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
A new frontier in commercial real estate

For our latest cover story, we spoke to executives behind what are perhaps the two biggest examples New Jersey developers seeking to tap into the sharing economy. In Jersey City, the joint venture behind a new 69-story apartment tower has partnered with Airbnb via the home-sharing giant’s new Friendly Buildings Program. The other developer, Capodagli Property Co., is nearly a year into a partnership with Uber, in which it provides new lease signers with credit to put toward trips through the ride-hailing app.

Industrial
Colliers: Logistics firm commits to 181,000 sq. ft. in Linden

A transportation and logistics solutions firm has leased 181,000 square feet at a Prologis-owned building in Linden, brokers with Colliers International said Wednesday.

Retail
CBRE: Secaucus retail center sold to institutional investor

An institutional buyer has acquired a 306,000-square-foot shopping center in the sprawling mixed-use Harmon Meadow complex in Secaucus, in a deal arranged by brokers with CBRE.

Retail
Investor secures $18.7 million for Wayne retail acquisition

HFF has arranged $18.7 million in financing for an investor to acquire an 84,000-square-foot shopping center near the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, the firm said Wednesday.

Office
Bergman inks two office leases for 13,600 sq. ft. in Lyndhurst

A design technology firm and a packaging supplies distributor are among the newest tenants at a Lyndhurst office building, leasing a combined 13,600 square feet.

Professional Services
Sales representative joins Sheldon Gross Realty

Sheldon Gross Realty has added to its team with the hiring of a new corporate sales representative, the West Orange-based brokerage and management firm said.

Office
Zimmel brokers office leases in Edison, Clark totaling 84,000 sq. ft.

An energy storage firm has leased 63,500 square feet at an Edison commercial building, the largest among three recent deals announced by Zimmel Associates.

Industrial
Firm sells industrial building, leases office space in South Plainfield

A chemical distribution firm has relocated within South Plainfield after selling a nearly 108,000-square-foot industrial building in the township, according to brokers involved the deal.

Office
Onyx, Garrison acquire 850,000 sq. ft. office portfolio from Mack-Cali

A joint venture has added to its office portfolio in Bergen County, acquiring four buildings spanning nearly 850,000 square feet from Mack-Cali Realty Corp.

Residential & Mixed Use
Developer breaks ground on 91 apartments in Seaside Heights

The Walters Group has started construction on its latest apartment community in Ocean County, a 91-unit project that is set to redevelop a long-neglected block in Seaside Heights.