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New data from Redfin shows that more consumers than ever before are in the market for a home. While sales are picking up, new home construction is well below levels prior to the recession of 2008. Could manufactured housing be the solution? According to National Mortgage News, there are key […]
Constraints on New Home Construction – Is MH the Answer? Read More
Between now and month’s end, there is a good likelihood that the new and improved MHProNews.com version 3.0 will be rolled out. The new site will feature: A bold new, modern look, feel, and navigation. Enhanced security features (necessary in today’s hacking and malware environment). More visually rich, with more
Service, Manufactured Housing News Programming Alert Read More
While the U.K. continues to struggle with an affordable housing crisis, a new concern for some of the larger homebuilders in the country has cropped up. Those leading homebuilders, including Berkeley, Taylor Wimpey, and Persimmon have said they are either planning new developments of prefabricated homes or are considering doing
U.K. Builders Eye Prefab in Anticipation of Brexit Read More
South of Eugene, Oregon, in the community of Saginaw, the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County is working to utilize manufactured housing to help those in need. According to the Register Guard, the organization has acquired the Saginaw Park community, furthering its efforts to buy and rehabilitate manufactured
Manufactured Home Communities for Those in Need Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Poor management helped an employee steal $103 million. Intel buys Israeli self-driving car firm for $15 billion. Bush economist: Trump should get moving on tax cuts. Marissa Mayer to get $23 million severance. Some bullets from Fox Business – Blizzard to shutter schools, snarl
Carlyle Gains, Manufactured Housing CV Rises, Broader Markets Mixed Read More
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) tells MHProNews that it has formally called upon the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Gov. Rick Perry, to withdraw its proposed manufactured housing energy rule. MHARR says that the proposed rule is “rooted in climate change activism and advanced
MHARR to Secretary Perry: Withdraw Unnecessary MH Energy Rule Read More
In Calaveras County, California, the Butte Fire had a significant impact on the area, putting a number of area residents into temporary Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) housing. Eighteen months later, some residents are still in their FEMA homes, looking for permanent housing. And now, FEMA says they are out
As Deadline Looms, FEMA Wants Money Read More
In Coldwater, Michigan, a rezoning proposal for the expansion of a manufactured housing community was rejected. According to the Daily Reporter, rezoning for the 10-acre expansion of Tall Grass Mobile Home Park failed, ending in a 3-3-tie vote after presentation and discussion before the Coldwater Planning Commission. Residents of the
Manufactured Housing Zoning Decision Reached Read More
Our theme for this month is The Manufactured Housing Industry’s March Madness, and our featured articles are now live on the MHProNews.com home page. To see the line-up of over three dozen featured articles for this month, along with the headline commentary, please click the link above. Manufactured, modular and prefabricated home professionals
In Mount Vernon, Illinois, what appears to be another case of NIMBY (Not-In-My-Back-Yard) has reared its head. According to the Register-News, a first reading of an ordinance to annex property for a manufactured home community was held this week, and several residents in attendance voiced their concerns. “We would like
Proposed Manufactured Home Community Faces Fight Read More
In Lawrence County, Ohio, the county land bank is making a very strong statement with regard to manufactured homes that are delinquent on their taxes. According to an editorial board letter in the Ironton Tribune, the land bank is looking to clean up abandoned and run-down properties across the county,
Land Bank Pursues Tax Delinquent Manufactured Homes Read More
Prefab housing appears to be getting even faster. Skilpod, a Belgian construction company, has created the #150 Skilpod solar-powered model, a prefabricated home that can generate all its own energy and be set up in as little as half a day. According to Inhabitat, the model was by UAU Collectiv,
Belgian Prefab: Quick, Fast and Self-Sustaining Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Has Trump unleashed America’s animal spirits? 25 million jobs in 10 years? So far, so good. 235,000 jobs added in Trump’s first full month. Musk offers to fix Australia’s energy crisis in 100 days. Some bullets from Fox Business – Achieving three percent growth this
Cavco Rises, Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets Up Read More
Even with over 300 households currently in manufactured home communities in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the tried and true solution to the challenge of affordable workforce housing does not appear to be a priority. According to Steamboat Today, the Yampa Valley Housing Authority, with city and county support, owns the Fish
Manufactured Housing and Workforce Housing, Practical Partners Read More
On the acquisition front in the manufactured housing industry, Universal Forest Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFPI) has announced two acquisitions. Through one of its affiliates, UPFI has closed on the purchase of certain assets of Quality Hardwood Sales. Based in Nappanee, Indiana, Quality Hardwood Sales is a manufacturer and supplier of
Manufactured Housing Industry Acquisitions Announced Read More
In Allenstown, New Hampshire, officials have formally approved the sale of 166 acres of town-owned land to a Canada-based manufactured home developer, Hynes Group. The company, which already manages the 300 unit Holiday Acres community in town, plans to expand it by an additional 210 units, which will be age-restricted.
Multi-Acre MH Expansion Approved, Residents Concerned Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Wells Fargo fallout: Execs reshuffled, 3 managers out. Mnuchin warns Congress on debt ceiling. Engineers say fixing infrastructure will take $4.6 trillion. Staples to close 70 more stores. Some bullets from Fox Business – Andrew Puzder: Democrats afraid we will succeed. EPA Chief Scott
UFPI Gains, Manufactured Housing CV Down, Broader Markets Rise Read More
Fresh off of their announcement regarding the shutdown of their Mansfield, Texas production facility, and the subsequent announcement that Champion Homes will acquire it, Skyline Corp. (NYSE: SKY) announced yesterday that the company has suspended operations at its Elkhart, Indiana plant. According to the South Bend Tribune, Skyline also
What’s Happening With Skyline Corp? Read More
A new survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), shows some rather interesting statistics, and opportunities for the manufactured housing industry. According to Furniture Today, the 132-question survey, as a part of the 2017 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends study, showed that “Generation X” households are buying more
Who is Choosing Homeownership? Read More
In Glendale, Arizona, new manufactured homes have received the green light. For some residents, that presents an issue. According to Your West Valley, the planning commission approved the proposal for 21 manufactured homes as part of the Campana Trails community. The homes will sit on five and a half vacant
New MH Community Proposal Approved, Residents Concerned Read More
