Author name: Manufactured Housing Institute

MHI Launches New Online Buyer’s Guide Read More

MHI Launches New Online Buyer’s Guide

By Manufactured Housing Institute / March 5, 2010 / Manufactured Housing Institute

The Manufactured Housing Institute has launched its Manufactured Housing Buyer’s Guide, an online resource available to all MHI members. MHI’s Manufactured Housing Buyer’s Guide is designed to be a community resource where those in the factory built housing industry will find a robust buyer’s guide to products and services.

MHI Representative to Testify Before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Read More

MHI Representative to Testify Before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

By Manufactured Housing Institute / March 5, 2010 / Manufactured Housing Institute

A representative of a coalition which includes MHI has been invited to testify before the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on behalf of the coalition supporting S. 1320, “Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Act of 2009.”

HUD Sends Memo to PIA’s Clarifying its Position on Combustion Air Inlets for Fireplaces and Fireplace Stoves at MHI’s Urging Read More

HUD Sends Memo to PIA’s Clarifying its Position on Combustion Air Inlets for Fireplaces and Fireplace Stoves at MHI’s Urging

By Manufactured Housing Institute / March 5, 2010 / Manufactured Housing Institute

On March 1, in response to MHI’s urging, HUD’s Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regulatory Affairs and Manufactured Housing, Bill Matchneer, sent a memo to the Primary Inspection Agencies (PIA’s) clarifying the

MHEI®’s Manufactured Home Installation – Online Training Course Approved by Three States Read More

MHEI®’s Manufactured Home Installation – Online Training Course Approved by Three States

By Manufactured Housing Institute / March 5, 2010 / Manufactured Housing Institute

MHEI®’s Manufactured Home Installation – Online Training course has recently been approved by three states – Arizona, Iowa and Nevada, for providing training on manufactured home installation to installers. Arizona and Iowa have

Feb 26 2010

Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Act of 2009

By Manufactured Housing Institute / February 26, 2010 / Manufactured Housing Institute

On March 26, 2009, Congressman Baron Hill (D-9th-IN) introduced H.R. 1749, the “Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Act of 2009.” This bill was included within

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Feb 26 2010

MHI Meets with Representative Joe Donnelly (D-IN) to Discuss the SAFE Act

By Manufactured Housing Institute / February 26, 2010 / Manufactured Housing Institute

This week, MHI met with Representative Joe Donnelly (D-IN) who represents Elkhart, Indiana and sits on the House Financial Services Committee.

MHI Meets with Representative Joe Donnelly (D-IN) to Discuss the SAFE Act Read More

Administration Submits Fiscal Year 2011 Budget to Congress — Increase in Manufactured Home Label Fees Proposed Read More

Administration Submits Fiscal Year 2011 Budget to Congress — Increase in Manufactured Home Label Fees Proposed

By Manufactured Housing Institute / February 19, 2010 / Manufactured Housing Institute

On February 1, the Administration sent Congress its 2011 Budget, proposing funding for all federal programs, including HUD and the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Rural Housing programs. The budget proposal includes a proposed $10 per floor label fee increase

FHFA Annouces that it will Soon Publish A Proposed Rule in the Federal Register on Affordable Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Read More

FHFA Annouces that it will Soon Publish A Proposed Rule in the Federal Register on Affordable Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

By Manufactured Housing Institute / February 19, 2010 / Manufactured Housing Institute

This week, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a press release stating that it will soon publish in the Federal Register a proposed rule regarding

MHI Signs Joint Letter to U.S. Senate Opposing the Creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) Read More

MHI Signs Joint Letter to U.S. Senate Opposing the Creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA)

By Manufactured Housing Institute / February 19, 2010 / Manufactured Housing Institute

MHI has signed onto a joint letter to the U.S. Senate which opposes the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). This agency would regulate all

MHI Invited to Participate in Briefing Before House Financial Services Committee Read More

MHI Invited to Participate in Briefing Before House Financial Services Committee

By Manufactured Housing Institute / February 19, 2010 / Manufactured Housing Institute

This week, MHI was invited to participate in a briefing before the House Financial Services Committee relating to housing finance. The briefing was well attended by staff for Members of Congress who

Feb 17 2010

Don’t Miss the Premier Educational and Networking Event of the Year

By Manufactured Housing Institute / February 17, 2010 / Manufactured Housing Institute

Register Today for the National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing

The 2010 National Congress and Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing is scheduled for April 13-15, 2010 in Las Vegas at Caesar’s Palace and promises to provide the best in programming and networking opportunities for the largest yearly gathering of hundreds of industry leaders.

Reduced Room Rate Extended to Feb. 28

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Lead, Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Takes Effect In April Read More

Lead, Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Takes Effect In April

By Manufactured Housing Institute / February 13, 2010 / Manufactured Housing Institute

On April 22, 2010, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Lead, Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule will be effective. It can viewed at www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm. The rule addresses remodeling and renovation projects disturbing more than six square feet of potentially contaminated painted surfaces for all residential and multifamily structures built prior to 1978.

MHI Distributes Draft Comment Letter on HUD’s Proposed Rule on the SAFE Act to MHI Members Read More

MHI Distributes Draft Comment Letter on HUD’s Proposed Rule on the SAFE Act to MHI Members

By Manufactured Housing Institute / February 13, 2010 / Manufactured Housing Institute

Earlier this week, MHI distributed to all certified representatives a draft comment letter relating to HUD’s proposed rule on the SAFE Act. Click here to view the letter.

HUD Issues Interpretative Rule on HUD Statements Subject to the Consensus Committee Process Read More

HUD Issues Interpretative Rule on HUD Statements Subject to the Consensus Committee Process

By Manufactured Housing Institute / February 13, 2010 / Manufactured Housing Institute

On February 5, HUD issued an interpretive rule clarifying the scope of its responsibilities under Section 604(b) of the Manufactured Home Improvement Act of 2000. Section 604(b) provides, among other things, the process for issuance of “other orders” which consist of