Lesson #4: Everything Works… Until It Doesn’t
Long track records create confidence. Sometimes too much of it. Markets don’t care how long something has worked. They don’t care about your experience, your reputation, or your past success. There are moments when what worked yesterday simply stops working tomorrow. There was a time when payphones were everywhere. Long-distance calling cards were a real […]
The Perfect Storm in Multifamily: Fed Hikes, Falling Rents, and 50,000 New Units in Austin
Market cycles are inevitable in real estate, but the convergence of factors since 2022 has been unprecedented: aggressive Fed rate hikes, 40% valuation drops in some markets, and historic supply surges all hitting simultaneously. Austin alone had 50,000 units in the pipeline, driving rents and occupancy down just as borrowing costs spiked. The timing created […]
Leadership Built on Integrity: How Alan Stalcup Continues to Elevate GVA Through Operational Excellence & Community Investment
Introduction: A Higher Standard of Leadership In today’s real estate environment, leadership is defined not only by results but by the systems, ethics, and accountability that produce them. For Alan Stalcup, Principal of GVA Property Management, the mission has always been clear: build organizations that serve residents, deliver strong returns, and make a meaningful difference in […]