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

Camber, PGIM expand out of state with 745,000 sq. ft. industrial deal in Maryland

Camber Real Estate Partners and PGIM Real Estate have made a new acquisition outside New Jersey, adding more than 745,000 square feet of industrial space in the Baltimore region.

Retail

Larken, KidsUnited ink lease to bring youth soccer franchise to Raritan Borough

Larken Associates has leased more than 3,000 square feet in Raritan Borough to a fast-growing youth soccer franchise, the real estate firm announced Friday.

Finance & Capital Markets

Kennedy Funding lends $2.1 million for newly built synagogue in upstate New York

The owner of a newly built synagogue in upstate New York has secured a $2.1 million loan from Kennedy Funding, the Englewood-based direct private lender.

Government & Public Policy

EDA approves $400 million Aspire tax credit for new RWJBarnabas hospital at Fort Monmouth

Plans to build a new $1.5 billion hospital at the historic Fort Monmouth property are moving ahead with the help of a $400 million tax credit award under the state’s Aspire program.

Industrial

Sitex adds 26,000 sq. ft. Monroe warehouse as latest acquisition in Central Jersey

Sitex Group has acquired a 26,000-square-foot warehouse in Monroe, adding to its portfolio in the well-known Exit 8A submarket along the New Jersey Turnpike.

Residential & Mixed Use

Marcus: Jersey City property with 19 apartments, retail space fetches $6.3 million

An investor has picked up 19 apartments and three ground-floor retail spaces in Jersey City after acquiring a mixed-use building for $6.25 million, brokers with Marcus & Millichap announced.

Deals

Sheldon Gross: Historic East Orange complex that’s home to artists, small businesses sells for $10.5 million

A historic commercial complex in East Orange — one that now serves as a hub for local artists and entrepreneurs — has changed hands for $10.5 million.

Health Care

Growing aesthetic, longevity clinic takes 2,200 sq. ft. in Warren, Deluccia says

A medical aesthetic and longevity practice has leased nearly 2,200 square feet at a Warren commercial property, in a deal arranged by Deluccia Commercial Group.

Retail

Local investor buys upscale 147,000 sq. ft. shopping center in North Brunswick, JLL says

An affiliate of The Azarian Group has sold the leasehold for a nearly 147,000-square-foot shopping center in North Brunswick, according to a listing team with JLL.

Real Estate NJ’s 2026 Market Forecast

Even with stretches of volatility in 2025, it was clear to many of our industry experts that capital and confidence had returned to the market in a way not seen in several years. That sets the stage for what could be a stronger and perhaps smoother 2026, one marked by conviction in fundamentals rather than cautious optimism. You can read all about it in our 2026 Market Forecast, which features a distinguished list of commercial real estate experts and predictions on everything from leasing and lending to affordable housing, energy and capital markets.
You can read all about it in our 2025 Market Forecast, which features predictions and insights from some of the state’s leading voices in commercial real estate.