Perspectives and Projections

National Housing Perspective

Speaker: Kimberly Byrum

This session provides industry decision makers, including owners, executives, asset managers and leaders with information on the national housing market, including economic and demographic insight necessary to plan, develop budgets and formulate strategies for their Arizona apartment investments. Kimberly will share national housing market data on the health of multifamily and the anticipated economic shifts coming in 2026.

Legislation & Legal Panel

Moderator: Mark Zinman

Panel: Christopher Walker, Justin Lines, Denise Holliday,

Local legal experts will discuss a variety of topics affecting rental housing in Arizona. 

• Emotional Support Animal Legislation
• Attorney General Activism
• Crime Free Programs
• Federal Changes

Local Job Market Outlook 

Speaker: Kevin Carranza

The Greater Phoenix region has experienced nation-leading population growth over the last few years. Even so, many sectors continue to experience pain points in hiring talent — and the multifamily industry is no exception. Why is Greater Phoenix growing so fast? Why do recruitment problems persist despite population gains? What is the picture like in the rest of the country? Kevin Carranza from the Greater Phoenix Economic Council will tackle these questions.

PR Panel - Shifting the Narrative in the Media

Panel: Courtney LeVinus, David Leibowitz 

The multifamily industry often finds itself portrayed negatively in headlines, from rent increases to resident disputes. Yet property owners and managers play a vital role in providing housing stability, maintaining communities, and investing in Arizona’s future. 

This session will examine how the media frames rental housing stories, why negative narratives gain traction, and what the industry can do to counterbalance this coverage. Panelists will share strategies for reframing public perception, highlighting success stories, and communicating the value of professional property management. Attendees will leave with practical tools to better position their organizations and the industry as essential partners in Arizona’s growth.

Arizona Market Perspective

Speaker: Connor Devereux

This session provides industry decision makers, including owners, executives, asset managers and lenders with insights into the local market economic trends and development activity necessary to plan, develop budgets and formulate strategies for their Arizona apartment investments.