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.

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.

Office
Mack-Cali names new CFO, executive VP of leasing

Mack-Cali Realty Corp. has announced changes in two top management positions, hiring a new chief financial officer and a new executive vice president of leasing.

Health Care & Education
CBRE touts 97,000 sq. ft. lease for Newark public schools

Newark’s public school system has opened a new central office in the city’s downtown, following a 97,000-square-foot lease announced Friday by CBRE.

Professional Services
SIOR names NAI Mertz broker as N.J. chapter president

A longtime broker with NAI Mertz has taken over as New Jersey chapter president for the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors.

Retail
WCRE inks 6,100 sq. ft. lease in Voorhees with child care center

A child care business has leased more than a third of a 15,070-square-foot retail building in Camden County, brokers with Wolf Commercial Real Estate said Friday.

Trend Watch
Demand for large blocks of space accelerates

At the close of 2017, 12 separate 750,000-square-foot tenant requirements were active in New Jersey. Over the past two years, 21 leases in excess of 500,000 square feet closed, with traditional and e-commerce retailers remaining the biggest contributors to big-box leasing activity.

Residential & Mixed Use
Hartz celebrates debut of long-awaited, 469-unit rental complex in Secaucus

Hartz Mountain Industries has marked a milestone more than 35 years in the making, opening the first residential community within its well-known Harmon Meadow development in Secaucus.