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.

Roundtable
What is the next must-have amenity, perk or design feature in new apartment buildings?

What is the next must-have amenity, perk or design feature in new apartment buildings? We assembled a panel of industry experts to tackle this month’s question.

Retail
Pierson adds Goswami to retail brokerage team

Pierson Commercial has announced a new addition to its Marlboro-based team of retail brokers.

Government & Public Policy
Leaders in New Jersey housing, redevelopment pay tribute to late Sen. Ron Rice

The death of former state Sen. Ronald Rice resonated throughout New Jersey this week, drawing tributes from groups including those involved in housing and urban redevelopment.

People
Sack Business Alliance names new executive director

The Main Street Business Alliance in Hackensack has tapped a veteran entrepreneur and executive as the new head of the special improvement district.

Office
AEP sells renovated 121,000 sq. ft. office building in Warren, in C&W-brokered deal

American Equity Partners has sold a nearly 121,000-square-foot office building in Warren, following its 2016 purchase and subsequent upgrade of the property off Interstate 78.

Government & Public Policy
Westfield council greenlights HBC redevelopment of Lord & Taylor site, nearby lots

Local officials in Westfield have cleared the way for the Hudson’s Bay Co. to redevelop a vacant Lord & Taylor site and several adjacent blocks downtown, with plans calling for more than 300,000 square feet of office space and some 200 residential units.

Finance & Capital Markets
Developers ink $58 million refi of 240-unit Journal Square rental building, JLL says

The owners of a six-year-old, 240-unit luxury apartment building in Jersey City have closed on $58 million in financing for the property, according to a debt placement team with JLL.

Industrial
Marcus Partners acquires 89,000 sq. ft. Piscataway industrial building

Marcus Partners has added nearly 90,000 square feet to its New Jersey industrial portfolio with its purchase of a newly renovated property in Piscataway.

Health Care & Education
Azarian touts new health care leases at North Brunswick, Woodbridge shopping centers

A new physical therapy practice has leased nearly 1,200 square feet at The Shoppes at North Brunswick, in one of two newly announced deals by Azarian Realty Co.

Office
Exchange Place Alliance opens new office in downtown Jersey City

The influential Exchange Place Alliance has unveiled its new 900-square-foot office at the border of two key neighborhoods in downtown Jersey City.