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NAHB Remodelers Bestows Homes for Life Awards for Excellence in Aging-in-Place Remodeling

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers announced two winners of its annual Homes for Life awards, recognizing excellent remodeling work for aging-in-place and universal design.

More Than 200 Clients Adopt Voyager SaaS in the Yardi Cloud

Yardi recently announced that the number of clients adopting Voyager SaaS(TM) (Voyager S) in the Yardi Cloud is more than 200 and growing.

Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications decreased 1.2 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 5, 2012.

RentSocial Launches New Mobile App

RentSocial announced the launch of its mobile app on the iOs platform.

Consumer Attitudes on Housing Continue Summer Season’s Gradual Upward Trend

Results from Fannie Mae’s September 2012 National Housing Survey show Americans’ optimism about the recovery of the housing market and with regard to homeownership continued its gradual climb, bolstered by a series of mortgage rate decreases experienced throughout the summer.

The Rainmaker Group Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

The Rainmaker Group, a provider of revenue management and profit optimization solutions provider to the multifamily housing and gaming/hospitality industries, recently announced the appointment of Tom Barham as chief financial officer.

AMCAL, Pacific Western Bank, Lifesteps Host Successful ‘Partnership for H.O.P.E.’

AMCAL Multi-Housing, one of California’s leading builders of workforce and affordable housing, LifeSTEPS, AMCAL’s non-profit partner, and Pacific Western Bank, who handles AMCAL’s predevelopment financing, together hosted the second annual “Partnership for H.O.P.E.” (Housing Opportunities and Personal Empowerment) event in Los Angeles.

McKinley Appoints Gene Miller as New Chairman and Recognizes Paul Dimond

McKinley board members Albert M. Berriz and Marc Weiser recently announced at their 3Q board meeting that Eugene A. (“Gene”) Miller has been elected chairman of the board effective immediately.

AHC Partners with City of Alexandria on New Affordable Housing Project

The City of Alexandria approved $250,000 in pre-development funds to move forward with AHC on building a 77-unit affordable apartment complex at the intersection of East Reed Avenue and Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1).

Mortgage Refinance Applications Highest Since 2009 as Rates Reach Record Lows in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications increased 16.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 28, 2012.