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AAGD Executive Director Kin Oldham Honored with 2025 NAA Lifetime Achievement Award

AAGD Executive Director Kin Oldham Honored with 2025 NAA Lifetime Achievement Award AAGD Executive Director Kin Oldham has been announced as this year’s recipient of the NAA Lifetime Achievement Award in the association staff category. His commitment to advancing the industry has made a...

Date posted 10/17/2025

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September-October Rooflines

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Date posted 10/13/2025

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Supply Pressure Beginning to Ease

Supply Pressure Beginning to Ease A much-awaited slowdown in new supply has begun to play out for Greater Dallas multifamily this year. A simultaneous jump in net absorption has allowed the market to outperform expectations so far in 2025. With the traditionally weaker leasing season now ahead,...

Date posted 09/12/2025

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New Texas Laws Effective September 1, 2025

Several new laws passed in the recent Texas legislative session will take effect on September 1, 2025. Below are highlights most relevant to the rental housing industry, along with links to resources for TAA members. Key Laws Impacting Rental Housing Operations Effective 9/1/25: SB 17 –...

Date posted 09/4/2025

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July-August 2025 Rooflines

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Date posted 08/1/2025

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Member Resource Update: Immigration Enforcement and Rental Housing

This member resource is compiled by the National Apartment Association's (NAA) Legal Affairs team, and authored by Sheppard Mullin. More information on the authors is available at the end of this resource. Please note that this document is not a substitute for legal or operational advice, and...

Date posted 07/25/2025

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Greater Dallas Multifamily Performance Strong at Mid-Year

Greater Dallas Multifamily Performance Strong at Mid-Year Multifamily performance through the halfway point of the year was exactly what was needed for a market that had been struggling under the weight of elevated deliveries and inconsistent demand. New supply receded some from last...

Date posted 07/18/2025

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May - June 2025 Rooflines

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Date posted 06/2/2025

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Sustained Improvement in Rent Performance

Sustained Improvement in Rent Performance The steady increase in apartment demand for Greater Dallas multifamily has had a notable impact on rent growth recently. In addition to returning to positive territory over the past twelve months for average effective rent, increases in lease concession...

Date posted 05/15/2025

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In Memory of AAGD Member Lonnie Derden

Lonnie Ray Derden, 71 of Plano, Texas passed away on March 29, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1954, in Corsicana to Lecil Sutton Derden and Eula (Hawthorne) Derden. Lonnie grew up in Corsicana and graduated from Corsicana High School and still maintains many of those lifelong friendships....

Date posted 04/24/2025

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