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Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – United loses $250 million in market value. Toshiba warns it may not survive crisis. White House says United episode “troubling”. Russia could soon control a U.S. oil company. Some bullets from Fox Business – Wal-Mart cuts several hundred jobs. Trump targets Dodd-Frank, promises tax […]
UFPI Bounces, Manufactured Housing CV Leaps, Broader Markets Down Slightly Read More
Although overall consumer confidence rose in March, consumer confidence in home buying slipped almost four percentage points for the month. According to the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI), confidence decreased 3.8 percentage points to 84.5, following a record high in February. The index showed that the share of people
Homebuyer Confidence – March Report Read More
An Honorary Lifetime member of the Indiana Manufactured Housing Association (IMHA) and the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), Ralph Pardieck, of Seymour, Indiana passed away at age 88, Friday, April 7. A self-made businessman, he and his wife, Ruth, founded the Village Green Manufactured Home Community, and also established a winery,
Passages: Ralph Pardieck Read More
In the San Francisco Bay Area of California, housing, along with most everything else, is very expensive. In many cities in the region, this disparity creates a toxic combination: an affordable housing crunch and rampant homelessness. A billionaire in the area believes that the solution lies in repurposing shipping containers.
Billionaire Sees Shipping Containers as Homeless Solution Read More
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. When the Zillow Group’s ™ recent survey of Consumer Homebuyer Trends tells you 92% of Americans aren’t considering a manufactured home – and only half of those who ponder manufactured housing actually purchase one – consider it a multi-million-dollar opportunity in your professional
Zillow Group Study Reveals Trillions in Manufactured Housing Industry Opportunities Read More
In Anoka County, Minnesota, just north of Minneapolis, one organization has seen the light, combining all the benefits of manufactured housing to combat homelessness. According to ABC Newspapers, non-profit organization Family Promise will receive a $10,000 grant to kick-start a new effort to combat homelessness in Anoka County. The “Home
The Promise of Housing – Manufactured Homes Take Center Stage Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – The damning 2004 report that Wells Fargo execs ignored. Labor Dept. goes after big tech for discrimination. Spotify executive killed in Stockholm attack. Toyota investing $1.3B in Kentucky plant. Some bullets from Fox Business – Jesse James takes aim at the luxury gun market.
Skyline Soars, Manufactured Housing CV Dips, Broader Markets Gain Read More
In Groesbeck, Texas the city council passed an ordinance that makes a distinction between manufactured and mobile homes. According to the Groesbeck Journal, the passing of the ordinance reflects the members’ consensus from a workshop on the subject that they held in early March. As informed veteran manufactured housing professionals
City Adopts Manufactured Housing Ordinance, Terminology Matters Read More
Throughout most parts of California, almost everything is expensive. That includes housing. But, in Santa Barbara, one developer believes that he’s solved the city’s housing shortage. According to NoozHawk, project architect Jan Hochhauser and developer Ed Clark purchased the property, a former manufactured home community, out of bankruptcy. The
Affordable Housing – In the Eye of the Beholder? Read More
In Australia, a handful of smart entrepreneurs believe that they have the answer to the nation’s housing crisis. And, the answer lies in “flat pack” prefab. According to Domain AU, and as the Daily Business News originally covered here, Big World Homes founder and architect Alex Symes has come up
Tackling the Housing Crisis Down Under With Prefab Read More
In McCrory, Arkansas, manufactured home residents were faced with an incredibly difficult situation. According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, officials in the city passed an ordinance that placed a ban on manufactured homes that were worth less than $7,500. If owners were non-compliant, they faced fines of up to $500 per
Town Amends Manufactured Home Ordinance Read More
Our theme for this month is: Manufactured Housing Industry Politics – Complicated Cross Currents, or April Fools? and our featured articles are now live on the MHProNews.com home page. To see the line-up of over 3-dozen featured articles for this month, along with the headline commentary, please click the link above. Manufactured,
In a new report from Allied Market Research, the firm shows significant market growth for green building materials over the next five years. According to the Environmental Leader, the “Green Building Materials Market Report” forecasts that the global market is expected to grow from $171,475 million in 2015 to $377,029
Green Building Materials Front and Center in Construction Read More
In the Little Saigon area of Westminster, California, the Green Lantern Village & Mobile Home community has served as an affordable beacon, including veterans of the Vietnam War. Now, its days may be numbered. According to the LA Times, property owner Walsh Properties LLC informed residents last week about plans
California Dreamin’ – Another Manufactured Home Community Under Siege Read More
In a story that the Daily Business News has covered extensively, the Ohio Manufactured Homes Association (OMHA) has provided an update regarding the battle with Ohio Governor John Kasich over the status of the Ohio Manufactured Housing Commission (OMHC). According to the Dayton Daily News, Governor Kasich is calling for the
UPDATE: OMHA Provides Additional Details in OMHC Fight Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Wells Fargo: Bracing for results of massive board probe. Oil prices leap after U.S. missile strike on Syria. Trump and Elizabeth Warren agree on one thing. High-roller Billy Walters convicted on insider trading charges. Some bullets from Fox Business – How the Syrian conflict
LCI Spikes, Manufactured Housing CV Spikes, Broader Markets Down Read More
New information from the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), shows that an elevation in home values, triggered by tight inventory conditions across all housing categories is contributing to growth in high priced home sales. While this category grows, a more ominous sign is on the horizon. According to Construction Dive,
Affordable Home Inventory Crisis – Manufactured Housing Center Stage? Read More
The impact of a Donald Trump presidency continues to resonate, as consumer confidence reached its highest level in 16 years last month, according to Nielsen’s Consumer Confidence Survey. The Conference Board by Nielsen, which provides information around what consumers buy and watch, conducts the survey. According to HousingWire, the Consumer
Consumer Confidence Soars to Record High Read More
In Colorado, city officials in Louisville are working to solve a growing affordable housing crisis. According to the Daily Camera, the focus is on the sole manufactured home community in the city, the 94-unit Parco Dello Zingaro Mobile Home Park, which has served as a cost effective alternative for a
City Makes Moves to Preserve Affordable Housing Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Wells Fargo’s whistleblower problem worsens. Twitter cofounder begins selling off shares. Corona owner soars as Trump tariff fears fade. How North Korea makes its money. Some bullets from Fox Business – US, China visit: Why Trump is in the driver’s seat. With “Nuclear Option,”
UMH Gains, Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets Up Read More
