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Congratulations to the HAA Honors Award Recipients

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CONTENTS August 2026

ON THE COVER Thank you to our cover sponsor Encore Services.

Cover image provided by © Encore Services www.encoreservicestx.com

FEATURES & PHOTOS 16 On the Scene – Photos from the HAA Sponsorship Auction.

24 On Site with ABODE – Take a closer look at the first of our 14 HAA 2026 Honors Award-winning communities.

26 On the Scene – Photos from the 2026 Honors Awards.

26 2026 Honors Awards – In this month’s ABODE, we recognize our Honors Awards nominees and recipients with photos from the event and introduce the management and corporate office recipients.

Stay tuned next month for Part 2, with our maintenance and supplier recipients.

34 Meet the Honorees – Meet the best of the best in apartment management for the 2026 Honors Awards.

40 Honors Individual Nominees and Property Finalists – Here is the list of all the nominees and finalists for 2026.

COLUMNS & MONTHLY UPDATES 7 President’s Corner – Our Honors Awards coverage is here and please support our Supplier Partners.

8 Patron of the Month – Meet and support AAA Plumbers.

9 Legislative Update – The latest news from HAA Government Affairs Department.

11 It’s The Law – What to know as Hurricane Season makes landfall.

20 Calendar – HAA’s schedule of events for the coming months.

44 Welcome Mat – A list of HAA’s newest members.

46 The Ambassador ONE Society – Meet HAA’s supplier network.

50 Portfolio Changes and In the News – Property updates and news updates from our members.

52 Go-Getters – Learn how to become a Go-Getter and recruit for HAA. 54 Index of Advertisers – See the supplier members who support this publication.

55 Marketline – The latest area market numbers.

56 Back Page – The HAA Blood Drive exceeds its goal.

We welcome your comments. Email us at comm@haaonline.org.

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OFFICERS AND ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP MONICA GRACIA President-Elect RYAN TERRELL President

MANU GUPTA Vice President at Large

PRODUCT SERVICE COUNCIL OFFICERS

KAREN HEFNER Vice President at Large

BLAISE SPITALERI, CAS President Rasa Floors

VALERIE LACY Vice President at Large

DEBRA KNIGHT, CAS Secretary Comm-Fit

HOWARD BOOKSTAFF General Counsel

DAVID NARGANG Vice President at Large

LIZ LEVINS, CAS EMERITUS Treasurer Gemstar Construction

CASEY WATTS MORGAN CEO

SHELLEY WATSON Immediate Past President

MELISSA FRIEND Secretary/Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mack Armstrong Julie Batche Kristen Becker John Boriack Michelle Bridges Kyle Brown Tina Cavaco Terri Clifton Michelle Croasmun Deborah DeRouen Derek DeVries Scott Douglas Gina Erwin Melissa Friend Monica Gracia Stephanie Graves Billy Griffin Manu Gupta Karen Hefner Clay Hicks Sara Hinson Deborah Holcombe Crystal Jackson Nathan Kelley Debra Knight Valerie Lacy Stacey Lastovica Liz Levins David Lindley Betsy Marshall Kristin McLaughlin Joe Melton Candis Mohr Kathy Motis Katy Myrick David Nargang Jenifer Paneral Mark Park Velissa Parmer Michelle Pawelek Ryan Raser Ruth Reyes Kelly Robinson Christy Rodriguez Joseph Rodriguez Ingrid Shultz Corri Smith Blaise Spitaleri Debbie Sulzer Ryan Terrell Lindsay Torres-Smith Starla Turnbo Richard Wall Shelley Watson Richard Whatcott Tracie Yoder

DIRECTORS EMERITUS Josh Allen Gary Blumberg Ken Bohan Roger Camp Kathy Clem Jack Dinerstein Diane Gilbert Jenard Gross Darlene Guidry Alison Hall David Hargrove Larry Hill Hap Hunnicutt Stacy Hunt David Jones Mel Kieke Mike Koch Dick LaMarche Cesar Lima Bruce McClenny Tim Myers P David Onanian Jackie Rhone John Ridgway Kim Small Eileen Subinsky Steve Sweet Kirk Tate Suan Tinsley H J Tollett, Jr. Pat Tollett Vic Vacek, Jr. Beth Van Winkle Tony Whitaker Jerry Winograd ADVISORY DIRECTORS Marsha Baker Jeff Blevins Karen Briggs Gwin Caroline Erck Emily Frost Nitin Garg Izzy Garza Jacob Kunath Laura Lestus Beth Levine Cari Luetge Monica Morales Arely Pena Paola Rodriguez Jake Slosburg Alan Yu GENERAL COUNSEL EMERITUS Joe Bax

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Claude Arnold Kenn Brown Tina Cavaco Terri Clifton Kevin Fenn Diane Gilbert Anita Harrison Dwayne Henson Mike Koch Merry Mount Monette Reynolds Sherry Stevenson Kirk Tate Suan Tinsley Sonny Unverzagt Del Walmsley Nancé Wells H.P. Paul Young Jeanne Marie Zublin Dicks EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS 1968 Century A/C Supply 1978 Houston Planned Energy Systems 1982 Cotton Commercial USA Inc. 1984 AAA Plumbers 1986 Craven Carpet 1987 Dixie Interiors 1993 Hire Priority Staffing & Executive Search 1994 Camp Facility Services 1997 Apartments.com 1999 FSI Construction Inc. 2006 Lowe’s Pro Supply

DEBORAH DEROUEN, CAS Immediate Past President Clutch City Consulting

PRODUCT SERVICE COUNCIL MEMBERS Grant Almquist, CAS, Texas Apartment Pool Services Susan Alvarado, CAS, Chadwell Supply Chris Bell, CAS, Century A/C Supply Marivel Bownds, CAS, Chadwell Supply Tammy Broadway, CAS, American Fire Systems Carina Bryars, Valet Living Shaun Callaway, CAS, Earthworks Brandon Coleman, CAS, Chadwell Supply Neal Conant, CAS, Gemstar Construction Sean Cunningham, CAS, Impact Property Solutions Deborah DeRouen, CAS, Clutch City Consulting Giovanna Gone, CAS, Century A/C Supply Bo Hang, Redi Carpet Sales Dan James, CAS, Redevelopment Services Debra Knight, CAS, Comm-Fit

Stephanie Krop, CAS, Emeritus, Poolsure Liz Levins, CAS Emeritus, Gemstar Construction Jim Martensen, CAS, Epic Multifamily Construction Tracey Moore, CAS, Flooring Warehouse Karen Nelsen, CAS, Best Plumbing Arely Pena, CAS, Redi Carpet Sales Xochitl Sheffield, Camp Facility Services Blaise Spitaleri, CAS, Rasa Floors Auri Verser Sherwin Williams Ryan Weis, Crestmark Construction Services

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AUGUST 2026 I VOLUME 49, ISSUE 8 Chief Executive Officer and Publisher CASEY WATTS MORGAN, MPP cmorgan@haaonline.org EDITORIAL AND DESIGN STAFF Director of Publications and Design DEBORAH NIX dnix@haaonline.org ADVERTISING Vice President of Membership Development RANDA DICK, CAPS randa@haaonline.org CONTRIBUTING STAFF Chief Operating Officer AMANDA SHERBONDY, CAE asherbondy@haaonline.org Vice President of Education LAUREN RAGIN, CMP lragin@haaonline.org Vice President of Facility Management/RCR TINA DEFIORE tdefiore@haaonline.org Vice President of Government Affairs BEN MCPHAUL bmcphaul@haaonline.org Events and Meetings Director KASAUNDRA WRIGHT kwright@haaonline.org Director of Resident Relations MATILDE LUNA mluna@haaonline.org Director of IT WILL ALFARO walfaro@haaonline.org Government Affairs Manager ALEX CHADWELL achadwell@haaonline.org Strategic Outreach Manager MORGAN WATERMAN mwaterman@haaonline.org Education and Events Manager BIANCA REYNA breyna@haaonline.org Member Services Manager JAKKI POSADA jposada@haaonline.org Member Services Assistant SYDNEY CHANSAMOUTH schansamouth@haaonline.org PRINTER TGI PRINTED www.tgiprinted.com

HOUSTON APARTMENT ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES COMMITTEE Executive Nominating Fair Housing Ethics Finance Past Presidents Council Legislative Political Action Golf Century Club Education Advisory Independent Rental Owners Connection NEXT Young Professionals Leadership Development Community Outreach Product Service Council Expo Exhibitor Membership Ambassador ONE Society Resident Relations A Resident Relations B Resident Relations Appeals HAF Chili Fundraiser Honors Property Awards Honors Individual Awards

CHAIR Ryan Terrell Shelley Watson Howard Bookstaff Michelle Pawelek Gary Blumberg John Boriack Monica Gracia Stacy Hunt Starla Turnbo Liz Levins Lori Latham

STAFF ADVISOR Casey Morgan Casey Morgan Casey Morgan Casey Morgan Casey Morgan Casey Morgan Casey Morgan Alex Chadwell Alex Chadwell Alex Chadwell Lauren Ragin

Alan Yu Emily Frost Arely Pena Clay Hicks Melissa Friend Blaise Spitaleri Nikki Sekunda Deborah DeRouen Sara Hinson Xochitl Sheffield Jim Martensen Michele Swilley Ryan Raser Darlene Guidry Joey Rodriguez Kathy Motis Karen Hefner Ruha Vohra Joe Melton

Lauren Ragin Lauren Ragin Amanda Sherbondy Amanda Sherbondy Amanda Sherbondy Randa Dick Randa Dick Randa Dick Matti Luna Matti Luna Matti Luna Kasaundra Wright Kasaundra Wright Amanda Sherbondy

HOUSTON APARTMENT ASSOCIATION MISSION AND VISION: HAA is the leading advocate, resource and community partner for quality rental housing providers in the Houston and surrounding area. HAA develops leadership in the multifamily industry by engaging broadly diverse membership, embracing effective technology and advocating for a geographically inclusive association. ABODE IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE HOUSTON APARTMENT ASSOCIATION serving the multihousing industry in Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Waller and Wharton counties.

ABODE, AUGUST 2026, VOLUME 49, ISSUE 8 ABODE (USPS 024-962) is published monthly by the Houston Multi Housing Corporation. Publishing, editorial and advertising offices are located at 4810 Westway Park Blvd., Houston, Texas 77041. Telephone 713-595-0300. The $50 annual ABODE subscription rate is included in all member dues and additional subscriptions are available. The annual subscription rate is $50 for members, $65 for non-members.

Advertising rates are available upon request. Contributed material does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Houston Apartment Association. Copyright © 2026 by HAA. Periodicals Postage Paid at Houston, Texas.

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EXECUTIVE SUPPLIER MEMBERS These companies have generously supported the Houston Apartment Association with their Executive Supplier Membership. Please give them careful consideration, whenever possible, in your business.

2020 Exhibits 3BeeGuys Bee Removal A1 Property Construction A1 Wrecker LLC AAA Staffing Ltd Achilles Security Services LLC ACT Security Group Action Window Coverings Inc ACTIV Answer Adobe Floors Inc Adventure Playground Systems Inc Advocate Construction Inc Affinity Waste Solutions Air Express Construction and Plumbing ALD Outdoors Alexander-Rose Associates Inc All American Mailboxes of Houston Inc All Power Solutions ALN Apartment Data Alonso Service Co. Ambassador Services LLC America's Smart Home and Businesses American Fire Systems Inc American Wheel & Tire #2 Ltd Ameristar Screen & Glass Apartment Services Group ARC Glass LLC Artisent Floors ASAP Personnel Inc Asurety Dryer Vent & Fireplace Inspections Bang It Services Inc Bar-B-Clean Southwest Houston Belfor Property Restoration Berkeley Outside Services Bettencourt Tax Advisors LLC BGE Inc/aka Brown & Gay Engineers Inc Binswanger Glass BioTechs Crime & Trauma Scene Cleaning Blue Marlin Maintenance Air Conditioning and Renovation Blue Stream Fiber BluSky Restoration Contractors Brady Chapman Holland & Assoc BrightView Landscape ServicesThe Woodlands Brown & Brown Insurance Services Inc BSI Butler Plus Cabinet Door Usa Callaway Services Capital Disaster Solutions Cardboard Cowboys Cardinal Foundation Services Catalyst Construction Centex Construction Chadwell Supply Chesapeake Finishing Childress Electric ClaimsMate Adjusters Classic Same Day Blinds Code Red Security Systems PLLC Commercial Fire Protection Contractors Inc Core Distributing Corey Construction Commercial & Multi-Family Roofing CORT Furniture Rental CoverAll Pests CRE Business Solutions LLC Create Landscape Services LLC Crowned Eagle Construction CSC ServiceworksAppliance Warehouse Cypress Landscaping & Irrigation Inc

Decorative Flooring DeNyse Companies Designs by Holmes Diamond Services LLC DNM Contracting Inc DoodyCalls Double Oak Erosion ECC Exteriors EDT Construction Services Elevated Retail Elite Roofing LLC Emersyn Electrical Services LLC Empire Fire and Safety Encore Services TX EnviroSmart Multifamily Pest Solutions Epic Multifamily Construction EPremium Insurance Agency Exterior Inspections Faith J Construction Inc Fantastic Floors Featherston Sign Partners, LLC Fiat Construction LLC Fire Reconstruction Inc Flavor Finish Resurfacing FlipLok Floor Merchant Foundation Check Inc Frontier Waste Solutions FSD Protection FSI Construction fun abounds Gambit Construction Garland Law Firm Gemstar Construction Glass Doctor of Greater South Houston Gleam Clean GMR Electrical Go Painting of N. Houston Go-Staff Inc Good Landscaping GQ Landscaping Great American Business Products Greater Houston Pool Management Green City Security LLC Green Garbology Green Pride Landscaping Greenlogic Grindstone General Contracting GSR Construction Group Hallmark Hardwoods Hamilton-Steele Outdoor Accents Hive Technology Hoover Slovacek LLP Houston Home and Patio Houston Roofing & Construction LLC Houston Strong Roofing Company Hut Services LLC Ideal Parking Management Incentivefox Infinity Power Partners Innovative Environments Innovative Recovery Insurica InterSolutions Property Management Staffing Its Bugs or Us Ivory Property Restoration J National Contractors J Turner Research Jacobson Insurance & Risk Management JC's General Contractor LLC Johnstone Supply JOR Construction & Property Investments LLC Junk Shot and Doorstep Details of Houston Landing Lanyard Construction Services

Laser Answering Service LLC LCBI Construction, LLC Lincoln Jacob Construction Lineups Lithotech Printed Products/ Forms Center LMC Embark Landscape and Tree Care Long Point Roofing Lopez Carpet Care & Painting LP Building Solutions Major Piles Matrix Construction Services MeterNet Michel Rogers & Maloney Minol USA MNM Fire Systems LLC Mobiledumps Houston Mueller Water Conditioning Inc Nailed It Roofing Pros Nationwide Energy Partners Native Smart Properties NEI General Contracting Nelson Painting and Construction LLC Norman Roofing and Construction Northwest Construction Group Odor-Defence Optima General Contractor LLC Pace Mechanical Services LLC Pacific Coast Landscape and Design Pasadena Insurance Agency Inc Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Houston Penco Access Control LLC dba Penco Gate and Fence Platinum Pool and Spa LLC Polywood Precision Appliance Leasing Premium Improvements Pro-Shield Commercial Roofing LLC Pro-Tex Contracting Group LLC Professional Resurface LLC Property Guardians LLC Pura Flo Corporation Pure Green Landscaping Quality Construction Concepts Quick Protection Inc Qwikkit R3BUILD Construction Services LLC RAM Construction Ram Jack Foundation Solutions Real Floors Inc Red Nova Construction Redevelopment Services Redux Construction Reliable Paving, Inc Reliable Roofing of Texas Inc Reliant RENCON LLC Renova Appliance Center LTD Renova One Richmond & Associates Landscaping-Houston, LTD Riverway Title Robles Roofing & More LLC Rose Paving Roto-Rooter Services Co Rotolo Consultants Inc (RCI) SafeRent Solutions SEAL Security Solutions LLC Secure Insurance Service Concepts Inc ServiceMaster Recovery Management Servpro Friendswood Pearland Servpro Team Shaw Sherwin Williams Sign-Ups & Banners Signal of Houston Silversand Services

Southwest A/C Supply, Inc SSC Glass LLC Stealth Renovations Steward Trash Valet Service Stormwater Professionals Group Strata Roofing and Construction LLC Strickland Law Firm PLLC Superscapes Landscape and Irrigation Surface Experts Surface Experts of Katy/ West Houston Swain & Baldwin Insurance & Risk Management Tejas Softwash Tell Construction & Projects LLC Tex-Air Filters Texas Access Works Texas Apartment Pool Services Texas Concrete Professional Company Texas GroundWorks Management Texas Pressure Washing Texas Southwest Floors Inc Texas Window Cleaning Co Inc TextByChoice The Katy Plumbing Company The Liberty Group Three Amigos Texas LLC THS National Tidal Electrical Services Inc Trash Concierge Houston Tri County Specialties LLC TurboPass Two Dots Unified Disaster Resources United Protective Services Urban Design Constructors Urban Outreach, Inc Urban Value Corner Store Valet Living Walton Residential Services Warren Kalyan PLLC Waste Transfer Partners Watermark Restoration Inc Webb Pest Control Whitman's Contracting and Roofing Yellowstone Landscape

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Letter from the President

By RYAN TERRELL, 2026 HAA President

CATCH ALL THE FIREWORKS AS OUR HONORS AWARDS COVERAGE STARTS HERE As promised, we are back in print for Part 1 of our coverage of the 2026 Honors Awards.

A sold-out crowd of more than 1,100 multifamily professionals celebrated the best in the industry on June 11 at the Hilton Americas with emcee Joel Zeff.

Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees listed on Pages 42 and 43.

Photos from the event start on Page 26 with more available at the QR code at the right. We take a closer look at the first of our 14 property winners on Page 24, with more to come in each month’s issue of ABODE. We also have profiles of our management category individual winners starting on Page 34, with our maintenance and supplier profiles, Rising Star and Go-Getter of the Year coming up in the September issue. So read on and stay tuned for even more.

Join Me in Thanking and Supporting Those Who Support Us I have a favor to ask of our property management supervisors and executives: HAA and the supplier partners we rely on need our support.

First up, please check out the generous suppliers who ponied up the big bucks in support of HAA during the Sponsorship Auction starting on Page 16. Then join me in thanking them in person at the HAA Summer Business Exchange on Thursday, August 13. This is a great opportunity to learn about the latest industry products and services in a controlled environment, while supporting your association and showing our appreciation to suppliers. All the details are on Page 23.

Show Your Star Maintenance Professionals Some Appreciation Next up is an easy way to reward your hard working team: Let HAA give your maintenance staff the grand-slam treatment for a Maintenance Appreciation Night with the Houston Astros! It’s all about the VIP experience on Thursday, August 20 with attendees receiving exclusive access to the designated HAA section to watch the game and a monetary food/beverage credit via gift card upon checking in at the HAA gate. See Page 14 for details and register at www.haaonline.org/events.

Grab Your ABODE and Visit Us Online for More So, sit down, grab a cup of your favorite beverage and join me in flipping through this month’s issue, either in print or online. Don’t forget, there’s even more in our online issues, with video recaps from our big events and educational offerings.

ABODE links are always available 24/7 on our home page at www.haaonline.org.

And don’t fall victim to FOMO: Check out the HAA calendar printed in this issue and online. I want to see you and your best and brightest industry peers at our next event. As always, I’ll be ready and waiting to shake your hand.

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These companies have generously supported the Houston Apartment Association with their exclusive membership. Please give them

Houston Planned Energy Systems

HAA Member since 1978

Cotton Commercial USA Inc.

HAA Member since 1994

Apartments.com

HAA Member since 1982

HAA Member since 1997

Hire Priority Staffing & Executive Search

HAA Member since 1984

HAA Member since 1993

careful consideration, whenever possible, in your business.

Camp Facilty Services

AAA Plumbers

FSI Construction Inc.

Lowe’s Pro Supply

HAA Member since 1999

Craven Carpet

HAA Member since 1987

HAA Member since 2006 HAA Member since 1986

Dixie Interiors

Century A/C Supply

HAA Member since 1968

This Month's Exclusive Supplier Member

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Legislative Update By MONICA GRACIA, HAA Legislative Chair, with BEN MCPHAUL, Vice President of Government Affairs

Cold Comfort Changes to A/C requirements in Houston rental properties.

HOUSTON CITY

Councilwoman Alejandra Salinas announced her intention to propose changes to the Houston Code of Ordinances related to A/C requirements in multi-family and single-family rental properties in the City of Houston. Below is an outline of the current ordinance as well as the proposed revisions, and how the Houston ordinance compares to other Texas cities.

Council Member Salinas’ Proposal: The revised ordinance removes the screen exemption language and slightly alters temperature requirements so that the air conditioning equipment must be capable of maintaining the temperature 20 degrees lower than the outside temperature or no higher than 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Her proposed revisions are as follows:

Current Code in Houston: Currently in the City of Houston, property owners must provide air conditioning at both single and multi-family rental properties unless window screens are provided. Under the existing ordinance, property owners must provide and maintain good operating condition refrigerated air equipment capable of maintaining a maximum inside temperature of 20 degrees Fahrenheit lower than the outside temperature or 80 degrees, whichever is warmer. Current code provides the following:

Sec. 10-363. - Responsibilities of owner. (d) Utility standards. An owner of property shall: (8) In each habitable space, provide and maintain in good operating condition refrigerated air equipment capable of maintaining a maximum inside temperature 20 degrees Fahrenheit lower than the outside temperature or no higher than 80 degrees Fahrenheit; (h) An owner of property shall comply with subsection (d)(8) of this section no later than the 90th day after the passage and approval of an ordinance adopting any amendments to subsection (d)(8). Before that date, an owner shall make reasonable and continuous progress toward providing and maintaining refrigerated air equipment capable of complying with subsection (d)(8).

Sec. 10-363. - Responsibilities of owner. (d) Utility standards. An owner of property shall: (8) In each habitable space, if screens are not provided as required in subsection (e)(2) of this section, provide and maintain in good operating condition refrigerated air equipment capable of maintaining a maximum inside temperature 20 degrees Fahrenheit lower than the outside temperature 80 degrees Fahrenheit, whichever is warmer

quirement in Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code for repairs to be made in a "reasonable" amount of time, or 7 days in most cases.

Other Major Texas Cities Requirements: Dallas - “an owner shall provide and maintain in operating condition, refrigerated air equipment capable of maintaining a room temperature of at least 15 degrees cooler than the outside temperature, but in no event higher than 85°F in each habitable room.”

Austin - “an owner shall provide and maintain, in operating condition, refrigerated air equipment capable of maintaining a room temperature of at least 15 degrees cooler than the outside temperature, but in no event higher than 85°F in each habitable room.”

San Antonio - No A/C requirements exist in San Antonio currently unless A/C is listed in the lease or rental agreement as a provided amenity.

For legislative concerns, call the HAA main line at 713-595-0300 and ask for Government Affairs or email bmcphaul@haaonline.org.

NOTE: Subsection (h) itself is not a new requirement; properties that currently do not provide A/C as stated in subsection (d) have 90 days to comply and provide the required air conditioning. This is less stringent than the existing re-

The Houston Apartment Association Political Action Committee is the PAC of the Houston Apartment Association, a non-profit trade association representing the area apartment industry. Without political capital, our industry would not be as successful in representing you or your clients’ interests, and thus, your financial well-being.

The HAAPAC participates in local and state political campaigns, helping candidates who support the apartment industry and its supplier businesses. You can participate in the HAAPAC on several levels.

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It’s the Law By HOWARD BOOKSTAFF, Hoover Slovacek LLP , HAA General Counsel

Steering through the Storm What to know as hurricane season makes landfall.

HURRICANE SEASON is officially here. A few weeks ago, Houston (and Freeport) had the distinct honor and misfortune of greeting the very first named storm of 2026 – Tropical Storm Arthur. Being the first is not always best.

We should prepare for more as, statistically, the months of August and September are the busiest months for tropical storms and hurricanes on the Texas Gulf Coast.

TRIGGER WARNING: Houston has a track record – Allison, Rita, Katrina, Ike, Harvey, Imelda and Beryl. With this history, we have a great deal of experience that can help us prepare for the operational and legal impacts that hurricanes can bring.

To be prepared for the hurricane season, you should anticipate and review the issues that may affect your apartment community and residents. Here are 10 tips based upon past experiences that may help you weather the storm: 1. Do I have adequate insurance to cover losses?

Over the past few years, you have likely seen your insurance costs increase dramatically. We’ve also seen a number of insurance carriers entirely refuse to insure the Texas market. This is partly due to hurricanes and tropical storms, and also due in part to other extreme weather events that have recently rocked our state such as derechos, floods and catastrophic freezes.

The basic questions to consider are whether you have sufficient coverage, what the deductible will be and whether you will receive insurance payments in a timely fashion.

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and make arrangements to be able to fund the deductible. You should also look at what loss of business interruption insurance you have to determine whether you will be covered in the event that you are unable to receive rents for a lengthy period of time.

The timeliness of payments may depend upon whether there is a coverage dispute or contractor problems. However, you should at least have the discussion with your agent as to what information will be required to be given to the carrier after a loss has occurred and when you might expect to receive payments.

2. If we experience a hurricane (or any other major weather event), can I enter units to check for storm damage?

YES, you may and you should. If you use a standard TAA lease, Section 14 provides that repairers, servicers, contractors or the owner’s representatives may enter peacefully and at reasonable times. Section 14 further provides that if nobody is in the apartment, such persons may enter peacefully and at reasonable times (including by breaking a window or other means when necessary) so long as notice of the entry is left in a conspicuous place in the apartment immediately after entry.

Your inspection after a hurricane or other casualty event will help you decide what repairs are required, whether to file an insurance claim, and whether to exercise potential termination rights.

3. If my property has substantial damage, do I have the right to terminate leases?

YES. Pursuant to section 92.054(b) of the Texas Property Code, if after a casualty loss the rental premises are as a practical matter totally unusable for residential purposes, either the landlord or the tenant may terminate the lease by giving a written notice to the other at any time before the repairs are completed.

Section 16 of the TAA lease provides that if, in the owner’s sole judgment, damages to the unit or building are significant or performance of needed repairs poses a danger to the resident, the owner may terminate the lease and the resident’s right to possession by giving the resident at least seven (7) days written notice.

If part of your community is undamaged and you want to transfer an existing resident, be aware that Section 92.062 of the Texas Property Code states that you may not “require the tenant to execute a lease for a term longer than the term remaining on the tenant's lease on the date the premises was rendered unusable as a result of the natural disaster.”

4. If I terminate leases, do I have to refund rent and security deposits?

YES. Section 16 of the TAA lease also states that if the lease is terminated, the owner will refund prorated rent and all deposits, minus lawful deductions. Since the property would have been substantially damaged due to no fault of the resident, chances are that most, if not all, of the security deposit would be refunded.

5. If the owner does not believe that the damage warrants the termination of the lease, does the resident still have the right to terminate the lease?

POSSIBLY. Pursuant to section 92.054(b) of the Texas Property Code, if after a casualty loss the rental premises are as a practical matter totally unusable for residential purposes, either the owner or the resident may terminate the lease by giving written notice to the other any time before repairs are completed.

If the lease is terminated, the resident is entitled to a pro rata refund of rent from the date the resident moves out and to a refund of any security deposit otherwise required by law.

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pend upon a number of factors, including the type of damage, whether someone can live in the unit while repairs are being made and how long repairs will take. If you have damage that will take a couple of days to repair, the argument that the unit was totally unusable for residential purposes would probably not carry much weight. If, however, the unit could not be lived in for a period of three weeks or more, the resident might have a better argument that the unit is totally unusable for residential purposes.

6. If the unit is partially unusable, is the resident entitled to a rent abatement?

PROBABLY NOT. Section 15.4 of the lease states that the owner will act with customary diligence to make repairs and reconnections, taking into consideration when casualty proceeds are received and that “rent will not abate in whole or in part.”

Section 92.054(c) of the Texas Property Code states that if after a casualty loss the rental premises are partially unusable for residential purposes, the resident is entitled to reduction in rent in an amount proportionate to the extent the premises are unusable be-

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cause of the casualty, but only on judgment of a county or district court. The time and expense of proceeding to County or District court and judicial order may reduce the likelihood of a rent abatement or reduction.

7. Can the resident terminate the lease only because the community lost power?

NO. Although an argument could be made that the resident would have the right to terminate the lease if the loss of power rendered the unit “totally unusable for residential purposes,” section 24 of the lease states that the owner is not liable to any resident, guest or occupant for personal injury or damage, loss of personal property or business or personal income from any cause including interruption of utilities. Additionally, section 92.052(c) of the Texas Property Code provides that this subchapter does not require an owner to furnish utilities from a utility company if as a practical matter the utility lines of the company are not reasonably available.

8. If I lost power, do I have the right to remove perishable items from the refrigerator?

Yes. Section 14 of the lease allows entry into a unit for reasonable business purposes, and Section 16 states that the owner may remove and dispose of the resident’s personal property if, in the owner’s sole judgment, it causes a health and safety hazard or impedes repairs. If you do so, you should anticipate that the resident will question that decision. You should either inventory the items removed or take a picture before and after removing the items so that you have a record of what items were removed. Of course, proper notice should be left pursuant to section 14 of the lease if you enter while nobody is present.

9. If my community is up and running and I want to offer leases to residents displaced from other properties, how much rent can I charge?

Owners cannot “price gouge” in the wake of a storm. The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act provides it is unlawful to take advantage of a disaster by selling or leasing fuel, food, medicine, or another necessity at an exorbitant or excessive price or demanding an exorbitant or excessive price in connection with the sale or lease

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of fuel, food, medicine, or another necessity.

The Attorney General’s Office has taken the position that it considers housing and lodging to be a “necessity.” You should be aware of your pre-disaster market rent and whether you are now seeking an amount that substantially higher.

10. How long do I have to make repairs?

There is not a clear answer to this question.

Section 92.056(b) of the Texas Property Code provides that, once certain notice requirements are met, an owner must make a diligent effort to repair a condition within “a reasonable time after receiving notice.”

In determining whether a period of time is a “reasonable time” to repair or remedy a condition, there is a rebuttable presumption that seven (7) days is a reasonable time. To rebut the presumption, the date on which the owner received the resident’s notice, the severity and nature of the condition and the reasonable availability of materials and labor and of utilities from a utility company must be considered.

Section 92.054(a) provides that if a condition results for an insured casualty loss, the

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period for repair does not begin until the owner receives the insurance proceeds.

After a natural disaster, it is plausible to think that the period of time may be impacted by the availability of labor and materials, the availability of necessary utilities, and the receipt of insurance proceeds. That said, you should still endeavor to repair conditions which pose a threat to the health and safety of ordinary residents as quickly as possible.

Hopefully, we won’t have any storms hit the Gulf Coast this year. However, if history is any indication of what will happen, we may not be so lucky. Although you can’t prevent storms from occurring, you can be as prepared as possible with respect to the issues that may affect your communities and residents. The goal is to make any recovery process go as smoothly as possible to minimize the time in which you and your residents can get back to a sense of normalcy.

Good Luck!

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Sponsored by Ameristar Screen & Glass Chadwell Supply Cline Construction Core Distributing Stealth Renovations Triumph Construction Group

professionals with the Astros Maintenance Appreciation NIGHT

Step up to the plate and give your maintenance team the grand-slam treatment: a night with the Houston Astros!

Thursday, August 20 Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels Check-in begins @ 6 p.m., Game @ 7:10 p.m.

It's all about the VIP experience!

All attendees will have exclusive access to the designated HAA section to watch the game and receive a monetary food/beverage credit gift card for concessions upon checking in at the HAA gate.

No electronic or physical tickets will be allocated prior to game day.

This event is open to management, maintenance professionals and sponsors only.

(Attendees are welcome to arrive as early as 5 p.m.)

Daikin Park - 501 Crawford Street $65/person

Visit www.haaonline.org/events for details and to register.

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On the Scene Photos by HAA STAFF HAA Sponsorship Auction Wednesday, June 24 at the HAF Education Center HAA supplier partners met their marketing “goals” during our June Auction. Thanks to our generous sponsors, more than $244,000 was raised for HAA’s education, events and meetings.

Big thanks to our auctioneer “referees” Billy Griffin and HAA President Ryan Terrell!

For more photos, see the QR code at bottom right.

Thank you sponsors!

Reliant CAMP Facility Services Chadwell Supply Apartments.com Affinity Waste Solutions Core Distributing Stealth Renovations Century A/C Supply Guardian Construction AAA Plumbers Triumph Construction Group Valet Living Indigo Construction BluSky Restoration Epic Multifamily Ferguson Facilities Native Smart Properties ServPro Memorial West/N.W. Houston Northwest Construction Group Cline Construction American Fire Systems Sherwin Williams Best Plumbing Flooring Warehouse Massey Services Lincoln Jacob Construction Q10 Property Advisors The Urban Foresters Ameristar Screen & Glass Appliance Warehouse Precision Appliance Jacobson Insurance & Risk Management Blue Stream Fiber Redevelopment Services TiCon Texas Construction Services Earthworks Nailed It Roofing Pros Steward Trash Valet Ally Waste Services Core Landscape Group Go Painting of North Houston Greystar Cotton Commercial Dayrise Residential Furniture Options Knight Commercial ServPro Team Olson Superscapes Landscape & Irrigation fun abounds Hire Priority Staffing & Executive Search InterSolutions Staffing Proforma-Angelini & Associates Houston Roofing & Construction

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AUGUST 4 NEW: Credential Breakfast Tuesday, August 4 8:30 a.m to 10:30 a.m.

Join us for a NEW breakfast program hosted exclusively for NAA Credential Holders. The program will feature a panel discussion and networking among CAM, CALP, CAPS, CAS, IROP and CAMT professionals. Visit www.haaonline.org/events for details and to register.

Sponsored by Affinity Waste Solutions and Native Smart Properties

5 New Supplier Orientation Wednesday, August 5 2:30 p.m.

Kirby Ice House Memorial All new supplier members or representatives can attend this in person orientation. Learn how to get involved and take advantage of member benefits. Email members@haaonline.org for details.

Ambassador ONE Society Wednesday, August 5 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Kirby Ice House Memorial Supplier partners can join this committee to find out how to promote HAA Events, contact properties to survey them on benefits, and network with other supplier partners.

See Page 46 for more.

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Join HAA and our event chairs Richard Whatcott, Camden, and PSC President Blaise Spitaleri, Rasa Floors, for the 20th annual HAA Summer Business Exchange. The Business Exchange is a forum where property management leaders are seated at tables while supplier representatives move around the room, selecting the individuals they wish to visit. See Page 23 for details and visit www.haaonline.org/businessexchange to register.

Sponsored by Blue Stream Fiber, Core Distributing, Massey Services and Precision Appliance Leasing Pearland Region Meeting Tuesday, August 18 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

HAA is reaching out to better serve our members by bringing targeted networking and educational events to different parts of our 12-county service area. Contact mwaterman@haaonline.org for details.

Sponsored by Precision Appliance Leasing

19 Avenues: Marketing Place 2 Wednesday, August 19 8:30 a.m. to Noon The Avenues series features nationally-acclaimed speakers in the multifamily industry across various topics geared toward every level of multifamily professional. See Page 22 for details.

Sponsored by Best Plumbing

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Avenues: Leadership Lane 2 Thursday, August 6 9 a.m. to Noon The Avenues series features nationally-acclaimed speakers in the multifamily industry across various topics geared toward every level of multifamily professional. See Page 22 for details.

Sponsored by Best Plumbing

Excel 103: Advanced Thursday, August 20 8:30 a.m. to Noon Master Microsoft Excel and many of its powerful features. For details and to register visit www.haaonline.org.

Sponsored by AAA Plumbers

12 Resident Relations Committee B Wednesday, August 12 2 p.m.

Closed committee meeting Via Zoom

13 Featured Event 2026 Summer Business Exchange Thursday, August 13

Featured Event 2026 Maintenance Appreciation Night Thursday, August 20 7:10 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Daikin Park 501 Crawford Street Join HAA as we celebrate the maintenance professionals that remain dedicated to our properties and residents. Treat your teams to a night out with the Houston Astros!

Register early, space is limited!

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Sponsored by Ameristar Screen & Glass, Chadwell Supply, Cline Construction, Core Distributing, Stealth Renovations and Triumph Construction Group

25 HAA PAC Luncheon Tuesday, August 25 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Contact govaffairs@haaonline.org for details.

Sponsored by Flooring Warehouse Supplier Education Program Tuesday, August 25 2:30 p.m.

Suppliers: Join the HAA Product Service Council for this free session designed just for you. Email asherbondy@haaonline.org for details.

26-27 Leasing 101 Wednesday and Thursday, August 26–27 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to Noon Thursday From Fair Housing and the TAA lease, to industry terminology and techniques, the Leasing 101 Course educates students on the basics of the apartment management industry. Great course for prospective and new leasing professionals. Visit www.haaonline.org/events for details and to register.

Non-members welcome.

27 NEXT Summer Social August 27 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This niche group within HAA is dedicated to the networking and professional development needs of HAA members aged 39 and under. Network with your peers at this low-cost social. Visit www.haaonline.org/events for details and to register.

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Sponsored by TiCon Construction and Nailed It Roofing Pros New Supplier Orientation Wednesday, September 2 2:30 p.m.

Kirby Ice House Memorial All new supplier members or representatives can attend this in person orientation. Learn how to get involved and take advantage of member benefits. Email members@haaonline.org for details.

Ambassador ONE Society Wednesday, September 2 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Kirby Ice House Memorial Supplier partners can join this committee to find out how to promote HAA Events, contact properties to survey them on benefits, and network with other supplier partners.

See Page 46 for more.

3 Avenues: Main Street 4 Thursday, September 3 9 a.m. to Noon The Avenues series features nationally-acclaimed speakers in the multifamily industry across various topics geared toward every level of multifamily professional.

Sponsored by ALN Apartment Data

8, 10, 16, 22 CALP: Certified Apartment Leasing Professional Course September 8, 10, 16 and 22 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Enhances the skills of the apartment leasing professional, resulting in better-informed, highly professional individuals with increased lease activity and improved resident relations.

Sponsored by Lincoln Jacob Construction

9 ACES Luncheon Wednesday, September 9 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Willie G’s ACES (Apartment Community Executives and Supervisors) is an exclusive program for multifamily management executives. Lunch

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, all events meet at our Dinerstein Reed Prokop Education Center, 4810 Westway Park Blvd., second floor, in either the Direct Energy and Liberty Personnel & Executive Search or the Camden and Michael Stevens Interests Room.

Meetings located at the HAA Offices, 4810 Westway Park Blvd., first floor, will be held in the Redi Carpet and Winograd Families/Judwin Properties Conference Room. See www.haaonline.org/events for an interactive calendar.

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Please note that dates and times are subject to change. Check the calendars at www.haaonline.org/events for the most up-to-date information.

programs are hosted at local venues and feature a guest speaker.

Sponsored by Apartments,.com and Chadwell Supply Resident Relations Committee A Wednesday, September 9 2 p.m.

Closed committee meeting Via Zoom

10 2026 Forty Under 40 Celebration 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, September 10 Haywire The Houston Apartment Association invites you to a special celebration honoring the industry's top 40 professionals under the age of 40.

Members of all ages are welcome.

Sponsored by Epic Multifamily, Core Distributing and Triumph Construction Group

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Course in English and Spanish Tuesday and Wednesday, September 16-17 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Certified Pool Operator certification is a 5-year national certification issued by the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and is required by the state of Texas. Course offered in both English & Spanish.

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This comprehensive and interactive seminar is packed with Fair Housing compliance information to help maintenance & on-site team members stay proactive, not reactive.

Sponsored by Century A/C Supply and Sherwin Williams

Go-Getter Meet & Greet Thursday, September 17 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the Go-Getter Club! You can help strengthen your association with new members and increase engagement. New & prospective members are welcome to attend to meet current members to build their network and build lasting connections.

Sponsored by Best Plumbing and Houston Roofing & Construction

CPO: Certified Pool Operator

Tuesday, September 22 Highland Pines Golf Club

Featured Event Dinerstein Memorial Golf Tournament Tuesday, September 22 Highland Pines Golf Club Join us for the 47th annual HAA Bill Dinerstein Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting the HAA PAC. Visit www.haaonline.org/events to register and for a list of sponsors.

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Sponsored by AAA Plumbers

30-October 13 CAMT: Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technician Course September 30 – October 13, 2026 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Furthers the technical, business and personal development skills of today’s multifamily maintenance technician, resulting in improved on-the-job performance and a heightened awareness of customer service and responsibility.

Sponsored by AAA Plumbers, Best Plumbing, Century A/C Supply, Flooring Warehouse, Go Painting of North Houston, Precision Appliance Leasing and Stealth Restorations

Avenues: Maintenance Blvd 3 Tuesday, September 29, 9 a.m. to Noon

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Golf Tournament Benefiting the Houston Apartment Association Political Action Committee

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Discover the Ultimate Roadmap to Success with new speakers for 2026

What is Avenues?

Don’t miss the next sessions:

A series of seminars presenting nationally-acclaimed speakers who are experts in their fields, with sessions for every level of multifamily professional.

How can I attend?

We offer two subscription options: • Annual Property Subscription • based on the number of units.

• Annual Individual Subscription You can also register for each individual session.

What does this get me?

Once you sign up, you receive access to 13 education sessions throughout the year. All you need to do is respond to the reminder email to confirm attendance.

Pricing: Annual Property Subscription: • Less than 200 units: $230 • 200-349 units: $440 • 350-449 units: $550 • 450 units or more: $600

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Annual Individual Subscription: Corporate or Supplier Individual: $230 Individual sessions: $70/person Three (3) CEC credits awarded per session.

View the series schedule and register online at www.haaonline.org/events.

Contact the HAA Education Department at education@haaonline.org.

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Avenues: Leadership Lane – 2 August 6 Elephant in the Room: Leadership and Team Dynamics with Maria Pietroforte Avenues: Marketing Pl – 2 August 19 Grassroots Apartment Marketing Guide: Timeless Tools with Trendy Twists with Barbara Savona Avenues: Main Street – 4 September 3 The EQ Advantage - How Emotional Intelligence Creates Success with Rich George

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Business Exchange Property management supervisors and executives: Network and support our industry by registering. Your entry is complimentary.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about the latest industry products and services in a controlled environment. Find supplier partners that can help with your needs with CapEx projects, renovations, staffing, amenity add ons, technology and more! The Business Exchange is a forum where property management leaders are seated at tables while supplier representatives move around the room, selecting the individuals they wish to visit. Each visit has a four minute limit.

Supplier companies pay for this opportunity and your attendance makes this possible and supports our industry.

Management Register Here

NEW! Business & Bingo game! Mark off Suppliers as they visit you to win one of three bingo prizes! Plus, decorate your table for a chance to win "Best Table" recognition.

Suppliers:

Suppliers

Network with industry leaders while supporting HAA with your registration fees.

Register Here

The Business Exchange is a forum where property management leaders are seated at tables while supplier representatives move around the room, selecting the individuals they wish to visit. Each visit has a four minute limit. Supplier companies pay for this opportunity and your registration fees financially supports our industry. Each supplier company may only register two supplier participants at $425 PER PERSON, with an option for a third participant at $450.

Thursday, August 13

HCC West Houston Institute, 2811 Hayes Road, 77082 8 a.m. – Registration 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Exchange

Sponsored by Blue Stream, Core Distributing, Massey Services and Precision Appliance Leasing See more at: www.haaonline.org/businessexchange

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On Site with ABODE Featuring HAA Honors Award Property Winners

Note: Properties are listed with owner/management at time of the award.

Each month, On Site with ABODE takes a closer look at winning HAA Honors Awards properties.

This month, we visit the first of our 15 award recipients for 2026. See future ABODEs for more.

Briarstone

Less than 100 Units Property of the Year Property: Briarstone Owner/Management: Mosaic Residential Location: 4719 Reading Road, Rosenberg Units: 96 Web: https://www.briarstoneliving.com/ Photos from Briarstone Briarstone stands out more for its location, affordability, and traditional apartment layout, making it appealing for residents who want simple, convenient living in central Rosenberg. Residents enjoy the comfort of a welcoming community where residents appreciate a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere, offering the perfect balance between privacy and connection. Thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans provide open living spaces and practical layouts that make everyday living comfortable and convenient. With convenient access to major roadways, commuting to nearby Richmond, Sugar Land, and surrounding areas is quick and easy.

Amenities include: modern kitchens with black appliances, including a range, dishwasher, and disposal; eat-in dining areas suitable for everyday meals or entertaining; carpeted bedrooms with spacious closets for storage; ceiling fans and central air conditioning for comfort; private patios or balconies for outdoor space at home; fitness center with cardio, strength, and mobility equipment; swimming pool and courtyard area for relaxation and socializing; on-site laundry; covered parking for resident vehicles; on-site management and maintenance teams for support and service; and package receiving services for convenient delivery handling.

Overall, Briarstone offers amenities focused on wellness, convenience, and community living.

The property team delivers execellent customer service to both internal and external customers by prioritizing clear communication, professionalism, and timely responses. Maintenance requests are handled quickly and promptly, while residents are kept informed throughout the process. The team listens to concerns with empathy, provides solutions, and follows up to ensure resident satisfaction.

By maintaining clean, safe, and well-kept grounds and amenities, the team demonstrates pride in the community and helps create a welcoming environment for residents, prospects, and visitors. Briarstone offers comfortable living spaces with functional features designed for convenience and everyday living.

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Leasing Professional of the Year

On-Site Manager (1-199 Units) of the Year

On-Site Manager (200-299 Units) of the Year

Katie Jackson,

Martha Harris,

Griselda Vasquez,

Francis Property Managment

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Banyan Equity Management

Katie Jackson is a leasing consultant for Francis Property Management’s The Woodlands Lodge, a 15-year-old property with 300 units. She has been in the multifamily industry and with Francis for four years.

Katie’s extensive knowledge of the industry and the property consistently stands out. She is widely recognized for being helpful, professional, friendly, and welcoming in every interaction.

Lenora Holiday stated in Katie’s nomination, “Katie is an exceptional member of our team whose contributions consistently elevate both our performance and culture. Her depth of knowledge, combined with her unwavering professionalism, makes her a trusted resource for prospects, residents, and colleagues alike. She approaches every interaction with confidence and care, ensuring that each person she engages with feels valued and understood.”

“In every sense, Katie embodies what it means to be a model Leasing Agent. Her dedication, positivity, and drive make her truly deserving of recognition, and her contributions leave a lasting impact on everyone she works with.”

Katie’s closing ratio is 87% with a 10/10 shopping score. She holds the National Apartment Association Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP) credential.

Katie is active with the HAA Food Drive (winning first place in the 2024 Food Drive Display Contest) and the Camp Hope Adopt A Family Toy Drive. She personally organizes food drives for natural disasters in the community and organizes local school supply drives annually.

Congratulations, Katie!

Martha Harris is manager of Banyan Equity Management’s Aero On Upper Bay, winner of this year’s Built Before 1980 Property of the Year. The 125-unit property is 58 years old with a 94.6% occupancy rate. Martha has been in the multifamily industry for 15 years and has been in her current role for 10 years.

Martha operates successfully in a competitive market, where the property competes with newer communities offering large concessions. Through exceptional service and personalized resident experiences, concessions were kept minimal at just 1% of total revenue. Despite a challenging market, the property booked only 1.2% in bad debt write-offs and filed just five evictions for the year, demonstrating strong operational control and resident engagement.

Harris leads a high-performing team, where superior service has resulted in only 32.8% turnover and an impressive 80% renewal capture rate in 2025, reflecting strong resident satisfaction and retention. She implements a proactive resident outreach program, where the team contacts 88 residents each month and recognizes 10 residents with surprise gifts, and builds a vibrant community culture through consistent resident engagement. She protects and enhances the property through proactive asset management, preparing monthly project lists with vendor bids to address preventative maintenance and improvements, including exterior repairs and the signature “Hug a Building Monthly” initiative dedicated to routine building cleanups.

Martha holds the NAA Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) credential.

Congratulations, Martha!

Griselda Vasquez is manager of Banyan Equity Management’s Banyon Shores Apartments, a 208-unit property built in 1979 with a 97.63% occupancy rate. Griselda has been in the multifamily industry for 17 years and has been in her current role for two years.

Griselda maintained a more than 97% occupancy and under 1% delinquency despite significant challenges. During a year with 46.6% turnover, Griselda demonstrated outstanding resilience and strategic leadership. By focusing on “closing the back door” through strong sales techniques, proactive leasing strategies, and meaningful resident engagement, she ensured vacancies were quickly filled and financial performance remained stable. While competing with newlyacquired properties offering major upgrades, she achieved $1.45 price per square ft.

Griselda was named Banyan’s Manager of the Year/Most Improved Property/#1 Property in the Banyan Portfolio for six months out of 12.

Griselda has built a culture of growth and opportunity within her team, successfully positioning three assistant managers for promotion to property manager roles and two leasing agents for advancement to assistant manager positions.

Beyond her property, Griselda is a true team player for the region. She regularly supports regional managers in preparing for companywide trainings and initiatives. Her willingness to step in wherever needed reflects her commitment not only to her community but to the entire organization.

Griselda is currently awaiting final testing toward earning her CAM credential.

Congratulations, Griselda!

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On-Site Manager (300-399 Units) of the Year

On-Site Manager (More than 400 Units) of the Year

Corporate Support Professional of the Year

Vania Thompson,

Jakelin Jaimez,

Joslin Philley,

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Vani Thompson is manager of Greystar’s Prose at Hardy Yards, a 384-unit property built in 2022.

Vania has been in the multifamily industry for more than 10 years and with Greystar for more than five years.

Due to major storms, Prose at Hardy Yards had numerous down units in 2024. Vania successfully raised occupancy from 84% in January to 95.4% for 2025 and increased resident retention from 39.9% to 48.3% through monthly engagement events and consistent communication.

Through her strategic approach working closely with marketing and proactive engagement, she was able to elevate occupancy in seven months while overseeing capital projects, including the rebuilding of units. From day one, Vania made an immediate positive impression to the asset manager.

Vania prioritizes resident engagement which has helped foster a sense of community within the property. In addition to her engagement initiatives, she maintains consistent and proactive communication with residents to ensure service needs are addressed in a timely and professional manner.

She demonstrates strong performance engagment and operational awareness. She leads by example, maintains a high professional standard, which encouraging accountability and collaboration with the team. She is exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and highly effective at building rapport with both her team and residents. Her leadership style encourages collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Vania was named a Greystar Property Manager of the Year and holds the NAA CAM credential.

Congratulations, Vania!

Jakelin Jaimez is property manager of BH Management’s Old Farm Apartments, a 734-unit property built in 1996. Jakelin has been in the multifamily industry for nine years and in her current role for three years.

Jakelin is an outstanding team member who consistently demonstrates professionalism, initiative, and a genuine commitment to the industry and helping others succeed. She approaches her work with enthusiasm and purpose and strives to meet ownership goals all while remaining positive and motivating her entire team. As community manager, Jakelin held a stable occupancy of 95.78% for 2025 and had an outstanding occupancy of 96.30% for Q1 through Q2.

One of Jakelin’s greatest strengths as a community manager is her passion for helping others learn and grow within their roles. She takes pride in supporting her teammates, offering encouragement, and sharing her expertise in a way that empowers others. Her positive and supportive nature creates a welcoming environment, especially for new team members, and helps set them up for long-term success.

In 2025, her leadership was instrumental in earning seven prestigious awards, highlighting exceptional resident satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial performance. These achievements not only elevated Old Farm's success but also led to her being named a BH Management Rise Mentor in 2026. In this role, she now has the opportunity to mentor and train Property Managers across the company, sharing her expertise and fostering the next generation of leaders.

Congratulations, Jakelin!

Joslin Philley is the Director of Company Experience for TDC-The Dinerstein Companies.

She has been in the multifamily industry for more than 15 years and with TDC for more than 13 years. She started her career at TDC as a leasing agent. Through performance, grit, leadership, and an undeniable commitment to excellence, she worked her way up.

Today, she leads TDC’s Human Resources function, but what she has built goes far beyond traditional HR. Joslin has been instrumental in shaping an award‑winning company culture. A true team player and unwavering advocate for others, her care and consistency have made her a cornerstone of the TDC employee experience.

When TDC unexpectedly lost its HR manager, Joslin stepped in without hesitation, taking on the full responsibilities of the role in addition to her own. In an impressively short period of time, she not only mastered the position but elevated HR operations, making the department more efficient, more compliant, and more welcoming to employees across the organization.

Joslin brings a rare combination of operational understanding, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence. She can sit in a boardroom discussing organizational structure and talent strategy, and in the same day coach a community manager through a difficult operational issue with empathy and clarity. She holds the standard while protecting the culture.

Joslin’s awards include: Leasing Excellence 2014; Going Above and Beyond - 2018; 212 Award (highest award for customer service) 2021; and 212 Award - 2025.

Congratulations, Joslin!

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Marketing Professional of the Year

Assistant Manager of the Year

Assistant Manager of the Year

Shelby Dovell,

Yara Arias,

Ray Gallegos,

SYNC Residential

Judwin Properties

Judwin Properties

Shelby Dovell is Marketing Specialist for SYNC Residential. She has been in the multifamily industry for more than five years and with SYNC for more than two years.

Shelby began her career as a leasing consultant before pivoting to marketing after joining SYNC in 2023.

Shelby has completed multiple property takeovers and a rebranding for SYNC. She created new marketing training with monthly workshops for maximizing new trends and platforms; assisted on-site with struggling assets for lease up and improved Google ratings; led a company wide “review o'rama”; and implemented NFC tag keychains for easy navigation to review sites, which led to an average improvement of 0.4 increase of Google rating across the portfolio.

Shelby is experienced in developing and executing integrated campaigns across digital, print, and events that drive occupancy, increasing conversions and strengthening retention. She is skilled at building scalable marketing systems, leading training initiatives, and translating on-site operational insights into effective corporate marketing solutions.

She was SYNC’s leadership conference co-chair for 2025 and 2026 and CORE Value Award Recipient for 2024.

Shelby holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from The University of Texas at San Antonio and she is a member of the Phi Mu Alumna Society, 20212026. She is an active HAA volunteer and is a member of the NEXT Young Professionals Committee, Chilli Cook-Off Committee, and is a member of the HAA Leadership Lyceum Class of 2026.

Congratulations, Shelby!

Yara Arias is an assistant manager for Judwin Properties’ Edgebrook Apartments, along with her brother Ray Gallegos. They have been presented the 2026 HAA Honors Award as a team.

Yara has been in the multifamily industry and with Judwin for 20 years. Edgebrook is a 450unit, 54-year-old property.

Yara has successfully navigated significant challenges at the property, including periods where she was short-staffed and managed resident delinquencies. Through her dedication, organization, and proactive approach, she ensured that operations continued smoothly.

Yara exemplifies leadership and professionalism in every aspect of her role. As a dedicated team player, she has faced challenges and handled them with resilience and efficiency. Her ability to support her team, maintain high performance standards, and ensure operational excellence has been instrumental in the success of the property and the company as a whole.

Yara is actively engaged in the multifamily industry beyond her property responsibilities.

She regularly attends HAA education classes, staying current on industry trends, best practices, and innovations. Her participation reflects a strong commitment to professional growth and continuous learning, allowing her to bring valuable insights back to her team and enhance property operations.

Yara is actively involved in supporting families and children with special needs. She regularly attends weekly coffee chats at her son’s school to offer guidance and support, and she has served on the school board for special needs programs.

Yara holds the NAA CALP credential.

Congratulations, Yara!

Ray Gallegos is an assistant manager for Judwin Properties’ Edgebrook Apartments, along with his sister Yara Arias. They have been presented the 2026 HAA Honors Award as a team. Roy has been in the multifamily industry and with Judwin for five years. Edgebrook is a 450-unit, 54-year-old property.

Ray overcame operational challenges with professionalism and dedication. Although he had been transferred to a sister community with Judwin, he did not hesitate to return when the property required additional leadership and support.

Ray received recognition from the property after being elected as the Marketing Ambassador, a role that highlights his leadership, professionalism, and commitment to the success of the community.

Like his sister, Ray is actively engaged in the multifamily industry beyond their property responsibilities.

He brings valuable insights to the Edgebrook team and enhances property operations with his commitment to professional growth and continuous learning. He regularly attends industry education to stay current on multifamily trends, best practices, and innovations.

Ray is also actively involved in supporting his local community and is dedicating his personal time during nights and weekends to help his partner successfully launch a new business.

Ray holds the NAA CALP credential.

Congratulations, Ray!

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Portfolio Supervisor of the Year

Training Professional of the Year

Valerie Lacy,

Jeff Crump,

Cushman & Wakefield

Hanover Company

Valerie Lacy is Senior Regional Manager for Cushman & Wakefield and has more than 27 years of experience in the multifamily industry and more than seven years in her current role.

Valerie plays a pivotal role in strengthening and expanding the Cushman business by cultivating meaningful relationships with both new and existing clients. Her impact extends beyond the Houston region, as she actively supports growth initiatives and collaboration across multiple markets throughout the U.S. Valerie leads by example, demonstrating a strong work ethic, strategic vision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Her leadership style fosters trust, accountability, and teamwork, earning her the respect and admiration of her team, colleagues, and industry peers. Through her dedication and ability to inspire those around her, Valerie continues to make a lasting impact on the organization and the clients she serves.

Due to unexpected turnover, Valerie stepped in to serve as acting property manager for five Build-to-Rent communities while simultaneously fulfilling her role as Senior Regional Manager. She successfully oversaw operations for a total of 11 communities – five BTR sites and six multifamily properties – demonstrating exceptional leadership, adaptability, and commitment to operational excellence. Despite the increased responsibilities, Valerie ensured that each community maintained high performance standards, supporting her teams, stabilizing operations, and continuing to deliver outstanding service to residents and clients.

Valerie is a CAM, CALP and CAPS credential holder, and a CPM. She is a Leadership Lyceum graduate and HAA Vice President at Large.

Congratulations, Valerie!

Jeff Crump is Senior Manager of Training and Development for Hanover Company. He has more than 13 years of experience in the multifamily industry and has been with Hanover for 10 years.

Jeff consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership, dedication, and passion for professional development within the Hanover organization and the broader multifamily industry. He has made a lasting impact through his commitment to training and education, going above and beyond to ensure that team members not only receive the tools they need to succeed but also feel supported and motivated to grow in their careers.

His training sessions are engaging, well-organized, and tailored to meet the real-world challenges the teams face every day. He creates an environment where learning is encouraged, questions are welcomed, and employees feel confident applying new skills.

Jeff has a unique ability to pivot when a challenge is presented, such as when JTurner changed their algorithm for determining Online Reputation Assessment score; or with a new onboarding process built to spec; or when trainings transitioned from virtual to a hybrid approach with on-demand clickable training; or when testing AI as a leasing tool. Jeff has been able to pivot and adapt.

Jeff led the charge that resulted in Hanover being recognized as America’s #1 Management Company for online reputation in 2023, 2024, 2025 and for being the #1 Management Company with the Highest Percentage of Properties in the Elite 1% in 2022 through 2025.

Jeff holds the NAA CAPS credential and is a member of numerous HAA committees and the Leadership Lyceum Class of 2026.

Congratulation, Jeff!

John Boriack is President of Veritas Equity Management and owns and operates seven properties totaling 1,704 units: Windfern Pointe, Pointe at Steeplechase, Crossings at Cherry, Westchase Creek, Linda Vista, Oak Bend and Palms at Memorial. He has more than 18 years of experience in the multifamily industry.

John earned a Bachelors degree in Business Administration through Thomas Edison State College while launching Veritas Equity Management, and has led his team in the purchase and operation of more than $100 million in commercial real estate.

He and his team have won 19 industry awards from HAA and the National Apartment Association, including the National Independent Owner of the Year Award in 2015 and National Property of the Year in 2017, 2018, and 2019.

John and Veritas Equity Management have earned a spot on the list of “Houston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” for the last six years.

John is actively involved in HAA, where he has served on the Board of Directors since 2015, and served as HAA President in 2021.

John is a CAM and IROP credential holder and is a graduate of the NAA Leadership Lyceum.

John has helped lead his church’s children’s ministry for five years and hosted Bible study for two years; served five years on the Westchase Management District Board; participated in several mission trips over seas; and founded a 501(c)(3) to support residents.

This is John’s second time to win this award.

Congratulations, John!

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John Boriack, Veritas Equity Management

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Owner/Senior Executive of the Year

Keshia Smith, Portico Property Management Keshia is Regional Vice President for Portico Property Management, overseeing 16 communities with 4,671 units in the Houston market. She has more than 25 years of multifamily experience.

Since joining Portico in 2016, Keshia has overseen a diverse range of assets, including Class A to C communities, mid-rise, garden-style, and build-to-rent properties. Starting as a community manager, she quickly distinguished herself through her dedication, strategic thinking, and ability to elevate team performance.

Keshia and Portico’s Houston portfolio grew by six communities in less than two months in 2025 – rebuilding teams, building trust and credibility with clients, and cleaning up distressed assets, while experiencing occupancy and exposure challenges. She has played a pivotal role in driving operational excellence across multiple properties, consistently improving performance metrics while maintaining high standards of professionalism. Her leadership style fosters accountability, collaboration, and development, empowering her teams to exceed expectations and grow within their roles.

Keshia has a strong talent for performance management, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing effective strategies that deliver results. Her ability to inspire others, navigate challenges with confidence, and lead with integrity makes her an invaluable asset.

Keshia was Portico’s Regional Director of the Year in 2022. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and an MBA from Texas Tech University, and she is a CAM credential holder.

Congratulations, Keshia!

Congratulations to all of our Honors Award recipients!

See next month’s issue for our maintenance and supplier award winners Ana Contreras de Rosales, Danilo Castro, Mario Guerra, Jorge Pina, Mason Storrs and Liz Levins, plus our Go-Getter of the Year Ryan Raser.

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2026 Honors Individual Nominees Each individual’s company is listed as submitted at time of nomination. Winners listed in bold.

Maintenance Support Ana Contreras De Rosales Greystar Laura Avila Greystar Milagro Iglesias SYNC Residential Ana Mancia Francis Property Management Norma Pacheco Greystar Maria Ramirez Greystar Victoria Ramirez Greystar Virgilio Rosales Greystar Leasing Professional Katie Jackson Francis Property Management Emma Avila Asset Living Mosayami Betancourt Banyan Equity Management Brenda Brady Asset Living David Chavez Greystar Katherine Corea Abbey Residential Latonia Dorsey American Landmark Kyle Fitch Greystar Gina Garcia Banyan Equity Management Cassandra Green Venterra Realty Joseph Gomez Francis Property Management Tristyn Guzman Hunington Residential Mitzy Hernandez Greystar Jesy Lopez Abbey Residential Amanda Martinez Fairfield Residential Nate Martinez Abbey Residential Kilah Murphy Morgan Group Mario Navarette Morgan Group Jaemy Oliva Abbey Residential

Liza Orozco Morgan Group Jesse Perez Venterra Realty Katerine Raudales Ashford Communities Lavada Readeaux Abbey Residential Abbigail Saephan Greystar Jacqueline Sanotos Portico Property Management Ashona Thibodeaux Banyan Equity Management Devona Toney Hanover Company Yudibet Trujillo Venterra Realty Jessica Vazquez Parawest Management Versie Wells Greystar

On-Site Manager – 1-199 units Martha Harris Banyan Equity Management Neri Carbajal Banyan Equity Management Gabby Gilbert Greystar Kelly Johnston Greystar Judith Lopez Fairfield Residential

Maintenance Technician Danilo Castro Abbey Residential Luis Aguirre Roark Equity Yan Christian Elizondo Hanover Company Felipe Gomez Penn Apartment Staffing Mario Jimenez Greystar Jorge Mendez Francis Property Management Reynaldo Munoz Fairfield Residential

On-Site Manager – 200-299 units Griselda Vasquez Banyan Equity Management Daniela Aguirre RPM Living Mabel Angel United Apartment Group Aliya Byramji Asset Living Carlee Creal Fairfield Residential Amanda Garcia Cortland Partners Brianna Gibson RPM Living Kimberly Gonzalez AOG Living Megan Hartner Greystar Burum Hazer Morgan Group Jazzmine Hill Mosaic Residential Harolin Jimenez RPM Living Patrick Magnuson Greystar Jennifer Nunez Ashford Communities Kimdrea Obey Fairfield Residential Ashstin Proctor American Landmark Miguel Ramos Greystar Wallace Reed Francis Property Management Bryce Trobaugh American Landmark Alexandra Vick Greystar Maintenance Supervisor – Single Property Mario Guerra Judwin Properties Carlos Aguila De la Coba American Landmark Epifanio Arteaga Valiant Residential Eric Benazeraf Venterra Realty Rick Cheesman Abbey Residential Adolfo Barbosa RPM Living

Kenny Bowman United Apartment Group Dorian Brooks RPM Living Israel Diaz Fairfield Residential Luna Eleazar Mosaic Residential Miguel Garcia Portico Property Management Scotlyn Leverett Asset Living Delmar Manuel Matute American Landmark Charles Marquez Greystar Jose Marquez Greystar Gil Martinez Hanover Company Miguel Martinez Francis Property Management Oscar Mejia Asset Living Roberto Morales RPM Living Jesus Munoz Asset Living Ildefonso Muraira Greystar Manuel Ochoa Morgan Group Jesus Ortega RPM Living Antonio Ortiz Banyan Equity Management Joseph Patino Avenue5 Residential Victor Quintero Mosaic Residential Roman Romero Banyan Equity Management Isaias Sanchez Roark Equity Crystal Thibodeaux Morgan Group Armando Turcio Morgan Group Sam Vasquez Hanover Company Evencio Velazquez Greystar Walter Viera Greystar Miguel Vigil Asset Living Rodolfo Xum Francis Property Management

On-Site Manager – 300-399 units Vania Thompson Greystar Carla Alcaide Greystar Ana Aldana American Landmark Jennifer Barletta Greystar Cece Brock Mosaic Residential Julie Brogdon Francis Property Management Desteney Burson Valiant Residential Raven Butler Keener Management Courtney Castillo Greystar Beth Crisp Landmark Management Kianna Darden Greystar Trey Day Hanover Company Maira De La O Ramos Banyan Equity Management Misty Durham Asset Living Crystal Egan Hanover Company Kelsey Eggleston Morgan Group Matt Elliston RPM Living Kelley Garza Venterra Realty Victoria Golan Asset Living Victoria Gonzales Fairfield Residential Jodi Hamilton Judwin Properties Sandy Heinrich Morgan Group Shiza Jawad SYNC Residential Jamal Littles Judwin Properties Jessica Luna Mosaic Residential Jessica Lunsford Venterra Realty Lyndsey Naschke Greystar Sandy Perez Q10 Property Advisors Pam Rogers AOG Living

Jessica Torres Preferred Apartment Communities Joseph Turner Greystar Alex Van Fleet Asset Living Melinda Villalobos RPM Living Ashley Wolsey Asset Living Maintenance Supervisor – Multiple Properties Jorge Pina Parawest Management John Lester Arise Equity Management Juan Martinez Morgan Group Rafael Silva Ashford Communities Robert Strickland Greystar Assistant Manager Yara Arias and Ray Gallegos Judwin Properties Danielle Allen Hanover Company Odalys Angel RPM Living Andrea Anguiano Ashford Communities Janice Arredondo RPM Living Stephanie Balcazar Judwin Properties Breanna Black Morgan Group Darryl Brown Morgan Group Marquita Carter Mosaic Residential Carolina Escobar Morgan Group Maria Esquives Asset Living Elena Garza Fairfield Residential Jonathan Green Asset Living Lollie Guzman Francis Property Management Nikki Hafer Asset Living Kayla Hernandez Morgan Group

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Alicia Jimenes Portico Property Management Candi Jongsamran AOG Living Peter Matthews Morgan Group Naveera Memon RPM Living Yadira Molina Fairfield Residential Brenda Morin Abbey Residential Chally Murillo Banyan Equity Management Kevin Nepomuceno Asset Living Rebeca Portales Abbey Residential Christopher Rivera Asset Living Jaqueline Rojas Banyan Equity Management Kevin Rubio Morgan Group Odilia Rusuriye Morgan Group Jessica Sandavol Banyan Equity Management Gerard Stone Hanover Company Samantha Valenzuelaa Greystar Brandye Walters Stonemark Management Mary Wetz Abbey Residential Jackie Wiegand Fairfield Residential

On-Site Manager – 400 units or more Jakelin Jaimez BH Management Erika Ayala American Landmark John Edward Campuzano Morgan Group Marisela Garza Portico Property Management Angela Gomez Morgan Group Stephania Gonzalez RPM Living Maria Huerta Sanchez Greystar Necole Steward The Dinerstein Companies/TDC Management Co.

Corporate Support Professional Joslin Philley The Dinerstein Companies/TDC Management Co Brian Arroway Cortland Partners Cameron Gray Greystar Sara Hinson AOG Living Cassidy Rae Jones Venterra Realty Alfredo Lopez Ashford Communities Seeley Orsak AOG Living Sabrina Orta AOG Living Victoria Perez Mosaic Residential Shamika Piggee New Hope Housing Ryan Raser GWR Management Paola Rodriguez Foresight Asset Management Maritza Santibanez Asset Living Margarita Swift Vidalta Residential Elton Yang Ashford Communities

Supplier Liz Levins Gemstar Construction Tammy Broadway American Fire Systems Brandon Coleman Chadwell Supply Deborah DeRouen Clutch City Consulting Steve Griffith Precision Appliance Leasing Giovanna Gone Century Air Conditioning Supply Bo Hang Redi Carpet Jim Martensen Epic Multifamily Construction Tracey Moore Flooring Warehouse Melanie Morales Encore Services Tx Arely Pena Redi Carpet Victoria Sepulveda The Liberty Group Xochitl Sheffield Camp Facility Services Mason Storrs Century Air

Conditioning Supply Victoria Tiemann Redi Carpet Crystal Varela Century Air Conditioning Supply Andrew Vasquez G&H Trash Valet Facundo Villarreal Northwest Construction Marketing Professional Shelby Dovell SYNC Residential Kylen Abarca-Kanoa Hanover Company Nicole Alvarez Ashford Communities Margaret Bailey Asset Living Tiffany Blau AOG Living Shannon Gaines The Dinerstein Companies/TDC Management Co Courtney Schultheis Avenue5 Residential Shauna Steele Mosaic Residential Kayla Williams Greystar Portfolio Supervisor Valerie Lacy Cushman & Wakefield Megan Behrens Asset Living Kara Brown American Landmark Alisha Cain Greystar April Conway Banyan Equity Management Lisa Gotte Morgan Group Stephanie Higgins Fairfield Residential Mindi Hill Cortland Partners Kadeem Hodge Valiant Residential Jeff Hope Greystar Tania Jasso Keener Management Melanie Marshall RPM Living Susie Martinez Asset Living Nikcole McGee Asset Living Paula McQueen AOG Living Jackie Mendez Devonshire Real Estate & Asset Management

Christina Montalvo Venterra Realty Maria Morales Guardstone Property Management Monica Morales Q10 Property Advisors Oscar Pacheco Ashford Communities Danasha Richard SYNC Residential Karina Slaydon Portico Property Management Michele Swilley Morgan Group Lindsay Torres Smith Summit Property Managment Anna Towns Asset Living Candace Tucker Asset Living Jessica Wheeler Greystar Training Professional Jeff Crump Hanover Company Malcolm Allen Asset Living Jason Hughes Cortland Partners Michael Johnson AOG Living Lidney Molina Ashford Communities Andrea Salazar Banyan Equity Management Kendra Young Francis Property Management Independent Rental Owner John Boriack Veritas Equity Management Courtney & Jeff Gorley Roark Equity Amer Kumar Ashford Communities Shelley Nichols Banyan Equity Management Owner/Senior Executive Keshia Smith Portico Property Management Brian Hawthorne Asset Living Amy Lewis Asset Living Codi Stepanski American Landmark

Rising Star Supplier Mason Storrs, Century A/C Supply Go-Getter of the Year Ryan Raser, GWR Management

2026 Honors Property Finalists 7 Seventy, Francis Property Management Aero On Upper Bay, Banyan Equity Management Briarstone, Mosaic Residential Camden Vanderbilt, Camden Property Trust Dominion Post Oak, Westdale Asset Management Hanover Autry Park, Hanover Company Mirella, Greystar The Abbey at Spring Town Center, Abbey Residential The Delta Pearland, Venterra Realty The Fountains at Memorial City, Morgan Group The Madison, Greystar The Parker, Morgan Group Villas By the Bay, Banyan Equity Management Alta Sunset Heights, Greystar Art House Sawyer Yards, Greystar Artistry Design District, Asset Living Broadstone New Territory, BH Management Camden Downtown, Camden Property Trust Campanile on Commerce, Blazer Real Estate Services LLC Hanover Parkview, Hanover Company Hanover Rice Village, Hanover Company Hanover River Oaks, Hanover Company Hollyoak Senior Living, Blazer Real Estate Services LLC Laguna Vista Apartments, Banyan Equity Management Lakeview Apartments, Banyan Equity Management Neuhaus Apartments, Flournoy Property Group Old Farm, BH Management Pearl Marketplace, Morgan Group Pearl Residences, Morgan Group Sonoma Apartments, Roark Equity LLC The Abbey at Briargrove Park, Abbey Residential The Grand at Upper Kirby, Westdale Asset Management The Lofts at 3402, Banyan Equity Management The Lofts at Spring Lake, Banyan Equity Mangement The McCarthy, Morgan Group The McKinley at Memorial City, Morgan Group The Westheimer, Greystar

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Welcome Mat Introducing HAA’s NEW MEMBERS OWNERS 3304 Fountainview LLC Wayne Au

3304 Fountain View Dr LEASING OFFICE Houston, TX 77057-7633 (281) 948-1998 Wilshire Apts CES Asset Management, LLC Previn Jones

3131 Emancipation Ave #289 Houston, TX 77004 (713) 249-4249 Row House CDC Chozen Luxe PM Jasmine LeDoux

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Shadow Park Apartments LLC Venkat Yerubandi

Faith J Construction Inc Juan Garza

Steamatic of Southwest Houston Abhilash Davidson

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21506 Gentry Rd Cypress, TX 77429-3353 (832) 520-7371 General Contractors, Painting Contractors, Remodeling & Repair-Building Contractors, Concrete Repair, Drywall Contractors, Building Maintenance, Builder-Developer, Cleaning Systems - Pressure, Roofing Contractors, Carpenters, Concrete Contractors, Mold Remediation, Paint, Construction Mgmt-Consultants, Demolition Services, Fences, Gutters & Downspouts, Insulation Contractors

Welch Luxury Homes, LLC Matthew Choi

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Triten Real Estate Partners Noelle McCutcheon

3657 Briarpark Dr #300 Houston, TX 77042 (832) 214-5000 TX Nueva Manager LLC Nancy Reyes

Elliron Residential Keri Hall

13785 Research Blvd Austin, TX 78750 (512) 464-1500 Harmony Park Nantucket at Fannin Station Southfork Lake Orleans at Fannin Station The Bammel Charleston at Fannin Station Ironstone Property Management Wen Janson

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5900 Balcones Dr #100 Austin, TX 78731 (281) 938-5844 Management Consultants, Market Research & Analysis Automatic Cow Systems LLC Dipendra Shrestha

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Subcontain of Greater North Houston Matthew Young

2509 N Yorkchase Ln Conroe, TX 77304 (936) 290-5539 Waste Reduction/Disposal/Recycling, Trash Containers Referred by Facundo Villarreal Sustainability Solutions Tori McGalliard

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300 Old Gerault Rd Flower Mound, TX 75028-4001 (888) 657-7582 Plumbing Fixtures/Parts/Supply, Water Conservation WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems Norman Adams

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The Ambassador ONE Society HAA’s WELCOMING COMMITTEE

The Supplier Network

HAA’s Ambassadors celebrate the Fourth of July with networking and outreach.

June Top Producers: Tie for first place: Dennis Juarez, Furniture Options - Team Power Partners (93 pts), and Melanie Morales, Encore Services - Team Game ChangHAAs (93 pts) Second place: Steve Griffith, Precision Appliance Leasing - Team Power Partners (33 pts) Third place: Yanelis Capote Guerroro, Sherwin Williams - Team Power Partners (30 pts) June Graduates: Paige Friesen, Native Smart Properties - Power Partners Natalie Portra, Houston Roofing and Construction - Game ChangHAAs Johnny O'Shaughnessy, Gambit Construction - Game ChangHAAs Emily McAnelly, Sherwin-Williams - Maroon MHAAdness Angelina Valencia, Glass Doctor of Greater South Houston - Maroon MHAAdness Meoshe Hennesy, Electricity On - Game ChangHAAs Chris Agner, American Water Savings - Power Partners Daphne Serrato, Doctor Tree Pro - Game ChangHAAs Melissa McIntosh, Redi Carpet - Power Partners Doyle Williams III, Fresh Aire of Galveston County - Maroon MHAAdness

Ambassador ONE Society members with at least 10 points, ranked by points earned: 1472 Furniture Options **Dennis Juarez 438 Superscapes **Juana Reyes 347 Renvoa One Dustin Hawkins 246 Yanelis Capote Guerrero Sherwin Williams 230 Precision Appliance Leasing **Steve Griffith 135 Fire Reconstruction Inc Jennifer Coleman 126 Penn Apartment Staffing Doris Martinez 108 Encore Services **Melanie Morales 98 Bayou City 360 Jeff Djayasaputra 95 Hentana Construction LLC Daniel DeTrinis 75 Stealth Renovations Kerra Fitzgerald 56 Redevelopment Services Adoteh Joseph Akue 54 Go Painting N Houston Debbie Stinson 52 CORT Furniture Rental Jackie Rowan 34 Best Plumbing Karen Nelsen 27 Gatby Griffin Simpson 26 Fortech Solutions Inc. Samvel Mamyan 25 Sherwin Williams **Auri Verser 25 HD Supply **Shannon Day 22 360 Fire & Flood Property Restoration David Loeb 18 Air Express Construction & Plumbing Angel Martinez 16 The Nitsche Group Abby Skowron 15 Northwest Construction Group **Facundo Villarreal 15 The Liberty Group **Victoria Sepulveda 15 Steward Trash Valet Service **Yvonda Lewis 14 Redi Carpet **Bo Hang 14 Sherwin-Williams Carol Berglund 14 Appliance Warehouse Jennifer Jacks 14 Century Air Conditioning Supply Medley Guzman 14 Lincoln Waste Solutions Virginia Taylor 13 InterSolutions Crystal Murillo 13 Jonathan Bartholomew Artisent Floors 12 Century Air Conditioning Supply ***Giovanna Gone 12 Century Air Conditioning Supply Crystal Varela 12 Gemstar Construction Liz Levins 12 Texas Pressure Washing Stephen Cleary 11 Flooring Warehouse ***Tracey Leach-Moore 11 Encore Services David Gonzales 11 Chadwell Supply Marivel Bownds 11 Flooring Warehouse Paola Magana 11 Appliance Warehouse Roosevelt Fuller 11 Sherwin Williams Ryan Bruner 10 Camp Facility Services ****Xochitl Flores 10 American Fire System Inc. ***Tammy Broadway 10 Freedom Construction **Derek DeVries 10 Century Air Conditioning Supply **Mason Storrs 10 ParkM Abe Shoubash 10 Redi Carpet Sales of Houston Arely Pena 10 RAM Construction Chad Davis 10 Poolsure Chloe Griffin 10 Ferguson Facilities Supply Clinton Hudson 10 Craven Carpet Delaney Taylor 10 Earthtones Larry Gattis Ambassadors earn points by sharing leads, making introductions and visiting communities to promote HAA events and news.

THE AMBASSADOR ONE SOCIETY is an organized network exchange that helps supplier partners build their business contacts within HAA. It’s the perfect way for new suppliers to get started with the association. Group members share leads, make introductions and support HAA and its members. For details on how to join and for meeting dates, visit www.haaonline.org/ambassadors or contact the Membership Department at 713-595-0316, or email members@haaonline.org.

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Team photos at left, from top: First place – Power Partners - 237 points Second place – Game ChangHAAs - 149 points Third place – Maroon MHAAdness - 91 points

Mark your calendars and join us!

Ambassador ONE Society meetings: August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, no December meeting The meeting spot is Kirby Ice House, 1015 Gessner Road, Houston, Texas 77055. www.haaonline.org

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Portfolio Changes The following owner/management companies have added the listed properties to their portfolios: • AOG Living: Sierra Meadows, 90 units at 9835 N Sam Houston Pkwy E in Humble.

• Asset Living: 33ThirtyThree, 529 units at 3333 Weslayan St; Harper's Mill, 180 units at 16160 Kieth Harrow Blvd; and Cleveland Pioneer Crossing, 32 units at 414 N Holly Ave in Cleveland.

• Avenue5 Residential: Bloom at West University, 120 units at 1939 Westpark Dr. • Axiom Residential: Spooner, 20 units at 1001 - 1007 S Spooner St in Pasadena.

• Banyan Equity Management LLC: Arcata Townhomes, 165 units at 1550 Blalock Rd. • Better World Properties LLC: Garden Oaks, 80 units at 5610 Royal Palms St. • Bilvee Investments LLC: Colonial Ridge, one unit at 2306 Colonial Ridge Dr in Friendswood; Selder, one unit at 16702 Selder Dr in Friendswood; and General Colony, one unit at 2510 General Colony Dr in Friendswood.

• Capstone Real Estate Services Inc: Orchard at Hull, seven units at 4553 Hull St; and Nubia Square, 192 units at 3711 Southmore Blvd.

• Centra Partners LLC: La Serena, 172 units at 4343 S Shaver St in Pasadena; and Eagle Crest, 200 units at 5303 Atascocita Rd in Humble.

• Chozen Luxe PM: Dumore, one unit at 5174 Dumore Dr; Cedar, two units at various locations; and Kerrigan, one unit at 7202 Kerrigan Ct in Spring.

• CLMS Management Services LP: The Landings at Northpoint, 292 units at 220 Northpoint Dr.

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• Core Management Group: Sierra Meadows, 90 units at 9835 N Sam Houston Pkwy E in Humble.

• Davis Development: Rylan Vintage Park, 461 units at 14701 Vintage Preserve Pkwy.

• Elevate Real Estate Management: Mount Vernon Lofts, 42 units at 4509 Mt Vernon St and Haven at Bellaire, 297 units at 20220 Bellaire Blvd in Richmond.

• Friedman Management Company: The Park at Salerno, 198 units at 12801 Champion Forest Dr. • Gemstone Management LLC: 74 Lyerly Place, 103 units at 74 Lyerly St. • GPI Real Estate Management Corp: Walnut Creek, 280 units at 11411 Green Plaza Dr. • Greystar: Broadstone Candela, 312 units at 27027 Oran Ridge Dr in Richmond; US Fairgrounds, 310 units at 28325 Retail Ln in Rosenberg; 3 Corners East, 327 units at 9999 Kempwood Dr; and 3 Corners North, 388 units at 10010 Kempwood Dr. • Gyler Management Inc: The Macie, 101 units at 1010 S Wayside Dr; Glenwood, 64 units at 9255 W Sam Houston Pkwy S; and The Oasis, 144 units at 10250 Lands End Dr. • Hanover Company: Hanover Sugar Land, 360 units at 16629 Old Richmond Rd in Sugar Land.

• Investors’ Property Services: Alders Magnolia, 184 units at 33118 Magnolia Cir in Magnolia.

• Ironstone Property Management: 2001 Bering Dr, one unit at 2001 Bering Dr #7J; E 29th St, eight units at 602-608 E 29th St; and Ironstone SFH Properties, five units at various locations.

• Kairoi Residential: The Mill Residences, 342 units at 2315 Navigation Blvd.

• Keener Management LLC: Northbrooke, 240 units at 17111 Hafer Rd.

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• Mosaic Residential Inc: Ava Galleria, 182 units at 3360 McCue Rd. • Olympus Property: Olympus Creekside Park, 360 units at 8440 Creekside Green Dr in The Woodlands, and Olympus at The Woodlands, 292 units at 26700 Kuykendahl Rd in The Woodlands.

• On Point Capital LLC: Bender Hollow, 102 units at 424 S Bender Ave in Humble.

• OneWall Communities: Kendall Manor, 272 units at 21717 Inverness Forest Blvd, and Dover Pointe, 168 units at 14445 Wallisville Rd. • Overstreet International Management dba OI Residential: Presidential Shores, 12 units at 13165 Snow Ln in Willis; Greenville Townhomes, 25 units at 2519 Washington St in Waller; Orange Street Homes, 12 units at 3011 Orange St in Waller; Three Lakes, 42 units at 30647 Vilma Ln in Hockley; and 2612 Castle St, eight units at 2612 Castle St in Waller.

• Portico Property Management: Kings Cove, 192 units at 4920 Magnolia Cove Dr in Kingwood.

• Prime Space Investments, LLC: Summer St Apts, four units at 1312 Summer St, and Summer St Casa, one unit at 1310 Summer St. • Regard Property, LP: Regard at Med Center, 319 units at 8877 Lakes at 610.

• ResProp Management: Brookside Gardens, 240 units at 3525 S Sam Houston Pkwy E, and Park at Humble, 216 units at 9390 FM 1960 Bypass Rd W in Humble.

• Tarantino Properties Inc: Falls of Braeswood, 282 units at 8801 S Braeswood Blvd; Midtown Grove, 51 units at 3603 Chenevert St; and The ICON @ Peakwood, 83 units at 810 Peakwood Dr. • TriArc Living LLC: Golfcrest, 29 units at 3045 Golfcrest Blvd; Memorial Hills, 44 units at 1819 C Briarcreek Blvd; Park at Monza, 301 units at 1601 Garth Rd in Baytown; and Park at Sorrento, 179 units at 3400 Shady Hill Dr in Baytown.

• TX Nueva Manager LLC: Villa Nueva, 540 units at 5300 W Gulf Bank Rd. • Veritas Equity Management: Oak Bend, 152 units at 915 Baker Dr in Tomball.

• Welch Luxury Homes, LLC: Welch, 14 units at 1608 Welch St. • ZRS Management LLC: Alexan Fulshear, 351 units at 6116 Texas Heritage Pkwy in Fulshear.

In the News HAA is saddened to announce the passing of long time member and Go-Getter Fernando Gomez on June 20. He will be greatly missed.

Gomez

Alexis McDaniel has joined RAM Construction as the Marketing and Business Development Director.

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The Go-Getters HAA’s MEMBERSHIP RECRUITERS

Empower Your Membership!

Recruit and network with HAA! 2026 Chairs:

Join us this year and recruit for HAA, you could win big!

Go-Getter Meetings are from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Sara Hinson Inhabit

Cottonwood, 3422 N Shepherd Drive.

Meeting dates: September 17 December 10

Deborah DeRouen ClutchCity Consulting

Let’s shoot for the stars and SHINE together! Join us for our next Go-Getter Meet & Greet! ✨ DO YOU KNOW A POTENTIAL SUPPLIER MEMBER? Invite them to this Meet & Greet so they can learn about the benefits of HAA. They’ll get a chance to meet the HAA staff and other members to see what we’re all about to help make their decision that much easier.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? A chance to win $1,000 cash! For each new member you recruit this year, you'’l earn a raffle ticket to go into a drawing at the December end of the year meet up. The more you recruit, the more chances you earn to win!

PLUS! At each meeting, win a gift card ($25 to $100) for every new member you recruit this quarter! You’ll also earn recognition at both local and state levels! And $250 cash prize awarded to top recruiter for each quarter!

26 to our 20 aser! s n io t la u r Ryan R Congrat f the Yea o r e t t e Go-G

Visit the Go-Getter Corner at the QR code for more on how you can recruit!

THE GO-GETTERS ARE THE BACKBONE of the Houston Apartment Association. By recruiting new members, the Go-Getter Club helps both new management and supplier companies and the association grow for the future.

To join the club and get going on recruitment, see online at www.haaonline.org or contact the Membership Department at members@haaonline.org.

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ABODE FIND SONNY!

A D V E N T U R E S Click on Sonny the Star found somewhere in the online ABODE at ✨https://issuu.com/haa_abode/docs/abode_aug_2026

✨ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel ✨ Email members@haaonline.org to enter!

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Follow that Star! Each month in ABODE, our hidden Membership Star, Sonny, will pop up somewhere in the online magazine. Your adventure is simple:

1. Find Sonny 2. Click, subscribe to @HAATV and 3. Email members@haaonline.org to enter!

One lucky winner each month will receive: 🏆 $50 Prize 📸 Your photo featured in the next ABODE magazine 🏢 Your company highlighted 📱 Recognition across HAA social media

Bonus for Supplier Winners: inder!

F r a t S y l Ju Meet our altazar-Bullock Blanca B minium Do

Supplier winners will also receive: 🏆$200 toward a Full Page ABODE Ad 🔗 Clickable website link included 🎥 Option to include a video It’s a fun way to explore the magazine, discover new content, and maybe even see yourself featured in the next issue of ABODE. So start searching…

Where in the Digital ABODE will our Star appear this month?

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Index of Advertisers By CATEGORY A/C Supplies Century A/C Supply . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover 281-530-2859 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.centuryac.com

Electric Contractors Affordable Quality Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 713-695-5992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.acuityelectric.com All Power Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 281-397-1294 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.a-p-s-llc.com Brandt Electrical A/C & Heating Services . . . . .15 281-693-3383 . . . . . . . . www.brandtelectrical.com

TiCon Texas Construction Services . . . . . . .32-33 281-932-8521 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ticontexas.com

Plumbing Contractors

Glass – Plate, Window, Etc.

Air Express Construction & Plumbing . . . . . . .43 713-498-7751 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.airexpressconstructionandplumbing.com

Ameristar Screen and Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 713-683-6767 . . . . . . . . . . www.ameristarglass.com

AAA Plumbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 713-462-4753 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.aaaplumbers.com

Best Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 713-697-4400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.bestplumbing.net Laundry Equipment & Supplies WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems . . . . . . . . . .5 281-967-9507 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.washlaundry.com

Screens Ameristar Screen and Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 713-683-6767 . . . . . . . . . . www.ameristarglass.com

Paint Foundation Repair Church Foundation Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 713-468-8400 . . www.churchfoundationrepair.com

Furniture - Outdoor Texacraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 281-494-1541 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.texacraft.com

Behr Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 800-431-3000 . . . www.homedepot/proxtra.com

Poolsure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 800-858-POOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.poolsure.com Management Companies Greystar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.greystar.com/careers Q10 Property Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . admin@q10pa.com

General Contractors MultiFamily Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 713-266-9100 Redux Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 713- 816-4424 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.trustredux.com/

Swimming Pool Service

HAA reserves the right to reject any advertising if its content is inappropriate or inconsistent with HAA’s standards for publication or HAA’s business interests, in HAA’s sole opinion.

Personnel Agency ASAP Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 972-432-6667 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.asapdo.com

RENCON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover 713-666-3636 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.rencon.com

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MarketLine From NATALIE DUKE, Sales Manager, MRI ApartmentData MRI Real Estate Software

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Back Page with News from around the COMMUNITY

Thank you to our members, staff and local community for coming out in support of HAA’s Blood Drive on Thursday, June 4 at the HAF Education Center. Thanks to these generous individuals, 27 units were donated, exceeding our goal for the drive!

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Robert Webre Cecilia Martinez Maria Fuentes Carlos Granado Jessica Clark Estela Ramirez Elias Ortega Ryan Bruner Jaime Artola

Andy Sherbondy Patricia Oshea Carol Berglund Neel Mehta Monica Gracia Joe Slaughter David Vasquez Heidi Ewald Lindsay Torres-Smith

Karen Hefner Mason Storrs Giovanna Gone The next HAA Blood Drive is set for Wednesday, November 18 at HAA. Come give the gift of life!

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