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.

Industrial
Rent growth, preleasing continue in N.J. industrial market during Q1

Big box leases continued to drive New Jersey’s industrial market to start the year, keeping a lid on vacancy as speculative construction carries on throughout the region.

Government & Public Policy
EDA looks to ride a rising tide in selling valuable Camden site to developers

The Economic Development Authority is marketing an 8.75-acre waterfront redevelopment site in the city, as a host of high-profile development projects and investments continue nearby.

People
New sales associate joins NAI Hanson

NAI James E. Hanson has expanded its industrial brokerage team with the addition of a new sales associate, the real estate services firm announced Thursday.

Office
Top Keystone executive promoted to president

Keystone Property Group has elevated a longtime executive to the role of president and chief operating officer, the development and investment firm said this week.

Government & Public Policy
A perfect storm for HMFA

With a court-ordered overhaul of affordable housing in full swing, there are busy days ahead for Tony Marchetta and the New Jersey Housing Mortgage and Finance Agency.

Residential & Mixed Use
As towns push fair share plans, developers face an interesting twist

Along with a new opportunity, a potential statewide push for affordable housing comes with a touch of irony for developers like Pennrose.

Hospitality & Tourism
Hard Rock unveils renovation plans for Taj Mahal with Morris, Jingoli families

The famed exterior of the Trump Taj Mahal will soon be gone from the Atlantic City Boardwalk and replaced by another iconic brand, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

But Jim Allen says that transforming the property is about far more than changing what’s on the outside.

Retail
Payless IDs N.J. stores slated for closure

Payless Shoe Source will close seven stores in New Jersey amid some 400 store closures nationwide, the latest in a wave of downsizing by some of the nation’s most recognizable retail brands.

Hospitality & Tourism
Details of Hard Rock’s plans for the former Taj Mahal

Sitting on 17 acres of prime Boardwalk real estate, the former Taj Mahal is in line for a $375 million overhaul under the ownership of Hard Rock International and the Morris and Jingoli families.

Health Care & Education
Rutgers College Avenue project wins top architecture award

A project that has helped redevelop the heart of Rutgers University’s main campus in New Brunswick has earned a prestigious recognition in the design field.