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.

Villanova students win top spot in annual NAIOP college case study competition

A team of Villanova University students took top honors for this year’s NAIOP New Jersey case study competition, offering a winning plan to repurpose a former silk mill in Paterson.

Office

Law firm inks 1,900 sq. ft. renewal in Livingston, NAI Hanson says

A law practice has renewed its nearly 2,000-square-foot lease at a Livingston office building, under a newly announced transaction by NAI James E. Hanson.

Office

Avison Young set to continue as leasing agent at Florham Park campus

The new owner of a sprawling six-building office campus in Florham Park has retained Avison Young as its leasing agent for the property.

Industrial

Joint venture acquires South Jersey industrial portfolio for $43 million

An investment group has closed on its purchase of seven industrial buildings in Burlington and Gloucester counties, acquiring the portfolio for just under $43 million.

Government & Public Policy

Judge sides with landlords, halts rollout of Montclair rent control

A judge has blocked the implementation of a new rent control ordinance in Montclair, siding with property owners who contested the measure after its passage earlier this month.

Retail

Mahwah strip center sells for $10.6 million, Marcus says

A private investor has sold a fully leased shopping center in Mahwah for nearly $11 million, under a newly completed transaction by Marcus & Millichap.

Professional Services

Newmark adds sales associate to growing team

Newmark Associates has expanded its team with the addition of a veteran sales and marketing executive.

ULI Northern New Jersey donates $500 in meals to New Brunswick hospital workers

The Urban Land Institute’s Northern New Jersey chapter is doing its part to help those battling the COVID-19 pandemic, having donated $500 worth of dinners to health care workers at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.

Government & Public Policy

Montclair landlords sue to block rent control ordinance passed during stay-at-home order

A group of Montclair landlords has sued to overturn a new rent control ordinance in the township, alleging the governing body took action in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis when opponents could not fully mobilize against the measure.

Finance & Capital Markets

Sierotko promoted to EVP, chief lending officer at Provident

Provident Bank has promoted its top commercial real estate lender to executive vice president, chief lending officer.