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Sites Available In Somerset, Pennsylvania's Only 55+ Maintenance-Free, Manufactured Home
Community
 
Somerset, PA - April 13, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- United Mobile Homes, Inc. (AMEX: UMH),
the twenty-fourth largest owner of manufactured home communities in the nation, today
announced availability of rental sites within their newest retired community, Whispering
Pines.
 
Whispering Pines is a 55+ adults-only, manufactured home community that provides retirees with
care-free, maintenance-free living.  Whispering Pines is located on Husband Road in Somerset
Township, with easy access to the Pennsylvania Turnpike.  Within close proximity is Seven
Springs Ski Resort, which is ranked as the #7 ski destination in America.
 
There are currently 25 residents enjoying care-free living within the Whispering Pines
Community.  A 10-year expansion plan will create a total of 300 lots across 60 acres of land.
The property is managed on-site by a member of the Knepper family, which owned the property
and it s adjacent Somerset Estates since 1957.  United Mobile Homes has plans for extensive
property improvements including paving, landscaping and upgraded sewage and water services.
  
"Whispering Pines is the only retirement community of its kind in the Somerset area," said Tom
Stewart, Vice President of Operations for United Mobile Homes, Inc. "We offer senior home
buyers an unparalleled selection of affordable, deluxe manufactured homes while providing an
active, care-free living environment with benefits including snow removal, lawn maintenance
and access to a community club house and fitness center."
 
While home sales are open to all dealers of manufactured housing and home-buyers can finance
their home through any lender of choice, UMH also offers a streamlined, hassle-free process
for obtaining both home and financing from one source.  United Mobile Homes offers an
extensive selection of home styles from Skyline Homes, with floor plans from 600 to 1900
square feet.  Prices range from $35,000 to $70,000 and financing is available through UMH
Sales and Finance, Inc.  In addition to easily-customizable floor plans, Skyline offers a
variety of amenities including double-door, frost-free refrigerators; oak raised panel
cabinetry; 25-year roof shingles; cost-effective gas heating; skylights; cathedral ceilings;
ceramic tile; and upgraded carpet, plumbing and lighting fixtures.
 
UMH owns and operates Pine Manor, also a  55+ community, in Cumberland County, PA and has been
in business since 1969.   Over our 35-year history, we ve learned a lot about the needs of our
residents,  says Stewart.  United Mobile Homes has become synonymous with quality and
customer-focused solutions.  It is natural for us to turn our attentions to meeting the unique
needs of the retired population.
 
United Mobile Homes, Inc. owns 27 communities in the northeastern United States and 10
communities in Pennsylvania.  UMH is publicly traded and is listed on the American Stock
Exchange as UMH.  Home buyers interested in more information can contact the Pine Manor sales
office at 147 Amy Drive, Carlisle, PA 17103, (717)249-3574.

Additional information: http://www.umh.com

	

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