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.

Retail
New indoor skydiving center nearing completion in Paramus

This spring, an indoor skydiving company is set to complete construction of its first New Jersey location, offering customers timed packages of flight time that mimics the feeling of free-fall skydiving, but safely indoors in an air-conditioned environment. The new location at 211 Route 4 will be among more than 60 in 14 countries for the operator, iFLY Indoor Skydiving.

Retail
New owner plans to reposition former Kmart center in East Brunswick

A developer has acquired a former Kmart-anchored retail complex in East Brunswick, with plans to reposition the 150,000-square-foot property through a potentially mixed-use project.

Retail
Ironbound bank building reborn as home of 7-Eleven, fitness chain

A well-known bank building in Newark has found new life as the future home of a 7-Eleven and a growing fitness chain, following a series of renovations by a real estate investment firm.

Top News
New hotel project will be a welcome, high-profile addition to Sanzari campus in Teaneck

A new dual-branded hotel will be the latest piece of Alfred Sanzari Enterprises’ mixed-use Glenpointe complex in Teaneck, creating a new offering for the business campus while tapping into the demand for new hotel rooms outside Manhattan.

Office
Woodmont, CBRE debut upgrades at Princeton-area office building (SLIDESHOW)

Woodmont Properties has completed an $11 million renovation at a West Windsor office building, where brokers with CBRE are marketing nearly 35,000 square feet.

Industrial
Longtime NAI Hanson client sells Elmwood Park flex building

A recently upgraded, 15,700-square-foot flex industrial building has changed hands in Elmwood Park, following a sale arranged late last year by NAI James E. Hanson.

Professional Services
Medical, fitness deals among recent leases by Sitar

A medical practice has leased more than 6,000 square feet in Little Silver, in one of nearly two dozen transactions announced recently by Sitar Realty Co.

Office
With a deep bench, SJP is seizing new opportunities as a third-party developer and partner

With an in-house, full-service construction team — an asset that is increasingly rare among developers — SJP Properties is being both aggressive and creative in keeping its pipeline full in New Jersey. That means everything from third-party development work to joint ventures and acquisitions that could pave the way for new projects.

Office
How SJP is filling its talent pipeline

Commercial real estate firms in recent years have grappled with finding young talent to help fortify their ranks for years to come. But Steve Pozycki believes the long-term stability of SJP Properties has helped it attract the next generation of executives.

Office
In Bridgewater, SJP is meeting the needs of today — and tomorrow

In addition to searching for new development opportunities, SJP Properties is focused on ensuring that its existing buildings stay at the top of the market.