Although the 2016 election will not occur until November of that year, the race is already heating up. Candidates are coming out of the woodwork and jockeying for their position in the race. Which ones would benefit the manufactured housing industry the most? Below are some possible candidates: Republicans Jeb …
Manufactured housing pros often hear about the ties between selling homes and a robust job market. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers added 252,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate dropped to 5.6 percent. They also say that last year saw total gains of 2.95 million …
The “Official” Unemployment Rate vs. The Real Unemployment Rate Read More
Although modular construction is not new, it’s only been in recent years that a fascination and appreciation for modular has increasingly hit the mainstream. After World War II, the low cost and high efficiency of prefab construction appealed to architects who were building schools, hospitals, and government buildings. Today’s building professionals are …
Cracking the Code – Modular Skyscraper 32 Floors of snap-together Prefab units Read More
In the manufactured housing market, SUI and SKY were the leaders today. Marketwatch advises that the market ended Monday’s session with losses for the second straight trading day, as a renewed sell-off in oil once again influenced investor confidence. Energy, technology and financials, which collectively comprise nearly half of the …
Dow drops slightly as MHCV stock goes up 2.21 percent Read More
T.R. Arnold & Associates (TRA) of Elkhart, Indiana, announced that they have received accreditation from the Standards Council of Canada, enabling them to provide all manufacturers of RVs, park models, and manufactured/modular structures with shipping to Canada. “We are very pleased to be able to provide this service to our …
T.R. Arnold & Associates Receive Canadian Accreditation Read More
Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE: SUI) announced on January 6, 2014 has closed the final portion of its previously-announced acquisition of 26 manufactured housing communities from Green Courte Partners, LLC (“GCP”). Globenewswire tells MHProNews that the acquisition of the 26 communities included the associated manufactured homes and notes receivable for an aggregate …
Sun Communities Acquire Additional 26 Properties from Green Courte Partners Read More
The new super energy-efficient manufactured homes being designed to withstand Vermont’s severe winters, previously reported at the link here, have a higher price tag than other manufactured homes. Some think there may be problems in obtaining financing for these new 21st century factory-crafted homes. Ethan de Seife, writing in Seven Days, …
Locating Financing for 21st Century Manufactured Homes May Be Difficult Read More
A fire at one of Skyline Homes’ manufacturing plants in Upper Leacock Township, near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Thursday evening (Jan. 8) destroyed three homes that were under construction. Fire officials determined that the cause of the fire was likely a malfunctioning electric fan used to remove moisture from drywall. Lancaster Online …
Fire at Skyline Homes Factory Will Not Slow Down Production Read More
The first full week of January started off a bang, and the news that touches the manufactured housing world is found in all of its headline glory in the daily recaps that follow. Your previous weekly recap for Sunday January 4th, is found linked here. In the headlines that follow, …
Sunday Morning Weekly Recap – January 4, 2014, to January 10, 2014 Read More
A manufactured home community in North Adams, Massachusetts, has experienced some roadblocks in trying to raise their own site rent $40 per month in order to make needed improvements. Wheel Estates was purchased by the tenants in 2013, with the help of ROC USA, as was reported here in the …
Authorities Prevent Residents’ Association From Raising Their Own Site Rent Read More
MHCV stocks today were up 1.47%. UFPI led the way with an increase of 2.29%. DW was in second place, up 2.0%. The Dow brought some good news by soaring another 323 points, and is quickly approaching the 18,000 level. The S&P 500, after its worst start since 2008, climbed 1.8%. …
MH stocks rise, Dow soars 323 points today, rekindling investors’ hopes Read More
Two reliable sources tell MHProNews that Lesli McCollum will fill the vacancy left by Jason Boehlert at the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) in the Government Relations role. McCollum is said to be experienced in Government Relations work. Sources say that a formal confirmation and announcement of this appointment by MHI is likely …
Lesli McCollum to Fill Jason Boehlert Vacancy at MHI Read More
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports to MHProNews that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), manufactured home production in November 2014 was somewhat less than in October 2014. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced …
