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.

People
Bergman promotes Rand to chief investment officer

Bergman Real Estate Group has promoted Brian Rand to chief investment officer, announcing the move less than a year and a half after his arrival at the Woodbridge-based firm.

Office
C&W: Biopharma firm, automaker among newest tenants at Jersey City office tower

A biopharmaceutical firm has leased more than 36,000 square feet at a Jersey City office tower, in the largest of several newly announced deals by Cushman & Wakefield.

Office
Kremer Eye Center expands to 9,800 sq. ft. inside Cherry Hill office park

A vision care and surgery center has expanded at a Cherry Hill office park, where it now occupies nearly 10,000 square feet under a deal with Diversified Management Plus.

Residential & Mixed Use
Veris, Woodmont sell 59-unit Morristown rental property in deal by Gebroe-Hammer, Berkadia

Veris Residential Inc. and Woodmont Properties have sold a 59-unit luxury apartment building in downtown Morristown, in a deal announced by Gebroe-Hammer Associates and Berkadia.

Events
NAIOP New Jersey to host annual meeting, commercial real estate outlook on Jan. 25

NAIOP New Jersey will welcome hundreds of industry leaders next week for its first event of the year, where experts will highlight economic trends and their impact on commercial real estate.

Government & Public Policy
Community solar program benefiting property owners, residents set to expand under new law

State officials are doubling down on a program that has brought solar panels to warehouses across New Jersey while creating low-cost clean energy for thousands of residents.

Retail
JLL: Valley takes 3,900 sq. ft. for new Florham Park branch

Valley National Bank has found a new branch in Florham Park after leasing nearly 3,900 square feet at a freestanding drive-thru property, brokers with JLL announced last week.

Retail
Wonder Restaurants expands with 2,800 sq. ft. deal in Springfield, Goldstein Group says

Wonder Restaurants has expanded its brick-and-mortar footprint in the state with a new 2,800-square-foot lease in Springfield, in a deal arranged by The Goldstein Group.

Finance & Capital Markets
Starfield-led team lands $80 million construction loan for Asbury Park rental project, JLL says

A joint venture has snagged an $80 million construction loan for a project that will bring 226 luxury apartments and townhomes to Asbury Park’s waterfront redevelopment zone.

Events
High-profile speaker list grows for Rutgers symposium, case study on distressed assets

The next Rutgers Center for Real Estate symposium is only weeks away, with a fast-growing list of speakers who will share their insights on tackling distressed commercial real estate.