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In Belgrade, Montana, the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) has looked to modular housing as a solution to what the organization calls “immense affordable housing needs.” According to Belgrade News, the HRDC will add 20 small modular homes to land that they already own. “The soon-to-be housing development will be […]
Modular Tapped to Help City With Housing Needs Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – AT&T agrees to bring 3,000 jobs back to U.S. Snap is worth more than Delta, Target and CBS. Mexican firm faked the building of 100K homes: SEC. A high school made millions from Snap’s IPO. Some bullets from Fox Business – Yellen signals March
Skyline Up, Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets End Week Positive Read More
Skyline Corp. (NYSE: SKY) tells MHProNews that Jeff Newport has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Newport previously served as Senior Vice President of Operations, joining Skyline in February 2016. “Jeff has already made a significant impact on our operations and his promotion to Chief Operating Officer is well-earned,” said
Skyline Corporation Makes Executive Announcement Read More
Every year for many years now, Darrell Boyd, Senior Vice President from Jacksonville, Florida based Triad Financial Services brings banks, credit unions, investors and other financial services professionals to the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show. The goal? To begin the process of introducing new capital to the market, or to reinforce
Once known for its booming modular and manufactured home industry, Oxford, Maine has been dubbed the “Manufactured Housing Capital of New England.” Sadly, a downturn in May 2016, including the shutdown of Keiser Homes, cost at least 120 workers their jobs. The Daily Business News originally covered that story here. But
Lost Modular Jobs Set to Return? Read More
Testimony by former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate this week to the House Homeland Security Committee’s Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications Subcommittee, included some very stern words about the current state of the organization. That included the call for experienced leadership. “FEMA is not the place for
A Call for Changes at FEMA Read More
Fox News and most mainstream media sources are urging caution to professionals and others answering cell phones and landlines from incoming calls from an “unknown caller” or a phone number you may not recognize. The scam, as the two news videos below reveal, works like this. The caller will ask
Scam Alert! Professionals Warned Read More
In the great state of Indiana, a bill recently passed in the state house regarding manufactured housing dealerships that has a rather interesting twist. House Bill 1119 was passed 94-0, and it places Manufactured Housing Dealers back into Indiana law. According to the Indiana Manufactured Housing Association (IMHA), State Representatives
MH Dealer Bill Passes House – What Does it Mean? Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Caterpillar stock tumbles as feds execute search warrant. Companies are lining up to build the border wall. Mexican firm: We’ll provide cement for Trump’s wall. Venezuela is down to its last $10 billion. Some bullets from Fox Business – Trump advocates for defense buildup
TCN, ELS Up, Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets Down Read More
The Senate, in a 58-41 vote Thursday, has confirmed Dr. Ben Carson to be the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Carson’s nomination was approved by a bi-partisan majority of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee in a vote on January 24,
Ben Carson Confirmed as HUD Secretary, MHI and MHARR Commentary Read More
Leading up to his speech to a joint session of Congress Tuesday evening, many were curious as to exactly how President Donald Trump would approach the moment and what his message would be. Post speech, the responses, and where they came from, were quite interesting. “This will be a very
POTUS Speech: Public, Media, Markets Applaud Read More
It never fails. No matter how much you clean, it always seems that something comes up, spills, or gets dirt on it. Why? Over the course of time, things happen. But, there are some things that you can do – or stop doing – to keep your home cleaner. According
Habits to Make or Break for a Cleaner, Healthier Home Read More
In Hampton, South Carolina last night, Mayor John Rhoden and the Town Council extended a hand to a group of manufactured home community residents in an effort to make the best of an unfortunate situation. According to the Hampton County Guardian, residents of L&L Trailer Park got word late last
MHC Gets Assistance From Town Council Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Dow soars 300 points, zooms past 21,000. Wells Fargo strips CEO and 7 top execs of 2016 bonuses. McDonald’s to launch ordering app, expand delivery. Kay and Jared jewelry chains face discrimination allegations. Some bullets from Fox Business – Dow’s latest 1K-point advance ties
UFPI Soars, Manufactured Housing CV UP, Broader Markets Hit New Records Read More
In Carbon Hill, Alabama this week, the City Council heard about a possible plan from developers to use a couple of old manufactured home plant facilities to make small-sized homes, aka “tiny houses.” Charles Phillips, his son, Charles T. Phillips, and Jim Clark spoke to the council about their plans.
MH Factories May Get New Life Read More
The report is in from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). According to Housing Wire, insufficient supply levels and contract activity in the West and Midwest decreased, bringing down pending home sales to their lowest level in a year. The Pending Home Sales Index is a “forward looking indicator,” based
Pending Home Sales Numbers Released Read More
The Washington County, Maryland Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing today regarding several proposed changes to the county’s zoning ordinance, including ones that affect manufactured homes. According to the Herald-Mail Media, zoning amendments are proposed to the 1973 ordinance from time to time due to changing times and
Zoning Changes Could Affect Manufactured Housing Read More
Washington, D.C., February 28, 2017 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) tells MHProNews that Executive Orders issued by President Trump within the past thirty days provide an unprecedented opportunity for the federally-regulated manufactured housing industry and American consumers who rely upon manufactured homes. The orders, says MHARR,
MHARR: President Trump’s Actions Offer Major Opportunity for MH Industry and Consumers Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – What Wall Street wants to hear from Trump. Bidding war over Obamas’ book deal. NY Fed president: “Animal spirits have been unleashed.” Shamed retail baron pays $450M to protect pensions. Some bullets from Fox Business – Dow halts record run, February was still mighty
TCN Up, Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets Down Read More
With mortgage rates now beginning to move, those in the market felt the first effects of rising rates in December. According to Housing Wire, information from First American Financial Corp., a provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, shows that the company’s price index
Impact of Rising Interest Rates Felt Read More
