The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports in their 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) that builder confidence has risen sharply for Q4 2013, compared to the same period last year, in all three segments—single family homes, condominiums, and multifamily rental. Based on a survey that asks builders if current […]
55+ Housing Market Makes Strong Headway Read More
The Santa Monica-based design studio Minarc partnered with Habitat for Humanity and non-profit Restore Neighborhoods LA to build three modular, net-zero energy homes in the poorest neighborhood of South Los Angeles. Using Minarc’s interlocking panel system, called mnmMOD, framing and construction of the home can be completed in as little
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On the heels of the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over five percent in January, the weak pace of last month’s manufacturing activity led the Dow down a sorry path for the first trading day of Feb. as it dropped -325.21 points, -2.08 percent, to end the day at 15,372.80.
Skyline Rises, as Cavco and the Dow drop Precipitously Read More
Bob LeClair, executive director of the Maine Manufactured Housing Board, in anticipation of the weekend’s model show for factory-built homes at the Civic Center in Augusta, noting the resurgent interest in off-site built homes, says, “Back in 2006, before we had the big drop in the market, modular homes and
Manufactured Homes Moving in Maine Read More
As MHProNews previously reported Jan. 7, 2014, home prices in the U. S. rose 11.2 percent in November, and CoreLogic says they rose the same amount for the third quarter 2013, as compared to last year. The report, which measures price trends in over 380 markets, reveals prices were 17
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Daisy “Marie” Craddock, of Martinsville, Virginia, mother of Executive Director Tyler Craddock of the Virginia Manufactured and Modular Housing Association (VAMMHA), passed away Jan. 31, 2014 at age 68. A memorial service was held Sunday, Feb. 2 at First United Methodist Church of Martinsville. MHProNews extends its deepest sympathies to
Passages: Daisy “Marie” Craddock Read More
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) in Kenya, in east central Africa on the Indian Ocean, plans to build 30,000 modular housing units this year—10,000 low income units and 20,000 built in conjunction with landowners as well as county governments. Government statistics show there is a need for 150,000 low income
Kenya will Build Affordable Modular Homes Read More
The omnibus spending bill that Congress passed and the president signed to keep the federal government operating through 2014 includes provisions relating to manufactured housing. One in particular specifically requires the secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) select an administrator of the Office of Manufactured Housing within 120 days
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SearchCore, Inc., a technology-based internet marketing services company in Lake Forest, California is expanding into the manufactured housing (MH) industry by opening MH retail sales centers under the name Wisdom Homes of America, Inc. The company has hired Brent Nelms, a 30-year veteran of the manufactured homes industry, as president
New Manufactured Home Retailer Set to Launch Read More
Lower than expected financials on some corporate returns and renewed fears concerning the economies of emerging markets soured investors in today’s trading as the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped -149.76 points, -0.94%, to end the month at 15,698.85. CNNMoney reports the Nasdaq moved down -0.47 percent, -19.25 points, to finish
Cavco Gains Nearly 5%; Dow, S&P and Nasdaq Fall Read More
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) has posted a notice soliciting applications for potential members in all categories as MHProNews has learned. The very extensive website published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) covers the activities of the MHCC going
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The Modular Building Institute is hosting the World of Modular in San Antonio, Texas, March 21-24, the industry’s largest convention with over 600 top to bottom industry vendors in attendance. Industry speakers will focus on multifamily housing, green building, innovations and globalization. As virtual-strategy.com informs MHProNews.com, other presentations will include
Modular Convention will be Wide Ranging Read More
Nathan Smith, 42, has grown from spending his early years in a pre HUD-Code home on a hillside in southeastern Kentucky to being the face of and partner in a company that develops and operates 25 manufactured housing communities (MHCs) in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. In a very animated TV
From Single-section Home to Industry Success Read More
Fitch Ratings reports while home prices continue to gradually climb nationwide, especially in the western U. S., it is due to low inventory resulting from slow construction rates of new homes. There are also many homes still mired in the foreclosure pipeline, according to housingwire.com. “In markets with short supply,
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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says the unseasonably cold weather in many parts of the country was responsible for the nearly nine percent drop in the pending home sales index (PHSI) from Nov. to Dec., 2013. Although the PHSI has been falling since May, existing
New Mortgage Rules may Hinder Home Sales Read More
Manufactured housing, modular housing and recreational vehicle component manufacturer Drew Industries, Inc. (NYSE:DW) will release its Q4 and 2013 financial results before the market opens Thursday, Feb. 13, and discuss the results in a conference call later that same morning at 11 AM EST. The question-and-answer session will be limited
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Strong corporate earnings in the tech market and healthy economic activity from emerging economies stimulated the Dow Jones Industrial Average over 100 points, with the Nasdaq and S&P gaining over one percent. CNNMoney reports the Dow gained 109.82 points, +0.70 percent, to end the day at 15,7848.61. The Nasdaq moved
Tracked Housing Stocks Close Strong; UMH Closes the Strongest Read More
Following a 16-year tug of war between the owner of Naples Estates manufactured home community in Florida and the 484 homeowners who have wanted to buy the property from the owner, the Collier Circuit Court has reiterated a 2008 ruling that the residents have the right to purchase the property.
Residents Win Right to Purchase Community Read More
MHProNews.com published a story Jan. 15, 2014 regarding Alberta, Canada’s New Home Buyer Protection Act, which goes into effect Feb. 1, 2014, and insures all homes meet the same standards, including manufactured and modular homes. The home-building and remodeling industry has ranked in the top 10 for most complaints received
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As the federal housing assistance program for victims of Hurricane Sandy winds down to an end April 1, over 80 New Jersey families continue to live in temporary quarters, including in manufactured homes (MH) in manufactured housing communities (MHCs). Gov. Chris Christie has asked the federal government to extend the
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