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Throughout our communities lot rent is included in your monthly lease fees. But what could that lot rent be going towards. Find out below Utilities Many land-lease community owners roll monthly utility payments and other services into the lot rent. If you don’t pay a water bill, it’s likely because the water for the park is included. A good question to ask a community manager is What is included in my lot rent?... Amenities Other amenities that may be included are garbage pickup, cable TV, internet access or other similar services. General Maintenance / Upkeep A manufactured home community, like any other residential development, requires attention. The lawn needs to be mowed or the snow removed, as well. And then there’s general maintenance on facilities, such as a clubhouse, pool or dog park. Infrastructure Upgrades In addition, any property owner needs to keep a fund for infrastructure upgrades. This is for heavier maintenance. Good examples are repair or replacement of roads, water and sanitation pipes, front gate and fencing

As temperatures drop, water begins to freeze, and water pipes are particularly vulnerable to freezing. But a frozen pipe is more than an inconvenience. Water pipes that freeze are at risk of rupturing, leading to serious leaks and flooding. When water freezes, it expands. The expanding tendency explains why you have to be careful with what you put in a freezer some objects, such as soda cans, will explode if left in a freezing environment for too long. The same principle ap...plies to water pipes. If the water inside freezes, it expands, putting the whole system at risk of rupture. However, the pipe rarely bursts where ice has formed instead, freezing portions of the pipe force pressure downstream, between the faucet and the ice blockage. This is where the pipe bursts usually, in places without any ice at all. With this being said as the temperatures begin to drop. Leave your faucets on a slow drip and leave your heat on !

Living in a manufactured home park gives owners a sense of community advantages of moving to a manufactured home is the sense of community that many owners feel within their neighborhood. Owners are able to have their own space driveway, backyard and detached walls but are still close enough to neighbors to fuel plenty of social interactions. According to the Manufactured Housing Institute, many of these land-lease communities offer social clubs, group activities, fitness amenities and caring neighbors. Share Your Story of Mobile Home Community Living! Do you live in a mobile home community? Tell us about your beautiful community in the comments below. We’d love to hear your stories.

Energy Efficiency in Today’s Manufactured Homes New manufactured homes today are designed with energy efficiency in mind. Their HVAC systems are designed to equalize temperatures across a home’s heating and cooling zones, and their walls, floors and roofs are made from combinations of state-of-the-art building materials that improve the home’s R-value, or the rate at which its insulating materials prevent the flow of heat. Clayton Homes, one of the leading home manufacturers,... provides an example of R-values that buyers can expect from a modern, energy-efficient manufactured home. Homes with Clayton’s Energy Smart Home package include R-values of: Walls: R-11 Ceilings: R-33 or R-30 for vaulted ceilings Floors: R-22 Since manufactured homes are built in factories, a builder’s engineers can also fine-tune the manufacturing process to ensure quality control. That’s critical to ensure that manufactured homes are consistently built for maximum energy efficiency and year-round performance.

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What is Lot Rent? While we’re talking about disadvantages, we need to hit on one big consideration for homeowners in the market to live in a community mobile home lot rent. That is, when you buy a mobile or manufactured home with the intent to live in a community, you’re going to have to pay rent for the land the home is on. Lot rent, as it’s often called, typically ranges between $300 to $900 per month, depending on the area of the country. We don’t necessarily want to cal...l this a disadvantage, because some homeowners and residents are entirely uninterested in owning the land beneath their home. Why? It’s more upfront cost. You have to pay taxes on the land each year. If you own the land, you have to maintain it, and utility connections, too. If you rent the land, the community owner/operator is responsible for those elements of the land use.

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Manufactured Homes are Environmentally Friendly Manufactured homes typically produce far less waste than other housing types because of their size and structure. In addition, by meeting current HUD regulations, they also perform admirably when it comes to energy efficiency. Homeowners can feel confident that their manufactured home is a safe option for the environment that minimizes damage to our natural resources.

Are Manufactured Homes Safe ? Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Manufactured homes are built to the HUD Code which is a performance-based construction and safety standard. Homes are built to regional conditions. Research has shown manufactured homes can withstand weather events like hurricanes as well as or better than site-built homes. Insurance studies reflect the fact that manufactured homes today are designed to prevent fires, and have features designed to inhibit and limit the damage caused should a fire occur. 99% of the things you think you know about a manufactured home is most likely false they are safer than stick-built homes and have 50% fewer deaths by fire.

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ARE MANUFACTURED HOMES AFFORDABLE? Manufactured homes provide quality housing and an opportunity for homeownership. They often cost less than renting, and can offer more square footage and distance from neighbors than an apartment. The cost per square foot for a new manufactured home can be up to 50 percent less than the cost of a comparable site-built home, excluding land costs. Check out our website www.thefirmmhp.com

Advantages of Living in a Mobile Home Park The greatest advantage of living in a mobile home park is affordability. You get to enjoy the perks of home ownership without the burden of paying a property tax or having to maintain the land and utilities. Many mobile home parks are age restricted, most being 55+ neighborhoods. This is a perfect setup for retirees that appreciate limited disturbances and enjoy the company of those within their own age range. There's something to... be said about the quite in a 55+ park it's so peaceful and serene. Some parks are more family oriented which is great for families with small children a best friend is bound to be found just a few houses down. Childhood memories made in a mobile home park are often cherished. When a park is managed correctly, with proper background checks and safety protocols, the entire community becomes a safety net for the children within the park. Here's a list of the greatest advantages of mobile home park living: Cost. Land rental fees typically include water, sewer, garbage, and recycling pickup. No property taxes. No overly close neighbors. You'll never have to beat the ceiling with a broom again! Minimal maintenance. Property maintenance is minimal tree trimming and mowing is a thing of the past. Small yards. Your yard will be easily maintainable but you still have endless potential. Location. Often times, parks are conveniently situated, many with an amazing view of ponds and lakes. Pets are usually allowed. Homeownership Perks. You can upgrade, paint, or completely remodel anytime you want. Age and population restrictions. Those living in a like-minded community are oftentimes happier and feel safer. Community perks include pools, fitness centers, and regularly scheduled community events.

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How mobile home parks could solve the affordable housing crisis Understanding how modern manufactured housing communities work could lead to new solutions Manufactured housing communities (mobile home parks) have provided affordable housing to individuals and families since the 1950s. Manufactured homes meet the needs of those who want to live in the comfort of a single-family home but often cannot afford the associated mortgage or rent payment. ... Manufactured homes and communities today are not like those of your grandparents’ and will surprise anyone laboring under the stereotypes and stigmas that originally developed decades ago. Investors, bankers, city planning managers, regulators and others are consistently surprised by the modern age of mobile home parks. The industry has worked to provide better education to the public about modern manufactured homes and the communities where they are located. Industry leaders are passionate about revitalizing mobile home properties into communities that residents are proud to call home. Many community owners have replaced old homes with new manufactured homes to transform communities, in addition to providing beautiful and well-lit streetscapes and landscaping with parks and playgrounds. Plus, owners regularly host community events so neighbors can meet each other and hire management teams that pay close attention to the needs of their residents. New manufactured homes cost approximately $50,000 to $70,000, and typically offer three-bedroom, two bathroom, 1,200-square foot layouts. These homes often include open floor plans, vaulted ceilings, modern appliances, composite paint grade siding, asphalt shingle roofing, hand textured drywall interiors, spacious exterior decks and two parking spots. Since a new home mortgage may not be attainable for some residents, many property owners have initiated rental programs. These rental rates are typically below the rent of comparable apartments in Denver and provide families with a larger living space. Many potential mobile home residents share the same positive surprise after touring a new home for the first time. These homes and communities can offer comfortable and affordable lifestyles to those who need it. Affordable housing is and will continue to be a major challenge in Colorado and throughout the country. However, the mobile home industry is providing residents a readily- available solution, once they overcome their own questions and doubts.

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It’s that time of year! Be sure to test your smoke alarms and change the batteries

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Friendly Reminder .... November rent is Due ! please pay before the 5th to avoid late fees. Do Not Forget you can pay using the tenant portal on our website www.thefirmmhp.com if you have any questions please call or text your property manager .

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When applying for one of our communities we have a few requirements. Must make 3x monthly rent No Evictions in the last 12 Months No Criminal Background Check out our pages daily to see if we have an available unit in your area.... Al postularse para una de nuestras comunidades, tenemos algunos requisitos. Debe ganar 3 veces el alquiler mensual Sin desalojos en los últimos 12 meses Sin antecedentes penales Consulte nuestras páginas todos los días para ver si tenemos una unidad disponible en su área. www.thefirmmhp.com

With colder weather in route take a look at this article on how to winterize your home! https://www.mhvillage.com/blog/winterize-your-home/

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Hello December! Friendly reminder rent is due today!

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Did you know you can pay rent through our website ?? Our Tenant Web Portal is an easy option for our tenants to pay without leaving the comfort of their home. If you are a resident in any of our communities and would like to be set up to pay online please contact your property manager so they can get you set up. ¿Sabías que puedes pagar el alquiler a través de nuestra web? Nuestro portal web para inquilinos es una opción fácil para que nuestros inquilinos paguen sin dejar la comodidad de su hogar. Si usted es un residente de cualquiera de nuestras comunidades y le gustaría que se le configurara para pagar en línea, comuníquese con el administrador de su propiedad para que pueda configurarlo. www.thefirmmhp.com

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Are mobile homes safe? It’s a very common question, so read up on why manufactured homes are actually some of today’s safest dwellings. https://www.mhvillage.com/blog/are-mobile-homes-safe/amp/

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