Ascension Commercial Real Estate, in partnership with local businesses in the Greenspoint area, organized the “Haunted Chambers of City View Central and Fall Festival” in late October.

On Wednesday, November 21, Mayor Parker and the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) announced a plan to add over 1,000 units of housing for homeless Houstonians over the next two years.

In support of local soldiers suffering from PTSD, HAA members and friends showed their support at Camp Hope's open house on November 14th.

HFD reminder letter about permits for monitored alarm systems

Presto Maintenance will be one of the official drop offs for the Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots drive this holiday season.

HAA Member Trammel Crow Residential asked us to share the following information regarding their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.

The holiday season is full of joy, happiness and a time to rejoice and celebrate with our loved ones. Do you have a resident living in your community that may not be as fortunate?

HAA's annual holiday food drive begins today! Click for more info on how to participate.

The Houston Apartment Association is cosponsoring the 3rd Annual Houston Multifamily Summit, to be held Friday, November 16 at the JW Marriott.  

HAA has an updated resource page for renters! Our Common Questions page can provide insight into frequently asked about topics such as breaking a lease, towing and security deposits.

The following is a list of candidates endorsed by HAABGF, TAAPAC and NAAPAC at the local, state and federal levels. Please keep these candidates in mind as you head to the polls!

Looking back at the housing program that was set up in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, just seven years ago.

Interested in sharing your expertise with HAA but don't know where to start? Join us for a FREE program July 25th, Getting Comfortable at the Head of the Class. 

Runoff elections for contested primary elections are drawing near.  Early voting begins July 23 and runs through July 27.   Please remember these endorsed candidates when you head to the polls. 

A supreme court advisory court is meeting to discuss potential changes to the way Justice of the Peace courts' rules are established in Texas.

Join HAA Legal Counsel, Howard Bookstaff, for lunch with a guest panel of JP Judges: Judge Williams, Precinct 5, Place 2; Judge Adams, Precinct 4, Place 1; and Judge Green, Precinct 7, Place 1.

Thanks to the sponsors and 1000+ attendees of the 2012 Houston Apartment Association's Honors Awards last night. Congratulations to all of the winners!

Avoid potential scams like this one by only using trusted vendors.

Tips on A/C repairs and requests for summer in Texas.

For multifamily communities, the beginning of summer provides an invaluable opportunity to ensure that their pools are up to code.  Here are resources to help managers in that effort.

TAA urges members to participate in its "Neighbors CARE" program and combat heat related injuries.

YMCA Water Wise is a multifaceted awareness program aimed at preventing summer drownings that includes free swim lessons at area apartment communities.

Early voting has begun for the 2012 Primaries. Vote today or on election day May 29, 2012 (the day after Memorial Day). Please remember these endorsed candidates when you head to the polls.

Sign your property up for the 2012 Summer Water Wise Apartment Splash program with the YMCA of Greater Houston, now!

Check out the results of our 2012 All Star Sports Challenge. We had 30 teams participate and raised close to $18,000 that we will donate to the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries. 

HAA would like to thank area law enforcement for the hard work and investigation that led to the arrest of more than 40 suspects on April 25 believed to have stolen checks and money orders from apartment communities.

Houston rental options are affordable and advantageous to renters.

Grand Opening of Camp Hope will be held May 19, 2012.

The sixth annual Maintenance Mania Competition event was held yesterday, April 11th, at the Sam Houston Raceway Park.  Over 500 competitors and spectators came out to enjoy a full day dedicated to the celebration of HAA's maintenance and service professionals.

Looking for a quality internship? Check out the opportunities available.

Bedbug resources are now offered in Spanish.

The HAA Sports Challenge kicks off May 4 and will raise money to benefit underprivileged children with school supplies.

Texans Together seeks volunteers to build a playground at The Mint.

Having trouble setting goals for your social media plan? Houston Apartment Association member, Brent Williams, gives us insight on steps we can use to implement a successful social media plan.

The Justice Department announces that the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design goes into effect 3/15/2012.

To get ready for our Membership Drive Campaign, we take a closer look at Claude Arnold, 2011 Go-Getter of the Year.
 

24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Red Cross staff and volunteers are on call to help families affected by fire and other disasters.

The 2012 Honors call for nominations is open and the deadline to enter is April 5, 2012.

The Capitol Conference is the only time every year when apartment industry members arrive in Washington, D.C., to tell their members of Congress face-to-face how federal legislation could impact them and their businesses.

My Brother's Keeper Outreach Center seeks to help the working family. Beginning February 2012, they will start opening evening hours on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

Looking for free tax preparation assistance? Neighborhood Tax Centers, a program of Neighborhood Centers Inc., provides absolutely FREE, quality tax preparation for hardworking families of Houston.  

Nominate your team members and *new this year* properties for the 2012 HAA Honors Awards (formerly the Industry Achievement Awards)!  Applications are available online.

Check out this opportunity to take CPR/AED training from the Houston Red Cross!