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AATC is a trade association governed through guidelines outlined in our bylaws. You’ll notice that many companies and most non-profit organizations utilize this set of rules and laws for self-governance and regulation. Consider it our Constitution. It takes considerable effort to make... Continue Reading

“The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first.” -Robert K. Greenleaf What is a Servant-Leader? By definition, a servant-leader is someone who serves others first. They have chosen to lead and move whatever group... Continue Reading

AATC's 2022 Leadership Lyceum: (from left to right, top to bottom) Taryn Lewis, BH; Jamie Woody, Cortland; Chair April Royal, Capstone; Jimmy McClung, LUMA Residential; Amy Alvarez, MFI; and Sarah Turner, Olympus. AATC Leadership Lyceum – The Future is Bright AATC’s greatest days... Continue Reading

Stabilized Properties Bearing the Brunt of Reduced Demand This year has brought many changes for the multifamily sector, especially a 70% decline in net absorption through May compared to last year at the national level. The Greater Fort Worth market has roughly matched that decline. A helpful... Continue Reading

The cost of essential consumer goods continues to rise, gas prices are up, and food prices continue to climb. Inflation is real. As our companies, industry, and residents slowly begin to emerge from the personal and economic impacts of the COVID pandemic, supply and demand rental-housing market... Continue Reading

The Texas State Library and Archive Commission maintain all the official Texas state symbols. From the bluebonnet (state flower) to the mockingbird (state bird) and pecan (state tree) to 42 (state domino game), more than seventy-five (75) state symbols have been officially designated by the... Continue Reading

Like many of you, my first rental property portfolio was risky. As the sole proprietor, I carefully managed my acquisitions and deposition, paid cash for deals, and occasionally did partnership deals. Since there were no mortgages on the properties and my expenses were extremely low, I could... Continue Reading

Did you know that as long as you are a member of AATC, you are also a member of NAA and TAA? That's right, you can take advantage of all the benefits from each association! AATC is committed to providing you with the best possible multifamily business development resources to allow you to... Continue Reading

If you’re like most people, you probably take the health of your trees for granted. After all, they’ve been around forever and always seem to bounce back no matter what we do to them. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Trees can succumb to disease and pests, just like... Continue Reading

Checking in on the New Construction Pipeline Even as rent growth has continued at a scorching pace, up 5% in just the first four months of the year, apartment demand through the same period has been the lowest of the last five years. Average occupancy has not fallen by much so far, partially... Continue Reading

Pop quiz: what Texas governmental entities (cities, counties, special districts, etc.) are the most common? Surprisingly, special district governments are the most numerous. There are more than 3,250 special districts (including more than 1,100 independent school districts) in Texas but only... Continue Reading

AATC Business Exchange Committee Chair Nicole McQuarry, American Landmark, and AATC Business Exchange presenting sponsor, Lori Palumbo, Perma Pier Foundation Repair of TX. The AATC Business Exchange presented by Perma Pier Foundation Repair of TX is the largest reverse trade show in the... Continue Reading