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Top Reasons to Downsize to Dover Glen, in Wauseon, Ohio
Many couples and singles face the important decision about downsizing and are seeking a vibrant and fun retirement experience. In many cases families are looking to make the decision together–with great expectations around a caring and fun environment in which to start their next chapter. Here is a top list of reasons to downsize to Dover Glen…
Read MoreMike Callaghan Response: Managing Partner, Four Leaf Properties
Thank you George Allen for identifying a critical problem in the MH industry. I’m responding to your “We’ve Got a Problem” blog with an unequivocal “Yes” response. We officially have a problem! A number of transactions have recently hit the market that suggest an irrational exuberance in MH that is neither informed, nor healthy. There…
Read MoreThe Case for NEW Homes. Why New? Why Now?
By Mike Callaghan, Managing Partner Four Leaf Properties If our industry wants to lose the “trailer park” moniker, here’s an idea – get rid of the trailers! Despite an unprecedented run in occupancy gains and MH property values, our industry is still struggling with legacy perception issues. Despite all of the recent successes, the landscape…
Read More6 Manufactured Home Myths and Facts
6 Manufactured Home Myths and Facts. Back in the 70s, trailers weren’t really homes but rather a way for some struggling folks to get a roof over their heads. It was last ditch, last stop, no forward motion. Almost 50 years later, there’s been a reinvention so dramatic, that the product name has even changed from…
Read MoreAfraid to Apply for a Home? 6 Reasons to Relax and Apply for a Manufactured Home Loan
Fear of credit rejection make you queasy? You probably have a great shot at getting credit to buy a manufactured home. Here’s why. Most folks who qualify for credit had some credit problem in the past. That’s right, 80% of Americans have credit issues now and again. It’s life. Would it surprise you to know…
Read MoreWhy Downsize to a Manufactured Home Community?
Manufactured Home communities for those 55+ have emerged as one of the hottest, most in-demand living options for seniors today. As nearly 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day in America, according to Pew Research Center, many are seeking better options for a much fuller experience in their golden years. Manufactured home communities…
Read MoreHottest, In-Demand Senior Living Option Will be Showcased at The Willows 55+ Manufactured Home Community Grand Re-Opening Event in Goshen Indiana.
CHICAGO, September 26, 2019 – Four Leaf Properties announces the Grand Re-Opening of The Willows 55+ Active Lifestyle Community in Goshen, Indiana. Demand for senior living manufactured home communities is massive because they offer the full package – amenities and social activities with low-maintenance homes in a safe environment. The experience is on par with…
Read MoreWhere is the Happiest Place to Retire in Goshen?
Manufactured Home communities for those 55+ have emerged as one of the hottest, most in-demand living options for seniors today. The communities provide the keys to happiness by any measure — safety, a strong community of friends with an active lifestyle for folks on both the younger and older end of retirement. In addition, communities…
Read MoreManufactured Homes Q&A
What are the benefits of living in a manufactured home community? When you buy a home in one of our Four Leaf communities, you are buying into a lifestyle. It’s a totally different experience than renting an apartment or living in a rental community. You get your own space – room to walk the dog,…
Read MoreGotta Move Now? 4 Days is All that You Need
Sometimes life happens quickly. Last minute changes can throw off your plans or perhaps you became inspired by something and you want to take action quickly. Moving to a new place can require some fast action. Here we are going to cut through the long story and throw out the steps to move quickly. You’re…
Read MoreFinancial Q&A
Should I buy a manufactured home or rent an apartment? The decision to purchase a home is a personal one with many factors to consider. One of those factors is money. When you rent, monthly rent payments typically rise 5-9% every year. Monthly payments for owners stay the same year after year. In addition, when…
Read More8 Signs You Should Stop Renting & Buy A Manufactured Home
8 Signs That You Should Stop Renting and Buy a Manufactured Home We’re just going to say it; apartments suck. First, you are giving up 30-50% of your income each month to pay your rent. Rents are staggeringly high. Those dollars create no long-term value for you. And your rent costs will only go up.…
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