California Mobile Home News & Blog
MHET publishes a blog and monthly newsletter for distribution for mobile home owners living in rental housing communities in the MHET tri-county region.
New Legislation Requiring “Know Your Rights” Insurance Disclosures
Recent wildfires cause the California State Legislature to look closely at how they might help mobile home owners in such disasters. Newly adopted Senate Bill 508 will ensure mobile home owners receive critical insurance information.
Are you ready for the next Earthquake?
Earthquakes have been shaking Southern Californian’s and their homes quite a bit over the last week. It is important to be prepared. Especially if you live in a mobile home, as stated on the American Red Cross website, “Mobile homes and homes not attached to their...
ALERT! Public Safety Power Shutoff
According to the California electric power companies, in order to keep communities safe, they may need to turn off power during extreme weather or wildfire conditions. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff. A public awareness program is underway with specific...
Mobile Home Values and Sales Prices
The factors considered in valuing a mobile home located in a community include the location of the park, the amenities and general appearance/condition of the community. However, it is helpful to know that the values assigned by the appraisal guides to mobile homes...
Affordable Housing vs Low-Income Housing
There is lots of talk these days about the need for more low-income affordable housing in the Southern California region. It is important to recognize the difference between “low-income” housing and “affordable” housing. Low-income housing is subsidized by the...
Register Your Mobilehome California Saves Mobilehome Owners More Than $1.5 Million in Third Year
SACRAMENTO - Register Your Mobilehome California, a state program that provides waivers for past-due registration fees and taxes for mobilehomes and manufactured homes, has saved homeowners more than $1.5 million, collectively in third year of program run.Besides the...
Sleep – It’s a Valuable Skill!
Whether you are working or retired, everyone needs sleep. Your mind and body need to rest and recuperate from the day before so that you can function well the next day. But chances are, you have experienced sleepless nights in your life from many different reasons and...
Past Rainy Weather Means Roof and Gutter Repairs!
It is important to make sure your roof and rain gutters are in good repair before and after the rainy season. According to Foremost Insurance, if your mobile home has a metal roof it needs a new coating every 2 years and touch-ups after a storm. Their step-by-step...
Billions of Dollars of Unclaimed Property in California Might be Yours
Currently there are more than 48 million items worth $9.3 billion of unclaimed property in California’s custody. The California Controller, Betty Yee, is encouraging people to search the state’s online database to see if any of the property belongs to them. The...
Time to Address Clean Up Inside & Outside Your Home
It’s that time of year to start focusing on getting your home clean and organized – inside and outside. Whether you want to deep clean, declutter or organize, here are some quick and easy tips to help you accomplish your Spring Cleaning goals. Now is the time to make...
