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have, whether they are high-end, low-end or in the middle." Dillard said. Incentives for meeting requirements include a full-page listing on the association's website, www.mhisc.com; certification to display in the comfort of residents—and where management enforces the rules," Dillard said. "From the community's standpoint this is a marketing tool," he added. "From the indus- try's view the program is a way to improve the image of manufactured home communities in our state." The first four communities to qualify for the designation are: Truluck Properties – Charleston, SC Lake Wylie MH Community – LakeWylie, SC McIntyre Rental Properties – Gaffney, SC Birch Hollow MH Park – Goose Creek, SC LakeWylie MH Comm. office and the right to use the Quality Manu- factured Home Community logo in signage and advertising. MHISC is supporting the designa- tion with a media campaign aimed at potential buyers. " The incentives are designed to raise the bar with obtainable standards," Dillard said. "Some of the changes will cost little or no money:" Examples of requirements include: * Yards are maintained and kept trash-free * Trash is regularly picked up * Homes are under-skirted for a neat look * Designated parking areas *Management is accessible and easy to reach * Enforced prohibitions against excessive noise, drug use or other criminal activity Reach More Buyers! For more information on the QualityManu- factured Home Community designation in South Carolina, go to www.mhisc.com and click on "Find a Community. Or contact An- dreaWestmoreland at (803) 771-9046 ext. 5 or awestmoreland@mhisc.com. The Manufactured Housing Institute of South Carolina is a non-profit business associ- ation support higher standards for the factory- built home industry in the state. The group represents homemanufacturers, retailers, com- munities as well as the supplier and professional service providers serving the manufactured and modular home industries. Showcase your homes, vacant sites & communities today on America's #1 Website to buy, sell or rent manufactured homes! "From the public's standpoint the program is a short-hand, easy way for people to find a community that is pleasant, clean and safe, a place where there are rules that provide the The November issue will be our SHOW PREVIEW EDITION Find out all the information on the upcoming trade shows!! 8 out of 9 home buyers search the internet for weeks, even months, before contacting a community or retailer. Call Today 800-397-2158 No. 5 on Get It Quick Page OCTOBER 2012 7 THE JOURNAL Target out-of-town buyers who typically never get a local newspaper or a shopper.