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Three years ago, I joined FWAA, completely clueless about multifamily and arguably even my job. Stepping into a room filled with strangers was a challenge for someone reserved like me. From day one, I was out of my comfort zone. Despite my attempts to blend in, the people of FWAA made sure... Continue Reading

No matter your need – We have people for that! The networking reach you have inside of Fort Worth Apartment Association is vast – over 250,000 unit doors and over 1,500 businesses. When you are a part of our organization you have direct access to these partners, suppliers,... Continue Reading

New Supply Will Remain a Key Performance Driver in 2024 A major driver of multifamily performance last year was the impact of an extremely active new construction pipeline in an environment of prolonged tepid apartment demand. This was the case nationally, but Greater Fort Worth was certainly not... Continue Reading

The Good Work March has been quite the month for FWAA so far! It is a shining example of the good work our members do each and every day in this wonderful industry of ours. We started the month strong with our annual UGM Charity Bowling Tournament, presented by Earthworks. With the support... Continue Reading

First, I'd like to thank you for being a member of the Fort Worth Apartment Association. We acknowledge and appreciate your commitment to fostering the multifamily industry, and we hope to continue serving this industry for years to come. Let me tell you about FWAA's focus on military... Continue Reading

Another Great Year for UGM and FWAA! Once again, FWAA is super proud to be a partner with Union Gospel Mission. UGM Tarrant County is a cause near and dear to our members’ hearts and has remained steadfast for years with each year bringing in around $20,000. That will feed almost 9,000... Continue Reading

Vote on May 4th in the municipal elections. Vote on November 5th in the general election. And vote in any and all run-off elections. Voting is your duty and your privilege. MARCH 5TH PRIMARY RESULTS FWAA-endorsed candidates had mixed results in the March 5th primary elections. FWAA, TAA,... Continue Reading

Get Your Teams Signed Up Today! The hugely popular NAAEI Credential programs that offer a range of education opportunities ranging from property management to advanced maintenance to supplier education, kick off in March!. This year, we’ll be once again offering up CAM, CAS, CALP, CAPS,... Continue Reading

A political pollster recently asked potential voters what they thought about ignorance and apathy regarding the 2024 elections. The top two responses were "I don't know" and "I don't care." While the fictitious pollster joke is old, the fact remains that many FWAA members experience paralyzing... Continue Reading

Love is in the Air Wow! The Lone Star Awards was another amazing event! Thank you all for showing up with great numbers. The event sold out, and we had a packed house. The room was beautiful, and it looked like everyone had a fantastic time. Thank you to Kristen Vick and Stowes for being the... Continue Reading

Introducing the very first President of the Fort Worth Apartment Association, Bryan Downer, CEO at Community Enrichment Center. Bryan started his tenure as a volunteer at AATC beginning in 2018 as AATC's IRO Chair. Once he started serving, it was immediately evident that he had the aptitude... Continue Reading

A Retrospective on a Challenging 2023 Another year is in the books, and what a year it was for the multifamily industry. Nationally, apartment demand rebounded considerably from the basement level of 2022 but finished the year well below the normal range. The new construction pipeline... Continue Reading