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.

Velocity taps Redican as CFO, Mortimer as senior vice president for asset management

Velocity Venture Partners has appointed William Redican as chief financial officer and Michael Mortimer as senior vice president for asset management, the company announced.

Salon suite business takes 5,500 sq. ft. at Metuchen retail center, Azarian says

A private salon suite business has leased more than 5,500 square feet at a highway retail property in Metuchen, in a newly announced deal by Azarian Realty Co.

West Orange site, once home to ailing office park, now thriving with 423 rentals, public library

A sweeping new development with more than 400 apartments and a public library has taken shape in West Orange, revitalizing what was an ailing office park overlooking Interstate 280.

Owners Council Q&A: Lance Bergstein

The macro environment had an exponential effect on the commercial real estate market. The impact of increased inflation and borrowing rates magnified some of the underlying fundamentals in the New Jersey market. With that said, the industrial market in the state remained strong in comparison to the rest of the country. The scarcity of developable land in prime locations for logistics prevented rental rate cuts from becoming prevalent in the overall market. There is strong tenant demand, however, corporate spending approvals have been the barrier. As spending approvals become more attainable, there will not be enough chairs (buildings) left for tenants when the music stops. I continue to believe that New Jersey is underserved from an industrial and housing perspective and am very bullish on the activity our market will see in the next 18 months.

Summit Associates secures financing for 113,000 sq. ft. industrial portfolio in Edison, JLL says

Summit Associates Inc. has closed on financing for more than 113,000 square feet of industrial space in Edison’s Raritan Center, in a newly announced deal by JLL.

Zimmel moves headquarters after 27 years, taking new space in Edison’s Raritan Center

Zimmel Associates has found a new home in Edison’s Raritan Center after moving its headquarters for the first time in more than 25 years.

LMC: Planet Fitness inks leases for new Watchung, Middlesex locations

Planet Fitness is expanding in central New Jersey with newly signed leases in Watchung and Middlesex Borough, in a set of deals arranged by Levin Management Corp.

International metals company signs 4,800 sq. ft. renewal at Sanzari’s Glenpointe campus

Alfred Sanzari Enterprises has signed a lease renewal at Glenpointe in Teaneck with a business in the precious metals industry, the landlord announced Wednesday.

Hartz unveils 250-unit luxury rental project as part of Cranford redevelopment

Hartz Mountain Industries has taken the wraps off a new 250-unit luxury apartment property in Cranford, where it expects to welcome its first residents as soon as early next year.

Matthews: Loft-style, 35-unit rental building in Jersey City trades for nearly $13 million

A multifamily property in Jersey City that was converted from a vacant warehouse has sold for $12.65 million, brokers with Matthews Real Estate Investment Services announced Tuesday.