According to the Daily Quint, analysts at Scotiabank has increased the price target for Killam Properties Inc. (TSE:KMP.UN) from C$13.00 to C$13.25 in a research note issued on Friday. The firm currently has a “Sector Perform” rating on the stock. In addition to Scotiabank, other research firms have commented on …
Scotiabank ups Killam Properties Price Target to C$13.25 Read More
MarketWatch’s bullets for today include: Stocks end flat ahead of Fed, BOJ decisions. Sen. Warren calls Wells Fargo CEO Stumpf ‘gutless’ for not resigning over scandal. George H.W. Bush will vote for Hillary Clinton, says report. CNNMoney’s bullet headlines for today include: Bubble or bargain? Tech stocks surge like late …
Cavco and Third Ave and US Markets Rise, but MHCV falls Read More
Booms in West Texas, North Dakota and the Marcellus regions due to oil and gas drilling may have tamped down for a time, but one (or more) of those may be bubbling back up. Shale Directories (SD) notes that, “Yes, $6.7 Billion in Spending Is Coming.” SD reports: multi-billion-dollar pipeline projects – …
It was a different era, but these words from a prior anti-establishment candidate come to mind in reading the top headline, linked below. “There’s not a dime’s worth of difference between the two major parties…” – but the addendum querry to that insight today might be, is there a dime’s …
Outed! Hillary’s Bush! 7 Weeks to November 8th Voting – Trump Surges to lead Read More
Following the lead reported in the Daily Business News of several large investors – including a huge international move in the MHC sector – Shinko Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its position in Sun Communities Inc. (NYSE:SUI) by 14,305.3% during the second quarter, according to Shinko’s most recent 13F filing with …
Another International Company Buying into U.S. Manufactured Home Communities Read More
MarketWatch’s bullets and headlines for today include: More gas-price spikes on tap for southeastern states with pipeline shut. Central banks are buying lots of gold, so what do they know? A surprise Fed interest-rate hike this week can’t be ruled out. By this measure, China’s banking sector could implode within …
Cavco, Third Ave slide while UFPI, Sun & UMH lead gainers Read More
While millions watched the drama unfold on TV, residents throughout the state of Louisiana were dealing with historic rains and floods that would drastically impact their lives. Steve Duke, Louisiana Manufactured Housing Association (LMHA) Executive Director described it as an event of biblical proportions – “I was looking for the …
One Month Later… What’s Happening in Louisiana’s Post Flood Recovery? Read More
Rob and Andrea Cook of Powell, Wyoming had a plan. The Cook’s bought a 26,000 square foot property. Part of the plan in buying it was to create a 7,300 square foot lot for a pre-HUD Code mobile home, to be placed on a permanent foundation on their property in …
Cooks Avoid normal Zoning Flap over “Mobile Home” placement Read More
Elkhart, IN based Patrick Industries (NASDAQ: PATK), a provider, supplier and producer for manufactured housing, RVs and other industries, received the 2016 Indiana Public Company of the Year award at a banquet at the INVSESTIndiana Equity Conference in Indianapolis. Companies that were nominated were evaluated on their assets, revenue growth, …
CFO Josh Boone accepts award for Patrick Industries Read More
Between now and Election Day, Nov 8th, MHProNews will continue to bring busy professionals periodic ‘headline news items’ from various third party media sources, featuring at a glance issues in the race from other news sources. These will focus on issues that may influence voters, and thus the outcome of …
Countdown to Nov 8th – Election Coverage – Political, Economic Headline News Read More
This past week has underscored our theme of Superior September 2016 coverage of the news that matters for manufactured housing industry professionals, and all those who follow or are engaged in the factory-built home industry. The articles below will include numerous special reports from respected writers Joe Dyton and RC …
Sunday Morning Weekly Recap – Manufactured Housing Industry News Sept 11 to Sept 18, 2016 Read More
Businesses from coast to coast – including manufactured housing industry professionals – are keenly awaiting the outcome of the 2016 campaign. What was once considered a likely shift of the U.S. Senate from the GOP back to Democratic control now looks questionable, if recent public opinion polling holds. The House …
Hillary Clinton’s Abe Lincoln Moment? Mo-Trump; POTUS 2016 News & Analysis Read More
In recent weeks, the Industry Voices guest blog has had more guest columns from manufactured home industry professionals from coast to coast. They have included association as well as business professionals, including many well-known names in the industry. Their topics and comments have been useful in various articles and reports …
Programing – What Manufactured Housing Industry Voices Say… Read More
The broader factory-built home industry of the present and future are definitely not the mobile home industry of pre-June 15, 1976. For the progress that’s been made, the factory-built home industry is still facing perception and narrative challenges with the public and the media. When combined with the rising …
What Does the Future Hold for Hybrid Prefab Homes? Read More
Some headlines on CNN Money – Wells Fargo drumbeat grows louder. House hearing next? Health care costs rise by most in 32 years (read potential “ouch” for ObamaCare supporters). Some MarketWatch headlines – This is the national-debt problem Congress won’t talk about; The debt danger Americans should really worry about …
UMH Properties and Skyline Homes Buck the Tide, as most markets and stocks close down Read More
Architect Joshua Woodsman (Pin-Up Houses) designed a tiny house, named “France,” that can snap together in three hours or less, reports Inhabitat’s Lucy Wang. Woodsman’s Pin-Up Houses supplies Do It Yourself (DIY) plans for tiny houses like “France,” along with cabins, sheds, cabins, cottages and playhouses. His hope is that …
Prefabricated “France’ – tiny house is cheap, cheap and sets up in 3 hours Read More
UMH Properties Inc. (NYSE:UMH) announced the grand opening of the Woods Edge Sales Center, located near the back entrance of their manufactured home community in West Lafayette, Indiana. Woods Edge was acquired by UMH Properties in October of 2015, and the grand opening will be on Oct 1, 2016, per …
UMH Properties Upscale MHC Clubhouse, Centerpiece for Upcoming Sales Center Grand Opening Read More
The National Federation of Independent Businesses has released on Sept 14, 2016 their survey of Small Business Problems and Priorities. Included in the results are the following Top 10 list of 75 total problems surveyed. Those cited as “most severe” problems for small-businesses owners are as follows. Cost of Health …
NFIB Business Professionals Survey – Top 10 Small Business Concerns, Priorities & More Read More
MarketWatch bullets for the day include: Sensitive data again leaked out of the Fed early. Hello self-driving cars, goodbye 4.1 million jobs? Apple’s stock lead with their strong iPhone 7 release. And MarketWatch likes Clinton’s plan less than Trump’s. Oil was down, while gold rose a smidge. At the closing …
Manufactured Housing Composite Value rises, as do all 3 major indexes Read More
Ocala, Florida based Nobility Homes, Inc. (OTCQX: NOBH) announced key results and financial highlights for their 3rd fiscal quarter, which ended on July 30, 2016. “The demand for affordable manufactured housing in Florida and the U.S. is improving,” said Terry Trexler, president of Nobility, per MarketWired. “According to the Florida …
Manufactured Home Builder Nobility Homes Announces Sales, Earnings for Q3 2016 Read More
