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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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March - April 2025 Rooflines

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Date posted 04/1/2025

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AAGD Partnership with Entryway of North Texas

AAGD Is Committed to Giving Back We support helping motivated individuals overcome their circumstances as a means to support the community. As housing providers, it is imperative for our members to maintain a positive and mutually beneficial relationship with local residents. One way our...

Date posted 04/1/2025

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TAA Community Service Star Recognition Program

Recognizing John Brandes's 2024 Community Service Contributions At AAGD, we’re not only here to support and advocate for the multifamily industry, but also our surrounding communities. That is why our Community Service Committee works to coordinate between local organizations and our members...

Date posted 02/24/2025

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2025 Off to Shaky Start for Multifamily

Provided by Jordan Brooks, Senior Market Analyst at ALN Apartment Data. 2024 was an encouraging year for Greater Dallas multifamily, but it was not without challenges. While the last few months have featured some positive developments, the opening month of 2025 provided a red flag that bears...

Date posted 02/21/2025

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January - February 2025 Rooflines

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Date posted 02/1/2025

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Final FTC Rule on Junk Fees

Many of AAGD’s owner and manager members have been following the proposed Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) rule on “junk fees.” On December 17, 2024, the FTC announced the final rule, which excluded the rental housing industry. The rule only applies to live-event...

Date posted 12/20/2024

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