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.

Cover Story
Developers find new frontier in Orange, quenching thirst for transit-oriented sites

The boom in luxury rental apartments has come to Orange, where at least 1,000 units have been planned near two train stations in this small Essex County city.

Finance & Capital Markets
Russo secures $90 million loan for final apartment phase in Union, G.S. Wilcox says

Russo Development has landed $90 million in permanent financing for a new 309-unit apartment community in Union Township, according to a debt placement team with G.S. Wilcox & Co.

Industrial
NAIDB: Six-building, 165,000 sq. ft. industrial site in Fair Lawn trades for $8.8 million

A private investor has acquired more than 165,000 square feet of industrial space in the Bergen County borough of Fair Lawn, in a newly announced deal by NAI DiLeo-Bram & Co.

Finance & Capital Markets
Kearny Bank CEO Montanaro named second vice chair with NJBankers

The New Jersey Bankers Association has appointed Kearny Bank’s top executive as second vice chair of its board of directors.

Industrial
CenterPoint preleases 322,000 sq. ft. Linden industrial project to logistics firm

CenterPoint Properties has preleased more than 320,000 square feet of new industrial space under construction in Linden, securing a deal with a locally based third-party logistics firm.

Government & Public Policy
Former top Murphy administration officials Kelley, Bryan launch consulting firm

Two former top administration officials under Gov. Phil Murphy have launched a new consulting firm focused on economic development and public affairs.

Professional Services
Sheldon Gross Realty hires new corporate sales rep focused on Central Jersey

Sheldon Gross Realty has made another addition to its fast-growing team, hiring a Bridgewater resident as a corporate sales representative.

Professional Services
DIGroup-designed school in Perth Amboy notches LEED silver certification

A Perth Amboy elementary school designed by DIGroup Architecture has earned certification on the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design scale.

Office
Fidelco adds to tenant roster at 550 Broad in Newark, in lease with historic nonprofit

Fidelco Realty Group has brought another tenant to a well-known office tower in downtown Newark, inking a lease with a nonprofit that has served the city for nearly a century.

Professional Spotlight
Provident Bank

As one of the oldest and largest financial institutions based in New Jersey, Provident Bank is proud of its long history of commitment to commercial real estate developers, operators and investors. When it comes to your business, stability is important. And no one is more stable than Provident Bank. With a history of more than 180 years, we’re experts in assisting businesses with their borrowing needs. Combining the personalized service and local decision making of a community bank with the resources and capabilities of a regional bank, we’re the right size to get deals done and we deliver on our brand promise of commitment you can count on!