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.

Transwestern: Port activity, rent growth continue for N.J. industrial sector

The swell of cargo volume at the Port of New York and New Jersey has fueled the Garden State’s lowest industrial vacancy in more than 15 years, according to Transwestern, as rents continue to rise and leasing activity continues at a torrid pace.

Wilcox brokers 15-year loan for new Morristown office building

G.S. Wilcox & Co. has arranged $16.5 million in financing for a new 44,000-square-foot office building in Morristown developed by The Hampshire Cos., the mortgage banker said Monday.

New hire bolsters JLL retail team in New Jersey

JLL has continued the expansion of its retail brokerage team in New Jersey with the hiring of Eduardo Pena, an industry expert with more than 20 years of experience.

Long overdue liquor license reform would drive economic development

Restaurants have proven to be desirable anchors for redevelopment projects and magnets for other businesses. However, with few liquor licenses available, smaller local establishments are having their chances of success diminished or are being shut out, thereby stifling competition, development and consumer choice.

Gauging the future of rent growth, investor appetite along the booming Hudson waterfront

As residential high-rise construction continues to surge, developers and investors are keeping a watchful eye on rent growth and capital markets activity along the Gold Coast.

What are the biggest challenges to construction and redevelopment in New Jersey?

What are the biggest challenges to construction and redevelopment in New Jersey? We assembled a panel of industry experts to tackle this month’s question.

Developers plan $35 million mixed-use project in Burlington City, report says

A joint venture is one step closer toward redeveloping a parking lot in Burlington City into 184 apartments and nearly 8,000 square feet of retail space along the Delaware River.

Atlantic City’s $138 million ‘PolerCoaster’ set for 2019 debut after EDA approval

A towering “PolerCoaster” rising 350 feet is on track to become one of Atlantic City’s newest attractions, following state approval Thursday of a $38.4 million tax incentive for the project.

Officials, developers break ground on $24M affordable housing project in Woodbridge

Construction is underway at what will be a new low- and moderate-income residential community in Woodbridge, replacing a former 1950s-era public housing complex.

NJIT, public officials celebrate $86M renovation project at Newark campus

A former high school in Newark has found new life as a New Jersey Institute of Technology academic and research building, following an $86 million renovation that the university unveiled Thursday.