Residents consider a cooperative future as manufactured housing parks go up for sale

Standing on her porch, Vikki Braker pointed out her favorite lawn cutouts, arranged in a colorful scene: Silhouettes of two children... She figures more people get to enjoy her outdoor display than anything she keeps inside. Neat rows of brick bordered each decorative scene atop grass her son had trimmed. Even as she slows down in her yardwork, the 67-year-old can’t imagine giving it up.

But Braker does not own her yard, only the home that sits on top of it. She worries about who will soon control her well-manicured lot...   ...more

Ken Notes: This is a real issue and these homeowners are being held hostage by corporate buyers who are quick to buy out the mom and pop park owners, raise rates, reduce services, and allows properties to deteriorate. The co-op solution is a good idea but needs community support.