Robyn Friedman

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.

Sterling Bay’s Gloor on Developing Office in Turbulent Times

The company’s CEO talks about finding opportunities in tightening markets.

Mixed-Use Development Amid Coronavirus: Case Study

Although Rieber Developments started working on its 12|12 Aventura mixed-use project in January—well before COVID-19 caused chaos in the construction industry—its developer says the pandemic still caused quite a jolt.

Office Development Amid Coronavirus: Case Study

Hines incorporates new design features to address heightened concerns about wellness.

Open for Business: Hotels Post-COVID-19

Hotel owners and investors are facing sharp declines in occupancy, which is likely to lag for some time. What’s ahead for the hospitality industry when travel starts bouncing back?

Madison Marquette, PMRG’s Big Merger: What’s Next?

Madison Marquette Chairman Amer Hammour offers insights into the company’s merger with PMRG, the company’s goals over the next year and how he’s preparing for the end of the economic cycle. (next turn of the market)

Safety Net?

Interest in single-tenant net-leased properties is gaining momentum. A strengthening economy and the newly introduced 20 percent deduction on income from pass-through entities are some of the factors behind this trend.

Mixed Signals: Will Deal Volume Pick Up in the Second Half?

At the beginning of 2017, many forecasters predicted a robust performance for office investment, even in the face of political and economic uncertainty. Though industry veterans maintain an upbeat outlook, signs for the rest of the year are not all promising.

Retail Executives Speak Out

Commercial Property Executive invited five respected business leaders—representing retail owners, investors and developers—to discuss best practices and to share their companies’ strategies, as well as what they feel is the next big thing in the retail sector.