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.

Office
CBRE, Eastman ink three law firm leases in Livingston

Three law firms have leased a combined 11,000 square feet of office space in Livingston, in a series of newly completed transactions by CBRE.

Residential & Mixed Use
Investor, acquires plans conversion of mixed-use Bergenfield building, NAI Hanson says

An investor has acquired a 5,000-square-foot mixed-used building in Bergenfield, with plans to bring new apartments to the property’s ground-floor spaces.

Professional Services
Becht Engineering taps new MEP division manager in Basking Ridge

Becht Engineering BT Inc. has named a new mechanical, electrical and plumbing division manager at its Basking Ridge headquarters.

Office
Mack-Cali still focused on selling suburban portfolio, leasing waterfront, acting CEO says

Mack-Cali Realty Corp. will largely stay the course for now, its interim CEO said this week, with a continued focus on selling its suburban office buildings and stabilizing its waterfront portfolio as it searches for a permanent chief executive.

Office
JLL: Fragrance, flavor supplier extends 21,000 sq. ft. lease in Saddle Brook

A global supplier of fragrances, flavors and other products has extended its lease at a Saddle Brook office building, where it occupies more than 21,000 square feet.

Retail
Lidl opens 28,000 sq. ft. grocery store in North Brunswick, LMC says

German discount grocery chain Lidl has added to its footprint in New Jersey with the debut of a new 28,000-square-foot store in North Brunswick.

Office
CBRE inks leases with exporter, law firm at Florham Park office building

An exporter and a law firm have combined to lease more than 6,000 square feet at a Florham Park office building, in a set of newly announced transactions by CBRE.

Government & Public Policy
Relaxed deadlines could bring new attention, momentum to Opportunity Zone projects

The COVID-19 pandemic has threatened to stall many development projects nationwide, including those under the federal Opportunity Zone program, but experts say those investments could gain new momentum after a series of recent steps by regulators.

Residential & Mixed Use
North Bergen condo project tops out, eyes Q1 delivery

A condominium building under construction in North Bergen is on track to open early next year after marking the completion of vertical construction.

Residential & Mixed Use
Apartments at landmark Newark tower top 90 percent leased milestone

A collection of more than 200 apartments inside a newly restored, 21-story building in downtown Newark is on the verge of being fully leased.