If you look in a thesaurus for the word irreplaceable, you will find a considerable number of synonyms, including: inestimable, invaluable, priceless, immeasurable, incalculable, precious, valuable, incomparable, inimitable, unequaled, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled, unsurpassable, atypical,... Continue Reading
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In politics, the perception of power is power. If your opponents believe you are a formidable force, then you are, regardless of the limits of your actual authority. More than “fake it till you make it” or mere “mind games,” the ability to harness this opinion makes... Continue Reading
We are all learning to navigate the new business reality forced upon us by supply chain challenges, inflation, and post-pandemic market demand. Our industry would not have been able to survive, much less thrive, during the past two years without the dedication and support of our supplier... Continue Reading
August 2022 President's Letter Continue Reading
Mid-Year Multifamily Review At the national level, the first half of the year was characterized by a slowdown in deliveries compared to the same period last year, a much steeper decline in apartment demand, and rent growth still well above the typical range. Relative to many markets around the... Continue Reading
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
