Four Leaf Properties Reports Robust Sales Gains in Q2. Manufactured housing sector outlook very positive for remainder of 2010.

CHICAGO, July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Leaf Properties, a privately held manufactured housing community owner and operator, today announced its second quarter sales figures and provided future guidance for the year. For the second quarter (Apr-Jun), the company posted a 2.5% increase in occupancy across its portfolio for a net gain (less repos and move outs) of 53 units.  Q2 Gross Sales were up 18% from the previous year.  The company posted particularly strong sales for its Michigan operations, and noted stronger than expected sales for its Southern Indiana properties.

Noted Michael Callaghan, Managing Partner, "As unemployment levels out, we're seeing buyers come back to the MHC market with a renewed desire for home ownership. In terms of the broader market, we're finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel."

Although federal stimulus plans started tapering off in the latter part of the quarter, the company noted little impact from the sunset of the home buyer's credit. Kevin Shaughnessy, managing partner, noted, "This continues a trend of solid sales increases starting in Q3 of last year. We're seeing demand out-pace supply in nearly every market."

In addressing the supply challenges, the company cited a recent financing agreement with Indiana-based Harmony Homes, which provides attractive, short-term financing terms for new homes.  "Our relationship with Harmony continues to be a point of strategic advantage; both in terms of tailoring the perfect home to our individual markets and providing homes on the best possible terms," commented Shaughnessy.

In providing guidance for the remainder of the year, the company projects 3-4% occupancy growth for same-site locations for Q3/Q4 in support of 8-9% growth for the year.  

About Four Leaf Properties

Four Leaf Properties is a premier manufactured housing community owner and operator with communities across the Midwest Corridor. Its family-friendly communities offer beautiful, affordable homes with community facilities that reinforce a commitment to providing the highest standard of living. To learn more, visit www.fourleafprop.com.

SOURCE Four Leaf Properties