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.

Editor’s Note

Highlighting new trends and success stories in architecture and engineering

In our October issue, we highlight the work of architects and engineers, whose role in this process is as important as any other group of professionals. They’re among the first calls that a developer will make and can play a key role in helping a project overcome challenges along the way.

Government & Public Policy

Christie: Newark is ‘the only location for Amazon here in the state of New Jersey’ (VIDEO)

As the state prepares to submit its official bid later this week, Gov. Chris Christie has declared Newark “the clear winner” of the competition among several New Jersey municipalities that have expressed hopes of landing the coveted Amazon HQ2 project.

Finance & Capital Markets

HFF: Investment firm buys 26-building Mack-Cali portfolio in South Jersey

Mack-Cali Realty Corp. has sold a 1.2 million-square-foot office and flex portfolio in Burlington County, according to brokers with HFF who marketed the buildings.

Professional Services

G.S. Wilcox announces two new hires

Commercial mortgage banking firm G.S. Wilcox & Co. has expanded its team with an eye toward the future, touting the recent hiring of two senior associates.

Health Care & Education

Growing art school concept adds four N.J. and N.Y. locations, Colliers says

Colliers International has brokered more than 12,000 square feet in recent leases for a growing art school operator in the region, including transactions in Bergen and Essex counties.

Retail

Jeffery Realty inks 1,100 sq. ft. lease with fruit bowl concept in Hillsborough

A smoothie and fruit bowl restaurant will occupy 1,100 square feet at a Hillsborough shopping center, following a lease brokered by Jeffery Realty.

Industrial

Hampshire, First Westwood unveil ‘integrated’ self-storage building in downtown Westwood (SLIDESHOW)

The newest building in downtown Westwood has the look and feel of many other properties in the neighborhood, yet it’s unlike anything else in the central business district. Jon Hanson knows that to be a winning formula for a self-storage project.

Event Coverage

ULI honors standout projects, CRE leaders at annual awards dinner (SLIDESHOW)

Eight projects and two key figures in New Jersey commercial real estate were among the honorees at an annual awards dinner hosted by the Urban Land Institute’s Northern New Jersey chapter, which drew a crowd of development executives and professionals.

Trend Watch Oct. 16th: Office vacancy rate steady as leasing volume hits new low

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Office

Bergman, Time Equities detail plans for revamped Parsippany office park

The new owners of three office buildings in Parsippany have unveiled a $4.5 million plan to upgrade and introduce a set of modern, upscale amenities at the 280,000-square-foot campus.