Prominence

CBRE’s Michael Homm Promoted to Senior Appraiser

Michael Homm of CBRE’s Valuation and Advisory Group (VAS) in Cincinnati was recently promoted to senior appraiser.

Pennrose’s Mark Dambly Elected to PAA East Board of Directors

Mark Dambly, president, Pennrose Properties, has been elected to the 2015 board of directors of the Pennsylvania Apartment Association East.

Brian P. Brooks Appointed Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

Fannie Mae announced it has appointed Brian P. Brooks, 45, as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary effective November 10.

Multi-Housing News Announces Winners of 2014 MHN Excellence Awards

Twenty-two gold and 19 silver winners receive awards during a cocktail reception at Forest City Ratner’s “New York by Gehry at 8 Spruce Street.”

Joseph Aliotta Joins Perkins Eastman as Principal

International design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman announced Joseph J. Aliotta AIA, LEED AP as a principal in the firm’s New York office.

LCOR Announces New Hire

LCOR, a fully integrated real estate company specializing in property development, investment and management, announced the addition of Zachary Anduiza to the team serving the Washington, D.C., metro area.

Auction.com Launches Auction Finance

Auction.com has launched Auction Finance, a new division created to facilitate financing for commercial and residential real estate investors.

ABI Multifamily Brokers Two Phoenix MF Sales

Winding Creek Apartments has acquired Winding Creek, a 54-unit garden-style apartment community in Phoenix, from J & Z Property Management for $1.7 million. Earlier in the week, the same buyer also purchased the Fountainhead Apartments, a two-story garden-style apartment community in Phoenix from Clancy & Associates for $8.145 million.

Orkin Releases New Findings Regarding Pests in Apartment Homes

According to a survey released by pest control company Orkin, recurring pest issues cause 60 percent of apartment renters to look for a new place to live—a finding supported by the National Apartment Association.

Avanti Rolling Out New Seniors Properties in Texas

Avanti Senior Living is on the verge of starting work on its latest property, Avanti at Flower Mound, which is part of a series of the developments by the Woodlands-based company either recently under way or in the advanced planning stages.