Robyn Friedman is an award-winning freelance writer who has been covering the real estate and housing industries for over two decades. In addition to writing for Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive, as well as other publications about real estate and personal finance, she is a columnist for The Wall Street Journal.

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How to Rope In Renters With Amenities

Tips for turning your property’s perks into leases.

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4 Strategies to Make Your Apartment Brand Pop in the AI Age

In a crowded field, here’s what works.

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The Importance of Multichannel Marketing

Strategies to meet your prospective renters where they are.

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The New Rules of Amenity Maintenance: 3 Shifts Apartment Operators Should Make

Amenities are no longer simple to run—and the stakes are rising.

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Multifamily Predictions for 2026

These 10 drivers are likely to shape opportunities this year.

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9 Ways to Save on Operations Costs in 2026

Industry experts share smarter ways to lower expenses in the year ahead.

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The 3 Biggest Apartment Marketing Trends

What worked, what didn’t and what we’ll see in 2026.

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3 Tax-Saving Strategies for Sellers

How to lower your tax bill—or at least defer it.

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Going Above and Beyond to Boost Resident Retention

Providing consistently strong service is a key differentiator that can build resident as well as brand loyalty.

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3 Tax-Saving Strategies for Sellers

How to lower your tax bill—or at least defer it.