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.

A photograph of The Jax, an apartment building in Chicago, that has a rooftop terrace with a fire pit, grilling stations and lounge chairs.

The Great Outdoors—And Why You Should Use It to Market Your Apartment Communities

Tips for meeting the needs of your renters and differentiating yourself from the competition.

Resia Golden Glades in Miami, a 420-unit rental community using a proprietary hybrid modular method.

Can Modular Break the Mold?

Its use has tripled its share in less than a decade. We wanted to find out why.

The Reef Apartments in Atlantic Beach FL

Is Your Multifamily Community Prepared for Climate Disasters?

Specialized materials defend against extreme weather. They also help with insurance and resident retention.

Bristol purchases commercial coffee makers to save money at Church + Henley

5 Strategies for Increasing NOI

Looking beyond increasing revenue and decreasing expenses.

The Station at Newtown Square

Should You Offer Furnished Units at Your Community? Here’s What You Need to Know

Four things to consider when adding these apartments to your portfolio.

Exterior of apartments with pool and amenities

6 Ways to Reduce Resident Turnover Time, Costs

Out with the old. In with the new. Strategies for a painless process.

The Station at Willow Grove

How to Use Data to Create a Personal Connection With Residents

You can get a lot of information from your renters. Here are tips on what to do with it.

The Lucile, a 221-unit apartment community in Nashville

Pet Project: How Your Policies Can Give You a Competitive Advantage

If you’re not pet-friendly, you might be missing out.

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The New Rules of Apartment SEO: “Déjà Vu All Over Again”

Multifamily marketers should keep in mind that, for Google, content is still king.

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4 Strategies for Attracting New Residents—Without Concessions

It might be tempting to reduce rents, but this could have unintended consequences.