Membership has its privileges! In everything we do, we put our members first. Our goal as an association is to ensure that every member feels like they are getting a return on their investment. We want everyone to feel like they can jump into the pool if they want to—the water’s... Continue Reading
Each year, AATC embarks on a journey to find the best of the best in the industry, and each year, we are completely amazed by the quality of people that work in multifamily. This year, we will celebrate this highly talented group of people at our annual Lone Star Awards and Leadership Celebration... Continue Reading
Welcome 2023 AATC Leaders! In January of each year, AATC welcomes a slew of new leaders. This group is a combination of current and new executive leaders, directors, and chairs to help AATC adhere to its mission statement. At the very core of AATC’s mission are education, advocacy,... Continue Reading
In 2022, we took an in-depth look at advocacy basics: people, policy, politics, and local, state, and federal government. For 2023, we move from macro to micro. This year, it’s all about you! For the next twelve months, Pillow Talk explores personal advocacy opportunities, importance, and... Continue Reading
I trust that your new year is off to a wonderful start. This month begins the eleventh year of REDBOOK Blues. These monthly articles seek to provide best practices for operational issues that arise for AATC members. REDBOOK Blues does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice,... Continue Reading
Class B Properties Have Remained Relatively Resilient Another year is almost in the books, and in many ways 2022 was a challenging year for the multifamily industry. While rent growth did remain unusually high for most of the year, many markets around the country have fallen into negative rent... Continue Reading
As 2022 ended, I’m sure we all spent time reflecting on the year and all that we accomplished. AATC saw a year of challenges that resulted in some great successes. These successes resulted from a team of employees and members who focused on our objectives and exceeded our expectations. And... Continue Reading
AATC is proud to partner with Community Enrichment Center (CEC) this year for our Holiday fundraising efforts. CEC is an organization whose purpose is to help people re-establish their lives, and they do this through various means. During the week of Nov 28-Dec 2, AATC members participated in a... Continue Reading
If you are like me, you cannot wait for 2022 to be over! To help you make it one more month, I want to wrap up this year and set a firm foundation for next year by reviewing the fundamental relationship between residential property owners and renters. The owner always owns a rental property,... Continue Reading
In Greek mythology, the phoenix was an immortal bird that would burn itself up at the end of its life and then rise again from the ashes, born anew, only to burn up again and be reborn again—a cycle that goes on for infinity. It’s probably an understatement to say that 2022 has been... Continue Reading
An Update on the New Construction Pipeline Despite the worst net absorption through October in more than a decade, Greater Fort Worth's average effective rent growth for new leases this year closed October just a hair short of a 10% gain. A small reduction in new supply volume has been a slight... Continue Reading
Membership has its privileges! In everything we do, we put our members first. Our goal as an association is to ensure that every member feels like they are getting a return on their investment. We want everyone to feel like they can jump into the pool if they want to—the water’s... Continue Reading
