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.

Creative connections: Real estate, design experts discuss the intersection of art and health in commercial spaces

From left: Andrea Hsu of NK Architects, Jennifer Ellis-Rosa of Gensler, Shuli Sadé of Sadé Studio and Shane Connell of the Connell Co. took part in a Feb. 27 panel discussion hosted by Morris Arts. — All images courtesy: Morris Arts

Weehawken parcel sold to Amtrak for $60 million after eminent domain settlement

Amtrak has taken control of a key parcel near the Hudson River waterfront in Weehawken, having acquired it for $60 million after an eminent domain settlement negotiated by Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart LLC and Winne Banta Basralian & Kahn PC.

Connell Foley real estate attorneys among newest partners at Roseland-based firm

Connell Foley LLP has elevated real estate attorneys Thomas Leane, Melissa Lopez and Robert Verdibello to partner as part of a new round of promotions at the Roseland-based firm.

NAI Mertz: Tenants lease 30,000 sq. ft. to bring Cherry Hill industrial park to full occupancy

Velocity Venture Partners has leased up a Cherry Hill industrial campus after four new deals totaling roughly 30,000 square feet, brokers with NAI Mertz announced this week.

LMC: E-tailer Williamspace Furniture takes 4,400 sq. ft. in Hamilton for first physical store

Ecommerce brand Williamspace Furniture is opening its first brick-and-mortar location with a new lease at a Hamilton shopping center, in a deal secured by Levin Management Corp.

Lightstone, Friber Group close on $24 million loan for 91-unit East Orange rental project

Lightstone Capital has provided a $24 million loan to the developer of a newly built, 91-unit apartment building in East Orange.

JLL’s Kossar to headline United Way Legacy Event, with six projects vying for Impact Awards

United Way of Northern New Jersey will honor JLL’s Rob Kossar next month at an annual fundraiser that draws hundreds of commercial real estate industry leaders, where the organization will also celebrate top projects in multiple asset classes.

Prologis buys 1.1 million sq. ft. industrial portfolio at Exit 8A in reported $197 million deal

Prologis Inc. has added more than 1 million square feet in the region with its acquisition of two industrial properties in Monroe Township, in a deal arranged by Cushman & Wakefield.

NRDC snags $31 million loan for 358,000 sq. ft. Burlington retail center, Cronheim says

The owner of a 358,000-square-foot, Walmart-anchored shopping center in Burlington has closed on $31 million in financing for the property, in a deal arranged by Cronheim Mortgage.

Castelbuono joins PREMIER East Coast team as vice president of field operations

PREMIER Design + Build Group has hired Fred Castelbuono as vice president of field operations, making another key addition to its growing East Coast team.