Advocacy is my vocation; fishing is my avocation! I love to fish. Ponds, rivers, lakes; freshwater, saltwater; bays, streams, inlets; cane poles and corks; rods and reels; boats and waders; offshore or from the bank; trot lines and nets—you name it! I have fished in a variety of waters,... Continue Reading
In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, Scarecrow, and Tin Man are walking through a dark forest when their fears grab hold of them. Tin Man imagines lions and tigers, and bears. Dorothy adds an “Oh, my” for effect! Then, in unison, they repeatedly chant, “Lions and tigers and bears, oh... Continue Reading
Summer is Upon Us. Summer is almost here, and it has undoubtedly been a busy spring! However, as a regular part of our business cycle, events slow down a little during the summer months. Kids are out of school, families plan vacations, and the weather limits outdoor events. Don't let the... Continue Reading
Things are heating up at AATC! As we venture into my 6th month as your AATC President, it’s an excellent opportunity to check the pulse of our association. So far this year, we’ve had one of our largest Lone Star Award Banquets, where we recognized over 100 finalists in our industry.... Continue Reading
Rent Growth Lags for Efficiency Units The multifamily industry continues to be in a period of considerable change. The effects of the new dynamics introduced in 2020 continue to ripple across the industry as it continues to move slowly but steadily toward normalization. In such periods, it is of... Continue Reading
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
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
