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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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.

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How to Retain Students as Long-Term Residents

Build brand loyalty now, and you’ll reap the benefits later.

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Brand Style Guides: Why You Need Them & How to Create Them

Learn how to build resident loyalty and set the tone for your community.

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Will the Next Amenities War Be About Services?

Patrick Hennessey talks about why renters are turning towards this element of community operations.

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Multifamily Operators’ Guide to Cutting Cooling Costs

Best practices to run your apartments more efficiently and keep residents comfortable this summer.

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Tips for Strong AI Marketing Prompts

Follow these steps to get the best responses.

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5 Ways AI Tools Advance Multifamily

Innovation’s accelerating. Here’s what property managers need to know.