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.

Government & Public Policy
As expected, Murphy vetoes bill to extend tax incentives

Gov. Phil Murphy has officially rejected a bill that sought to extend the state’s tax credit incentives, which lawmakers hoped would have provided time to find a long-term solution for the controversial programs before they expired earlier this summer.

Residential & Mixed Use
Jersey City: Ironstate, KRE unveil units at 46-story apartment tower (SLIDESHOW)

Ironstate Development Co. and Kushner Real Estate Group are offering the first look inside a new 549-unit luxury apartment building in Jersey City, where leasing is now underway.

Professional Services
Environmental attorney joins Cullen and Dykman

Cullen and Dykman LLP has added to its environmental practice in the region with the hiring of a veteran attorney in the field.

Retail
Habitat chapter inks 20,000 sq. ft. store location in Hamilton, Vantage RES says

A local Habitat for Humanity chapter has leased some 20,000 square feet for a new facility in Hamilton, under a newly announced transaction by Vantage Real Estate Services.

Residential & Mixed Use
Edgewood opens 209-unit Freehold project, unveils veterans housing initiative

Edgewood Properties has opened the doors to a new luxury apartment complex in Freehold, where it has launched a leasing program that gives priority to current and former military personnel.

Finance & Capital Markets
JLL sources $11 million loan for Totowa data center

Russo Development has secured $11 million in financing for a single-tenant data center in Totowa, in a newly completed transaction by JLL.

Office
Cedar Knolls business park signs three new leases, two extensions, Weichert says

A seven-building, 378,000-square-foot commercial park in Morris County has attracted three new tenants, part of a series of newly announced deals by Weichert Commercial Brokerage.

Residential & Mixed Use
Capital Realty inks $2.25 million multifamily sale in Jersey City

An investor has paid $2.25 million for a pair of multifamily buildings in Jersey City, in a transaction arranged by Capital Realty Associates.

Professional Services
Newmark Associates touts two promotions on brokerage team

By Joshua Burd Newmark Associates has announced promotions for two of its top producers this year. The firm, which is based in Cedar Knolls, has promoted Charles Ritschel to vice president, a move that coincides with him earning Newmark’s award…

Residential & Mixed Use
With new community on the rise, Weiss has his eye on another large Jersey City redevelopment

Having built nearly 800 apartments in an emerging section in Jersey City, veteran developer Sandy Weiss and his firm now hope to replicate that approach — seeking to build on their experience of trying to build a new neighborhood from scratch. The company is the designated master redeveloper for about four city blocks just east of the New Jersey Turnpike extension, where it has proposed building more than 2,300 apartments for a mix of income levels.