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.

Residential & Mixed Use
Ironstate, Brookfield launch leasing at 309-unit rental project in Jersey City (SLIDESHOW)

A development group is set to unveil more than 300 new apartments in the emerging Bergen-Lafayette section of Jersey City.

Office
JLL: Office owner expands in Parsippany, acquires 550,000 sq. ft. complex

An investment group has acquired a two-building, 550,000-square-foot office complex in Parsippany, adding to its footprint after having revitalized an adjacent property.

Editor’s Note
Moving forward in a time of uncertainty

Our world here in New Jersey has changed over the past two weeks and, for many of us, most dramatically over the past few days alone. We’re only just beginning to learn what it will be like to do our jobs and conduct business in the era of social distancing, and what this all means for the state’s commercial real estate sector will start to become clearer in the months ahead.

People
Blue Foundry names new vice president in commercial real estate lending

Blue Foundry Bank has named a new executive to manage its commercial real estate lending team.

Office
JLL details $95 million sale of Jersey City building, now slated to become life sciences hub

Thor Equities Group is eyeing plans to reposition a historic building in Jersey City into research and laboratory space, following its recent acquisition of the nearly 340,000-square-foot property.

Residential & Mixed Use
Stockton, AC Devco proceeding with new Atlantic City residence hall

A development team is moving ahead with plans for a new Stockton University residence hall in Atlantic City, the next phase of a major redevelopment in a key section of the resort town.

Industrial
Logistics firm inks 96,000 sq. ft. sublease in Moonachie

A logistics firm for the fashion and lifestyle industry is taking more than 95,000 square feet of warehouse space in Moonachie, brokers with Team Resources Inc. announced.

Office
Vantage RES: Dentist buys Voorhees office building, plans first New Jersey location

A dental practice has expanded into New Jersey with its acquisition of a Voorhees office building, under a transaction arranged by Vantage Real Estate Services.

Office
NAI Mertz named leasing agent at 120,000 sq. ft. office building in Westmont

The owner of a Camden County office building has tapped NAI Mertz as its leasing agent, touting a location adjacent to rail service and a new $50 million town center development.

Top News
NJBA, NAIOP postpone events amid coronavirus concerns

The escalating coronavirus crisis rippled through New Jersey’s commercial real estate sector on Thursday, as two top trade associations were among those to postpone upcoming events.