In response to homeowners’ requests for ownership and control, we launched ROC USA in 2008 to make resident ownership possible nationwide. Seven years later, our first reliable economic data is beginning to roll in. I’m happy to share … More »
President’s Blog
Education and preparation, is there any alternative?
Wow! I am genuinely impressed with Bank of America’s Better Money Habits website. Check it out and refer a friend or family member. My daughters will be watching the video on teen money management tonight! I know from many … More »
Room for consensus on pressing MHC issues
PBS recently reported on two parts of the manufactured/mobile home industry: Issues homeowners in Manufactured (Mobile) Home Communities (“MHCs”) face; and, The impact of regulation on loans to purchase manufactured (mobile) homes. The reporter did a good job … More »
2016 is here, but I’m still struck by 2015’s end …
Our Christmas was very peaceful with just my mother joining us for the day. I loved it! Teenage daughters with no loss of enthusiasm for the day – the waking up early to presents and this year to … More »
Another great year at the Community Leadership Institute!
I’m returning home from Louisville today full of inspiration from this year’s class, TA providers, staff and the wider group that NeighborWorks® America invited to the 2015 CLI. Wow! We kicked off this year’s Institute with dinner and … More »
Incredible savings on energy-efficient homes in New Hampshire and Vermont
I was thrilled to have the chance last week to share the stage with a U.S. Congresswoman – and more thrilled to help announce a great opportunity for ROC members in Vermont and New Hampshire. Tara Reardon, Director … More »
The dog days of summer have me thinking …
Wow, it’s hot here! We’re in an official heat wave which has me thinking about home improvements. Fall home improvements. Since we have reached 10,000 homes in ROCs and founded a cooperative with other community management companies – … More »
Manufactured Home Retailers (Dealers) in Decline
Updated: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 According to a recent IBTS report, in 1998 there were more than 13,000 HUD-code manufactured home retail sales centers in the U.S. By the end of 2014, some 16 years later, there are … More »
Maine’s ROC members know how to throw a party!
It was great to attend the gathering of the five Maine ROCs last Saturday. It’s always good to see old friends, Fay, Linda and Dawn – who attended the Community Leadership Institute last fall in Cincinnati – and … More »
Love in the tidy towns of Ireland
Our anniversary trip . . . Martha and I celebrate our 25th year of marriage in August. Our present to ourselves was a trip with our daughters, Lila (17) and Jane (14) during the first two weeks of … More »