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.

The best of The Briefing 2023

With the holidays upon us, we’re excited to bring you a look back at our top stories of 2023, including our most-read items and a few editor’s picks. You can catch up on our daily “best of” emails below. We will also keep you updated in the event of any breaking news.

Rutgers symposium to highlight issues, solutions in distressed commercial real estate

Industry leaders will take a fresh look at the issue of distressed commercial real estate as part of an upcoming symposium hosted by the Rutgers Center for Real Estate.

Dalfen Industrial buys newly built, 470,000 sq. ft. warehouse in western Morris County

Dallas-based Dalfen Industrial has made its third deal in New Jersey in roughly six months, acquiring more than 470,000 square feet of newly built logistics space in Morris County.

B&D adds Shulman as senior vice president of acquisitions, eyeing growth in Northeast

Industrial real estate investor and developer B&D Holdings has tapped industry veteran Jack Shulman to spearhead its expansion in the Northeast.

Dollar Tree signs anchor lease at Berlin shopping center, Vantage Commercial says

A new Dollar Tree will open in Camden County after signing on as the anchor tenant at what’s known as the Bloom Circle Shopping Center, brokers with Vantage Commercial announced.

Boniakowski closes sale of ex-Boston Market property in Morris County

The site of a shuttered Boston Market store in Roxbury has changed hands for an undisclosed price, in a newly announced deal by The Boniakowski Commercial Real Estate Group.

Remembering those we lost in New Jersey commercial real estate

The end of any year will bring to mind those we lost over the past 12 months. As many of our readers will tell you, 2023 was especially difficult in that regard, as we mourned the deaths of several key figures and outright icons in New Jersey commercial real estate.

With that in mind, here is a look back at our coverage and the tributes that poured in from across the industry.

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

Delivering insight on matters beyond simply the prosecution of a tax appeal, the CSG Law Real Property Taxation & Incentives Group brings a deep, technical understanding of real estate valuation principles needed to aid property owners, municipal leaders and real estate developers in gaining a clear view of the “bigger picture.” Our fully integrated practice — with core capabilities in property taxation, non-residential development fee and mansion tax projections, local tax abatements, exemptions, development tax incentives offered by the state and tax appeals — is steeped in all aspects of property valuation that are essential in answering the question of how much a parcel of real estate should be taxed.

Connell Foley LLP

With an unparalleled understanding of the New Jersey real estate market, Connell Foley’s team of lawyers boasts extensive knowledge and experience. Our top priority is to maximize the value of our clients’ real estate assets. This is achieved through negotiating abatement or exemption agreements, pursuing appeals of local tax assessments and defending reverse appeals by municipalities. Additionally, we keep our clients informed of all local tax considerations related to their investments and development projects.

Skoloff & Wolfe PC

The Skoloff & Wolfe P.C. property tax department is steeped in decades of experience in property tax law. We are regularly sought after for the success that we have achieved reducing the property tax liability, and increasing the value of the real estate, for corporations, large property owners, institutions and developers.