Tuesday Morning Beat with guest Joanne DeMichele 05/21/24

Tuesday Morning Beat host Maree McHugh speaks with Joanne DeMichele about fair practices for people living in manufactured home communities (MHC). Ms. DeMichele is actively advocating to protect these communities from predatory real estate practices and to preserve affordable, and secure housing for those living in MHC. Her report tells the compelling story of thousands of homeowners who face loss of home and community as real estate investors are buying manufactured home parks—communities where people own their homes and lease the land under them. Unfortunately, this practice often forces homeowners to abandon their homes and forfeit their most substantial investment and supportive community. Why are predatory real estate practices permitted and their victims ignored? DeMichele offers solutions to the problems of affordable housing and homelessness.