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.

Editor’s Note

The best of The Briefing 2019

As we wind down the year, we’re excited to bring you a recap of our top stories of 2019, including our most-read items and a few editor’s picks. You can catch up on our daily “best of” emails below. We will also keep you updated in the event of any breaking news.

Retail

R.J. Brunelli touts leases in Ocean, Passaic counties among latest deals

Dollar Tree has leased nearly 10,500 square feet in Ocean County at what will be one of its newest locations in New Jersey, brokers with R.J. Brunelli & Co. LLC announced.

Industrial

REIT acquires 114,000 sq. ft. warehouse, headquarters office in Branchburg

A real estate investment trust has acquired a Branchburg warehouse and office building — the home of a well-known furniture distributor — in a newly announced transaction by GM Realty Advisors Inc.

Government & Public Policy

HMFA awards $22.5 million in tax credits, supporting 1,200 affordable units

State officials have awarded more than $22 million in new funding under a federal tax credit program for affordable housing developers, supporting 17 projects that will create some 1,200 units for families, seniors and residents with special needs.

Government & Public Policy

Office space analytics startup opens at Kearny Point, with EDA support

A technology startup has opened offices at the sprawling Kearny Point complex after being approved for a rent subsidy program by the state Economic Development Authority.

Industrial

Atlantic County industrial building trades for $1.45 million, NAI Mertz says

A nearly 35,000-square-foot industrial building near Atlantic City has changed hands for $1.45 million, following a newly completed transaction by NAI Mertz.

Industrial

New warehouse lease shows long-term strategy, promise of e-commerce for Goodwill

Even in the extraordinarily tight industrial market in northern New Jersey, a century-old nonprofit with a good brand and a long-term lease plan can still acquire new warehouse space. Of course, it doesn’t hurt when the nonprofit sees e-commerce as a vital part of its future.