The Appeal of Manufactured Homes in Pacific Real Estate with Michelle Bolotin

“​​There is a sense of freedom. It's like a movie set: you can build it up and take it down,” says Michelle Bolotin, a real estate agent specializing in manufactured homes. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Michelle eventually left to live in New York and travel the world. After returning to Los Angeles, Michelle gained a new appreciation for the California lifestyle, specifically within the world of manufactured homes.

To Michelle, manufactured homes are works of art, attracting an exciting cross-section of people from bohemian types to young couples to people in their 90s. Although there has been a stigma against these types of homes, Michelle has noticed that times are changing. With a desire to live in nature and enjoy a more accessible lifestyle, manufactured homes have become an attractive option for people who want to live well in Los Angeles at more affordable prices.

Tune into this week’s episode of Pushing Dirt for a conversation with Camilla and Michelle about the appeal of manufactured homes. Learn more about the people attracted to these communities, the freedom this type of living provides, and how everyone is looking for a place to belong.

 

Quotes

• “In LA, people are just often in clumps of age. And out in the desert, you really see a cross-section of people who are incredibly young or just wanted to have a bachelor pad or people who are starting a family. And then you see people who are in their 90s, but basically, athletes. So, you see a bunch of people, but most of all, you see people who are really interested in a certain lifestyle.” (07:25-07:58)

• “You don't have to pay real estate property taxes, and you don't have to pay homeowners association dues, but you pay rent, which is protected under rent control. So, it's just a different idea.” (10:46-10:59)

• “It does attract a real bohemian type, but also people, young couples, that really never thought they could afford it. They thought they'd have to live 20 miles outside of Los Angeles in order to live here.” (31:23-31:36)

• “Everybody's sort of looking for their village where they belong, but they also want to be in a big city. And the beauty of LA is that it doesn't have a city center. It just has many. And it's true for any sort of metropolitan city in the world.” (33:11-33:29)

• “​​There is a sense of freedom. It's like a movie set, you know, you can build it up and take it down.” (36:36-36:42)

• “So many professionals in LA do it. They live in these because things are taken care of, so they can work. But at the same time, they live in a great place, and they can be connected to people or they cannot.” (55:10-55:23)

Connect with Michelle Bolotin:

Website: http://www.michellebolotin.com/

IG: @michellebolotin

 

Connect with Host Camilla Rantsen

IG: @camillarantsen

LinkedIn: Camilla Outzen Rantsen

Facebook: Camilla Outzen Rantsen 

TikTok: @camillarantsen

Twitter @camillarantsen

 

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