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ingenia-federation · 2 years ago
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catalinalakemacquarie · 1 year ago
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Welcome to Catalina Lake Macquarie. Set among the idyllic surrounds of Lake Macquarie, it is more like a resort than a retirement village. Explore a simpler yet more enriched lifestyle for those over 55 who have a zest for life and are ready for their next big adventure. Visit https://catalinavillage.com.au/ to find out more.
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scarecrowofthefields · 1 month ago
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Kakashi Appearances in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
I couldn’t find a list of all the episodes where Kakashi made an appearance in Boruto: NNG so I decided to make my own. Not sure how many people still care about Boruto: NNG, hopefully it’ll save people the headache that I had scouring through 293 episodes just for this retired man
updated: October 24th 2024
Key:
episode number - episode title
no asterisks = one scene
** = two scenes or more
*** = kakashi-centric
13 - A Demon Beast Appears***
Kakashi's debut in Boruto! Not only that, he showcases a new Lightning Style: Purple Lightning in place of Chidori after he lost the Mangekyo Sharingan at the end of the Fourth Great Ninja War
18 - A Day in the Life of the Uzumaki Family**
It's Inauguration Day of the Seventh Hokage, Kakashi leads the ceremony and presents Naruto as the new Hokage Kakashi does a silly distressed laugh in "The Day Naruto Became Hokage" OVA
20 - The Boy with the Sharingan
He receives a phone call from Naruto while he's on holiday at a hot spring
35 - The Parent Teacher Conference! ***
Kakashi disguises himself as "Sukea" and interviews the students before they take their academy graduation exams
36 - The Graduation Exam Begins! ***
The students are faced with the practical exam and discover Kakashi as the test proctor
37 - A Shinobi's Resolve ***
Kakashi tests the student's motivation as future shinobi
55 - The Scientific Ninja Tool
He attends a private meeting with Naruto and Shikamaru about the purpose of the White Zetsu and Sasuke's reports about the Otsutsuki
62 - The Otsutsuki Invasion**
Kakshi's spotted watching the Chunnin Exam finals with Guy, Konohamaru, Moegi, Udon, and Iruka. The stadium is attacked by the Otsutsuki clan, he helps to evacuate the arena
63 - Sasuke's Secret Weapon
He assures Sasuke he'll take care of everything (watching over Sarada) and wishes him the best in returning Naruto back alive
71 - The Hardest Rock in the World**
He has a delicate nature when it comes to things, like peeling an orange
72 - Mitsuki's Will**
Kakashi and other advisors discuss Mitsuki's disappearance
73 - The Other Side of the Moon
As the Council criticizes Naruto's reckless decision, Kakashi believes in him and reminds the Council they are there to guide the Hokage
87 - The Sensation of Living
Kakashi and Tsunade are sent to meet with the other Great Villages to gather support to engage in Iwagakure affairs
95 - Tactics for Getting Along with Your Daughter **
He tries to help Sasuke understand his daughter's feelings using Icha-Icha Tactics as a reference
106 - The Steam Ninja Scrolls: The S-Rank Mission ***
It's time for a well-earned vacation, Kakashi and Guy set off for the Land of Steam with Mirai as a bodyguard
107 - The Steam Ninja Scrolls: The Dog and Cat War! ***
In the Land of Steam, the group discovers there's an annual festival in town
108 - The Steam Ninja Scrolls: The Haunted Inn! ***
The group takes a stop at a haunted inn and runs into Tenten
109 - The Steam Ninja Scrolls: Potato Chips and the Giant Boulder! **
A giant boulder has crushed a popular local hot springs, putting a holt on their trip
111 - The Steam Ninja Scrolls: Mirai's King ***
Kakashi and Guy finds Mirai and the missing girls, they provide backup as Mirai goes after the follower of Jashin Episode 110 doesn't feature Kakashi but it's important to the story arc, ngl thought he was in it lol
115 - Team 25 ***
He disguises himself as "Sukea" once more to investigate the complaints Team 25 has been getting. We get to learn more about Houki who idolizes Kakashi
167 - Their Decision
He does a sneeze at the end of the episode. Please watch it
168 - Training Begins! ***
Reluctant at first, but he later oversees Boruto's training
169 - A Joint Mission with the Sand
Kakashi tells Boruto that he has reached the limit with his Wind Style: Rasengan
170 - A New Rasengan **
Seeing Boruto's training is coming along well, he calls in a favor
171 - The Results of Training **
He's impressed with the outcome of Boruto's training and tests it out using the most effective method
172 - A Signature of Fear
Kakashi greets Boruto in the hospital and orders him to not use Compressed Rasengan recklessly
176 - Blockade the A-Un Gate! **
He caught a fish!!
211 - The Chase ***
He teams up with new gen Team 10 in tracking down an intruder who broke into the archives
260 - Fireworks of Love ***
Kakashi goes on a "mission" with Boruto to solve a Tragedy of Love in order to obtain a first edition copy of Icha Icha
282 - Sasuke's Story: Infiltration **
He becomes a tutor to Nanara, a prince of the Land of Redaku who was sent to Nagare Village since he was too young to rule. Kakashi takes this opportunity to teach him how to read and write. In a later scene, he sneaks into the King's study in search of a book of the Sage of Six Paths
286 - Sasuke's Story: The Ring
Kakashi makes fun of Naruto for being "thankless" about the work he did in the Land of Redaku
In the background / No lines
78 - Everyone's Motives
178 - Our Fathers' Example
215 - Prepared
not even gonna bother writing a description for these. there's probably a few episodes that show Kakashi in the bg but I happened to stumble upon these ones by accident
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depressedhatakekakashi · 4 months ago
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The topic of Naruto as hokage came up because some fans were complaining about the ending, they don't understand why he had to wait so long to be hokage, but I still think it's stupid to say that Kakashi was pathetic or that he wasn't the right one for the job
Ya they’re taking out theur frustrations
But like, 16 is too young to lead a village. Gaara was too young to be expected ti lead his village but an exception was made cuz they were still in unstable times
The world is no longer in unstable times, and Naruto is in no way ready for the job of leadership (honestly in my opinion he never was, but that’s just cuz i think he’s a standard shonen MC who’s a solo fighter, not a leader)
Naruto needs time to learn and grow, and it’s made very clear that is done with Kakashi’s guidence.
Kakashi retires when he decides Naruto is ready to handle the job on his own (chapter 700)
Naruto still looks to Kakashi for guidance even as Hokage (Boruto anime)
Kakashi is also a character touted throughout the series as a leader so i don’t see why anyone wants to crap on him. The one area he excels over everyone in us leadership, to the point that the sage of the six paths complements him specifically on his leadership.
Kakashi is the perfect person to lead Konoha into a better, less violent future.
Tsunade kept Konoha going during peak war (like a solid medic) but didn’t want the job and wanted to go do her own thing. At age 55 we’re gonna cheer her on as she does that
Naruto is a great moral leader, but in other aspects of leadership he’s not that strong. He needs guidence and growth to really step into the role of leading a village
Kakashi being hoksge allows Naruto that buffer time and guidance, tsunade her freedom, and Konoha the leadership of someone who genuinly has no problem with the ‘time of the shinobi’ taking a back seat to growth
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tuggerahaustralia · 2 years ago
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infobae-news · 4 months ago
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‘It's borderline criminal’ – Manufactured housing was an affordable homeownership option. Now, investor-owned parks are pricing residents out
At the end of the month, Edmund McGahey plans to load up his U-Haul with the American flag neatly rolled behind his front door, take his wind chimes down from his front porch, pack his eight potted Christmas cacti, and leave for Texas.
With an outstanding mortgage he has no choice but to hand the keys to his double-wide manufactured house within Great Brook Village over to his bank. He can’t sell it due to rising park rental fees.
McGahey, a 74-year-old Vietnam War veteran, envisioned the over-55 community as an affordable place to retire when bought the home in May of last year for $80,000.
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When he first looked at the property, the rent for the lot of land beneath the home was $528 per month. By the time his loan was approved and he moved in, it increased to $829. As of July 1, rent on the plot was up to $965, and when a prospective buyer looked into making an offer on the house, the property manager said the new monthly fee would soon grow to over $1,000.
McGahey’s moving in with his daughter for health reasons, but if he stayed put, he’s not sure how he’d pay his bills. After an out-of-state investor, Oakshire Capital, purchased the park in 2021, rent increases soon followed.
Great Brook Village is not an anomaly in these rising prices. Across the country, investors have purchased manufactured housing parks in wide swaths. Residents can be cash cows for park owners, as they own their houses but only rent the land their homes sit on.
With a $1,050 monthly mortgage, the rent practically doubles McGahey’s bills.
“Bottom line is I have to move, but I am caught between a rock and a hard spot,” he said. “My credit is going to be totally destroyed. It was a very hard decision to make, but I have to do what’s best for me.”
Other residents in the park have hired a lawyer to contest the rent increases. Median home sale prices in New Hampshire recently hit $500,000 and rental vacancy rates remain below 1 percent statewide. With this landscape, they fear they have nowhere else to go.
Meanwhile, McGahey said he has no choice but to walk away.
“He’s holding me hostage here because I cannot sell my house and I have to get out of here,” McGahey said. “I never thought I’d be in this kind of predicament where I’m just going to turn the house back over to the bank. I just can’t do it. The stress alone is enough to drive anybody crazy.”
‘Not a good situation’ When McGahey moved into his three-bedroom, two-bathroom double-wide home, he replaced the old carpets, put a fresh coat of paint on the walls and spruced up the landscaping. He hung a framed photo of him and his late wife, Ann, above a small table in the living room. In the drawer, McGahey saved bills and notices from the park. The latest notice from the property manager – Matt Dennehy, who did not return requests for comment in this story – warned that monthly fees were increasing to $965 beginning July 1. It still had the blue masking tape used to stick it to his door.
The trend of investor interest in these parks began in 2015, according to George McCarthy, the president and CEO of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, a nonprofit that looks at trends nationwide. Since then, about 30 percent of manufactured housing sites across the country have changed hands to investors looking to turn a profit.
“Manufactured housing communities are considered to be the best-performing reach in the real estate investment trust sector,” he said. “So there’s been a lot of capital flowing in that direction, unfortunately for people who live in manufactured housing parks.”
In 2021, the 5.8-acre Great Brook Village was sold to Oakshire Capital for $4.2 million. Horvath and Tremblay, an investment real estate company based out of Massachusetts, arranged the sale.
Oakshire Capital manager Bradley Pereira did not reply to email and phone requests for comment.
McGahey didn’t realize his park was investor-owned when he purchased it. Meanwhile, longtime residents watched the sale happen, hopeful that a new owner would maintain the park as was.
Bob Denutte, 70, has lived in Great Brook Village for 14 years, a few doors down from McGahey. When he moved in, rent was a little over $300, he said. New rent for prospective buyers is now $1,195.
“He lied to everybody and tried to make him look good and said he would be a perfect owner and take care of everybody’s issues,” he said. “It was a scheme.”
Often manufactured houses are referred to interchangeably as “mobile homes.” To McCarthy, that’s a misnomer, because once a house is purchased it’s rarely moved. The cost of picking up the structure and delivering it somewhere else costs thousands of dollars.
If McGahey was staying in state, it would be unlikely his house would follow him if he left the park.
“I didn’t know anybody up here at all when I first moved in. They said it was a great place to live,” he said. “People are fantastic but everybody is up in arms about the rent increases. He’s destroying my life and getting away with it and there is absolutely nothing I can do about it.”
‘Deaf ear’ When an investor purchases a park, the change in ownership can often lead to a downturn in services – from trash collection to lawn care.
That has been the case at Great Brook Village, as well. Residents were recently asked to pay an additional trash collection fee. Denutte has asked for branches to be trimmed near his home with no response. One recently fell through his roof and cost him more than $3,000 to repair.
For nearly 20 years, Bruce Buckingham, 68, has lived in the park, in a double-wide home with a deck.
Erosion on the property has caused his deck to drop and his driveway to collapse. He is in an ongoing dispute with the park owner over whose responsibility it is to fix, arguing that he does not own the land where these problems are present. Building permit records from 2019 indicate that the deck needs to be replaced.
“He’s turned a deaf ear on it, he just won’t hear of it,” he said.
Buckingham has written to the Attorney General’s office, state representatives, manufactured home associations and the congressional delegation about his issue. The unanimous response has been to get an attorney, which he previously did but could not afford to retain.
“It’s very frustrating for people like us on fixed incomes that can’t afford an attorney,” he said. “It’s not a good situation.”
Resident-owned alternatives Mike Cox’s house is no different than those at Great Brook Village. It’s a double-wide, three-bedroom, two-bathroom manufactured home in a neighboring park in Belmont, he purchased for just over $80,000.
Since 2005, Cox has seen a $20 increase in the rent on his lot, which currently sits at $370 a month – he lives in the Lakes Region Manufactured Housing Cooperative, a resident-owned community since 2000. Next year, the park mortgage will be paid off, shedding another expense for residents.
A movement has been afoot in New Hampshire where residents band together to buy and own the land as a cooperative, giving themselves control over decisions, like lot rent. They elect leaders to manage the park bylaws and have collective input on decisions.
When a park is for sale, as Great Brook Village was in 2021, residents are offered the first right of refusal to purchase it. At the time, they passed on the offer, fearing that the cost to maintain the park themselves would equate to $900 in rent.
At the time, Denutte said Pereira, the owner of Oakshire Capital, visited and reassured residents about the sale so they backed down.
“If they had known this was going to happen I’m sure they would have done it,” said Denutte. “I’m sure they would have made more of an effort to purchase it.”
Over the last four decades, the expansion of resident-owned communities has become a staple of affordable housing in the state and the most prolific solution to maintaining these communities, according to the Lincoln Institute’s McCarthy.
New Hampshire has led the nation in this trend, with the first cooperative established in Meredith in 1984. Nearly 150 exist across the state. In the Merrimack County area, out of a total 58 manufactured housing parks, 22 are resident-owned.
On average, resident-owned community rent is $400 a month, according to data self-reported by park boards. Rent increases in investor-owned communities can outpace cooperatives by 50 to 100 percent, according to surveys that McCarthy has reviewed.
To Cox, living in a resident-owned park provides protections that others don’t offer, especially for senior residents. Before any changes to the bylaws are made, the community requires a vote. The co-op has a management company that collects rent and oversees the park finances. And state laws also provide guidance.
“We have quite a few people in the park that are in their 80s. They only live on Social Security,” Cox said. “Now, if we were to do what this other place just did? What would we do to these people? We’d destroy them. That’s not our intention. We want people to have a place where they can have and call it their home.”
‘This is how they play the game’ McGahey walked gingerly from his front door to a recliner in his living room. He can no longer live alone – he suffers from AL amyloidosis, a rare disease linked to Agent Orange herbicides used in Vietnam – opting to move to Texas to be with his daughter.
In June, he listed his house for $120,000 and hoped to sell it by the end of the summer. At the beginning of July, he cut the price to $110,000. Currently, it’s listed for $80,000, which means he’ll lose money on the sale after the real estate agents take their fees.
If turnover in the park stalls, then home values depreciate, as well.
“No one wants to buy the property because they know what it is going to cost them to rent, people can’t move,” said McCarthy. “If you can’t ever liquidate that into available money, it’s not worth anything, right?”
This is exactly McGahey’s predicament. He had one prospective buyer but when they learned the amount of the lot rent, they backed out. He doesn’t blame them.
His neighbors are equally outraged.
“He’s holding everybody hostage who is trying to sell now because he knows they can’t. He knows nobody is going to move in here and pay $1,200 for rent,” said Denutte.
The October notice left at McGahey’s door included a phone number for mediation through the state’s Manufactured Housing Consumer Action Program.
New Hampshire state law requires that when an owner increases the rent by more than $15 a month, residents can request a private mediation with the owner if more than half of the park residents agree for the session to take place.
To McCarthy, it’s an innovative solution that centers on residents’ concerns. In other states, he’s seen policy focus more on rent stabilization, instead.
At Great Brook Village, though, it hasn’t worked. Residents have now pooled money to hire a lawyer – with asks of $600 each to meet the retainer of $35,000. They’ve also considered hosting fundraisers to help.
“What we’re trying to do is find some way of getting rent back down, where it is civilized and where people will be able to sell their homes if they want, so they can move,” said Denutte.
Buckingham has spent years researching this trend across the country, learning about a cruel cycle that now envelopes his property and life.
“We’re all retired and living on a fixed income so that’s what they do. They rule with fear and intimidation. They scare people. They say, if you don’t do this, we’re going to evict you,” he said. “This is how they play the game.”
McGahey plans to attend his final two Veterans Affairs appointments in New Hampshire before going to the bank and beginning the paperwork to hand his house over. After long conversations with his three children, they picked a date to help him pack up and leave his house behind.
“I’m holding my breath that maybe my real estate agent can find a buyer, but it’s it’s not going to happen,” he said. “I’m a realistic person.”
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oneespritdevie · 2 months ago
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dailynow · 4 months ago
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‘It's borderline criminal’ – Manufactured housing was an affordable homeownership option. Now, investor-owned parks are pricing residents out
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At the end of the month, Edmund McGahey plans to load up his U-Haul with the American flag neatly rolled behind his front door, take his wind chimes down from his front porch, pack his eight potted Christmas cacti, and leave for Texas.
With an outstanding mortgage he has no choice but to hand the keys to his double-wide manufactured house within Great Brook Village over to his bank. He can’t sell it due to rising park rental fees.
McGahey, a 74-year-old Vietnam War veteran, envisioned the over-55 community as an affordable place to retire when bought the home in May of last year for $80,000.
When he first looked at the property, the rent for the lot of land beneath the home was $528 per month. By the time his loan was approved and he moved in, it increased to $829. As of July 1, rent on the plot was up to $965, and when a prospective buyer looked into making an offer on the house, the property manager said the new monthly fee would soon grow to over $1,000.
McGahey’s moving in with his daughter for health reasons, but if he stayed put, he’s not sure how he’d pay his bills. After an out-of-state investor, Oakshire Capital, purchased the park in 2021, rent increases soon followed.
Great Brook Village is not an anomaly in these rising prices. Across the country, investors have purchased manufactured housing parks in wide swaths. Residents can be cash cows for park owners, as they own their houses but only rent the land their homes sit on.
With a $1,050 monthly mortgage, the rent practically doubles McGahey’s bills.
“Bottom line is I have to move, but I am caught between a rock and a hard spot,” he said. “My credit is going to be totally destroyed. It was a very hard decision to make, but I have to do what’s best for me.”
Other residents in the park have hired a lawyer to contest the rent increases. Median home sale prices in New Hampshire recently hit $500,000 and rental vacancy rates remain below 1 percent statewide. With this landscape, they fear they have nowhere else to go.
Meanwhile, McGahey said he has no choice but to walk away.
“He’s holding me hostage here because I cannot sell my house and I have to get out of here,” McGahey said. “I never thought I’d be in this kind of predicament where I’m just going to turn the house back over to the bank. I just can’t do it. The stress alone is enough to drive anybody crazy.”
‘Not a good situation’
When McGahey moved into his three-bedroom, two-bathroom double-wide home, he replaced the old carpets, put a fresh coat of paint on the walls and spruced up the landscaping. He hung a framed photo of him and his late wife, Ann, above a small table in the living room. In the drawer, McGahey saved bills and notices from the park. The latest notice from the property manager – Matt Dennehy, who did not return requests for comment in this story – warned that monthly fees were increasing to $965 beginning July 1. It still had the blue masking tape used to stick it to his door.
The trend of investor interest in these parks began in 2015, according to George McCarthy, the president and CEO of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, a nonprofit that looks at trends nationwide. Since then, about 30 percent of manufactured housing sites across the country have changed hands to investors looking to turn a profit.
“Manufactured housing communities are considered to be the best-performing reach in the real estate investment trust sector,” he said. “So there’s been a lot of capital flowing in that direction, unfortunately for people who live in manufactured housing parks.”
In 2021, the 5.8-acre Great Brook Village was sold to Oakshire Capital for $4.2 million. Horvath and Tremblay, an investment real estate company based out of Massachusetts, arranged the sale.
Oakshire Capital manager Bradley Pereira did not reply to email and phone requests for comment.
McGahey didn’t realize his park was investor-owned when he purchased it. Meanwhile, longtime residents watched the sale happen, hopeful that a new owner would maintain the park as was.
Bob Denutte, 70, has lived in Great Brook Village for 14 years, a few doors down from McGahey. When he moved in, rent was a little over $300, he said. New rent for prospective buyers is now $1,195.
“He lied to everybody and tried to make him look good and said he would be a perfect owner and take care of everybody’s issues,” he said. “It was a scheme.”
Often manufactured houses are referred to interchangeably as “mobile homes.” To McCarthy, that’s a misnomer, because once a house is purchased it’s rarely moved. The cost of picking up the structure and delivering it somewhere else costs thousands of dollars.
If McGahey was staying in state, it would be unlikely his house would follow him if he left the park.
“I didn’t know anybody up here at all when I first moved in. They said it was a great place to live,” he said. “People are fantastic but everybody is up in arms about the rent increases. He’s destroying my life and getting away with it and there is absolutely nothing I can do about it.”
‘Deaf ear’
When an investor purchases a park, the change in ownership can often lead to a downturn in services – from trash collection to lawn care.
That has been the case at Great Brook Village, as well. Residents were recently asked to pay an additional trash collection fee. Denutte has asked for branches to be trimmed near his home with no response. One recently fell through his roof and cost him more than $3,000 to repair.
For nearly 20 years, Bruce Buckingham, 68, has lived in the park, in a double-wide home with a deck.
Erosion on the property has caused his deck to drop and his driveway to collapse. He is in an ongoing dispute with the park owner over whose responsibility it is to fix, arguing that he does not own the land where these problems are present. Building permit records from 2019 indicate that the deck needs to be replaced.
“He’s turned a deaf ear on it, he just won’t hear of it,” he said.
Buckingham has written to the Attorney General’s office, state representatives, manufactured home associations and the congressional delegation about his issue. The unanimous response has been to get an attorney, which he previously did but could not afford to retain.
“It’s very frustrating for people like us on fixed incomes that can’t afford an attorney,” he said. “It’s not a good situation.”
Resident-owned alternatives
Mike Cox’s house is no different than those at Great Brook Village. It’s a double-wide, three-bedroom, two-bathroom manufactured home in a neighboring park in Belmont, he purchased for just over $80,000.
Since 2005, Cox has seen a $20 increase in the rent on his lot, which currently sits at $370 a month – he lives in the Lakes Region Manufactured Housing Cooperative, a resident-owned community since 2000. Next year, the park mortgage will be paid off, shedding another expense for residents.
A movement has been afoot in New Hampshire where residents band together to buy and own the land as a cooperative, giving themselves control over decisions, like lot rent. They elect leaders to manage the park bylaws and have collective input on decisions.
When a park is for sale, as Great Brook Village was in 2021, residents are offered the first right of refusal to purchase it. At the time, they passed on the offer, fearing that the cost to maintain the park themselves would equate to $900 in rent.
At the time, Denutte said Pereira, the owner of Oakshire Capital, visited and reassured residents about the sale so they backed down.
“If they had known this was going to happen I’m sure they would have done it,” said Denutte. “I’m sure they would have made more of an effort to purchase it.”
Over the last four decades, the expansion of resident-owned communities has become a staple of affordable housing in the state and the most prolific solution to maintaining these communities, according to the Lincoln Institute’s McCarthy.
New Hampshire has led the nation in this trend, with the first cooperative established in Meredith in 1984. Nearly 150 exist across the state. In the Merrimack County area, out of a total 58 manufactured housing parks, 22 are resident-owned.
On average, resident-owned community rent is $400 a month, according to data self-reported by park boards. Rent increases in investor-owned communities can outpace cooperatives by 50 to 100 percent, according to surveys that McCarthy has reviewed.
To Cox, living in a resident-owned park provides protections that others don’t offer, especially for senior residents. Before any changes to the bylaws are made, the community requires a vote. The co-op has a management company that collects rent and oversees the park finances. And state laws also provide guidance.
“We have quite a few people in the park that are in their 80s. They only live on Social Security,” Cox said. “Now, if we were to do what this other place just did? What would we do to these people? We’d destroy them. That’s not our intention. We want people to have a place where they can have and call it their home.”
‘This is how they play the game’
McGahey walked gingerly from his front door to a recliner in his living room. He can no longer live alone – he suffers from AL amyloidosis, a rare disease linked to Agent Orange herbicides used in Vietnam – opting to move to Texas to be with his daughter.
In June, he listed his house for $120,000 and hoped to sell it by the end of the summer. At the beginning of July, he cut the price to $110,000. Currently, it’s listed for $80,000, which means he’ll lose money on the sale after the real estate agents take their fees.
If turnover in the park stalls, then home values depreciate, as well.
“No one wants to buy the property because they know what it is going to cost them to rent, people can’t move,” said McCarthy. “If you can’t ever liquidate that into available money, it’s not worth anything, right?”
This is exactly McGahey’s predicament. He had one prospective buyer but when they learned the amount of the lot rent, they backed out. He doesn’t blame them.
His neighbors are equally outraged.
“He’s holding everybody hostage who is trying to sell now because he knows they can’t. He knows nobody is going to move in here and pay $1,200 for rent,” said Denutte.
The October notice left at McGahey’s door included a phone number for mediation through the state’s Manufactured Housing Consumer Action Program.
New Hampshire state law requires that when an owner increases the rent by more than $15 a month, residents can request a private mediation with the owner if more than half of the park residents agree for the session to take place.
To McCarthy, it’s an innovative solution that centers on residents’ concerns. In other states, he’s seen policy focus more on rent stabilization, instead.
At Great Brook Village, though, it hasn’t worked. Residents have now pooled money to hire a lawyer – with asks of $600 each to meet the retainer of $35,000. They’ve also considered hosting fundraisers to help.
“What we’re trying to do is find some way of getting rent back down, where it is civilized and where people will be able to sell their homes if they want, so they can move,” said Denutte.
Buckingham has spent years researching this trend across the country, learning about a cruel cycle that now envelopes his property and life.
“We’re all retired and living on a fixed income so that’s what they do. They rule with fear and intimidation. They scare people. They say, if you don’t do this, we’re going to evict you,” he said. “This is how they play the game.”
McGahey plans to attend his final two Veterans Affairs appointments in New Hampshire before going to the bank and beginning the paperwork to hand his house over. After long conversations with his three children, they picked a date to help him pack up and leave his house behind.
“I’m holding my breath that maybe my real estate agent can find a buyer, but it’s it’s not going to happen,” he said. “I’m a realistic person.”
Matthew Altman
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The Benefits of Retirement Villages in Enhancing Senior Living
As you journey through life, the concept of retirement becomes a prominent and exciting chapter. It is a time to embrace new experiences, explore passions, and savour the freedom that comes with leaving behind the daily grind.
One increasingly popular option for those entering their golden years is moving into a retirement village. But what exactly are retirement villages Pakenham, and why are they becoming the preferred choice for so many?
Understanding Retirement Villages
Retirement villages are specially designed communities for individuals, typically over the age of 55. These communities offer a unique blend of independent living, communal activities, and support services tailored to the needs of seniors. 
Residents live in their own private homes or apartments, but have access to a range of shared facilities and activities that promote a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.
Key Benefits of Living in a Retirement Village
Community and Social Connection One of the most significant advantages of living in a retirement village is the sense of community. These villages are designed to foster social interaction and companionship, which can be incredibly enriching. 
Whether it’s a casual chat with neighbors, participating in group activities, or enjoying community events, there is always an opportunity to build meaningful relationships.
Safety and Security Safety is a top priority in retirement villages. Most communities have security measures in place, such as gated entries and 24/7 security personnel, ensuring residents feel safe and secure. 
Additionally, many villages offer emergency response systems in homes, providing peace of mind to both residents and their families.
Access to Amenities and Activities Retirement villages often feature a wide range of amenities and activities that cater to diverse interests and hobbies. From swimming pools, fitness centers, and golf courses to libraries, arts and crafts rooms, and communal gardens, there is something for everyone. 
Regularly scheduled activities, such as yoga classes, book clubs, and excursions, help keep residents engaged and active.
Maintenance-Free Living One of the significant perks of living in a retirement village is the ease of maintenance-free living. Residents don’t have to worry about home repairs, lawn care, or other household chores. This means more time to enjoy life and pursue interests without the burden of upkeep.
Healthcare and Support Services Many retirement villages provide on-site healthcare services or have partnerships with nearby medical facilities. This ensures that residents have easy access to healthcare when needed. 
Additionally, some villages offer assisted living or nursing care options, allowing residents to age in place even if their health needs change over time.
Financial Predictability The retirement villages Pakenham-wide often operate on a fee structure that covers various services, amenities, and maintenance. This can provide financial predictability and peace of mind, as residents know what to expect in terms of monthly expenses. 
Some villages also offer flexible payment options, making it easier for individuals to find a plan that suits their financial situation.
Choosing the Right Retirement Village
Selecting the right retirement village is a crucial decision that requires careful consideration. Here are some tips to guide you in making the best choice:
Location: Consider the location and its proximity to family, friends, and essential services.
Amenities and Services: Evaluate the range of amenities and services offered to ensure they align with your interests and needs.
Community Culture: Visit different villages to get a feel for the community culture and see if it matches your lifestyle.
Cost: Understand the costs involved and what is included in the fees. Ensure it fits within your budget.
Future Needs: Consider the availability of healthcare and support services for any future health needs.
Final Words
Retirement villages offer an appealing option for seniors looking to enjoy their retirement years in a supportive, vibrant, and secure environment. With a focus on community, convenience, and quality of life, these villages provide an ideal setting for seniors to thrive. 
Whether you are looking for a place to pursue new hobbies, make lasting friendships, or simply enjoy maintenance-free living, a retirement village could be the perfect place to call home.
So, if you are considering your options for retirement, explore the world of retirement villages Pakenham and beyond. It might just be the key to unlocking a fulfilling and enjoyable next chapter of your life.
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Retirement Bliss: Finding Your Perfect Home In A Retirement Village
Retirement villages are an excellent choice for those looking to downsize or upgrade to a new home. Retirement Villages are designed for adults aged 55 and over who want to enjoy the best of all worlds – a great place to live, easy access to health services, and plenty of social activities.
Great Value for Money
Retirement villages offer great value for money.
You can rent or buy, depending on your needs and preferences.
You can live independently or with others, in your own apartment or villa, depending on what you want out of life.
You'll have the option to choose your own furniture and decor, so it feels like home.
The village will also provide meals throughout the day if you don't want to cook yourself (or simply aren't able).
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Location, Location, Location!
Location, location, location! It's the mantra of real estate agents everywhere. And it's just as important when you're looking for a retirement village.
For most people, location is key when making any major life decision--especially one that involves moving into a new place and making new friends. If you don't like where your future home is located, chances are good that you won't be happy there either! So how do we find out if a particular village will suit our needs?
First things first: try to get an idea of what amenities are available in the area around each village by checking Google Maps or visiting their website (if they have one). You can also talk with other residents at other villages in order to learn about nearby attractions or places where they like going out shopping or dining locally--and which ones aren't worth going near unless absolutely necessary!
A retirement village is a great choice for your next home.
A retirement village is a great choice for your next home. You can enjoy the benefits of living in a community, while having the freedom to do what you want and when you want it.
Retirement Village offer a great value for money, with many different types of accommodation available at affordable prices. They're also ideal for those looking to downsize as they offer smaller homes than traditional suburbs or apartments.
Retirement villages offer a wide range of services and activities that cater specifically to older people so there's always something going on! Whether it be day trips out on the bus or nights out at dinner parties - there's always something exciting happening at one of these villages! And if socialising isn't your thing then don't worry because most villages have libraries too (or even book clubs!).
Conclusion
There are many reasons to consider Retirement Villages. They provide great value for money, they can improve your health and wellbeing and they offer a range of facilities that you may not have access to in an apartment block or standalone house.
Plus, with the right choice of village there's no need for you to worry about being isolated from friends or family because there will always be people around who share similar interests!
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hii! thank you <3
11. Are you happy?
Here and there, i've come to accept there's no such thing as being happy, there's happy moments in between your life, there's dull moments which are the most part of it and there's sad moments. I think what counts is make the most of happy moments and make the dull ones turn happy whenever you can so they trump the sad parts. There's no sunshine without rain as they say
13. Dogs or Cats?
Dogs since i've always only had dogs but i actually love both
43. Would you rather live in the countryside or the city?
I've done both so... it's hard tbh the city has much more career opportunities and the countryside is calmer/safer but living in the countryside is a nightmare because: everyone knows you and gossip ensues because there's literally not much else to do except drink, smoke, sleep and gossip; no career opportunities so either live off a farm or nothing else; not a lot to do unless in summer it's cool to go to the river. the city also sucks for some reasons like too many people, the rent is too expensive, but there's also more to do
so bottom line is i love my village and would love to retire and die there but i want to explore while i'm young and find my career goals which i can only do in a city (also my hometown is pretty much a mix between city and countryside so that's kinda cool)
54. Do you prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it?
behind always that's why i became a photographer adkjals
55. Do you have a collection of anything?
I collect coasters, cds and started my record collection
56. Do you save money or spend it?
I try to save but.. in this economy... if you save something and you want to treat yourself a tiny bit .... well there it goes and mind you the definition of "treat yoself" for me personally doesn't usually extend past 20€, one meal out/takeout and a snack at the supermarket
57. What would your dream house be like?
Simply a house i could call my own. Don't even want a big house or anything, a tiny appartment that was 100% mine would make me happy af. but if i had to dream "big" i'd say a couple of bedrooms so i could have people over, a good garden for summer get togethers, a nice spacious kitchen like those youtubers that cook have, a music studio and a living room that's like a rock star living room (think guitars in the walls, record player etc) a kind of dinning room just for get togethers and stuff, bathroom and all those other necessary rooms, maybe a craft room (the garage?) and a hidden library like in a movie
61. You are at the doctor’s office and she has just informed you that you have approximately one month to live. a) Do you tell anyone/everyone you are going to die? b) What do you do with your remaining days? c) Would you be afraid?
a) maybe? maybe not b) i think i'd gather all my money and go travel or go to a concert (depending on the month), would def quit my job, and would prob drink too much only to then find out i lived more than a month because you never know these things c) can't say tbh
70. What is your ideal partner like?
Someone kind, funny, same political views (just like in terms of human rights lmao, a lot of people don't believe in human rights tho so gotta specify), same music taste or similar (because we need to go to concerts together ofc), same interests, and good vibes
71. Do you want to get married?
not really
72. Do you want to have kids?
absolutely not
thank you for the asks!
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