Braintree and Salem, MA (November 26, 2025) – The Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms, is pleased to announce that Julia Valerio of Salem, Massachusetts, has passed the Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) exam and will soon receive her official designation from the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).

The SHCM certification was established by NAHMA for management professionals involved with properties developed and operated under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The SHCM accreditation certifies that Valerio has attained the knowledge, experience and competence required to excel in the housing credit property management industry.

Valerio, who joined The Peabody Companies in November of 2022, is the property manager at 135 LaFayette Apartments in Salem, Massachusetts. 

“Julia’s achievement marks a significant professional milestone, said Erin Simas, learning and development manager with The Peabody Companies. “The entire Peabody community extends its congratulations.”