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In the U.S., millions are still working, hoping and praying for the original American Dream: home ownership. More than a half a century since the “War on Poverty” began, not much has changed – and the nation is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis, where preservation, and creation, […]
Trump, Carson, Creating Jobs by Supplying the American Dream Read More
In the U.K., modular housing continues to gain steam as a practical solution to the nation’s growing housing crisis. But in Wembley, just north of London it’s being taken to a whole new level. According to Construction News UK, Tide Construction and Vision Modular Systems have put the final piece
Super Modular? Super Tower Takes Shape Read More
In California, the San Francisco Bay Area remains one of the most expensive places to live in the U.S., with some one-bedroom apartments running well over $3,000 per month. In the city of Pleasanton, an affluent enclave, the Vineyard Estates 55 and over manufactured home community remains one of the
Respect Demanded: MHC Residents, Families, Speak Out 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,
Even though six months remain until the deadline, Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation wanted to remind MHProNews, and industry professionals, that if they are considering nominating someone, now’s a good time to begin working on it. “Even though we are intensely planning for the induction dinner celebration for
2018 RV/MH Hall of Fame Call for Nominations Read More
Just outside of St. Louis, Missouri, a developer is dealing with the reality that sometimes, trying to do the right thing isn’t always enough. In a story the Daily Business News originally covered here, the city of Chesterfield’s only manufactured home community, Chesterfield Mobile Home Park, had rumors swirling about
Developer Plans to help MHC Residents Transition Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Venezuela denies seizing GM plant for state use. Wells Fargo CEO: We’re America’s best corporate citizen. Inside the plot to bomb a soccer team to make money. Bebe is closing all its stores, the latest casualty in retail. Some bullets from Fox Business –
Patrick Industries Gains, Manufactured Housing CV Rises, Broader Markets End Week Lower Read More
A long, and often confusing rollercoaster ride for residents at the East End Mobile Home Park in Manassas, Virginia may be coming to an end. But, as has been the case for the community, it won’t come without clearing a few hurdles. Per InsideNova, James Turner, an Alexandria lawyer and
Rollercoaster Ride may be Ending for Manufactured Home Community? Read More
While the value proposition for manufactured housing is well known to industry professionals, showing or explaining that value to the mainstream can be a challenge. According to recent information from NAREIT, that appears to be changing. New data shows that manufactured housing REITs now occupy an enviable place in real
Manufactured Housing – Investors Taking Notice? Read More
In Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, modular building manufacturer Britco laid off most of its employees earlier this month, in what the company is calling a “curtailing.” According to Infotel CA, Western One, Britco’s parent company, announced the sale of Britco’s rental and U.S. manufacturing businesses on March 6 to Black
Modular Home Builder Faces the Music Read More
In Belfast, Maine, members of the city’s planning board are reviewing plans to expand a manufactured home community. According to Village Soup, the community is owned by Connecticut Property Management and sits on 22 total acres. The community currently has 21 homes, and the proposed expansion would create 31 additional
Planning Board Reviews Manufactured Home Community Expansion Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Trump to U.S. steelworkers: I’ve got your back. Ivanka Trump promises to donate book profits to charity. Fox gets big ratings in O’Reilly’s slot after firing. Venezuela spirals into deep economic crisis. Some bullets from Fox Business – U.S. reviewing Venezuela’s seizure of GM
Deer Valley Surges, Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets Spike Read More
In the ongoing saga of Laconia, New Hampshire – based Briarcrest Estates, both the tempers, and stakes, are higher than ever. According to the Laconia Daily Sun, Briarcrest co-op board members Joe McCarthy, Don Vachon and John Drouin have resigned from the six-member board, after they came under fire over
Drama, Take Three – MHC Infighting Over Potential Sale Read More
Much of the manufactured housing industry is familiar with latest version of the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2017 – a.k.a. H.R. 1699. The Arlington, VA based Manufactured Housing Institute’s (MHI) latest “alert” urged their readers to keep up the momentum for the 4th iteration of a bill,
Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act – Momentum or DOA? Read More
New data in from the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) shows that homebuilding in the U.S. fell in the month of March, recording its biggest decline in three years. According to the St. Louis Dispatch, housing starts declined 6.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.22 million units.
Rise and Fall – NAHB March Housing Report Read More
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has released its April 2017 Washington Update, an exclusive report and analysis that addresses key issues with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Covered in this MHARR report: HUD Defines President Trump’s Regulatory Reforms MHARR Highlights Urgent Need
MHARR on HUD, DOE, Chattel and Powergrabs – Exclusive Report and Analysis Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Bill O’Reilly out at Fox News. Wells Fargo CEO has a message for distrustful employees. Pricey US stocks are being dumped for cheap Europe. Facebook wants to kill the password. Some bullets from Fox Business – IBM Sends S&P 500, Dow Lower; Nasdaq Advances.
Skyline Bounces Back, Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets Dip Read More
In the Southern California city of Brawley, families who have been displaced by the closing of the Brawley Mobile Home Park are looking to their local representatives for help. According to KYMA, more than 40 families are seeking assistance, and 10 community residents were in attendance at a legislative update
MHC Residents Look to Lawmakers for Assistance Read More
In 1821 Charles Bulow purchased nearly 5,000 acres of land in northeast Florida, in what is now Flagler County. According to Florida Today, local historian Al Hadeed said, “The Bulow Plantation was one of the largest plantation enterprises in territorial Florida. It was very successful because its major crop was
Former Sugar Plantation Sees Reallocation of Manufactured Homes Read More
The RICO Act was originally conceived as a law that would be used to help combat organized crime, specifically the Mafia and like organizations. Since enacted by Congress in 1970, it has had other applications in criminal as well as civil law. Wikipedia defines RICO in the following terms: “The
Extortion? RICO? Allegedly Illegal, and Dirty Side of Manufactured Housing, Exposed Read More
