Together, We Are Building Something Truly Extraordinary

As we reflect on all that Auben has achieved in 2025—and all that we’ve overcome, learned, refined, and recommitted to—it becomes clear that our story is not just about growth. It’s about transformation. It’s about who we are becoming together. This past year has reminded us that our mission is lived out daily in the choices we make, the people we serve, and the culture we protect. It has shown us what is possible when a team leans into its values, leads with heart, and stays focused on the work that truly matters.

Together, we are building something truly extraordinary.

Not just a company.
Not just a portfolio.
Not just a collection of properties spread across markets.

We are building a movement—one grounded in the belief that improving people, property, and places is more than a mission statement. It is who we are. It is what we show up for. It is the promise we make to every resident, every investor, and every team member who puts their trust in Auben.

From Underdog DNA to an Intentional, Multi-Market Organization

Over the last five years, Auben has grown from a small, determined team with Underdog DNA into a multi-market organization fueled by intentionality, humility, accountability, and a relentless desire to learn.

We’ve proven that when you combine smart strategy with servant and heart-led leadership, remarkable things happen.

• We’ve seen teammates rise from entry-level roles into leadership.

• We’ve seen teams navigate challenge after challenge with resilience.

• And we’ve seen a culture built not on ego, but on service.

In the past two years alone, we have acquired three management companies (while consulting on two others) totaling more than 2,300 new doors, bringing our AUM to over 3,500 doors—all while onboarding 25 new team members into the Auben family.

That kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident. And it doesn’t come without growing pains, missteps, and failures. It happens because people believe in what we are building.

Investors believe in us.
Residents rely on us.
And our internal teams—seasoned veterans and newly hired teammates alike—continue to give their best in pursuit of something bigger than themselves.

Looking Ahead: 2026 and the Chapter of Elevation

As we look ahead to 2026, we begin a new chapter.

A chapter defined not only by expansion, but by elevation.
Not just by numbers, but by nurturing—nurturing our people, strengthening our processes, reinforcing our operational foundations, and recommitting to the essentials that ensure we grow with integrity, purpose, and excellence.

In short: Back to the Basics.

Extraordinary things are never built overnight. They are built through steady effort, courageous leadership, shared vision, and teams who care deeply about the work they do and the people they serve.

And that is who we are at Auben.

Our Values: The Blueprint for What We’re Building

We are forever learners.
We are intentional and team-first.
We are humble yet confident leaders.
We seek constructive criticism.
We push to completion.
We are never deterred by obstacles or interruptions.

These values aren’t just words. They are the blueprint of something extraordinary unfolding right now.

As we prepare to welcome another 5,000 AUM in 2026, we stand on the shoulders of every moment that brought us here—every long night, every problem solved, every handshake, every property turned, every resident helped, and every teammate who chose to grow with us.

Extraordinary, Together

So yes, together, we are building something truly extraordinary.

A company where people thrive.
A team that leads with compassion and clarity.
A portfolio that reflects quality, stability, and care.
A mission that improves lives in real and lasting ways.

And one day, when we look back, we won’t remember the spreadsheets or the KPIs or the acquisition timelines.

We’ll remember the people.
The growth.
The transformation.
The culture.

The belief that we could build something meaningful—
and the proof that we did.

2026 Is Our Moment

2026 is our moment.
Our turning point.
Our opportunity to take everything we’ve built and elevate it further than ever before.

Together, we’re not just managing homes.
We’re shaping the future of housing.
We’re strengthening communities.
We’re creating pathways for people—inside and outside Auben—to rise.

Together, we are building something truly extraordinary.
And the best part?
We’re just getting started.

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