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
Last month, we explored the actual and perceived power of the Texas Governor. This month we conclude our three-month series on Texas government by exploring the numerous state government departments, agencies, and commissions that directly impact AATC members. In a state known for limited... Continue Reading
As multifamily housing owners/operators and our residents adjust to the current turbulent economic and social environment, I am reminded of the tremendous resources available to us as AATC members. Whether it is a fair housing class or the Business Exchange, AATC offers the tools we need to... Continue Reading
AATC's Fall Golf presenting sponsor, Beau Smith, Service Response Team, and AATC's Golf Committee Chair, John Brandes, BFS Supply, are ready to knock out another AATC PAC fundraiser! Did you know that only 1 out of every 51,346 golfers in the US become professional golfers? Just like any other... Continue Reading
Maintenance Mania returns Sept 27! Continue Reading
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
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
