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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
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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
For President Donald Trump, the news regarding jobs made for a great morning. “U.S. private sector job creation surging with nearly 300k created last month. Much more than expected!” tweeted Trump. Today’s report from global payroll firm ADP provides the first look at hard figures from the President’s first full
Jobs Go Boom: Employment Numbers Show Trump Effect Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Why women are better investors than men. U.S. poised for record oil output in 2018. What worries investing guru Jack Bogle right now. North Korean banks kicked out of global messaging network. Some bullets from Fox Business – Uber self-driving cars are coming back
LPX Gains, Manufactured Housing CV Down, Broader Markets Mixed Read More
Longtime Texas Manufactured Housing Association (TMHA) member Brian R. Kirby, 62, passed away March 4, 2017 at his home in Heath, Texas surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Brian and his wife Deborah began Magnum Home Service in Heath 33 years ago and operate the business
Passages: Brian Raymond Kirby of Heath, Texas Read More
In Winterville, North Carolina, the Planning Commission and the Town Council tackled zoning issues this week. On the subject of manufactured housing, it was very clear on which side of the line some officials fell. According to the Reflector, in dealing with permitted residential uses, the planning board voted 6-2 with
Town Council Overhauls Zoning, MH in Crosshairs Read More
In the U.K., the ongoing housing crisis has the nation looking for resources. Prefab has emerged as a potentially efficient solution, and one producer is adding a unique twist that helps not only house, but to rehabilitate. According to Construction Manager, six months ago, Manchester-based procurement consortium Procure Plus launched
Prefab Homes Built by Unique Source Read More
Wheatland, Wyoming resident and manufactured home owner Jason Halvorsen had a busy Thursday last week. He made the drive from his home to the Wyoming State Legislature in Cheyenne, with good reason. He wanted to be present when Governor Matt Mead signed a piece of legislation that he sparked, and that
Resilience Pays Off, a Win for MH Owners Read More
The Ohio Manufactured Homes Association (OMHA) tells MHProNews that the Ohio General Assembly House of Representatives Finance Committee is currently reviewing proposed language in House Bill 49. The bill proposes to abolish the Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission, delivering a potentially devastating setback to the industry in the state. If the
Ohio Manufactured Homes Association Calls for Help Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Wikileaks: CIA hacks the world’s phones and TVs. New York Times publisher takes 13% pay cut. Uber searching for a COO after crises. Facebook calls cops on journalists reporting child porn. Some bullets from Fox Business – Dick’s to cut unpopular brands from stores.
Sun Gains, Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets Fall for Second Day Read More
In Springfield, Missouri, more than 50 volunteers did some very important clean up work this weekend. The volunteers were cleaning up the future site of Eden Village, which is a “tiny-home” community being designed for disabled, chronically homeless people. As the Daily Business News originally covered here, Eden Village is
Future Community Site for Those in Need Prepared Read More
The majority of manufactured home community owners strive to run clean, safe communities and adhere to all of the rules. Occasionally, a bad actor shows up. In this case though, the bad actor stinks. Literally. Glen Highfield, owner of the Crystal Peak Mobile Home Park in Verdi, Nevada is under
The Ultimate Bad Actor? A Smell Test Read More
In a case that the Daily Business News has followed since 2013, JoLeigh Ares, former beauty queen and one time manufactured home dealer and owner of Park Girl Sales in the Rio Grand Valley of Texas, is headed for trial for multiple cases of consumer fraud. The trial that was
“Texas Park Girl” Set for Trial Read More
In the first people’s community of Fort Chipewyan in Northern Alberta, Canada, the manufactured housing cavalry is coming to the rescue to solve a housing shortage. According to the CBC, sixteen manufactured homes are on their way to the community, to tackle a chronic overcrowding challenge that has families living
MH to the Rescue in Rural Housing Shortage Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Netflix, Facebook and other techs remain red hot. How Trump’s wiretap claim got started. U.S. toymaker pledges to never to go to China. Letterman: I would’ve “gone to work on Trump.” Some bullets from Fox Business – GM cuts bait from Europe, could exit
Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets Down Read More
