Jan 22, 2015

Fleming is CHH deputy director

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Jill Fleming has been promoted to deputy director of Capitol Hill Housing. She has been chief financial officer since 2006, and will retain that title. Over the last eight years, the CHH budget has grown from $7 million to $17.5 million. Fleming was instrumental in financing 12th Avenue Arts, which CHH called one of the most complex affordable housing deals in Washington. Fleming also worked in public accounting with developers, owners and managers of affordable housing. CHH owns 44 Seattle buildings that house more than 2,000 people.

Smart new VP at Clise

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Clise Properties hired Seattle attorney Doug Smart as vice president and general counsel. Smart specializes in commercial real estate, finance and corporate planning. He was at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn, and has been a shareholder since 2000. Clise Properties was founded in 1889, and owns and manages more than 3 million square feet in Washington.

Berkshire brokerages merge

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The Portland and Seattle branches of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate have merged to create a regional brokerage. Jason Waugh, current president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Portland will be president and CEO of the combined company. Mike Gain, a 38-year real estate veteran and current president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Seattle, will be chairman emeritus. The brokerage will have 725 real estate professionals. For 2014, closed sales for the firms totaled $2.2 billion.

Redfin hires Bloomberg reporter

Lorraine Woellert has joined Seattle-based brokerage Redfin as senior real estate correspondent. Woellert will contribute commentary on market trends, policy developments and industry news relevant to buyers, sellers and renters. Woellert worked at Bloomberg News, reporting on housing and mortgage policy, the economy and national politics.

Everett preview at Seattle Boat Show

The Port of Everett will hold a VIP preview event for its $330 million Waterfront Place Central mixed-use project on Friday at the 2015 Seattle Boat Show at CenturyLink Field. The preview begins at 5 p.m. Port staff and Waterfront Place tenants will give updates on the plans and schedule. For more information, or to attend, contact Terrie Battuello, the port's chief of business development, at terrieb@portofeverett.com or (425) 388-0614.

Jan 15, 2015

Kidder Mathews opens in San Diego

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Kidder Mathews has a new San Diego office, with three senior brokers and a managing partner. Mark Read is managing partner. He has more than 30 years of experience, including as a senior managing director at CBRE and an executive managing director at Voit Real Estate Services in Southern California. Ron King, Joe McDermott and Robert Willingham are senior brokers. King is a former senior director with Cushman & Wakefield who specializes in industrial, R&D and land. McDermott has done more than 1,750 transactions over 25 years, valued at more than $350 million. Willingham was a former director with Cushman & Wakefield specializing in industrial and office in San Diego's north county.

Hinshaw and Coughlin join SHA

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Seattle Housing Authority hired Mark Hinshaw to work on urban design for Yesler Terrace. Hinshaw was a principal urban designer for Bellevue and director of urban design for LMN Architects. Kerry Coughlin will be communications director. Coughlin was a director of the Marine Stewardship Council, an organization focused on the global seafood industry. Coughlin also led communications for Governor Chris Gregoire, The Seattle Times and YWCA.

CCIM hires new CEO

The Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute in Chicago named Walter S. Clements executive vice president and chief executive officer after a year-long search. Clements has owned and managed real estate companies in Michigan and Kansas. CCIM said 10,000 people have earned the designation in 32 countries.

Redfin expands in Florida

Redfin has expanded its home-buying and selling business to southwest Florida cities such as Fort Myers and Naples. Tara Olson will lead Redfin's push into the region. Olson worked in the insurance industry, and invests in real estate. Redfin calls itself a “customer-first real estate brokerage” that emphasizes online and mobile tools.