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Michael Skrebutenas Joins The Community Preservation Corporation

The Community Preservation Corporation announced that Michael Skrebutenas has joined as senior vice president and regional director of CPC’s Albany office.

Community HousingWorks Opens Home for Disabled Veterans and Families in Escondido

Community HousingWorks has set aside eight units for homeless veterans in its newest development, Avocado Court, a 36-unit apartment community in Escondido, Calif., that is available for families, seniors and other individuals.

Construction Completed on 173-Unit Seniors Community in Florida

Work has been completed on the initial phases of Providence Independence, a 173-unit (209-bed) senior housing property in Wildwood, Fla.

TODAY’S DEALS: Ridge Capital Joint Venture Acquires Napa Portfolio for $39.5M

Ridge Capital Investors LLC and Redwood Real Estate Partners acquire two properties south of downtown Napa, Calif.; and Greystone originates $28 million in bridge loans for two seniors communities.

MHN Interview: Centerline Capital Group’s New Director of Affordable Housing Debt James Boris

Centerline Capital Group, a subsidiary of Centerline Holding Company, recently hired James F. Boris III as director, affordable housing debt. MHN talks to Boris about his new position and his predictions for the affordable and seniors housing industry.

CORT and Folds of Honor Foundation Launch Texting Program to Raise Money for Military Families

As part of CORT’s partnership with the Folds of Honor Foundation, the transition services company has introduced a new texting program that allows customers to make a donation for educational scholarships that benefit children and spouses of fallen or severely injured soldiers from the convenience of their mobile phones.

JV Breaks Ground on $39.5M N.D. Community, Banks on Oil Boom

In a joint venture, Braxton Development and The Sterling Group have broken ground on a $39.5 million luxury community in Williston, N.D. This area is currently a hot spot for development, thanks to the Bakken Shale Formation’s oil boom.

Ground Broken on Southern L.A. County Affordable Housing

Work has started on Terracina Apartments, a new 72-unit apartment development in southern Los Angeles County.

Housing Partnership Equity Trust Launches with $100M in Funding for Affordable Communities

The Housing Partnership Equity Trust announced that it has raised $100 million. It will begin investing in multifamily communities in partnership with 12 high-performing nonprofit housing providers.

TODAY’S DEALS: The Morgan Group Breaks Ground in Fort Lauderdale

The Morgan Group begins a 331-unit asset; Beech Street Capital closes $17 million for a student housing portfolio in Alabama; and HFF closes on the sale of a 207-unit Upper West Side multi-housing property.