Robyn A. Friedman

Business journalist, specializing in real estate and personal finance. Wall Street Journal columnist. Dog lover. Yogi. Please follow me on Bluesky.

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Your #apartment community may have a full slate of fantastic amenities -- but will they attract new renters? In my latest for @MHNonline, I discuss how apartment owners can identify the best features to appeal to their target renters. #multifamily https://t.co/FothdE7AVl

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"Home #mortgage rates increased slightly this week, according to @freddiemac. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.53%, up from 6.51% last week. The good news: Pending home sales have increased three months in a row, Freddie said. #interestrates

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#Home #mortgage rates increased this week, according to @freddiemac. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.51%, up from 6.36% last week. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.86%. Remember that shopping around for the best rate can save you money!

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A waterfront spec house in #BocaRaton, Fla., has sold for a record $75 million. The property is breaking its own record, which was set when the developers bought the 0.81-acre parcel for $36 million in 2024. https://t.co/5sh9VUXyTz via @WSJRealEstate #luxuryhomes

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#Home #mortgage rates increased slightly this week, according to @freddiemac. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.37%, up from 6.30% last week. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.76%. #interestrates #mortgagerates

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If you're an #apartment marketer, you've probably optimized your community sites to attract new renters. But what about your corporate brand? Read how to brand your company in the age of AI (and why you need to) in my latest for @MHNonline. https://t.co/CaxMfo5xG6 #multifamily

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There's good news and bad news about #mortgages in Greater #Boston. While mortgage payments still rank among the highest in the nation, buyers are getting more strategic, avoiding bidding wars and thinking twice about what their monthly payment will be. https://t.co/J0WxUr83nc

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#Home #mortgage rates increased slightly this week, according to @freddiemac. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30%, up from 6.23% last week. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.76%. #interestrates #mortgagerates

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Which five basic estate-planning documents should every adult have? https://t.co/WBtGrKGWCb via @WSJ #estateplanning

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#Remodeling is often one of the largest expenses a homeowner faces. So, what happens if a contractor walks away, leaving the job unfinished and your budget and timetable in a mess? https://t.co/hxDzJJAJ0B via @WSJRealEstate

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#Home #mortgage rates declined further this week, and purchase applications and refinances increased, according to @freddiemac. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.23%, down from 6.30% last week. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.81%. #interestrates

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#Home #mortgage rates continued to decline this week, to a four-week low, according to @fredddiemac. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30%, down from 6.37% last week. A year ago, the 30-year, FRM averaged 6.83%. #interestrates #mortgagerates

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#Home #mortgage rates inched down this week, according to @freddiemac. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.37%, down from 6.46% last week. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.62%. #interestrates #mortgagerates

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If you're an #apartment marketer, how are your multichannel marketing skills? Today, to be successful, you need to meet your prospective renters wherever they are. Read how in my latest for @MHNonline. https://t.co/D45gEI9TdT #multifamily

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Going bare: Why some coastal #homeowners are gambling on no #insurance https://t.co/ThmkkHiutS via @BostonGlobe

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#Home #mortgage rates increased this week, to their highest level since September, according to #freddiemac. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.46%, up from 6.38% last week. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.64%. #interestrates #mortgagerates

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Hosting an open #house or #home showing? Here are some ways you and your #realestateagent can protect your home from damage or theft https://t.co/6wr8LIKuaG via @WSJRealEstate

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#Home #mortgage rates hit 6.38% on Thursday, about a month after falling below 6% for the first time in years https://t.co/1KPUG5u8ac via @WSJ

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Tear-jerker moments: We asked three #realestateagents about their most heartwarming experiences. #realestateagent https://t.co/7GXMHYB7EZ

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#Home #mortgage rates jumped this week, according to @freddiemac, but remain nearly half a point lower than they were last year. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22%, up from 6.11% last week. A year ago, the rate was 6.67%. #interestrates #mortgagerates