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Calendar of Events--------------------------------------------------------------------7

Bristol at Somerset Grand Opening--------------------------------------------9

SAAA attends SA Hope Center Career Fair-----------------------------------10

SAAA Advocacy Trip to Washington D.C.--------------------------------------12

SAAA 2025 Class Schedule---------------------------------------------------------14

2025 CAM Course & Scholarship Recipients --------------------------------16

TAA Professional Awards: Congrats, Tabatha Blunt! ---------------------20

SAAA 2025 Directory Now Available--------------------------------------------21

SAAA Government Affairs Webinar: For ALL Members------------------26

SAAA FREE Member Mixer: May 15th------------------------------------------27

ALN Article: Backlog of Deliveries Complicates Slowing Pipeline-----28

TAAEF Featured Resources---------------------------------------------------------31

Save the Date: David Guin Memorial Golf Tournament-----------------34

Sponsorships Open: ‘Hollywood Nights’ 2025 SAAA Trade Show----37

Save the Date: 2025 SAAA Casino Night & Industry Awards-----------41

New Members & Classified Ads--------------------------------------------------42

ExecutiveDirector

KyleWard|executivedirector@saaaonlineorg Finance&Accounting

RosaPeraltaDeLeon|accountingadmin@saaaonlineorg GovernmentRelations

AllisonCohen|allison@saaaonlineorg Communications&Marketing

BeverlyCamp|beverly@saaaonlineorg Programs,Events&Education

KennethaBanks|kbanks@saaaonlineorg Membership/PACFundraising

ClementeSanchez|csanchez@saaaonline.org ExecutiveAdministrativeAssistant/OfficeManager

ElizabethGarza|egarza@saaaonlineorg OfficeSupportServicesSpecialist

PromiseDelaPaz|promise@saaaonline.org

San Antonio Apartment Association 7525 Babcock Road, San Antonio, TX 78249

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SAAA Leadership attends San Antonio Business Coalition Mayoral Meet & Greet

DIRECTORS AT LARGE

Director: Alexis Gomez, Trace Property Management

Director: Emery Johnson, The Phoenix Staffing

Director: Arleen Garza, REEP Management

Director: Renee Masten, HomeSpring Residential

Director: Lyssette Perez, Apartments com

Director: Cory Palmer, Willow Bridge Property Co.

Director: Quincy Jones, Belfor Property Restoration

Director: Tony Sousa

Director: Maddie Patrick, Foresight Property Mgmt

Director: Leo L’Homme, Fresh Meadows REI Mgmt

Director: Nobie Ann Saenz

Director: Tabatha Blunt, Greystar Real Estate Partners, LP

Director: Jessica Kelly, Embrey Management Services

LEGAL COUNSEL

David Fritsche 210 227 2726 | david@lawordf com

President - Renee Zahn, CAM, NALP, CPM, ARM

President-Elect - Mike Rust, CAMT, CAPS

Treasurer - Matt Jones

Secretary - Cayce Coon, CAM, CAPS

TAAEF President - Richard Whatcott

Delegates - Sunny Davila, Alan Ross, Kara Morkovsky, Steffany Esnaola, Renetta Quintana, Tabatha Blunt, Cory Palmer

Alternates - Rocio Marquez, Emery Johnson, Maddie Patrick, Victoria Keeler, Leo L’Homme, Jennifer Bain

PRODUCT SERVICE COUNCIL

President: Steffany Esnaola, Apogee Interior Solutions

President-Elect: Emery Johnson, The Phoenix Staffing

Vice President: Lyssette Perez, Apartments com

Secretary: Quincy Jones, Belfor Property Restoration

PastPresident: Jennifer Bain Brown, Allbrite Construction

PastPresident: Omar Rodriguez, TX KTCHN Construction LLC

Member-at-Large: Tomas Lopez, Heritage Landscapes

Member-at-Large: Ana Hollingsworth, HD Supply

Member-at-Large: Jennifer Kimball, InterSolutions Staffing

Member-at-Large: Michelle Rodriguez, Cotton Holdings, Inc

Member-at-Large: Nobie Ann Saenz

Member-at-Large: Natalie Bennett, Apartment Solutions

Member-at-Large: Linda Palacios, Trinity Towing

Member-at-Large: Paul McClain, AiinaT Brand Solutions

LIFETIME BOARD MEMBERS

Barbara MacManus, CAM, CAPS, CPM

Bob Ross, Bob Ross Realty

Marc Ross, Bob Ross Realty

Chair - Alan King, CPM

Chair-Elect - Chris Burns, CAM, CAPS

Vice-Chair - Jeannette Cox

Treasurer - Brian Chase

Secretary - Mark Hurley

Delegates - Sunny Davila, Alan Ross, Renetta

Quintana, Maddie Patrick

Alternates - Ryan Baldwin, Kara Morkovsky, Cory Palmer, Mike Rust

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

members

PLATINUM

Alan Ross Bob Ross Realty

Allyson McKay Embrey Management Services

Cory Palmer WillowBridge PC

Debbie Wiatrek Summit PM

Emery Johnson The Phoenix Staffing

Kara Morkovsky Portico Property Management

Leo L’Homme Fresh Meadows REI

Marc Ross Bob Ross Realty

Mike Rust

Highland Commercial Property

Natalie Bennett

Apartment Solutions Inc.

Renee Masten

Homespring Residential

Renetta Quintana Capstone Management

Ryan Baldwin

Franklin Apt. Mngt.

Scott Milgrom Image 360

Steffany Esnaola Apogee Interiors

Steve Colella MDP Management

Steve Ross Bob Ross Realty

Sunny Davila Capstone Management

Timothy Lippard

Splash Branding

Victoria Keeler

Churchill Forge Properties

GOLD members

AlexisGomez TraceProperties

ClaraSeelhammer 2-SDConstruction

GaryGreene FSIConstruction

LoriSomerville ChadwellSupply

LyssettePerez Apartmentscom

MaddiePatrick Avenue5Residential

NinaSegundo PorticoPropertyManagement

OmarRodriguez TXKTCHNConstruction,LLC

SILVER members

Alexie Loriente

Bonnie Bercutt

Chris Brown

Emily Wiatrek

Jennifer Kimball

Jennifer Morales

Leslie Herrera

Savannah Estrada

Tabatha Blunt

Travis Kamp

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

PERKS

The PAC Perks Investment Club is an exclusive program for members interested in making recurring donations to the San Antonio Political Action Committee (PAC) to support advocacy on behalf of rental housing owners, builders, developers, and managers.

For enrolling in one of the recurring PAC donation levels, you will receive perks and incentives from the San Antonio Apartment Association in addition to the positive industry advantages we achieve with our advocacy involvement through the use of PAC funds.

SAAA attended a grand opening held on Friday, March 14th at a gorgeous community located in Von Ormy, Texas, the Bristol at Somerset ! Several familiar faces were present to welcome this amazing property. including SAAA Government Affairs Manager, Allison Cohen & Director of Business Development & Membership, Clemente Sanchez as well as District 4 Councilwoman, Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia and Gabriel Lopez, Chair for Opportunity Home San Antonio.

On Friday, March 21st, the SAAA Community Initiatives Committee attended a career fair at SA Hope Center. With over 150 candidates in attendance, we had a great amount of interest in working within the property management and multifamily housing industry and we were so pleased to be given the opportunity to participate in this great event! We look forward to maintaining an awesome partnership with SA Hope and look forward to the next career fair where we can help members of the San Antonio community find their lifelong career!

Call To Action!

WENEEDVOLUNTEERS!

D1COUNCILWOMAN SUKHKAUR

D3COUNCILWOMAN PHYLLISVIAGRAN

BLOCK WALKING

TheSanAntonioApartmentAssociationisshowingsupportbyblockwalkingfortwo SanAntonioCityCouncilmembersseekingre-election,District1CouncilwomanSukh KaurandDistrict3CouncilwomanPhyllisViagran.Weneedvolunteerstocomeout andhelpforonly3hoursonSaturdaymorning,April5th.Everythingisprovidedfor youincludingt-shirts,training,andsnacks.Youwillbedoneby12:00PM.

SATURDAY,APRIL5TH

BLOCKWALKINGFORCOUNCILWOMANSUKHKAUR 9:00AM-12:00PM MEETINGATVIBRASONST.MARY’SSTREET

BLOCKWALKINGFORCOUNCILWOMANPHYLLISVIAGRAN 9:45AM–12:00PM MEETINGATMCCRELESSLIBRARY

Advocate with NAA Advocate with NAA

Last week, #SAAA leadership and member delegates attended the National Apartment Association Advocate Day in Washington DC. We met with our congresspeople to discuss federal legislation that is important to the rental housing industry. During our meeting with Congressman Henry Cuellar, we were able to influence him to agree to co-sponsor the Respect State Housing Laws Act.

Advocate with NAA Advocate with NAA

2025 CLASS SCHEDULE 2025 CLASS SCHEDULE

SAAA understands the importance of continuing education and we are pleased to announce our new 2025 class schedule! We have a variety of classes available to meet the needs of all learners, including courses in leadership, management, maintenance & electrical, and more. With flexible scheduling and experienced instructors, we are confident that everyone can find the perfect class to fit their needs. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us - we are happy to help! FOR

Fair Housing Symposium

Leasing 201

15th - 17th & 22nd - 24th 29th

TITLE

Excel 101: Back to the Basics

Maintenance 101: Appliance & Plumbing

Evictions: Dos and Don’ts

Maintenance 101: HVAC

Assistant Manager 201 Domestic Violence/Self Defense

*EMT*

*CPO*

Maintenance; Understanding Budgets

Legislative Session

Compliance for Affordable Properties 10th & 12th 16th & 17th

CLASS TITLE

Budgeting Basics

Budgeting for the Advanced How to Market Your Property Onsite

TAA Lease Clause by Clause *CAPS*

Designated Courses are NOT included in the complimentary course offerings. A $25.00 fee will be assessed for each registrant who does not attend or cancel their registration within 3 days prior to the course.

Go to www.SAAAonline.org for class details and updates.

2025 CLASS SCHEDULE 2025 CLASS SCHEDULE

Fair Housing for Maintenance

Safety Summit/CRASE

Excel for the Intermediate & Advanced

*EPA in Spanish*

Maintenance for Managers

Leasing 301

Understanding Fraud for IROs

Take me to your leader: Supplier Etiquette

Maintenance for Beginners

Marketing Through Social Media

Assistant Manager 301

*CPO in Spanish*

Best Practices for Managing Mold, Asbestos & Lead Hazards

Accounting for IROs

Property Management 301 *EMT*

to www.SAAAonline.org for class details and updates.

Management of Residential Issues Management of Residential Issues

Legal Responsibilities Legal Responsibilities

Human Resource Management

Property Maintenance for Managers

Risk Management Risk Management

Financial Management Financial Management

April 15th - 17th & April 22nd - 24th

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

TRAVIS HAMPTON WILLOW BRIDGE PROPERTY CO.

Congratulations

LUIS FRIAS

INDEPENDENT RENTAL OWNER

ALLCOURSESREQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION

ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS

MAINTENANCE101 SHEETROCKANDREPAIRS

TUESDAY, APRIL 29TH

9AM - 12PM 7525 BABCOCK RD. 78249

COURSE OBJECTIVES

How to install drywall like a professional Choosing materials and tools that are necessary to repair and install drywall of any size Priming and painting your newly installed drywall

ABOUT CALEB

Caleb works at F-H & Associates, a family-owned sales organization that specializes in servicing the paint industry. His role within the company is focused specifically on the sheetrock and texturing part of the business – with an emphasis on the EZ-Pro Texture system. Caleb has not only been trained on the important aspects of sheetrock repair and texture repair, but he has used the products and processes in his personal life. Caleb is the 4 generation of a line of paint and remodeling specialists. His youth was spent learning the business, and he continues to learn more and more about the industry every day.

CALEBHOLT FF-H&ASSOCIATES -H&ASSOCIATES

THE 2025 APPLICATION FORM IS OPEN APPLY TODAY!

Don t miss your opportunity to become a Leadership Lyceum Graduate. Several leaders with SAAA are past Leadership Lyceum Graduates and this is your opportunity to take the next step in your professional development and career!

SCAN THE QR CODE ABOVE TO APPLY

TUESDAY, APRIL 15TH 5:00 PM

UnderstandingwhattheGovernmentAffairsCommittee UnderstandingwhattheGovernmentAffairsCommittee andAdvocacyTeamdoforSAAAmembers andAdvocacyTeamdoforSAAAmembers

UpdatesonMayorandCityCouncilRaces UpdatesonMayorandCityCouncilRaces TAAandNAAUpdate TAAandNAAUpdate

IInformationonthelatestCityCouncilactionsthatmay nformationonthelatestCityCouncilactionsthatmay affectmultifamilyhousingproviders affectmultifamilyhousingproviders PoliticalActionCommitteeupdateandcalltoaction PoliticalActionCommitteeupdateandcalltoaction

ContactAllisonwithanyquestions: 12:00PM-1:00PM ALLISON@SAAAONLINE.ORG MONDAY,APRIL14TH

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JORDANBROOKS

ByJordanBrooks,SeniorMarketAnalyst ALNApartmentData

Despite an anticipated slowdown both nationally and locally, new supply will continue to play a major role in industry performance this year An existing backlog of lease-up properties due to the elevated deliveries from 2023 and 2024 is part of the picture. So too are the units expected to start leasing this year Aside from the actual volume of units, adding the context of recent apartment demand trends further highlights the impact supplywilllikelyhaveon2025performance

Allnumberswillrefertoconventionalpropertiesofatleastfiftyunits

BacklogofLease-UpUnits

At the end of February, there were slightly more than 10,000 vacant lease-up units across Greater San Antonio Those units representedaboutone-thirdoftotalmarketvacancies.

Foursubmarketsoutoftwenty-fivefortheregionaccountedfor roughly half of lease-up vacancies New Braunfels led the way with approximately 1,900 units. The Downtown – Riverwalk submarkethadabout1,300units TheStoneOak–Sonterraand FarWestregionseachhadalmost900vacantlease-upunitsto closeFebruary

Whenconsideringtheimpactthatreduceddeliveriescouldhave onmarketperformancethisyear,thisbacklogoflease-upunits must be considered A recovery in the supply and demand relationship would certainly be salutary to stop the bleeding on the average occupancy front However, significant progress for market-level average occupancy will likely remain elusive this year.Apartmentdemandisunlikelytobesufficienttobothoffset new supply and make major inroads with existing lease-up vacancies.

Four submarkets out of twenty-five for the region accounted for roughly half of lease-up vacancies

ExpectedLeaseStartsin2025

Asalreadymentioned,leasestartsareexpectedtofallthis year Lastyear,morethan12,000newunitsbeganleasing acrossthemarket In2025,thatnumberisexpectedto decreasetosomewherearound7,500units

Asignificantdeclineindeliverieswouldbeawelcomesight foramarketthathasstruggledoverthelastcoupleofyears tohandleaparticularlyactivenewconstructionpipeline. Despitethesharpdeclineyear-over-yearonapercentage basis,7,500newunitswouldstillmake2025thesecond-most activeyearfornewsupplyofthelastdecade

Mostoftheareasbearingthebruntofrecentdeliverieswill continuetodosoforthenextcoupleofyears TheGreater NewBraunfels,FarWest,andDowntown–Riverwalk submarketsaretheleadersinunitsunderconstruction

Forabout80%ofGreaterSanAntoniosubmarkets,relieffrom futuredeliveriesshouldarriveinthenearterm Forthehandful ofareaswithsubstantialnewstockstillontheway,thattime horizonismorelikethebackhalfof2026orinto2027

ContextFromApartmentDemand

Layeringapartmentdemandtrendsontopofthenewsupply dataaddssomeadditionalclarity.Asalreadymentioned, Februaryendedwitharound10,000vacantlease-upunits Overthelasttwelvemonths,around3,500netunitswere absorbedinpropertiesthatentered2024notyetstabilized Thattwelve-monthperiodwasalsooneinwhichapartment demandimprovedcomparedtothepriortwelvemonths

Theexpectedleasestartsofaround7,500unitsthisyearlook verydifferentdependingondemandperspective For example,totalnetabsorptionfrom2022through2024for GreaterSanAntoniowasabout1,500units Annualnewsupply equaltofifteentimestheaverageannualnetabsorptionfrom thelastthreeyearsisalarming

However,thepaltrythree-yearnetabsorptiontotalislargely duetoanetlossofabout4,100leasedunitsin2022.In2024, netabsorptiontotaledapproximately5,300units Cominginto theyear,apartmentdemandhadbeenonasteadyupswing andtherewasreasontobelievethattrendwouldcarryinto 2025 Thatmayyetmaterialize,butthroughthefirsttwo monthsoftheyear,netabsorptionhasgottenofftoitsworst startinadecade

Giventhesoftnessinapartmentdemandtoopentheyear, notonlyisnetabsorptionunlikelytooffsetnewsupplythis year–theshortfallmaynotevenbeanimprovementfrom thelastfewyears.

Takeaways

NewsupplyisprojectedtodeclinesignificantlyforGreaterSan Antoniothisyear Formuchofthemarket,newsupplypressure shouldbegintowinnowthisyear Forahandfulofsubmarkets, elevateddeliveriesaresettocontinueintonextyear.

Despitesomemeasureofupcomingrelieffromthenew constructionpipelinerelativetolastyear,totaldeliverieswill stillbeatthehighendoftherangefromthelastdecade. Furthermore,apartmentdemandhasstumbledoutofthe gatethisyearandwillneedtoregainitsfootingtoprevent furthersofteninginmarketconditions

*JordanBrooksisaSeniorMarketAnalystatALNApartment Data.

In 2024, net absorption totaled approximately 5,300 units. Coming into the year, apartment demand had been on a steady upswing and there was reason to believe that trend would carry into 2025.

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ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSING REGULATIONS ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSING REGULATIONS

ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSING REGULATIONS AND LAWS. AND LAWS. AND LAWS.

DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE APARTMENT COMPLEX. PROCEDURES FOR THE APARTMENT COMPLEX PROCEDURES FOR THE APARTMENT COMPLEX.

HANDLE ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS, SUCH AS HANDLE ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS, SUCH AS HANDLE ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS, SUCH AS SCHEDULING, PREPARING REPORTS, AND SCHEDULING, PREPARING REPORTS, AND SCHEDULING, PREPARING REPORTS, AND ORGANIZING DATA. ORGANIZING DATA ORGANIZING DATA.

MONITOR AND EVALUATE STAFF, ENSURE TASKS ARE MONITOR AND EVALUATE STAFF, ENSURE TASKS ARE MONITOR AND EVALUATE STAFF, ENSURE TASKS ARE COMPLETED IN A TIMELY AND ACCURATE MANNER. COMPLETED IN A TIMELY AND ACCURATE MANNER. COMPLETED IN A TIMELY AND ACCURATE MANNER.

FEATURED RESOURCES FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

As a valued member of the Texas Apartment Association (TAA) community, we are excited to introduce you to the valuable resources and opportunities offered by the TAA Education Foundation (TAAEF) to help our members recruit, retain and advance talent in Texas rental housing. Through our education programs, we are committed to fostering personal and professional growth and opening doors to career pathways.

MAINTENANCETECHNICIAN

Tuesday, 06/10 & Thursday, 06/12

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

SAAA Office

7525 Babcock Road

San Antonio, Texas 78249

The CPO course is a National Registration Program for Pool/Spa Operators, developed by the National Swimming Pool Foundation to provide professional training for individuals. Texas State Health Department recommends this course under the new Health & Design Standard Codes.

Topics covered include: Pool Chemistry, Filtration, Recirculation Equipment, Preventative Maintenance, Seasonal Care, Chemical Storage and Handling, Safety Strategies, Hands-on Training and more.

NOTE: Lunch not included. All registrants must arrive on time to register and begin class on both days. Students who miss any class time will not be awarded a certificate. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS! This class is conducted in English. Additional Spanish book and materials can be available for an additional fee. Please ask in advance.

$500 for SAAA Members

$625 for Non-Members

SPONSORSHIPS SPONSORSHIPS

REGISTRATION

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DINNER & AWARDS 8:30AM 10:00AM 4:00PM 3:30PM

Writers Wanted! Writers Wanted!

SAAA is looking for your professional opinion. SAAA is looking for your professional opinion.

Have you ever written Have you ever written a blog or article in your professional a blog or article in your professional career? Do you have something to say about the services career? Do you have something to say about the services you provide and industry we serve and want to share with you provide and industry we serve and want to share with your peers? SAAA is searching for content contributors who your peers? SAAA is searching for content contributors who are eager to provide their perspective on a number of are eager to provide their perspective on a number of categories such as tips on clean living, appliance repair, categories such as tips on clean living, appliance repair, marketing strategies, how to look for signs of mold, security marketing strategies, how to look for signs of mold, security issues on your property and much more! issues on your property and much more!

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Take full advantage to promote your property at no cost! Just be an active SAAA member! See how SAAA will help get the buzz going about your property!

Email Clemente Sanchez with any questions at csanchez@saaaonline.org