Articles by Paul Bradley
An exit strategy – and much more
We helped 55 homeowners form a ROC in Centralia, Wash., last Friday. Our loan officer shared the seller’s heartwarming comment …
Hip surgery provides important reminders
I am 55 and the owner of a new titanium hip as of seven days ago. After a long-time colleague …
Deeper impact and expansion in 2020, and ways you can invest
It takes a village I posted on New Year’s Eve about 2019’s historic results. Today, I’m excited to look …
A remarkably historic 2019
We founded ROC USA® to make resident ownership a viable option for homeowners, and when communities choose ownership, to work …
Advancing a dream … starting in Cañon City
A mentor of mine – Steven Dawson – taught me a valuable lesson. When something good happens, look for ways …
Co-ops Making Real Impact
We released our annual market rent study last week, and the impact is real and meaningful. The objective is pretty …
HUD’s Carson spotlights value of land ownership for manufactured home owners
Dr. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, spoke at the Manufactured Housing Institute’s annual …
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 …
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