The Texas Rent Relief (TRR) Program, administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), has announced that it is reopening the online portal (www.texasrentrelief.com) from March 14 – 28 to accept new applications for rent and utility assistance. The agency has... Continue Reading
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As we enter March, we are making his year's legislative session one of our top priorities here at AATC. We are working non-stop to stay on top of the numerous bills introduced at the Capitol that affect our industry, including ending the CARES Act Notice to Vacate, fighting a Renters' Bill of... Continue Reading
Community Service Co-Chair and UGM Bowling Sponsor, Jacob Crockett, Earthworks, and Co-Chair Daniel Pentikis, Honey Bees Roofing & Solar, celebrate the success of this year's event. In human history, there is no single symbol of love and compassion more symbolic than that of the heart.... Continue Reading
As the 2023 Legislative Session begins, it is an excellent time to remind all our members of our advocacy role in protecting property rights that enable you to develop better communities and provide quality housing to the greater population. Unfortunately, all too often, intended legislation... Continue Reading
Pop quiz: who should be listed as "the owner" in the TAA Lease? Specifically, the TAA lease language is as follows: "This Lease Contract ("Lease") is between you, the resident(s) as listed below, and us. The terms "you" and "your" refer to residents. The terms "we," "us," and "our" refer to... Continue Reading
What do you call an unpleasant process, especially one that is hidden from public view, that is used to produce a widely consumed product -- a product most people dislike; and a product that has adverse effects? If you said sausage-making or legislating, either answer would be correct. Our... Continue Reading
March is your month to advocate for our industry and your livelihood. This year, it is all about you! For 2023, Pillow Talk explores personal advocacy opportunities, importance, and impact. Last month, we explored an essential AATC advocacy tool: your input. This month we'll discuss two... Continue Reading
Stabilized Properties Face Challenges in 2023 Market conditions have softened considerably for Greater Fort Worth multifamily over the last twelve months, but those shifts have impacted various market segments in different ways. Breakdowns along price class or submarket lines are useful but... Continue Reading
A Final Look at 2022 Another year is in the books, and what a year it was. The volatility that began with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 carried through to the historic recovery year of 2021, and also persisted into 2022. Last year, national rent growth momentum slowed –... Continue Reading
This year, it’s all about you! For the next twelve months, Pillow Talk explores personal advocacy opportunities, importance, and impact. Last month, we began by encouraging you to join AATC’s Government Affairs Committee (GAC). This month, we explore an essential AATC advocacy tool:... Continue Reading
Last month was bittersweet for AATC. Patty Utley, our 2022 President, moved into her new role as Immediate Past-President. I speak for an entire organization that is grateful to have had such a wonderful person lead AATC through a year faced with many challenges. Working in the Association... Continue Reading
What a night at the Lone Star Awards event in downtown Fort Worth on Jan 27th! Seven hundred of our closest friends gathered to celebrate the best of the best within our industry! This year, we took it back to the ’90s, and we asked you to dress like you were in the ’90s, and you... Continue Reading