President’s Blog
A Success Story — And a Continuing Challenge
A Success Story — And a Continuing Challenge The Planet Money podcast recently featured the success story of how the …
Year 13 didn’t prove lucky, but it did prove our resolve
Today is ROC USA’s 13th anniversary! Unlucky 13, right? Well, on the surface, the lack of luck spanned the …
Neighbors Helping Neighbors – From 2,000 Miles Away
I got a quizzical look from a Director at a recent Board meeting when I observed that resident ownership bridges …
Stop, Drop and Roll
Some coping advice from one ROC leader to another The pandemic arrived early in 2020, lingered over the summer, and …
In hard times, we found inspiring neighbors
While these past 10 months have tested everyone, we have all been tested differently and to vastly varying degrees. My …
One Country, Many Communities
Last year, the Pew Research Center reported that most Americans are feeling that the political discourse has become less respectful, …
Fellow ROC Leaders: Thanks for your help!
On Jan. 1, 2020, I started my first three-year term as the Central Region Director of the ROC Association. Quickly, …
Credit Human offers 95% financing on post-1976 homes
Credit Human, a federal credit union, has expanded programs and continues lowering rates, as recently as last week. The credit …
Truly inspiring leadership from our friend Howard Brodsky
Howard Brodsky, the recent recipient of Business New Hampshire’s Business Person of the Decade Award, said, “It should be about we …
‘Business as Usual’ – Even during a Pandemic
By Kim Capen, New England Region Director In a community as socially active as our Medvil Cooperative, Covid-19 has changed …
A time of transition, and new beginnings
It’s a Friday morning in June, and the ROC-NH team has worked from home for three months now. I miss …
Are We OK?
On Saturday, my family joined a protest to show we stand in solidarity with those speaking out against police brutality …
COVID-19 tragedy in Maine and #BetterTogetherFund
The global pandemic has been difficult for us all. Living and working in cooperative communities lends itself to the mutual …
Preparation Matters
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” said Benjamin Franklin, who was, among many other things, a founder …
Balance Really Matters
In just a matter of weeks, the widespread nature of the threats and impacts of this crisis have become both …
This is when co-ops shine!
I’ve seen it before. The elderly woman who was without food until her Social Security check arrived wasn’t seen walking …
Wall Street Journal article spotlights enormous profits of big portfolio owners
Kevin Porter shared an article in today’s edition that highlights the challenge — even in the headline and sub-hed: This …
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 …
Oregonian looks at peril of MHCs ‘despite state interventions’
Mobile home parks are disappearing at a disquieting pace. The state has tracked more than 73 park closures in the …
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