Robyn A. Friedman

Recognized for Florida Trend magazine article: "Towering Uncertainty"

Proud to be part of the Boston Globe team recognized for the April 2023 issue of Spring House Hunt in the Globe's Sunday real estate section, Address

Recognized for the Counting House column in Mansion: "Age is Just a Number - Except When You're Applying for a Mortgage"

Recognized for "What to Know Before Seeking Caribbean Residency, Citizenship," a story about how home buyers could gain residency or citizenship in a foreign country by purchasing a home there, published by City & Shore magazine.

Award won for “Time to Revisit Jumbo Reverse Mortgages."
Judges’ comment: Friedman makes a compelling argument as to why jumbo reverse mortgages, which have taken a fair share of criticism, might actually be the right product for certain individuals, such as older individuals with equity in their homes and who don’t want to take on additional debt. Friedman includes tips to consider when looking at these types of mortgages.

First Place award in the 2017 NFPW At-Large Professional Communications Contest for "Five Tips for Choosing a Financial Advisor" and "Florida Residency Makes Financial, Tax Sense," two "On the Money" columns for City & Shore (www.cityandshore.com).

Second Place award for City & Shore's "Powers for Good 2016" (www.cityandshore.com)

Second Place award in the 2017 NFPW At-Large Professional Communications Contest for "A Silver Lining for the Irish Office Sector" and "Buying a Home? Prepare for Surprise Closing Costs," two stories published by The Wall Street Journal.

Award for outstanding leadership service to NAREE by a media member.

Silver award in the 2016 NAREE Journalism Competition for my coverage of commercial real estate for The Wall Street Journal

Silver award for "Churches Redeveloping Properties to Give Them New Life" (The Wall Street Journal)

First place award in the 2016 At Large Communication Contest for "Decisions, Decisions: 8 Tips for Selecting Options and Upgrades from Your Builder" (NewHomeSource.com) and "Do Your Home Work Right: Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes Made by New Homeowners" (NewHomeSource.com)

First place award in the 2016 At Large Communication Contest for "Legal Battle Pits Wealthy Developer Against Senior Condo Board" (The Wall Street Journal)

First place award in the 2016 At Large Communication Contest for "Churches Redeveloping Properties to Give Them New Life" (The Wall Street Journal) and "In South Florida, More Builders Buy in Bulk" (The Wall Street Journal).

Second place award in the 2015 At Large Communication Contest for "Move Over, Mall of America: Bigger Extravaganza Planned in Miami" (The Wall Street Journal)

Second place award in the 2016 At Large Communication Contest for "Six Tips for Dealing with a Financial Windfall" and "Six Tips for Minimizing Conflicts Among Heirs" (City & Shore Magazine/On the Money column)

Third place award in the 2016 At Large Communications Contest for "Eight Ways to Protect Against ID Theft" and "Finance Tips for Same-Sex Married Couples" (City & Shore Magazine/On the Money column)

Third place award in the 2016 At Large Communication Contest for "City & Shore Magazine's Powers for Good 2015"

Third place award in the 2016 At Large Communications Contest for "Chicago Tower Sets Sales Record" (The Wall Street Journal)

Award for outstanding leadership service to NAREE by a media member

First place award in the 2015 At-Large Communications Contest for "How to Protect an Investment in Art at Home" (City and Shore) and "Aging in Place: How to Design a House That Will Fit Your Needs in the Future" (NewHomeSource.com)

Second place award in the 2015 At-Large Communications Contest for "Fort Lauderdale Finds Its Place in the Sun" (Wall Street Journal) and "In the U.S., It's Back to Nature for Some Resorts" (Wall Street Journal)