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.

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.

Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart LLC

From international REITs to New Jersey developers and family businesses, Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart LLC clients all have one thing in common: They face a challenge impacting the value of real estate, requiring our advocacy, creativity and expertise in legal matters to achieve a desired outcome.

Debt fund sells 62,000 sq. ft. retail portfolio, land parcel in Voorhees for $13 million

A debt fund has sold three retail properties and an undeveloped land parcel in Voorhees for a combined $13 million, in a newly announced deal by CBRE.

Walters refis 70,000 sq. ft. Barnegat shopping center for $8 million, JLL says

Walters has secured an $8.3 million loan to refinance a grocery-anchored shopping center in the Ocean County township of Barnegat, according to a debt placement team with JLL.

J&L Cos. earns Fitwel certification for Fifty-Five Union, in a first for Newark rental buildings

A new 403-unit luxury apartment building in Newark’s Ironbound district has been certified by the Fitwel program, a recognition of its focus on the health and wellness of its occupants.

BRC: Tire business inks full-building, 7,500 sq. ft. lease in Roselle

A tire recycling business has leased 7,500 square feet of industrial space in Roselle, in a newly announced deal by Bussel Realty Corp.

Wiss

Our strategy as an accounting firm is to always meet the needs of our clients. Over the last decade or so we have expanded to many different services. One of those services is the creation of the WISS Family office. Our clients’ family dynamic and operations of such is more overwhelming than running the business itself. In most cases our clients do not have the administrative resources or time to focus on the financial needs of the family. We have had many success stories across many different clients in the real estate area and eased these burdens.