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.

How to Attract Remote Workers to Your Apartment Community

As renters look for living spaces and amenities catering to the work-from-home lifestyle, landlords and property managers should adapt their marketing strategies accordingly.

This off-campus student housing property at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. offers a smoothie shop, a student gym and a salon Image by Brett VA/ Creative Commons

For Student Housing, COVID-19 Boost May Be Short-Lived

Student housing has not suffered greatly, but when will occupancy return to pre-pandemic levels?

43 Green is a mixed-income, mixed-use and transit-oriented development project in Chicago under development by The Habitat Company. Image courtesy of The Habitat Company

Mixed-Income Seen as Key to Affordable Housing

Demand is stronger than ever, but financial challenges for developers are great.

NOVO Las Olas, a 341-unit apartment project in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. developed by Stiles Residential Group, includes the city's first GreenWise Market, a grocery store that offers specialty, natural and organic products. Image courtesy of Stiles Residential Group

Market-Rate Demand Continues, But Less So in High-Price Cities

Third-quarter leasing results show variety region by region and submarket by submarket.

The Multifamily Mystery: Q&A With Freddie Mac’s Steve Guggenmos

The GSE’s vice president of research and modeling talks about the macroeconomy, COVID-19 and where the rental sector is heading.

5 Questions for Fannie Mae’s Doug Duncan

The GSE’s chief economist discusses the economic outlook, the multifamily sector and the impact of COVID-19.

Multifamily Development Amid Coronavirus: Case Study

After only a 30-day pause, Related forges ahead in Scottsdale.

Residents of Jonathan Rose Cos.' Tapestry mixed-income rental in Harlem tend to a community garden as part of an program promoting a healthy lifestyle and a sense of community.

Building Community Among Mixed-Income Residents

Forging bonds among residents from diverse economic backgrounds demands creativity, patience and financial investment. It can also pay off in unexpected ways.