Paul Bradley
A Real Sense of Community at Colonial Estates
A few weeks ago, I traveled south to Colonial Estates in Taunton, Mass. to get some footage for a video …
Truly moved by obituary mentioning co-op as proud accomplishment
It goes without saying the most inspiring part of this work is the people, and the hard work they do …
Victory in Utah!
They did it! The homeowners at the threatened Applewood Estates in Midvale, Utah, are acquiring their community – taking title, …
Bless the Sisters of Mercy
The stories about the first Resident Owned Community – Meredith Center Co-op in Meredith, N.H., – often will include a …
I am so happy I have to tell someone!
When a community leader is elected by ROC Boards in their region for one of the three ROC Association Board …
Third-party compliments cement certainty of co-op’s success
Ownership works. I received a lovely note yesterday from Liz Wood, former ROC Association Director and Membership Chair for Duvall …
2017 in Review
I met the all-female Board of Directors of Halifax Estates Residents’ Association as they prepared for the October purchase of …
You want experience? You got it!
People trying to understand resident ownership sometimes ask, “But, do people have the capability to own and manage their communities?” …
More than fun …
It has always been fun to be on the University of New Hampshire campus in Durham. I graduated in 1986 …
Sad to report death of friend of housing co-ops
We lost a dear friend and co-op housing legend in Roger Wilcox last summer. Roger was an enthusiastic supporter of …
Cooperatives Gaining Attention
New Hampshire Business Review published an interesting article on co-ops in the state which I thought our readers might appreciate. …
The thrill of victory, and agony of defeat
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The absolute worst phone calls I get are from homeowners facing eviction due to community …
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