Joshua Burd
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Joshua Burd, an award-winning reporter and editor, has been covering New Jersey commercial real estate for eight 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.

No worse for wear

Complex, labor-intensive projects have been central to the growth of Prism Capital Partners’ multifamily housing platform. The firm since 2013 has developed nearly 1,000 units, with hundreds more under construction, thanks to its work at Edison Lofts and other industrial-to-residential conversions in northern New Jersey. Notably, it has balanced those projects with a growing pipeline of ground-up, midrise buildings in towns such as Woodbridge and Dunellen, which boast strong demographics and transit-served downtowns despite being lesser-known locations.

Investors strike again in Edgewater, acquiring 226-unit apartment tower for $130 million

A joint venture has made its second major acquisition in Edgewater in less than five months, adding 226 luxury apartments in a newly completed, $130 million deal by JLL.

DIGroup Architecture names new associate principal among four recent promotions

DIGroup Architecture has announced four recent promotions on its New Brunswick-based team of designers.

MSC Retail inks sale of 17,000 sq. ft. shopping center in Atlantic County

First National Realty Partners has sold a CVS-anchored shopping center in Atlantic County, under a newly announced transaction by MSC Retail Inc.

Playa Bowls franchisee signs lease, eyes new location in downtown Morristown

A franchisee for the fast-growing Playa Bowls chain has found a new location in downtown Morristown, in a transaction brokered by Kraft Development II.

Benefits agency relocates, takes 2,000 sq. ft. in Cherry Hill, Vantage Commercial says

An employee benefits agency has leased 2,000 square feet for its new office in Cherry Hill, according to a broker with Vantage Commercial.

Reverse appeals can lead to unexpected property tax liabilities for commercial property owners

As the real estate market remains strong, and property values continue to rise across many asset classes, commercial property owners need to be aware of the growing trend with municipalities aggressively seeking to substantially increase tax assessments for commercial properties by filing their own tax appeals.

Baltimore developer unveils 232-unit Belleville rental project, its first in New Jersey

A developer has opened the doors to a new 232-unit luxury apartment complex in Belleville, marking the completion of its first project in New Jersey.

Hoboken church finds new home after buying shuttered movie theater for $13 million

A local church has purchased a 20,000-square-foot former movie theater building in uptown Hoboken, in a newly announced transaction by Katz & Associates.

Caldwell building with 15 apartments, retail space fetches $3.5 million, Kislak says

An ownership team has sold a 15-unit multifamily property in Caldwell for nearly $3.5 million, in a newly completed deal by The Kislak Co. Inc.