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Photography/Filming Services AATC Members asked to appear in photographs and/or video productions for the benefit of AATC will not be assessed any fees for any reason. Because of the expense and potential wear on equipment, AATC will assess discounted fees according to the fee structure below for... Continue Reading

Welcome New Supplier Partners CertaPro Painters of Lewisville1911 Old Denton RdCarrollton, TX 75006469-993-6789rfritzsimmons@certapro.comSupplier-Partner Certified Apartment Staffing2000 East Lamar, #530Arlington, TX... Continue Reading

It’s Raining New Units in Greater Fort Worth The last few quarters have represented a return to Earth for Greater Fort Worth multifamily, down from the stratospheric heights of the industry recovery in 2021 and early 2022. In the first few months of 2023, the downward trend has not... Continue Reading

Diana Beck, Freedom Furniture and Design, recently helped AATC with their new office space by creating a beautiful, modern office to bring AATC current with an updated look. If you haven’t been to our new office in Hurst, we encourage you to come by and visit. We’d be happy to give... Continue Reading

As I write this letter, safety, and security are on my mind. Over the past few months, our industry has experienced a few tragic circumstances that no one, regardless of industry, ever wants to experience. Residents confront our onsite managers, assistant managers, maintenance techs, leasing... Continue Reading

Pillow Talk this year explores personal advocacy: the opportunities, importance, and impact of AATC member involvement. Last month, we looked at collective advocacy: our AATC PAC. This month, we will discuss meetings with government officials. When it comes to advocacy, AATC members need to let... Continue Reading

Guests increase on our properties during the summer. Whether it is family and friends visiting or children spending time with parents, individuals not listed as leaseholders or occupants on the TAA Lease live on our properties. Therefore, before the busy summer vacation season begins, now is the... Continue Reading

AATC Visits Washington, DC At the end of March, AATC representatives visited Washington, DC, to meet with our respective representatives in both houses of Congress. We were part of a larger delegation that was organized by the National Apartment Association (NAA) as part of their annual... Continue Reading

Influencer. If I had known influencer was a career option when I was at Baylor in the 1900s, I still would have barely made the C honor roll, but I might have gone into a different line of work. Imagine Pillow Talk as a blog, and Perry Pillow a major influencer! All kidding aside, advocacy... Continue Reading

Just a reminder, this article does not provide legal advice. If you need fair housing or other operational legal advice, contact one of AATC’s member attorneys (https://www.aatcnet.org/legal-services-program). The United States Department of Housing and Urban Developed (HUD) designates... Continue Reading

Checking in on the Construction Pipeline While 2022 apartment demand took a nosedive, Greater Fort Worth's new supply also slowed last year – though far less so. About 6,500 new units delivered were slightly below the previous three-year average and were roughly 1,000 units less than were... Continue Reading

AATC Golf Chair, Lani Grant, Zumper, and Spring Golf Presenting Sponsor, Beau Smith, Service Response Team Another April and another successful AATC Golf Tournament. On April 6, AATC members gathered at Texas Star Golf Course in Euless to take part in our annual Spring Fling Golf Tournament,... Continue Reading