our mission is to create "a brighter view" for our residents, employees and shareholders. and we’re doing that every day. maa is a leading performer in the apartment real estate industry with an award-winning portfolio of multifamily housing that stretches across the sunbelt region of the united states. our current portfolio encompasses more than 47,000 apartment homes. we are publicly traded on the new york stock exchange under the symbol maa. with over 25 years in the real estate industry, maa has gained extensive experience in all phases of multifamily real estate investing — acquisition, redevelopment, new development, property management and disposition. maa’s successful investing and operating philosophies in portfolio, asset, and property management have been developed, refined, and tested through numerous market cycles.