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.

JLL sources $80 million permanent loan for 296-unit Russo project in Garwood

JLL Capital Markets has negotiated $80 million in permanent financing for Vermella at Garwood Station, a new 296-unit, transit-oriented, luxury apartment building in Garwood.

Kislak inks sale of 52 units in northern, central New Jersey for combined $6.8 million

Nine apartment buildings in Hudson, Union and Middlesex counties are under new ownership after a series of recent transactions arranged by The Kislak Co. Inc.

Duke Realty executive named Northeast region president amid several leadership moves

A longtime executive with Duke Realty Corp. is now its Northeast regional president as part of a series of newly announced leadership changes for the real estate investment trust.

Wassel, Flanagan named principals with Saxum

Saxum Real Estate has named two new principals as the company continues to expand its team and its geographic footprint.

EDA now taking applications for new Aspire gap financing program

The state’s Economic Development Authority is now accepting applications for Aspire, its new place-based gap financing program for commercial and residential projects.

Kennedy Funding moves to new headquarters in Englewood

Kennedy Funding, the longtime direct private lender, has moved to a new and expanded headquarters in Bergen County as it prepares for additional growth.

Fidelco, youth mentoring agency sign 4,000 sq. ft. lease at Newark office tower

A youth mentoring organization is moving to a well-known Newark office tower after inking a lease with The Fidelco Group, the owner of the historic building.

Kokes Properties adds construction manager to growing team

Kokes Properties has announced the hiring of a new construction manager to support its growing project pipeline.

Larken accounting manager earns expanded role as Yardi systems admin

Larken Associates has announced a promotion on its residential accounting team as part of a plan to further implement a key technology platform.

Jumping in

Call me provincial, but I’m always fascinated these days when I hear that an established investor, developer or retailer that operates nationally is only now finding its way into the New Jersey market. With our labor pool, our consumer base and the all-important draw of being a discount from New York City, one can’t help but wonder what took them so long in the first place — especially in an expansion that goes back more than a decade.