Posts by Sarah Chezbro
Turning Units, Not Budgets: Smarter Maintenance Strategies That Save Money
Author: Jason Fein, SVP of Maintenance at Windsor Communities If you’ve managed apartments for any amount of time, you already know that turnover maintenance is one of the biggest controllable…
Read MoreUnlocking Doors: Dani Brown on Building Careers Through Change and Opportunity
In this episode of Unlocking Doors, Dani Brown of Weidner shares a career journey that highlights one of the multifamily industry’s greatest strengths: the ability to develop leaders from diverse…
Read MoreUnlocking Doors: Investing in the Future of Maintenance with Coby Racine
One of the greatest challenges facing the Texas rental housing industry is attracting and developing skilled maintenance talent. In this episode of Unlocking Doors, we hear a story that speaks directly…
Read MoreUnlocking Doors: From Leasing Assistant to COO with Danny Perea
Unlocking Doors is a podcast dedicated to exploring career growth and advancement in the Texas rental housing industry. Each episode highlights the diverse opportunities within multifamily, the unique paths professionals have…
Read MoreUnlocking Doors: Developing Next-Generation Leadership with Makenna Caffey
One of the most powerful things about the Texas rental housing industry is the speed at which talent can grow when given the opportunity. In this episode of Unlocking Doors, Makenna…
Read MoreUnlocking Doors: Leadership, Mentorship, and Industry Impact | Derek DeVries on Building a Career in Multifamily
In this episode of Unlocking Doors, Derek DeVries of Redux Construction shares a story that will resonate deeply with those already in the Texas rental housing industry. Derek’s story demonstrates that diverse…
Read More2026 Primary Election Recap
The 2026 Primary Election passed us with only a few surprises to be spoken of. Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows all handily held onto their…
Read MoreMeet the 2026 Be the Next: Room to Grow Local Edition Ambassadors
The Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) is proud to announce the 2026 Be the Next: Room to Grow Local Edition Ambassadors, a dynamic group of early career professionals who represent the future…
Read MoreUnlocking Doors: Leadership, Service, and the Human Side of Multifamily with Mike Rust
Unlocking Doors is a new podcast dedicated to exploring career growth and advancement in the Texas rental housing industry. Each episode highlights the diverse opportunities within multifamily, the unique paths professionals…
Read MoreWhy Unlocking Doors Matters for Professionals in the Texas Rental Housing Industry
The Texas rental housing industry is built on people: people who lease apartments, maintain or provide services to communities, manage teams, develop properties, and serve residents every day. Unlocking Doors is a new podcast created to highlight those…
Read More
Budget for ONE Conference, April 27-29, in San Antonio!