UMH Properties Inc. reported an increase in total income for the quarter ended December 31, 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. The company also saw growth in total home sales and same property occupancy.
Total income for Q4 2019 increased by 10% compared to Q4 2018.
Same property occupancy increased by 160 basis points, resulting in same property NOI growth of 6%.
Total home sales grew by 14%, marking the fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth.
The company acquired four communities containing approximately 1,500 developed homesites for $56.2 million.
UMH anticipates improved operating results in 2020 based on rent increases, investment in new rental homes, and continued improvement in the sales operation. The company also expects to call its 8% Series B Perpetual Preferred Stock and replace it at a lower rate.
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