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Hot times – hot takes – from Phoenix
For 20 years, ROC USA and I have been heavily involved in the Innovations in Manufactured Housing or I’M HOME network. This is group of innovators and advocates in the HUD-code Manufactured Housing sector.
PRICE, President and Personal change (and Elvis!)
There are so many cool stories from this period – stories of community leaders rallying in every possible way and public servants stepping up. ROCs are effective and long-lasting.
We’re planning for the future, and we want your input!
Hi and greetings from Marjory here in Madelia, Minn.! Every three years, ROC USA conducts strategic planning and asks ROC …
Bipartisan provision could improve safety and everyday life in manufactured home communities
Bipartisan Provision Could Improve Safety and Everyday Life in Manufactured Home Communities This week, the U.S. House of Representatives tackles …
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 …
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 …
Are We OK?
On Saturday, my family joined a protest to show we stand in solidarity with those speaking out against police brutality …
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 …
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 …
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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