Are you ready for the Greatest Show? Ready or not, here we come! We are excited to announce that our 2022 Trade Show theme is the Greatest Show—Hugh Jackman style! In addition, we are partnering with our 2022 Education Conference to truly bring you the absolute best AATC experience you... Continue Reading
That’s a wrap! The 2022 AATC Spring Fling Golf Tournament presented by DeFord’s was nothing short of a success. The sold-out tournament raised necessary funds for the AATC PAC. After many years, we took the tournament back to Iron Horse Golf Course. Aside from the raging winds, we... Continue Reading
2022 continues to be a forward-thinking year for the Apartment Association of Tarrant County (AATC). Launching this year’s new DE&I committee is proving to be a very engaging initiative for the Association. Lake Barnes of Atlantic Pacific Management, one of the Association’s... Continue Reading
Ahh, yes, the experience of spring in Texas. It can really be a sight to behold, from the scent of freshly released pollen to the crisp, cool air after some April rains. The flowers will soon bloom, the trees will blossom, and the grass will get very, very green. It makes me want to dance through... Continue Reading
If you have been to Las Vegas or searched for entertainment over the last decade, you’ve probably heard of Cirque du Soleil–The Canadian company that reinvented the traditional circus. They surfaced in the 80s as a contemporary circus that captured the world’s attention,... Continue Reading
Class B Leads the Way in Apartment Demand After a historic 2021 for multifamily, the picture has been a bit different for many parts of the country in the new year. Through February, apartment demand nationwide is down considerably compared to both 2020 and 2021 but rent growth momentum has... Continue Reading
This year, we take an in-depth look at advocacy basics. Last month, we finished our series on the basics of people, policy, and politics by exploring the AATC Political Action Committee (AATC PAC). AATC PAC provides an opportunity for individuals vested in the multi-housing industry to... Continue Reading
Have you ever read the entire TAA Lease contract? Frankly, most AATC members have not. Let us be honest; it is a legal document, a contract; it is boring and tedious; that is its best quality! The TAA Lease and lease forms are the operational foundation for our industry in Texas; therefore, it... Continue Reading
We welcome our newest members to the AATC Family! We encourage everyone to extend a warm welcome when you meet them. As always, you can view detailed information about all of our members at our online directory: AATC Suppliers: https://www.aatcnet.org/supplier-directory AATC Property List:... Continue Reading
As a child, I looked forward to attending the circus every year. There is something about the Big Show that is invigorating—watching all that talent under one Big Top. It was always amazing to me that everyone knew their craft so well. The clowns were never out of character, and the... Continue Reading
AATC Community Services Chair, JoAnn Beard, BH Management, and UGM Bowling Title Sponsor, Amy Alvarez, MFI. According to a report from the Council of Economic Advisors, for every 10,000 people in this country, 17 of those are homeless. In Texas, that number is 9.4 out of every 10,000... Continue Reading
Greater Fort Worth Still Bucking National Demand Trend National apartment demand fell 75% in January compared to January of 2021. While other major Texas markets fit into that picture to mostly lesser degrees, Greater Fort Worth was one to buck the trend entirely. All numbers will refer to... Continue Reading
