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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Tiana Heath, the National Apartment Association Senior Manager of Industry Relations, and a multifamily property management professional with over 17 years of experience.

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Today's guest, Tiana, joins us to discuss:

• Some simple ways renters can lower their utility bills in the summer without sacrificing comfort
• Where renters overspend the most when it comes to energy use (and where they go wrong financially in the summer months)
• How renters can balance seasonal spending, like increased utility costs and travel, with their fixed monthly expenses
• What renters should prioritize when expenses start stacking up
• What renters may be surprised to find out about managing costs
• Differences in the cost of utilities between owning and renting

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With more than 17 years of experience in multifamily property management, Tiana Heath has built her career around developing strong teams, creating effective training programs, and supporting growth within the apartment industry.

She has held leadership roles with national real estate development and construction companies, bringing hands-on experience in regional management, pre-leasing, rebranding, repositioning, and value-add projects for luxury new construction and urban communities.

Tiana currently serves as Senior Manager of Industry Relations with the National Apartment Association, where she helps create content for NAAEI and serves as the staff liaison for the Operations Committee.

Her professional credentials include NALP, CAPS, Lyceum, and LEAD recognition through the National Apartment Association and the Apartment Association of Kansas City. She has also served as a board member and Chair of the DEI Committee for the Apartment Association of Kansas City.

Beyond her professional work, Tiana is committed to giving back to her community and helping advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the multifamily industry.