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Stories on manufactured home community owners being put through the pain of being uprooted from their property, and often having to make life-altering adjustments, are common in the U.S. But the U.S. isn’t the only place where cases like this occur. They even happen in “the land down under.” According […]
MHC Faces the Music – Different Place, Same Song Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Mercedes-Benz pulls ads from The O’Reilly Factor. Trump administration moves to combat visa fraud. MLB drops Pepsi for Coca-Cola. UPS unveils Saturday delivery — and 6,000 new jobs. Some bullets from Fox Business – Will a simple majority confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch? America’s love affair with
ELS Rises, Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets Dip Read More
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is out with its 2017 Small Business Tax Guide. The free publication helps small business owners to identify what’s new for the 2016 tax year, and outlines some of the reforms that the organization expects to see over the next few months as
NFIB Provides Vital Small Business Guide Read More
In Puyallup, Washington, the stereotypes surrounding manufactured versus site built housing are playing out in a less than ideal way. Literally, it stinks. Residents of Elmwood Mobile Manor watched a new neighborhood come together, dubbed Stewart Crossing, and they thought it would be a great addition. Little did they know
Manufactured Home Community Suffers Setback Read More
New data from Case-Shiller shows that January home prices rose at the fastest rate since 2014. While this spells a win for sellers, it could eventually affect buyer demand. According to the Wall Street Journal, home prices rose 5.9 percent in the 12 months ended in January, the strongest increase
Moves In U.S. Home Price Index Read More
At the 2017 Tunica Manufactured Housing Show, members of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), and the industry’s top trade media were welcomed – without cost – by the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) at the annual in-person meeting of their members. The topics under discussion closely mirrored the same
Media, MHI Members Welcomed, Industry Warned Read More
Our theme for our April 2017 issue is: Manufactured Housing Industry Politics – Complicated Cross Currents, or April Fools? These articles will go live on the MHProNews.com home page on April 5th. Manufactured, modular and prefabricated home professionals know that how a home got to its location should not define a person
ELS Chairman and billionaire real estate mogul Sam Zell shared his thoughts recently on President Donald Trump’s plan for the border wall with Mexico, and what it means for business. “I’ve done a fair amount of business near the Mexican border and I think the country is going to do
Sam Zell Speaks: Wall Doesn’t Hurt at All Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – The Wells Fargo scandal is far from over. Trump rally alive and kicking after first quarter. Samsung phone launch: It’s been a challenging year. Obamacare: We liked our old health plans better. Some bullets from Fox Business – Tillerson to NATO members: Pay up. Commerce
Patrick Soars, Manufactured Housing CV Rises, Broader Markets Down Read More
New data shows an interesting trend – popular cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C., normally destinations for living, are actually losing people in mass. According to a study by Bloomberg, in the 100 most populous U.S. metros, the New York City area ranked 2nd, losing about a
City Residents Make Unexpected Moves – Opportunity for MH? Read More
Cavco Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:CVCO) tells MHProNews that it has signed a Letter of Intent, and has reached an understanding, on terms to acquire Lexington Homes, Inc. The purchase of Lexington is expected to improve Cavco’s ability to participate in the growing Southeastern housing market, as well as better serve the needs
Cavco Reaches Terms on Key Acquisition Read More
The Michigan Manufactured Housing Association (MMHA) tells MHProNews that it is renaming the organization’s nonprofit foundation as The Tim DeWitt HARVEST Education Foundation, in tribute to his nearly four decades of service to the organization. Dewitt originally founded the HARVEST Education Foundation in 1995, and to date the organization has awarded
Michigan Manufactured Housing Association Announces Changes Read More
In Bismarck, North Dakota, a long running discussion about special assessments provided manufactured home owners a surprise. One that they weren’t necessarily looking for. According to FOX West Dakota, some manufactured home property managers were surprised to learn they were paying more than traditional homeowners on special assessments. “Well they’re
Manufactured Home Owners Get Special Surprise Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Bids are rolling in for the Mexican border wall. What the heck is going on with Sears stock? Big Oil could be ready for a big comeback. Some bullets from Fox Business – Sean Spicer: Trump economic team weighing best options for tax reform. Norquist:
Skyline Rises, Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets Up Read More
In Chesterfield, Missouri, residents of the town’s only manufactured home community received some very shocking news this week. According to News 4, residents of the Chesterfield Mobile Home Park could be losing their homes, if developers get their wish – they want to build 300 apartments where the community currently
Manufactured Home Community, Residents, Face Uncertain Future Read More
In Delaware, homeowners in need are going to get some help. The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) tells MHProNews that qualified homeowners in need of assistance to keep their homes livable can now apply for assistance from the new Statewide Emergency Repair Program. Governor John Carney and the Housing Authority
State Agency to Assist Low Income MH Residents Read More
A recent manufactured home fire in Urbana, Ohio, has officials across the state calling for bold action. Their target is the Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission. According to the Dayton Daily News, fire officials across Ohio are backing a proposal by Governor John Kasich to abolish what they call an “industry-controlled
Manufactured Home Commission Under Fire, After Fire Read More
The trend of municipalities turning to manufactured and modular homes as a solution to housing shortages continues to grow. In the U.K., recently completed modular housing developments have been slated to serve first time homebuyers and workers in South London. According to 24 Housing, Vision Modular Systems, in partnership with
Modular Housing Serves as Affordable Housing Solution Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Brexit triggered: 5 obstacles to amicable divorce. Well Fargo customers in $110M settlement. Napolitano returns to Fox, stands by false spying claim. Westinghouse Electric is filing for bankruptcy. Some bullets from Fox Business – Construction business defies California’s ban against border wall construction. Bass
Patrick Up, Manufactured Housing CV Rises, Broader Markets Mixed Read More
In Queensbury, New York, manufactured housing has scored a victory. According to the Post Star, the town received word that a new state law will require it to allow the manufactured homes in residential districts. The law, which originally passed in 2015, allows for any single-family manufactured home that “appears
City Makes Decision on Manufactured Home Zoning Read More
