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.

Progress: $2.8 million loan funds Monmouth County retail purchase

Progress Capital Advisors has secured nearly $2.8 million in financing for a client to acquire an 18,150-square-foot shopping center on Route 35 in Neptune.

Developers grapple with scarce opportunities, soaring prices while riding N.J. industrial wave

In New Jersey’s booming industrial market — where rent growth is unprecedented and speculative development is rewarded — owners and investors still face a major challenge when it comes to deploying capital and keeping their pipelines filled.

Developer secures $15 million loan for Somerville rental project, Meridian says

Meridian Capital Group has brokered $15 million in financing for the development of a new 60-unit luxury rental property in downtown Somerville.

Advance welcomes H Mart to Paramus retail center (SLIDESHOW)

H Mart has opened the doors to a new 25,000-square-foot supermarket on Route 17 in Paramus, its first in the borough and its latest in Bergen County.

CBRE: Cybersecurity firm inks 20,000 sq. ft. in Roseland

A cybersecurity firm is set to move its U.S. headquarters to Roseland, following a 20,000-square-foot office lease announced Monday by CBRE.

Stro touts 45,000 sq. ft. industrial purchase in Bergen County

The Stro Cos. has acquired a 45,000-square-foot light industrial building at the nexus of three major highways in Elmwood Park, the commercial real estate firm said Monday.

SJP, Aetna announce 2 million sq. ft. redevelopment plan for Newark

SJP Properties and Aetna Realty have unveiled plans for a project in Newark that could deliver up to 2 million square feet of commercial and residential space at the city’s Broad Street station.

Oliver talks DCA changes, affordable housing at NAIOP forum

State officials are weighing their options for modernizing the Department of Community Affairs, Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver said last week, from electronic permitting to the potential to allow municipalities to privatize code enforcement. Far less certain is how they will tackle more high-profile issues such as affordable housing, shared services and the tax credit programs that have fueled development in recent years.

Retail broker joins CBRE as vice president in New Jersey

CBRE has added to its roster of retail brokers in New Jersey with one of its latest hires.

Mertz brokers sale of Atlantic County industrial portfolio

An investor has purchased a three-building, 139,000-square-foot warehouse portfolio in Egg Harbor Township, in a sale arranged by brokers with NAI Mertz.