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.

Residential & Mixed Use
Homebuilder launches new realty, services division to spur construction

Walters Homes has launched a realty division aimed at spurring new construction or redevelopment at vacant and existing residential sites in Ocean County.

Industrial
After blockbuster industrial sale, Bridge details what comes next in N.J.

After the sale of more than 3 million square feet of industrial space in New Jersey — part of a three-state, $700 million deal announced earlier this fall — Bridge Development Partners is well on its way toward refilling its pipeline in the Garden State. Jeff Milanaik, regional partner for Bridge, said the firm is under contract for a series of sites in northern and central New Jersey that could pave the way for another 6 million square feet of development activity.

Government & Public Policy
Christie, Cuomo pledge more than $5.5 billion to Gateway tunnel project

The states of New Jersey and New York will contribute more than $5.5 billion to building a second tunnel under the Hudson River, a long-awaited project seen as critical to the region’s economy and as protection against future flooding events like Hurricane Sandy.

Office
NAI Hanson: Investor buys Morris Co. office building

An investor has acquired and will occupy a portion of an 11,000-square-foot office building in Mountain Lakes, under a recent sale brokered by NAI James E. Hanson.

Health Care & Education
Rutgers real estate program touts $113,000 in scholarships in 2017

The Center for Real Estate at Rutgers Business School has awarded more than $113,000 in scholarships this year to nearly 30 graduates and undergraduates in the program.

Industrial
Dermody inks 401,000 sq. ft. lease with logistics firm in Gloucester County

A logistics firm is set to occupy 401,000 square feet at a sprawling industrial park in Logan Township, under a recent lease with developer Dermody Properties.

Residential & Mixed Use
Woodmont touts 100 percent leased milestone at Morris County rental project

Woodmont Properties has reached full occupancy at its luxury 300-unit apartment community in Mount Arlington, touting the demand for high-end rentals in a suburban setting.

Government & Public Policy
Fort Monmouth authority board chairman leaving post at year-end

The board chairman of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority is stepping down after seven years in the post.

Health Care & Education
NJIT unveils new manufacturing training center in Newark

The New Jersey Institute of Technology has opened the doors to a new training and prototyping facility focused on feeding the state’s growing manufacturing sector.

Office
Avison Young to stay as leasing agent after sale of Ramsey office building

A real estate investment firm has retained Avison Young as its leasing team after acquiring a 140,000-square-foot office building in Ramsey.