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.

Retail
Marcus: Mixed-use Morristown property sells for $1.6 million

A private investor has sold a mixed-use property in Morristown for more than $1.5 million, according to a brokerage team with Marcus & Millichap.

Retail
Larken inks 1,100 sq. ft. lease with longtime restaurant tenant in Springfield

A restaurant is staying in place in Union County after a change in ownership, having signed a new lease for nearly 1,100 square feet with Larken Associates.

Retail
Retail leaders see a clearer path to recovery, despite continued uncertainty

Despite the enduring struggles of malls, further bankruptcies by large chains and other challenges to brick-and-mortar retail, industry leaders say the path to stability is becoming clearer. That’s especially true for properties that were fundamentally stronger before the pandemic, which are now drawing the attention of tenants in search of space. 

Top News
Got a feeling ’21 is (going to) be a good year

As we seem to be nearing the final stages of the global pandemic with more people getting vaccinated, federal stimulus monies pouring into our state and a new federal administration that is much more friendly to New Jersey, many of us are feeling that 2021 is going to be a good year.

Hospitality & Tourism
Newark Symphony Hall shows off plans for façade, streetscape makeover

Newark Symphony Hall has unveiled designs for an upcoming exterior renovation as part of a five-year, $50 million renovation project to restore the historic venue.

Office
Insurance firm takes 9,500 sq. ft. at Princeton-area building, Mercer Oak says

An insurance firm has leased more than 9,000 square feet of office space in West Windsor, under a newly announced transaction by Mercer Oak Realty.

Industrial
Duke, clothing importer ink 207,000 sq. ft. industrial lease in South Brunswick

Duke Realty Corp. has signed a new industrial lease in South Brunswick, securing a commitment for more than 200,000 square feet from an apparel importer.

Residential & Mixed Use
Baltimore developer touts capital infusion, eyes summer delivery for first New Jersey project

A developer is detailing plans for a new luxury apartment project in Belleville, as it touts a $200 million capital infusion to expand into New Jersey and throughout the East Coast.

Government & Public Policy
EDA to accept applications for reopened residential ERG program starting June 1

Residential builders seeking tax credits under the state’s relaunched Economic Redevelopment and Growth program can apply for the subsidy starting June 1, officials announced Tuesday.

Residential & Mixed Use
Kokes Properties welcomes community manager for Riverside project

Kokes Properties has announced the hiring of a new community manager as part of the team for a 190-unit residential project under construction in Burlington County.