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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
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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
Officials in Corona, California, say that they may pursue voluntary rent control measures for manufactured home communities, in an effort to help low income and elderly residents who face rent hikes of up to 30 percent over the next two years. According to the Press Enterprise, the Corona City Council is
Potential Rent Control for Manufactured Home Communities Read More
In a North Fort Myers, Florida manufactured home community, some special residents were honored for their contribution. According to the News-Press, twelve World War II veterans, ages 87-94, were honored this past weekend at the Forest Park Mobile Home Park. 70 years removed from their time in service, veterans –
Manufactured Home Community Veterans Honored Read More
In a follow up to a story that Daily Business News originally covered here, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is “gung ho” about developers planning to build 12,000 modular homes, along with a factory to manufacture them, on the 430-acre site of the old U.S. Steel South Works plant in the
Mayor “Gung Ho” About 12,000 Home Modular Project Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Dow jumps 151 points, breaks 8-day losing streak. Wells Fargo fails discriminatory and illegal practices test. O’Reilly apologizes for racially charged joke. Never ending success? Olive Garden sales boom. Some bullets from Fox Business – As sanctuary cities grow, public schools left holding the
AMG Soars, Manufactured Housing CV Slips, Broader Markets Roar Back Read More
In a follow up to a story that the Daily Business News originally covered in February, the Iberia Parish, Louisiana Parish Council voted last week to adopt a new ordinance to regulate the development of manufactured home communities and subdivisions. This appears to be the end of the road for the
Town Decides on Manufactured Home Ordinance Read More
In an update to a story the Daily Business News has covered over the last few months, residents at the East End Mobile Home Park in Manassas, Virginia, have been given a reprieve from eviction, which was due to take place at the end of the month. According to Inside
Update: Manufactured Home Community Eviction Read More
Typically, when you hear about a 99-year lease, it usually means more than a lifetime of security. Except in the case of an Arizona manufactured home community. Per The Spectrum, Anasazi Palms, a community in the Arizona Strip community of Littlefield provided what most residents saw as a “perfect deal.”
Manufactured Home Community Leases Gone Bad Read More
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, two developers have turned to modular housing to ease the stress of finding housing. According to the Baton Rouge Business Report, Jak Kunstler and Susannah Bing believe that modular homes in Baton Rouge could be a solution to a housing shortage in the city’s older neighborhoods.
Developers Turn to Modular in Housing Crisis Read More
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UMH Gains, Manufactured Housing CV Rises, Broader Markets Mixed Read More
In North Strabane Township, just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a new battle is brewing over a proposed manufactured home community. According to the Observer-Reporter, developers are working on Hidden Acres, a 182-acre plan with 228 manufactured home units. Based on the location, which is zoned for manufactured homes, officials do
NIMBY, NIMBY, NIMBY – Residents Oppose MHC Read More
The doors Spring open at the Tunica Manufactured Home Show Tuesday, March 28 at 12:45 PM as attendees are greeted by SCMHI executives. Seminars kick off promptly at 1:00 PM as Frank Rolfe, one of today’s most publicized personalities in the world of manufactured housing, sparks the Getting Positive Media
Tunica Forecast—Terrific for Growth Read More
In Northern California, the city of Sebastopol is investing $258,000 into a project that establishes affordable housing for low-income residents at the city’s eastern gateway. A partial solution for that affordable housing? Manufactured homes. According to Sonoma West, at a city council meeting last week, officials decided to create a
City Invests in Manufactured Homes for Affordable Housing Read More
The 2017 Tunica Manufactured Home show officially kicks off tomorrow with in-depth educational seminars, and with information focused on growth for you, and for the industry. Kicking off at 1pm in the Resorts Hotel Magnolia Room, the “Getting Positive Media Coverage, Engaging the Media” panel discussion features Frank Rolfe, partner
All Eyes on Tunica for Manufactured Housing This Week Read More
