Joshua Burd
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Joshua Burd, an award-winning reporter and editor, has been covering New Jersey commercial real estate for 13 years. Many industry leaders view him as the go-to real estate reporter in the state, a role he is eager to continue as the editor of Real Estate NJ. He is a lifelong New Jersey resident who has spent a decade covering the great Garden State.

Finance & Capital Markets
KRE Group, National close on $210 million loan for Journal Squared

Kushner Real Estate Group and National Real Estate Advisors have landed $210 million in permanent financing for the first phase of Journal Squared, a sprawling redevelopment in Jersey City that will bring three new towers with more than 1,800 apartments.

Retail
Franklin retail center trades for $12.8 million

A private investor has acquired a Somerset County shopping center for nearly $13 million, in a transaction arranged by brokers with Marcus & Millichap.

Deals
Kushner Cos. expands Long Branch holdings with two new sites, Kislak says

Kushner Cos. has acquired two properties in Long Branch to complete an oceanfront corner assemblage alongside its Pier Village complex, brokers with The Kislak Co. Inc. said.

Finance & Capital Markets
HFF brokers another loan for South Jersey warehouse investor

HFF has arranged new financing for an investor’s purchase of a 112,000-square-foot industrial building in Mount Laurel.

Residential & Mixed Use
RPM hails fast start for historic townhome rehab at Fort Monmouth

The new first residential offering at Fort Monmouth is off to a fast start, drawing buyers for nearly a third of its 68 townhomes less than three months after hitting the market.

Roundtable
What infrastructure improvements does New Jersey need to support development for the next 20 years?

What infrastructure improvements does New Jersey need to support development for the next 20 years? We assembled a panel of industry experts to tackle this month’s question.

Government & Public Policy
East Brunswick issues RFP for prime Route 18 redevelopment site

Local officials in East Brunswick have put out a call to developers, seeking proposals to repurpose and revitalize a blighted shopping center on a busy stretch of Route 18.

Professional Services
Hollister details new leadership team, new role for longtime CEO

The founders of Hollister Construction Services have turned over the reins to a new crop of top executives, as its longtime CEO transitions to a strategic role outside of day-to-day management.

Office
NAI Hanson: IT firm takes 6,900 sq. ft. at Parsippany office building

A regional IT firm has leased nearly 7,000 square feet at a soon-to-be-renovated office building in Parsippany, brokers with NAI James E. Hanson said Wednesday.

Professional Services
Mertz broker promoted to senior VP

NAI Mertz has promoted one of its longtime industrial brokers to senior vice president, the Mount Laurel-based real estate services firm announced.