BuffaloNews reports that the new owners of the Niagara Factory Outlet Mall are interested in purchasing the Sabre Park ‘mobile home park.’ The Sabre Park community is in foreclosure, with a mortgage of approximately $6 million. Jason Daack, regional manager for Mobile Home Parks, has no ownership interest in the …
Mall owners may buy nearby Manufactured Home Community in receivership Read More
CNNMoney reports that factors such as the downgrade of the U.S. credit rating has driven stock markets down by over 4% today. The downward trend is approaching two weeks, as global markets have also been moving lower. The Manufactured Housing Composite index also ended up down a dramatic -8.57 percent, …
In a release to MHMSM.com, Jim Ayote has sent out a reminder that the “State Association Executive of the Year” award’s nomination deadline of August 12, 2011 is approaching. The purpose of the award is to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of an association executive in the areas of positive image …
Deadline Approaches to nominate MH State Association Execs Read More
OttawaCitizen suggests that criminal organizations are coming to the U.S. attracted in part by lower cost housing. A Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) report indicates that Vietnamese organized crime (VOC) groups have moved from Canada south of the border. According to the RCMP, the twin motivations for these criminal groups …
Canadian pot growers find soft US housing prices attractive Read More
Benzinga reports that in these difficult times, manufactured housing is among the top-performing-industries in August. As of 10:15 AM EDT, the Manufactured Housing Composite Index was up by 2.24%. This rise was lead by Cavco Industries, up by 7.1%. Cavco will be reporting its FQ1 earnings after the closing bell …
Manufactured housing among top performing in markets for August Read More
MinotDailyNews reports that K.C. and Cayttie Heister of Kopper Creek Building opened a facility near the North Central Research Extension Center. Kopper Creek is a factory systems builder, with locations in Montrose, CO and Nebraska. “We build anything from residential housing up to hotels, motels, restaurants,” Cayttie said. “Any type …
Expanding Systems Builder had Tom Cruise as client? Yup. Read More
KOB reports an elderly woman with over 50 cats in her ‘mobile home’ seemed to be disoriented. The home is said to have feces up to 3 feet high in places. Complaints of a stench brought investigators to the scene. City of Albuquerque spokesperson Chris Ramirez stated: “Cats were multiplying, …
Sad but True, how media reporting impacts our Industry’s image Read More
A volatile market ended the day with the Dow up 60.85 points, or 0.53%, to 11444.53. Jobs reports, an EU/Italian debt deal and other factors kept investors fears elevated. The Yahoo! Finance Manufactured Housing Composite index closed down, -2.81% to 1019.3. Berkshire Hathaway – parent of Clayton, VMF and other …
Roller Coaster Markets end up, but concerns continue Read More
MHI reports 5,024 new homes shipped in June 2011, down 7.5 percent from June 2010. Multi-section homes shipments were down compared with the same month last year. Single section homes shipments showed an increase. 2011 has seen declines in all of the six months compared to the same period in …
Manufactured Homes Shipments decline in June 2011 to 5,024 Read More
Chinese factory home and office builders are targeting world markets, including “North America.” Western style literature uses key buzz words: low cost construction, green building, sustainable, easy transport and rapid installation. They build to Europe’s CE standards, Australia’s AS and the UL standards for North America. They produce container houses, …
Chinese home builders targeting U.S., Canadian markets Read More
Zacks reports the top five companies in the residential REITs (Real Estate Investment Trust) industry as measured by dividend yield. UMH Properties (AMEX:UMH) ranks first with a dividend yield of 6.6%. UMH is followed by Sun Communities (NYSE:SUI), ranking second with a dividend yield of 6.6%. Home Properties (NYSE:HME) and …
UMH, Sun Communities top REITs list on dividend yields Read More
Jetsongreen reports that New Avenue Homes, has sited a Clean Tech tiny home on display in San Jose. This particular home is only 500 square feet, reminiscent to space use at an Ikea store display. There is a living, kitchenette, bedroom, walk in closet, bath, loft for sleeping, storage and …
Clean Tech Tiny House sited near San Jose city hall Read More
MHARR President Danny Ghorbani spoke with MHProNews.com exclusively this morning to make the following ‘on the record’ statement. “We (MHARR) fully support all the efforts that retailers, communities, finance companies and state associations are trying to do to modify the Dodd-Frank and SAFE Act legislation that harms our industry’s post-production …
MHARR officially supports Dodd-Frank and SAFE Act reform by MHIndustry Read More
Yesterday’s brief rally now looks like a pause, as 9 days out of 10 in market trading end in the worst finish in years. The close was at 11,383, as three indices plummeted 10%. CNNMoney reports over 45 million Americans are on food stamps, some 15% of the population. The …
Dow Plunges 500 points in worst day since financial crisis Read More
RealEstateRama picked up a press release yesterday from the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), issued by their president and CEO, Thayer Long. The article was likely aimed at the public, and thus within the scope of the ‘protect and promote’ mandate that associations correctly hold dear. Comments to MHMSM.com from readers …
Manufactured Housing Industry growing market share? MHI says yes, pros question it Read More
SFGate reports the debate taking shape over the Dodd-Frank Act and its impact on financing and American housing. Seven agencies working under twin Dodd-Frank mandates decide in months which mortgages will be labeled low-risk. “This is the first step in reshaping our housing finance system,” said Ethan Handelman, vice president …
Reshaping Financial System during Great Recession? Dodd-Frank Scrutinized Read More
FayettvilleObserver reports the North Carolina State Energy Office announced Wednesday a $1,500 rebate to home buyers who purchase energy-efficient manufactured homes through the end of 2011. An earlier rebate plan was for $500. “We’re making it even more attractive for consumers to buy energy-efficient manufactured homes,” said Nicole Dyess, residential …
New manufactured home retailers have rebate program marketing opportunity Read More
Zacks reports that Equity Lifestyle Properties (NYSE:ELS) is the best performing REIT among the top five Real Estate Investment Trusts. Equity Lifestyle Properties (NYSE:ELS) gain of 1.77% makes them the current leader. Education Realty Trust (NYSE:EDR) ranked number two gaining 1.64%. Apartment Investment & Management (NYSE:AIV) ranks third, having lost …
Top REIT stock? Manufactured home community giant Equity Lifestyle Properties Read More
CNBC reports that one outcome from the debt ceiling hike debate was a drop in the Treasury rate. This in turn moved mortgage rates to near new lows. 30 year rates are at 4.45 percent from 4.57 percent, and the 15 year rate made a new low of 3.52 percent, …
Some 350 leaders from the RV and Manufactured Housing industries gathered at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart to dine on surf and turf while honoring the class of 2011 inductees. Hodge Patel from U.S. Congressman Joe Donnelly office said: “Each year about 45 million vehicles travel the Indiana …
