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.

Owners Council Q&A: Sam Morreale

The market is greatly divided today between corporations that are making major investments in new facilities to attract and retain employees in a still-to-be-determined “back to work” versus “hybrid employment” environment. The remaining part of the market is indecision of corporations on utilization of their current office footprints versus the potential of downsizing due to a work at home component. Decisions also need to be made for improvements on an existing facility, whether it be to potentially right-size or relocate to a more modern and amenitized facility consistent with the employer leaders mentioned earlier.

Owners Council Q&A: Mark Shearer

Opportunities for industrial remain along the New Jersey Turnpike corridor. Because there is a lack of available land, we feel the opportunities will come from the redevelopment of contaminated sites and demolition of underutilized office complexes, and the conversion of obsolete industrial facilities. The Port and demographics continue to drive demand for space.

Owners Council Q&A: Brad Vander Vliet

New Jersey’s geographic, infrastructure and labor advantages contribute to its consistent ranking as one of the country’s top three performing industrial markets. We are confident this leading position will continue.

Russo, River Development set to unveil 211,000 sq. ft. spec industrial building in Kearny

Russo Development and River Development are nearing the completion of more than 211,000 square feet of new logistics space just off Interstate 280 in Kearny.

Progress Capital sources $30 million construction loan for 155-unit Jersey City rental project

A developer has snagged a $30 million construction loan for a 155-unit multifamily project in Jersey City’s West Side neighborhood, in a deal arranged by Progress Capital.

Newark Summit to highlight opportunity, innovation as city’s development boom continues

Dozens of business and civic leaders will take the stage in early December for the inaugural Newark Summit, where they’ll discuss the wave of investment and placemaking initiatives in the state’s largest city, in an event that is slated to draw more than 750 attendees.

A.Y. Strauss takes 11,000 sq. ft. at Eastman-owned campus in Livingston, CBRE says

Boutique law firm A.Y. Strauss has leased nearly 11,000 square feet of office space in Livingston, brokers with CBRE announced Monday.

DeSimone Consulting Engineering acquires Decipher, U.K.-based construction consultancy

DeSimone Consulting Engineering, a Manhattan-based firm whose work includes multiple New Jersey projects, has acquired the construction consultancy known as Decipher.

EDA approves $20 million in Aspire tax credits for senior housing projects in Essex, Gloucester

The state has approved another $20 million in tax credits under the Aspire program, clearing the way for developers to build or renovate a combined 164 apartments for seniors in Essex and Gloucester counties.

KPR Centers sells grocery-anchored complex in Camden County, Marcus says

Investment firm KPR Centers has sold a nearly 103,000-square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping center in Gloucester Township, in a deal arranged by Marcus & Millichap.