7:30 AM: Exhibit Hall & Dining Area

Registration, Networking Breakfast & Exhibit Hall Opens

Join us for the opportunity to enjoy breakfast and network with fellow owners, investors, developers, and financiers.

8:15 AM: General Session

Opening Remarks & State of the Market

Presented by:

  • John Sebree, National Director – National Multi Housing Group, Marcus & Millichap

9:00 AM: General Session

Morning Keynote: State of the Texas Economy

D’Ann Petersen, Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

9:40 AM: General Session

Multifamily Development in the Lone Star State

While the state of Texas continues to see a strong economy bolstered by tremendous job growth, the industry cannot help but worry about the supply pipeline. While the Dallas market is slated to deliver the majority of units in the state–more than 13,000 units in 2013–Houston and Austin are adding to the state inventory as well, with 8,700 units and 9,000 units, respectively. Hear from those in the trenches about the opportunities–and challenges–they are seeing in the marketplace, what they anticipate rents and occupancies to look like in the near term, and how they are mitigating risk and maximizing returns.

Moderator:

  • Drew Kile, Associate Director, Institutional Property Advisors Texas

Speakers:

  • Mike Ablon, Principal, PegasusAblon
  • Tom Bakewell, Chief Financial Officer, Streetlights Residential
  • Kurt Goll, President, JCI Residential
  • Cindy Harris, Regional VP – Construction & Development, Associated Estates Realty Corp.
  • David Hensley, Founding Principal, Hensley Lamkin Rachel, Inc.
  • Matt Segrest, President, Alamo Manhattan

10:40 AM: Exhibit Hall & Dining Area

Networking Break

11:15 AM:  A – Concurrent Session

Boost Your NOI: Smart Tips for Expense Reduction

From property taxes and insurance to water and electricity, today’s owners and operators are  overwhelmed with the task  of evaluating how to get the biggest bang for the buck through expense reduction. Smart property managers are constantly looking at new techniques to lower costs and raise NOI. What innovations can help reduce headaches and diminish time-wasting tasks? What are the new technologies in which savvy operators are investing? How are the roles of property managers and asset managers changing? What effect is consolidation having on the industry’s best practices? In this session, savvy operators and real estate managers will come together to discuss innovative methods to improve cash flow, NOI and long-term asset value.

Moderator:

  • Bard Hoover, Associate, Marcus & Millichap

Speakers:

  • Eric Conner, Chief Executive Officer, TriPro Management
  • John Griggs, Chief Executive Officer, Presidium Group
  • Curt Mann, Director – Energy & Sustainability, Cortland Partners
  • Ari Nessel, President, Nessel Development
  • Marc Savas, President, Refuse Specialists

11:15 AM: B – Concurrent Session

What’s Next: The Value-Add Proposition

With today’s low cap rates, savvy investors are looking to create their own value by repositioning existing assets. But who are the players and capital sources for these deals? What techniques have proven the most successful in achieving the highest ROI in the various markets? Find out what amenities are emerging that will increase property values and how they can be incorporated into older assets.

Moderator:

  • Nick Fluellen, VP – Investments/Director – National Multi Housing Group, Marcus & Millichap

Speakers:

  • Chip Gee, Vice President & General Manager, United Renovations
  • Maia Jimenez, Owner, Vima Decor
  • KC Kronbach, Principal, Knightvest Capital
  • Eric Silverman, Founder & Managing Director, Eastham Capital
  • Alex Tynberg, Principal, Tynberg, LLC
  • Charles Young, General Partner, Madera Companies

12:15 PM: A – Concurrent Session

What Renters Want (And Will Pay For): Innovations in Management

As competition for apartments increases from other housing types, multifamily operators are looking at new ways to streamline their day-to-day tasks. Whether this means bringing management in-house or looking at new business intelligence systems, the industry is focusing on becoming leaner in this new cycle. In this session, hear what new technology is most effective for increasing the bottom line, what features are most exciting to renters (and what is just an unnecessary cost) and what successful recruitment and retention strategies look like.

Moderator:

  • Greg Willett, VP – Research & Analysis, MPF Research

Speakers:

  • Robert Aisner, President & CEO, Behringer Harvard
  • Steve Lamberti, Chief Operating Officer, The Milestone Group
  • Scott Wilder, EVP – Residential Management, Lincoln Property Company

12:15 PM: B – Concurrent Session

Reversing the Sprawl: Klyde Warren Park and Downtown Dallas

The completion of Klyde Warren Park, connecting Uptown, Downtown and the Arts District, proves how a typical southern city with sprawl can become an example of walkable urbanism. Already, it has prompted both new residential development and the redevelopment of existing structures in the area. Is this just the beginning of a new, transit-oriented Dallas? Find out how the completion of the park will impact the immediate multifamily market, as well as surrounding neighborhoods.

Moderator:

  • Ted Benn, Partner, Thompson & Knight LLP

Speakers:

  • Jocelyn Ansley, SVP – Dallas Market Leader Builder Finance, Texas Capital Bank
  • Brian Bergersen, President, Spectrum Properties
  • John Crawford, President & CEO, Downtown Dallas
  • Ted Hamilton, President & CFO, Hamilton Properties

1:15 PM: Exhibit Hall & Dining Area

Networking Lunch & Exhibits

Lunch Provided by: Cantrell McCulloch Inc. (CMI)

1:30 PM: Lunch Workshop

CRE Litigation: Winning the Battles and the Wars

Fields Alexander will discuss minimizing litigation risks for buyers, sellers and brokers in commercial real estate transaction. He will also address how best to position yourself to win, should you find yourself in such disputes.

Presented by:

Fields Alexander, Partner, Beck Redden

2:15 PM: General Session

Special Presentation:

Linda McMahon, President, The Real Estate Council

2:30 PM: General Session

Afternoon Keynote: Leaning in with Sue Ansel: A One-on-One Discussion

Interviewer:

  • Linda McMahon, President, The Real Estate Council

Keynote Speaker:

  • Susan Ansel, President & CEO, Gables Residential

3:15 PM: General Session

The Year Ahead: Where the Opportunities Are

For the last two years, Texas has been selling nothing but inventory from the ’80s through the early ’00s. With Class C finally stabilizing, the market is likely to see a dramatic increase in transactions for that asset class through the end of the year and into 2014. With rising rates, increasing unit deliveries and multifamily debt maturities, and pressure on cap rates, where are the opportunities? In this session, hear how the market’s top players are adjusting their strategies going forward.

Moderator:

  • Scott Lamontagne, Director, Institutional Property Advisors

Speakers:

  • James Bloomingdale, SVP – Acquisitions, JRK Investors
  • John L’Huillier, Partner, Phoenix Capital Partners
  • Jim McDevitt, President, Berkeley Point Capital
  • Spencer Stuart, Senior Managing Director, Legacy Partners
  • Daniel Zunker, President, Lynd Development Partners

4:30 PM: Exhibit Hall & Dining Area

Refreshments & Networking

Join us for the opportunity to enjoy light refreshments and continue to network with fellow owners, investors, developers, and financiers.