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It's the Law | “You never fix anything!”

How many times have we heard this? It’s inevitable. You have a resident who hasn’t made their monthly rent payment. When you send them their late rent notice, you’re pelted with a barrage of maintenance complaints. There’s no telling what they might mention, but they... Continue Reading

Debt Collection & Social Media | The New Rule You Need to Know

Debt Collection and Social Media: The New Rule You Need to Know As we are all painfully aware, since the establishment of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the practice of debt collecting has become a not-so-fine art of jumping through various consumer-friendly hoops that, if you... Continue Reading

Freeman Webb

Freeman Webb Company Realtors, based in Nashville, Tennessee is one of the largest owners and operators of apartments in Middle and East Tennessee owning and managing more than 16 million square feet of multi-family, office, and retail space throughout the Southeast and Midwest. The company was... Continue Reading

New Members | February 2022

Join us in welcoming the GNAA New Members! GNAA brings you the resources needed for professional growth in the rental housing industry while also hosting a variety of networking events to connect members throughout the year. Learn more about GNAA membership on the Become A Member page. MANAGEMENT... Continue Reading

NextGen Mentorship Program

In 2021, the NextGen Committee successfully launched a new Mentorship Program and it is something we are very excited to continue in 2022. The NextGen Mentorship Program is open to all members of the GNAA who are interested in participating in the program by connecting with a mentor or a mentee. ... Continue Reading

Tips for a Stressed Property Manager

Tips for a Stressed Property Manager New year, new you! You set your goals, make your resolutions, etc. You have good intentions to complete them and to achieve them. I am confident the most common resolution is "I want to be less stressed." We all have stress, and as property managers, we also... Continue Reading

On Trend | All About That Pattern

This spring it’s all about that pattern. Creating connection has never been more critical in residential. The look and feel of things evoke a sense memory. The aspirational aspect is key, whether recollection of home or the most sophisticated resort experience. As the dream weavers, our... Continue Reading

Replacement Windows--Everything You Need to Know

Replacement Windows—Everything You Need to Know If you’ve ever been in the market for window replacement, you’d agree that there are a plethora of different options and styles from which to choose. It’s not as simple as going to the local hardware store and placing an... Continue Reading

Package Volume Projections Presented by FETCH

With the emergence of Covid-19 in 2020, package delivery increased significantly in apartment communities. Renters turned to e-commerce to fulfill all of their shopping needs. As a result, property managers encountered numerous package deliveries to their communities and faced the unforeseen... Continue Reading

Next Gen | Rising Stars Series - Nicole Samson

Name Nicole Samson Title/Company Regional Vice President, Carter-Haston Real Estate Services, Inc. Years in the Industry 25 years Volunteer Positions Currently & Previously Held NexGen Committee Co-Chair, 2022 Management Director, GNAA Board of Directors What brought you to the apartment... Continue Reading

GNAA New Members | January 2022

Join us in welcoming the GNAA New Members! GNAA brings you the resources needed for professional growth in the rental housing industry while also hosting a variety of networking events to connect members throughout the year. Learn more about GNAA membership on the Become A Member page. MANAGEMENT... Continue Reading

A Letter from the Chairman

Greetings to all! I am immensely grateful to God for such a time as this. I am proud to announce that I am the First African American Woman, Board Chair in the 53-year history of the Greater Nashville Apartment Association. This Chairmanship is a testament to keep pushing, staying positive, and... Continue Reading