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Posted: March 5, 2021
Damas-Younge of Peabody Properties earns ARM credentials
Braintree, MA According to Peabody Properties, Leaveine Damas-Younge has received her Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) credential through the Boston Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).
Damas-Younge, who joined Peabody Properties in 2014, is a multi-site residential manager. The ARM designation, presented during the recent IREM 2021 Economic Forecast, identifies her as manager of a small to mid-size residential portfolio. Candidates for the credential must meet specific industry and educational requirements and pass a certification exam.
“Congratulations to Leaveine for attaining this level of achievement,” said Melissa Fish-Crane, principal and COO of Peabody Properties and also 2021 president of IREM Boston Metropolitan Chapter No. 4. “By attaining her ARM credential she is not only recognized for industry excellence, but also given a platform for new opportunities.”
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