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Donald H. Layton Named CEO of Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Donald H. Layton as chief executive officer and has elected him as a member of the Board of Directors. Layton will join the company on May 21, 2012.

Arbor Appoints Matthew Nihan as Originator in New York City Office

Arbor Commercial Mortgage LLC announced the promotion of Matthew Nihan to originator in the company’s New York City office.

St. Louis-Based Balke Brown Transwestern Opens New Multi-Family Management Division With 1,050 Units

Privately held St. Louis commercial real estate developer, manager and broker Balke Brown Transwestern added Christopher Zoellner, founder of Clayton, Mo.-based retail specialist Foundation Commercial, and some of that company’s brokers to the Balke Brown brokerage division.

Chestnut Hill Realty & Hope in Bloom Create Garden for Needham Resident Living With Breast Cancer

Chestnut Hill Realty, a full-service real estate company specializing in multifamily housing, partnered with Hope in Bloom, a Dedham-based non-profit group that provides indoor or outdoor gardens at no charge to Massachusetts’ residents undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

The Bozzuto Group Names New Director of Learning & Development

The Bozzuto Group, a Washington, D.C.-based real estate services organization, today announced that Steven Fretwell has joined the company as director of learning and development.

George Smith Partners Hires Financing Expert Stephen Stein

Commercial real estate investment banking firm George Smith Partners has announced the addition of Stephen Stein as a vice president for the company.

Jerry D. Warshaw to be Inducted into NAA Hall of Fame

The National Apartment Association (NAA) announced that Jerry D. Warshaw, CPM, CAPS, founder and president of Atlanta-based Warshaw Properties, will be inducted into the NAA Hall of Fame.

Berkeley Point Capital Welcomes Executive Joe Turitz

Joseph Turitz recently joined Berkeley Point Capital LLC as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in its Bethesda, Md., headquarters.

J Turner Research Launches Facebook App to Aid Online Reputation Management and Community Marketing

J Turner Research, a multifamily marketing research firm, announced the company’s new Facebook application, which utilizes actual resident feedback to populate online ratings and reviews, promote a positive online reputation and enhance the community’s digital marketing strategies.

The Community Preservation Corporation Announces Changes to its Executive Team

The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), a non-profit lender for affordable housing throughout New York State, announced changes to its executive staff.