circle Squared Alternative Investments to its Advisory Board
Sica joins select group of renowned commercial and residential real estate professionals focused on advancing the course of the progressive academic center read more
Metal Bulls Savor Longest Rally in 10 Months on Feeble Dollar
Jeff Sica was quoted in Bloomberg. To read the full article, please click here. “We’ve been coming back to gold,” There is “a greater likelihood, especially lately, of more economic turmoil not only here, but in Europe.” read more
The Hampshire Companies, Claremont Companies and Circle Squared Alternative Investments Celebrate Groundbreaking of Westfield’s First Transit-Oriented Community
Ceremony to Draw Local Officials, Developers and Investors to Luxury Residential Community read more
The Hampshire Companies, CrownPoint Group and Circle Squared Alternative Investments Celebrate Grand Opening for 221 Bergen, Harrison, NJ’s Newest Residential Community
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Draws Local Officials, Developers and Investors to River-Bend Section of Harrison read more
Circle Squared Alternative Investments Tapped to Provide Outsourced CIO Services in New Partnership with Strategic Capital Alternatives
Formerly Exclusive Domain of Institutions, OCIO Model Heralds New Era for Independent Investment Advisors and their Clients read more
Circle Squared Alternative Investments and The Hampshire Companies Team Up to Offer Direct Real Estate Investment Strategies to High Net Worth Investors
MORRISTOWN, N.J.–Circle Squared Alternative Investments, a firm devoted to providing high net worth investors and their advisers with access to a suite of non-traditional alternative investment products, today announced a ... read more
Jeff Sica Launches New Alternative Investments Firm for RIAs; Unlocks Door to ‘Real Economy’
Circle Squared Alternative Investments to Provide Independent Financial Advisors with Coaching, Mentoring and Suite of Creative Alternative Investment Offerings read more