A vision for modular housing has made a huge impact at the recent STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Spotlight Awards in Vancouver, Canada. According to the Vancouver Sun, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) civil engineering student Stephen Cohos won the $20,000 grand prize during the inaugural edition of the …
As we wrap up the month of January, our featured articles are found on the MHProNews.com home page. Our theme for this month is: Jiu Jitsu January in Manufactured Homeland, USA. To see the line-up of over 3-dozen featured articles for this month, along with the headline commentary, please click …
A new year, a new month, and a new set of featured articles are found on the MHProNews.com home page. Our theme for this month is: Jiu Jitsu January in Manufactured Homeland, USA. To see the line-up of over 3-dozen featured articles for this month, along with the headline commentary, …
Texas Manufactured Housing Association (TMHA) executive director, DJ Pendleton, will be part of a January 23, single-day 2017 Houston Market Area Event and forum for manufactured home community owners. Pendleton will be discussing TMHA’s role during the 2017 Texas Legislative Session, what bills TMHA is working to pass and defeat, …
Texas Manufactured Housing Association Houston Metro Community Owners Event Approaches Read More
With Entrepreneurs November in MHVille 2016, in the rear-view mirror, December and an entirely new set of featured articles are found on the MHProNews.com home page. Our theme for this month is: DAAD = Dramatic! Advent! Adventure! December 2016! To see the line-up of over 3 dozen featured articles for this month, …
A Chattanooga based startup is ready to innovate with 3D homes. And it’s won an award. Branch Technology won the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Innovation Award” last week. The company held a contest with $10,000 in prizes that drew entries from around the world to design a …
Startup Wins Innovation Award For Upcoming 3D Home Read More
The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) informs MHProNews that they have elected a new board of directors at its annual luncheon on September 26th. Members voted and approved the following officers for 2017: Chairman: Tim Williams, CEO of 21st Century Mortgage Corporation Vice Chairman: Joe Stegmayer, Chairman and CEO of Cavco …
MHI announces their new Executive Committee board members, Award Winners Read More
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com Tiny Houses Owners face Big Legal Trouble? What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News Financial Services Committee says Dodd-Frank is damaging. YES! Communities redistributes assets. Private enterprise ready to supply modular buildings to flooded LA. MHI, MHARR spar with DOE, as MHI …
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MHProNews has learned from thedallasnewera in Dallas, Georgia that four high school students who live in the Logan’s Crossing Manufactured Home Community (MHC) each received a $250 scholarship for maintaining a ‘B’ average in the 2015-2016 school year. The scholarships are given each year by the owners of the Logan …
Logan’s Crossing Manufactured Home Community Announces Annual Scholarships Read More
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com Comparing Tiny Houses vs Manufactured Homes – Function and Value vs. Fashion What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News Children of home owners more likely to own homes. Trump tells NAHB he identifies with them. Residents of closing community continue trying to …
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The First State Manufactured Housing Association (FSMHA) in Delaware has chosen three finalists to receive the $3,000 in scholarship funds they donate each year to students who live in manufactured homes, according to what delawareonline tells MHProNews. Eric Nielsen, a 2016 graduate of Milford Senior High School, will major in …
Three Delaware Residents of Manufactured Homes Receive Scholarships Read More
In a gala ceremony before 300 friends, family and colleagues, the Class of 2016 was inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame (Hall) Aug. 1, at the Hall in Elkhart, Indiana. Prior to the induction ceremonies, Hall President Darryl Searer said after four years, with support from individuals and companies, …
A modular apartment building with 11 single bedroom apartments for Ute Mountain Indian tribal members will result from an $871,000 grant to Colorado’s Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Division of Housing, as cortezjournal informs MHProNews. The apartment units in Towaoc will specifically target homeless, those at risk of becoming homeless …
Modular, Manufactured Homes Coming to Ute Mountain Indians Read More
Through the Hope VI Main Street Program, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Bartlesville, Oklahoma a $500,000 grant to redevelop a 90-year-old abandoned church campus into a mixed-use development which will include affordable housing. The collaboration of Bartlesville Redevelopment Trust Authority (BRTA), Main Street …
Affordable Housing Included in $500k HUD Grant to Oklahoma City Read More
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com Educator, Builder Compare Conventional House to Residential Style Manufactured Home Living & Quality Illinois Professional Couple Discover their Getaway Home near Florida’s top Beaches What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News Section 8 vouchers good for buying manufactured home. CBO: U. S. …
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Two Elkhart, Indiana-based companies involved in the production of recreational vehicles (RV) have been named to the list of the nation’s best 50 manufacturers. IndustryWeek, a national trade publication, annually ranks manufacturers on factors that include total revenue, growth and inventory turnover. RV manufacturer Thor Industries was named fifth in …
Drew Industries Included in Top 50 U. S. Manufacturers Read More
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded over $5 million to 42 local public housing authorities (PHAs) who are actively working to end homelessness among veterans. The additional funds will help these PHAs administer a joint program with HUD and Veterans Affairs to provide permanent …
HUD Funding Local Housing Authorities to House Homeless Vets Read More
MHProNews has learned the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) announces that its Manufactured Housing Fenestration Certification Program has been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), an accreditation which confirms the AAMA certification program licensees produce the highest quality products the industry has to offer. According to Rob Luter …
American National Standards Institute Approves MH Fenestration Program Read More
Yarrawonga Manufactured Housing (YMH) in Australia has been awarded a $1.1 million ($813,828 USD) federal grant to build a manufactured housing facility in Mulwala in New South Wales, Australia that will eventually employ 30 people when the project is complete, likely not for five years. As bordermail.com.au tells MHProNews, the …
Aussies get Grant to Build more Manufactured Homes Read More
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com Media Should Re-Visit Dodd-Frank Reporting in Light of Congressional Testimony Modular Versus Manufactured Homes: Which Is Right for You? What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News Lake Villa MH community sells for $11.3 million. HUD Code production climbs 9.9% in April. …
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