Sean Ryan is associate editor of Real Estate New Jersey

Lichtenstein sat down for a talk with Real Estate Media editor-in-chief Michael G. Desiato during the RealShare New Jersey conference Thursday. The event, produced by REM, publisher of Real Estate New Jersey and GlobeSt.com, was attended by approximately 600 real estate professionals. For additional RealShare New Jersey coverage, click here.

Lichtenstein's business philosophy is figuring out how to "see around the curve" in his words. Lichtenstein also admits to not liking anything to be routine. "If I eat the same breakfast two days in a row, I can't take it. I get bored."

Lightstone's rapidly growing size shows no signs of slowing down. "When I see some of the payrolls, it scares me," he said. Lightstone bought the Chicago-based Prime Group Realty Trust, in February for $889.4 million, making him the largest office holder in Chicago overnight. Lightstone bought its sister company Prime Retail two years ago for $626.5 million in a deal that established much of its nationwide retail holdings.

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