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As the Trump Administration prepares its first budget, a familiar name is on the chopping block. Legal Services Corporation, AmeriCorps, the National Endowments for the Arts and the Humanities, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), parent of National Public Radio (NPR), are all in the crosshairs for cuts. According […]
Trump Administration Readies Budget Cuts, Familiar Name on List Read More
In what has been a multi- year saga, the city of Tampa, Florida is suing the owner of a condemned manufactured home community for millions in code violation fees. According to SaintPetersBlog, nearly six years ago GreenPark Residences obtained a neglected 18-unit community in the city, and since then, officials
Alleged Bad Actor Faces Lawsuit, Foreclosure Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Western media accused of spreading “fake news”. Fed leaders expect next rate hike “fairly soon”. Verizon to test 5G in 11 cities. Company says employee is missing with $100M. Some bullets from Fox Business – Dow sets longest record streak since ’87 as investors
Patrick Up, Manufactured Housing CV Down, Broader Markets Mixed Read More
Wyoming, a state with one of the highest populations of people residing in manufactured homes, is working on leveling the playing field for owners. According to Wyoming Public Media, the state does not currently extend the same rights to manufactured home owners as it does for site built homeowners, but
Bill Could Improve Economic Mobility for MH Owners Read More
Former Bend, Oregon mayor and property firm president Allan Bruckner, recently penned an op-ed in The Bulletin, which makes the case for manufactured housing as a solution to the city’s affordable housing crisis. “One of the obvious and most talked about problems in Bend is our need for affordable housing.
Op-Ed Takes City to Task, Advocates for MH as Solution Read More
Washington, D.C., February 21, 2017 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) tells MHProNews that it has filed written comments on a December 16, 2016 rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to modify minimum payments provided to State Administrative Agencies (SAA) within
In Calmar, Alberta, Canada, a plan for a manufactured home community is making some progress. According to County Market, representatives from Avillia Developments visited the Calmar council last week, in hopes of moving the town closer to approval for amendments to the Thomas Creek Area Structure Plan (ASP) and land-use
MHC Community Planned Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Wells Fargo scandal: 4 senior employees fired. Move over, Amazon: Here comes Walmart. Milo Yiannopoulos resigns from Breitbart. Whopper of a deal: Burger King owner buys Popeye’s. Some bullets from Fox Business – Chinese companies rush to trademark “Ivanka” for their businesses. Wall St
Skyline Up, Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets Soar Read More
Is anyone “…eating this dog food?” – emailed comment to MHProNews about Marty Lavin’s topic. “We welcome outside oversight and criticism as it allows us to objectively evaluate our actions.” – Sam Landy, explaining UMH Properties perspective on media, public critiques. “Let’s fight bad information with good information,
Marty Lavin Lashes the Manufactured Housing Institute’s (MHI) Latest Initiative Read More
A new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), shows that home sales numbers are projected to grow this year, but at the expense of affordability. According to the M Report, existing home sales could expand 1.7 percent in 2017, even though homebuyers at many income levels could see
Home Sales, Prices Expected to Rise Read More
A recent poll commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows that homeownership is still at the core of the American Dream. According to the Times NWI, even as housing markets continue to recover at different rates around the country, the American Dream of homeownership remains strong –
Homeownership Remains the Core of the American Dream Read More
In Lumber Ridge, North Carolina, it’s been four months since Hurricane Matthew wreaked havoc on the area. Over 350 families were displaced due to the storm, and, with homes too damaged to live in, they remain in hotels and motels, waiting. The reason? According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
While Hundreds Remain Displaced, Solutions Sit Idle Read More
Residents of the Driftwood Mobile Home Park in Modesto, California, were issued voluntary evacuation orders on Friday. The community sits along the Tuolumne River, and with another major storm system due to hit the area; officials were not taking any chances. While some of the homes in the community sit
MHC Residents Asked to Evacuate Read More
A scenario for a manufactured home community posed to the court of appeals in Saskatchewan, Canada provided an interesting answer. If you own a manufactured home but rent the land on which it sits, are you legally a renter? According to the court, you are. Per the Regina Leader Post,
A Victory? Residents Ruled to Be Renters Read More
At a recent Ronda, North Carolina Board of Commissioners meeting, guest speakers had a lot to say, dominating the entire first half hour. According to the Elkin Tribune, the issues were around Ronda’s Mobile Home Resolution and Shady Hill Mobile Home Park. David Yelverton and Shannon Neal, potential purchasers of
Residents Concerned about MHC Regulations Read More
All U. S. stock markets are closed today in observance of President’s Day, which is celebrated the third Monday of February each year, paying tribute to our first president, George Washington. Abraham Lincoln was born in February, and thus the holiday honors him as well. Among the top ten quotes
Stock Markets Closed Today Read More
In the northern California city of Arcata, the City Council voted last week to approve a draft ordinance on rent control for manufactured home communities. According to the Times-Standard, the draft ordinance is based of Humboldt County‘s Measure V, which was approved by voters in November. The Daily Business News
Council Decision On Rent Control Ordinance Read More
A new month means new-featured articles on the MHProNews.com home page. This month’s theme? Frank, Frustrations and Free Enterprise February in MHLand, 2017. To see the line-up of over 3-dozen featured articles for this month, along with the headline commentary, please click the link above. Manufactured, modular and prefabricated home
In the latest report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), homebuilder confidence was down in February, after the November elections boosted the index to an 11-year high. According to MarketWatch, the index fell 2 points to 65 in February, which puts it “solidly above” the 2016 average of
NAHB Home Builder Confidence Report Released Read More
In Utah, the relationship between manufactured home community owners and residents has been a long-standing, and well known battle. But recently, what some on both sides are calling “a miracle” has taken place. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, those who support resident and community owner rights have joined forces
Community Owners, Residents, Agree on Bill Read More
