Community Updates

Calling today a great day for America, American workers, and small businesses, President Trump signed into law S. 2155, the Economic Growth

Editor's Note: The next MHCO Management Training Seminar is three weeks away - June 13th in Medford.  We are very excited to be welcoming Bjorn Hess as our one of MHCO's newest members who will also be presenting at MHCO's training seminar on June 13th.  Bjorn Hessis a founding member and partner…

Editor's Note:  The 2018 Oregon Primary Election on last Tuesday was brutal for Oregon community owners and landlords and business owners.   It was a dismal election night for some of Oregon's strongest opponents of rent control.  In some cases the primary election winners - staunch rent control…

 By:  Kurt Plaster, MAI        Director BBG   VALUATION + ADVISORY + ASSESSMENT         1220 SW Morrison, Suite 800         Portland, OR 97205         P 503-478-1014   C 503-593-7726         KPlaster@bbgres.com Most of an owner's or manager's experience with an appraiser corresponds with purchase,…

By Zach Koucos, Senior Director, HFF The financial headlines during the first few weeks of the new year were dominated by political, stock market, and interest rate volatility. Nonetheless, 2018 is positioned to be another very strong year from a real estate capital markets perspective. Providers…

Editor's Note:  Last month the Eugene "Registered Guard" ran an article on the front page on a manufactured home community - Falconwood Manufactured Home Community.  The article has caught the attention of Oregon Legislators who are demanding more protections for residents.  Many of the protections…

By: Bill DahlinWi-Fi is everywhere and much of the time it is offered for free." Starbucks offers it. So does McDonald's. In fact

While setting up a disaster plan for manufactured home communities, be sure to include steps that would reduce the risk of damage or injury.  Here are some actions to consider:  Keep trees healthy and strong.  Remove dead limbs immediately, and cut back branches that overhang buildings or touch…

Editor's Note:  As we start the count down to the next full Oregon Legislative Session (2019) one of the biggest issues our industry faces is how to resolve conflict between residents and landlords.  Mediation is one of the answers and one that MHCO strongly encourages ALL owners and managers of…

By:  Jim Joffe            It seems to me that Resident Relations" encompasses "resident relationships". Those residents with whom you have positive and pleasant interactions are often promoters of your community