Real Estate Entrepreneur, Educator, and AAMD Advocate The first line of Teo Nicolais's professional bio says it plainly: "Teo Nicolais is a real estate entrepreneur who loves to teach." In an industry built on transactions, Teo built his career on something rarer: a genuine, sustained... Continue Reading
TEO NICOLAIS AND HIS WIFE Jennifer YEE The journey to the Hall of Fame is about more than achievement—it's about embracingchallenges, building relationships, and serving a greater purpose. Listening to Jennifer Nessett’s voicemail “about the AAMD Hall of Fame” earlier... Continue Reading
Like a horseshoe that provides strength, support, and stability, AAMD will empower members to grow, lead, and thrive as we navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead. Twenty-eight years ago, I entered this industry under circumstances I never could imagined. After my divorce, I was a... Continue Reading
A reflection on a year of service, progress, and the strength of the AAMD community As my term as President comes to a close, I reflect with deep gratitude and immense pride. What stands out most is not a single speech, event, or challenge, but the collective strength of this association and... Continue Reading
Congratulations to the following Board Members and Council Chair Elects who were elected in the general membership election, which took place April 16-30, 2026. The following Board of Directors have been elected for a two-year term: Felisha Austin Willow BridgeOwner/Mgmt Charlie... Continue Reading
Denver’s multifamily market is not facing a demand problem. It is facing a saturation problem. With vacancy climbing to 7.6 percent, the highest level in 16 years, and more than 45,000 units delivered across the metro in the past three years, competition has become structural, not seasonal.... Continue Reading
We are having a moment with technology right now, and it is hard not to be impressed. AI can draft a message in seconds, pull together performance data before your coffee gets cold, and help teams move faster than most of us thought possible even a few years ago. It feels a little like a new... Continue Reading
Someone once said that success is 80% just showing up. It is a profound truth, but what does it actually mean in today’s hyper-connected world? There are many ways to show up, but the most powerful remains in person. Too often, we receive a question and reflexively fire back an email. What... Continue Reading
From the NFL field to the America’s Got Talent stage, Jon Dorenbos has built a career rooted in precision, perseverance, and purpose. A super bowl champion long snapper turned world class magician and motivational speaker, Jon’s story is one of overcoming adversity, embracing change,... Continue Reading
Welcome to an inside look at the greatest show (very few of us knew we signed up for), but all of us keep running. If you’ve worked in multifamily long enough, you know this isn’t just a job. Some days, it’s a full blown circus. Not the disorganized, chaotic kind (well,... Continue Reading
For most of my career, I tried to lead the way I thought I was supposed to. I borrowed language from leaders I admired. I adopted styles that worked for people smarter, louder, or more polished than me. I followed playbooks that promised results if I could just execute them well enough. And for a... Continue Reading
On the cover and back cover of this month’s issue of Trends, I wanted to shine a light on the incredible AAMD staff members I’ve had the privilege to work alongside for the past 26 years. The photos featured are only a small sampling, but they capture the spirit of the many... Continue Reading
