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QUARTERLY REPORT

The AANC Education & Legislative Conference is the annual gathering of our statewide membership to participate in a variety of educational sessions, networking with peers, and advocating for important industry issues at the North Carolina Legislature.

188 Wind Chime Court, Ste 101 Raleigh, North Carolina 27615

919.589.7759

AANC is dedicated to leading and supporting its members' ever-changing needs through regulatory and legislative advocacy, industry education and communication .

Jon Lowder, Executive Director jon@aanconline.org

Sarah Dubose, Director of Government Affairs

sarah@aanconline.org

Kristin Goins, Director of Education and Engagement kristin@aanconline.org

Kat Nicholas, Communications Manager kat@aanconline.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

BETHANY LYKINS

Assistant Community Manager l BSC Holdings lykinsbethany1990@gmail.com

TINA GORBY BAKER*

Sales Associate l Apartments.com tbaker1@costar.com

GREATER CHARLOTTE APARTMENT ASSOCIATION

MICHELLE O'BRIEN

Director of Operations | Loebsack & Brownlee Michelle@LoebsackBrownlee.com 980-253-6436

DEIDRE QUICK

Regional Manager | Blue Ridge Companies DWilson@BlueRidgeCompanies.com 704-352-8570

EDDIE ROBERTSON

Sales Account Manager l RediCarpet Eddie.Robertson@RediCarpet.com

JENNINGS SNIDER

Chief Financial Officer | SYNCO Properties JSnider@SyncoProperties.com 704-347-6340

LISA TAYLOR

Senior Managing Director | Greystar LTaylor@Greystar.com 770-512-4028

GREATER FAYETTEVILLE APARTMENT ASSOCIATION

KAREN PERKINS

Property Manager l Blue Ridge Companies Manager@ReserveAtCarringtonPlace.com 910-864-6886

JENNIFER PITTMAN

Community Manager | Apartment Dynamics JPittman@AptDynamics.com 910-574-5253

ANGELA RAUPP

Remote Training & Support Specialist | Apartment Dynamics araupp@aptdynamics.com (910) 322-8058

GREENVILLE AREA APARTMENT ASSOCIATON

SANDRA PURCELL

Property Manager l Eastbrook & Village Green ApartmentsSandra@TheHeritageNC.com 252-752-5100

PIEDMONT TRIAD APARTMENT ASSOCIATION

MARIA BARKER

President | Phillips Management Group MariaB@PhillipsManagement.com 336-458-0796

MARY GWYN

Chief Innovator | Apartment Dynamics MGwyn@AptDynamics.com 336-884-8845

AMANDA SIEGAL WILLIAMS

Vice President l BSC Holdings ASiegal_Williams@BSCHoldings.com 336-292-9010

KRISTIN STANTON

Chief Operating Officer l Bell Partners kstanton@bellpartnersinc.com 336-232-1980

BERT WRAY

Chief Executive Officer l AppWork Bert@AppWorkCo.com 336-404-1553

TRIANGLE APARTMENT ASSOCIATION

CINDY NITSCHKE

Marketing & Dev. of New Construction l TradeMark Residential CNitschke@TrademarkResidential.com 919-815-6019

REBECCA ROSARIO

Owner | Full House Marketing Rebecca@FullHouseMarketing.net 919-669-9562

CHRIS SMITH

Senior Director Real Estate | Greystar CSmith@Greystar.com 919-846-7300

AMY TIMOKO

Regional Vice President l Hawthorne Residential ATimocko@HPRLiving.com 336-207-2752

APRIL VASTA

Regional Manager l Blue Ridge Companies AVasta@BlueRidgeCompanies.com 919-523-6394

WILMINGTON APARTMENT ASSOCIATION

KRYSTI KESER

Regional Manager | Carroll Management Group krysti.keser@carrollmg.com 404-937-3425

DORIANE MURRAY*

VP/Special Projects l Flournoy Properties PMAmberleighshores@FlournoyProperties. com 631-747-6976

AMY RITCHY

Regional Property Manager | Greystar Amy.ritchy@greystar.com 910-352-8077

KAREN SPAID

Community Director l Highmark Residential OneMidtownCD@HighmarkRes.com 910-793-5777

AANC STATE SUPPLIERS COUNCIL

ELIZABETH RILEY*

Senior Vice President | The Liberty Group ElizabethG@TheLibertyGroup.com 919-931-2312

AANC GENERAL COUNSEL

NORM PRAET

Attorney | Brownlee Whitlow & Praet, PLLC NPraet@Bwpf-Law.com 919-863-6161

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

2025 BOARD MEETING DATES

JANUARY 1, 2025

Via Zoom

MARCH 4, 2025

At the beach

JUNE 6, 2025

Via Zoom

NOVEMBER 13, 2025

In the mountains

Greetings!

I hope everyone has enjoyed the long sun-filled summer days with family, friends and furry companions. The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics taught us valuable lessons about how real heroes and athletic stars handle both triumph and failure.

• Resilience & Perseverance: Athletes demonstrated incredible determination, overcoming injuries and setbacks to compete at the highest level.

• Sportsmanship: We saw many examples of athletes showing respect and kindness to their competitors, regardless of the outcome.

• Unity & Diversity: The games brought people together from all over the world.

• Mental Health Awareness: Many athletes openly discussed the importance of mental wellness, including Simone Biles triumph return, overcoming what she called the twisties.

As we transition into the 2025 budget process, remember that our state suppliers are here to assist with proposals and pricing.

Don’t Miss AANC’s Last Two 2024 Education Webinars:

Site Assessment & Risk Mitigation | September 18, 2024, 10:00 AM

Gain valuable insights from expert speakers on viewing your community through the lens of an asset manager, with tools, training programs, and firsthand experiences.

Prioritizing Mental Wellness | November 13, 2024, 10:00 AM

Join industry leaders for a highly requested session that’s a MUST-ATTEND!

Save the Date! AANC’s 2025 Education & Legislative Conference: CONNECTed will be held in Raleigh from May 12-14. With a stellar lineup of session speakers and thought-provoking keynote presentations, this is an event you won’t want to miss. We look forward to connecting with you there!

Lisa Lisa Taylor l Greystar

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UPDATE

Lawmakers adjourned the short session on June 27 after failing to reach a budget agreement for the remainder of the biennium. With campaign season in full swing and restrictions on fundraising during legislative sessions, they opted to reconvene monthly for the rest of the year. Votes are expected to take place only during the November session, which will serve as an extension of the short session, allowing all bills that met the crossover deadline to be considered.

Throughout this session, AANC pursued several key legislative initiatives, including HB 551 , initially proposed during the 2023 long session. This bill proposed significant changes to landlord-tenant laws, including prohibiting local ordinances that classify income source as a protected characteristic, reducing fraudulent emotional support animal claims, clarifying late fee laws, and addressing abuses of the eviction appeals process. HB 551 successfully passed the House in 2023 with bipartisan support. With the fast pace of the short session, many of the HB 551 provisions were incorporated into another moving bill, HB 556 this year. HB 556 passed both chambers with strong, bipartisan support in June. Another bill backed by AANC this year was HB 1070, a bill addressing key issues for property owners and rental housing providers. The bill aimed to streamline small claims appeals, clarify indigency claims, ensure timely disbursement of rental payments, increase penalties for significant property damage, and criminalize fraudulent rental activities.

Given the short session’s tight timeline, the provisions of HB 1070 were strategically incorporated into SB 445, an already-moving bill. This maneuver allowed the key elements of HB 1070 to advance more quickly. SB 445, now carrying the substance of HB 1070, passed both the House and Senate unanimously in June, reflecting broad support for the measures it contained.

Unfortunately, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the bills in early July. You can read the Governor’s veto messages here: HB 556 + SB 445. AANC disagrees with Governor Cooper’s rationale for vetoing both bills. The House reconvened at the end of July for a short veto override session and successfully overrode the veto of HB 556 with bipartisan support. The Senate has not yet returned for a vote since adjourning in June. The AANC lobbying team is actively working with legislative leadership to have both bills calendared when they schedule a veto override session later this fall.

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188 Wind Chime Court Suite101 Raleigh, North Carolina 27615

WE ARE MULTIFAMILY

STORIES FROM THE GROUND UP

By J. Craig, Director of Facilities Maintenance, Ari Apartment Management

When Hurricane Helene swept through the region, leaving a trail of uncertainty and damage, Jonathan Brophy, Area Manager at Ari Apartment Management, emerged as a key figure in protecting the well-being of residents and staff. His commitment to ensuring a secure, supportive environment for all under his care demonstrated the importance of proactive, resident-centered leadership in times of crisis.

From the earliest moments following the hurricane, Brophy took ownership of the critical task of assessing and addressing the immediate threats posed by structural damage, fallen trees, and potential electrical hazards. Collaborating with his property management team, he implemented a comprehensive safety check across all properties. His priority: ensure that every resident and staff member was accounted for and safe.

Brophy coordinated open communication channels, providing residents with updates about ongoing repairs, potential evacuation points, and access to community resources. Recognizing the emotional toll a natural disaster can take, he ensured the staff were equipped to offer support beyond physical safety measures. The sense of community really did shine like a bright light through the darkness at our sites in Asheville during those first critical days after the storm.

While safety remained paramount, Brophy also prioritized the well-being of his staff. He acknowledged the stress and long hours and ensured staff received adequate rest and resources to cope with the challenges. His leadership fostered a supportive, team-oriented culture that was pivotal to the swift and successful response after Hurricane Helene. Brophy led our efforts to gather information on what supplies were needed from the home office to sustain properties during the aftermath of Helene until government authorities could get power and water evaluated and restored.

Jonathan Brophy’s actions in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene underscore the essential role of dedicated, hands-on leadership during times of crisis. His leadership has set a standard within Ari Apartment Management, showcasing the impact that compassionate, organized action can have in a community’s time of need.

AFFILIATE UPDATES

WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE STATE IN THE MULTIFAMILY INDUSTRY

APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (AAWNC)

AAWNC has some exciting events coming up this Fall, and if you find yourself in western North Carolina, we invite you to join us.

On September 19, AAWNC will embark on a new construction bus tour starting in Biltmore Park Town Square, visiting five new construction properties, and ending with an after party at the Thirsty Monk. Seating is limited and sold out to supplier members.

On October 24, the day after AANC's board meeting in Asheville, we will be hosting an Economic Forecast breakfast with speaker Chuck McShane, Director of Market Analytics at CoStar. Apartment association members are free and guests are $50. If you would like to attend and are a member of a local NC affiliate, email info@aawnc.org for your complimentary registration.

GREATER FAYETTEVILLE APARTMENT ASSOCIATION (GFAA)

GFAA celebrated their maintenance team members on August 22 at Dirtbags Ales & Brewing with a cornhole tournament. Drinks were sponsored by ServPro of Fayetteville and a pizza dinner was sponsored by RestorePro Reconstruction. Congrats to the winning cornhole team, BluSky Baddies #2!

AFFILIATE UPDATES

WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE STATE IN THE MULTIFAMILY INDUSTRY

GREATER CHARLOTTE APARTMENT ASSCOCIATION (GCAA)

If there were a drawback to having a full staff of high-performance team members, it would be that work is never done. Having a team never take off their thinking caps puts them in a place of continual thinking and reinvention. Curating ways to amplify member requests or alleviate gaps between the silo of communities and suppliers. But exceeding expectations is fuel for this team!

This collage captures our Groovy On The Green Charity Golf Tournament, our Association App hitting the 600 download mark, our Multifamily Hiring Extravaganza, our Podcast Studio coming back to life after the pandemic, Voter Registration Drive, our Next Gen Hustle Career Speed dating event, our first Pride Parade participation, our Margaritaville New Member Mixer designed to help new members squeeeezzze all of the ROI out of Association resources, and our special visit from Richard J. Monocchio, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) who included us in his countrywide tour to gain feedback and insights on the Housing Choice Voucher Program!

We don’t know how we’re already planning big moments for Q4, but we’re looking forward to wow-ing our members and sharing a recap with you in the coming months.

AFFILIATE UPDATES

WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE STATE IN THE MULTIFAMILY INDUSTRY

TRIANGLE APARTMENT ASSOCIATION (TAA)

TAA’s Government Affairs team kicked off the beginning of the third quarter with a successful Christmas in July raffle, raising funds for TAA-PAC. Keeping the momentum, their next TAA-PAC event is a 2024 Raleigh Mayoral Candidate Forum. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss key issues surrounding the multifamily family housing industry and meet the future mayor of Raleigh.

As TAA membership continues to grow, our commitment to providing valuable opportunities for members to learn and engage remains stronger than ever. Our quarterly membership orientation and networking session, Maximize Your Membership, sold out again with a packed room. On the education front, our CAPS course concluded with 11 students. We are confident in this group’s ability to grow and excel in their careers. As we continue to support professional development within TAA, we are excited to start the new CAM program at the end of this quarter.

Looking ahead, TAA is preparing to host a free roundtable event for our supplier members, Inside the Multifamily Mind. This seminar will feature a panel of owner/operator members, ready to answer questions and teach supplier members on how to effectively communicate with apartment communities and management companies.

Through these initiatives, TAA continues to build our membership, foster connections, and drive advocacy efforts for the multifamily housing industry.

ON THE MOVE

NEWS FROM THE MULTIFAMILY AND RENTAL INDUSTRY

What senior living communities need to prioritize for Gen X

The next generation of active adults has a new set of expectations around tech, finances and wellbeing, writes an expert in 55+ housing. Read more here.

Senators question KKR’s acquisition of 5,200 units

The lawmakers, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, scrutinized the deal’s potential to “exacerbate rising rent costs in regions across the United States.”

Almost

one-quarter

of adults

base living decisions on politics

Millennials are the most likely to want to live in areas where most of their neighbors’ views align with their own, according to a recent survey.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Leadership Lyceum program is a prestigious education series aimed at identifying, training, and empowering emerging leaders within AANC. The Class of 2025 will meet 3 times with a focus on varying aspects of Association Management, Leadership and Legislative Advocacy. They will also be recognized at the AANC 2025 CONNECTED Conference. Thank you to the 7 AANC Affiliates, the State Suppliers Council, the AANC President, and the NextGen Committee for your time and effort to assemble the Class of 2025!

JOIN AN AANC COMMITTEE

Looking to get more involved at the state level? AANC provides members with a variety of opportunities to engage through our diverse range of committees!

Learn more here!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The AANC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship, established by the AANC DE&I Committee, is an opportunity for multifamily housing industry professionals from historically underrepresented demographics to participate in education and networking opportunities at the 2025 AANC Conference. Scholarship recipients receive paid entry to the conference, lodging and a $100 stipend.

Apply Today! (Aplica Hoy)

Application Deadline: January 13, 2025

Nominate a Rising Star

"20 on the Rise," powered by the AANC NextGen Committee, celebrates 20 brightest rising stars with 10 years or less of experience in the rental housing industry. Honorees receive the opportunity to attend the 2025 AANC Education & Legislative Conference in Raleigh from May 12-14 for just $49!

The Larry Cranford Scholarship honors the legacy of one of North Carolina’s most beloved apartment leaders. Larry served as AANC President from 1996-1998 and was known for his dedication to industry education, teaching apartment management and maintenance courses for 25 years. This scholarship supports the next generation of rising stars in the multi-family housing industry, helping them grow through professional education and career development.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, 1/31/25. Apply Today!

NEWS FROM NAA

from Lisa Taylor, NAA Region 4 Vice President

Advocacy Efforts Stand Strong for NAA’s Members

Your contributions and participation have made a huge impact! NAA recently:

•Met with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to successfully advocate against their announced rulemaking to end broadband bulk billing agreements

•Advocated for the inclusion of language to eliminate the CARES Act 30-day notice requirement into the House T-HUD 2025 Appropriations bill

•Submitted 44 comment letters to Congress, the White House and federal agencies so far this year

For a deeper dive, read the latest in housing politics in the Apartment Advocate. Contact Zach Quimby.

RHALS 2024: A successful and well attended 2024 Rental Housing Advocacy and Legal Summit (RHALS), formerly Government Affairs Roundtable (GART) and Legal Symposium, was held in Irving, Texas July 30 – August 1. Thanks to all the AANC members in attendance.

Futurize your Leadership at Cultivate, Sept. 26-27 in Austin, TX: Connect, learn and lead the way in rental housing innovation. Register today to transform your tomorrow.

2025 Apartmentalize Credential Holder Scholarship is Open! NAAEI offers six scholarships to credential holders that have never attended Apartmentalize! One scholarship per credential will be given (CALP, CAM, CAMT, CAPS, CAS, IRO). Share this opportunity and nominate your credential superstars.

Maintenance Legends Season 2: A new season of Maintenance Legends kicks off with an INCREDIBLE prize package! Encourage your teams to submit their legendary stories for a chance to win not one, BUT TWO trips to Las Vegas!

If I can ever be of assistance to you or your association, feel free to reach out.

Lisa

Lisa Taylor l Greystar, NAA Region IV Vice President 704-962-7976 l LTaylor@greystar.com