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Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – How Boeing got on Trump’s good side. Here comes the next wave of the U.S. oil boom. Ouch. Fund loses $600 million betting against Trump rally. Ben & Jerry’s & Cheese? Kraft Heinz eyes Unilever. Some bullets from Fox Business – Trump, Yellen nor […]
UMH Up, Manufactured Housing CV Down, Broader Markets Rise Read More
In Vancouver, the city has unveiled its latest tool in the effort to end homelessness and increase affordable housing options: modular housing. According to The Tyee, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, federal minister Jean-Yves Duclos, and Vancouver Affordable Housing Association’s interim CEO Luke Harrison officially opened 220 Terminal Avenue this week,
New Modular Housing Project Unveiled Read More
For most homeowners, the belief is that it’s all about location, location, location. Now, a community preference survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that, along with access, is indeed the case. According to the Lansing State Journal, the survey shows that most homebuyers say their ideal community
Homeowner Survey: Location Matters Read More
Almost one month into the Donald Trump administration, things continue to look up. According to the National Federal of Independent Business (NFIB) survey, small business confidence, which saw the largest month-over-month increase in the survey’s history in December, has now reached its highest point in more than a decade.
Small Business Optimism Index: January Results Read More
In the town of View Royal, British Columbia, the potential sale of a community, and developer plans, have residents wondering about their next move. According to the Gold Stream Gazette, Eric Gieringer and his family have owned Thetis Lake Campground for the last 41 years. On January 12th, Gieringer sent
MHC Residents Face Uncertain Future Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Trump voter: Since NAFTA, I’ve lost 70% of my workers. GM’s talks to dump European unit sparks backlash. State retirement plans could be over before they start. Trump rally is one of the best for a new POTUS. Some bullets from Fox Business –
LPX, LCI, Manufactured Housing CV Up, Broader Markets Mixed Read More
With the Dow, NASDAQ, S&P 500 and the Russell 2000 Index all on record winning streaks, many are trying to figure out just how all of this is happening. President Donald Trump believes that he has the answer. “Stock market hits new high with longest winning streak in decades,” Trump
No End in Sight? Trump Cheers Stock Market Streak Read More
Killam Apartment REIT (TSX: KMP.UN) has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. Killam generated funds from of operations (FFO) per unit of $0.21 in Q4 2016, a 5.0 percent increase over Q4 2015. Similar to the results for the year, growth was
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In Midway City, California, American Family Housing and GrowthPoint Structures have come to the rescue to help house the area’s homeless veterans. Potter’s Lane, which consists of 16 studio-apartment units refurbished from cargo containers, is said to be the first example in the nation of a multi-unit permanent housing complex
Modular Construction Helps to House Veterans Read More
News/Analysis. The Duty to Serve (DTS) is widely seen as important for the future of manufactured housing financing by sellers, and for refinancing with personal property loans made more widely available for manufactured home consumers. The DTS issue is not without controversy, as commentary by M. Mark Weiss of MHARR
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) put forth legislation on Tuesday to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). “This legislation would give Congress the opportunity to free consumers and small businesses from the CFPB’s regulatory blockades and financial activism, which stunt economic growth,” said Cruz. The
Proposed Death Blows to CFPB Put Forward Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Puzder withdraws as a labor secretary nominee. Trump: H&R Block will be unhappy with tax plan. Obamacare is in a “death spiral,” says Aetna CEO. What Warren Buffett bought and sold last quarter. Some bullets from Fox Business – Trump steals Janet Yellen’s thunder.
UFPI, Manufactured Housing CV Soar, Broader Markets On Record Streak Read More
Vesta Modular and Housing Solutions Inc., a portfolio company of Birmingham-based Simon Group Holdings, has purchased Salt Lake City-based M Space Holdings LLC out of bankruptcy for $15.3 million. In a story the Daily Business News originally covered last year, M Space filed for bankruptcy in May 2016, blaming the
Modular Company Purchased Out of Bankruptcy Read More
In North Attleboro, Massachusetts, residents who were initially concerned over a proposed manufactured home community, have changed their tune now that the developer has abandoned a controversial part of the project. According to The Sun Chronicle, residents were at odds with the developer of Westcott Estates, a manufactured home community
After Fight, MHC Gets Green Light Read More
The nation of Hungary is looking to container housing to solve a growing problem at border camps, as migrants wait for their asylum requests to be settled. According to FOX News, human rights advocates have noted that Hungary was already holding large numbers of asylum-seekers in closed camps and that
Nation Looks to Shipping Containers for Migrant Housing Read More
In the state of Nevada, the Department of Business and Industry presented a plan last week to combine the manufactured and state housing divisions. According to administrators, the move will improve efficiency and responsiveness to the public. “The merger would provide better service and open up resources for the agency,”
State Makes Move to Combine Housing Divisions Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Toshiba chairman steps down as company takes $6.3B hit from nuclear unit. Delta to own nearly half of Mexico’s biggest airline. Amazon’s delivery drones might use parachutes. Google cuts ties with YouTuber accused of anti-Semitism. Some bullets from Fox Business – Wall Street at
Deer Valley Soars, Manufactured Housing CV Down, Broader Markets Up Read More
After a strange four-year saga, a very unique prefab is finally getting a “home”. According to Curbed, Aluminaire House, the 1931 modernist home designed by Albert Frey and A. Lawrence Kocher, was the subject of a heated fight between Queens, New York preservationists and two architects several years ago. During that
Landmarkers send Aluminaire House Packing from NY to CA Read More
First State Manufactured Housing Association (FSMHA) tells MHProNews that applications for its four scholarship awards of up to $1,000 are due by 4:30 pm, Monday, March 6th. To qualify, candidates must be legal residents of Delaware and residents of a manufactured home for at least one year prior to the
Manufactured Home Resident Scholarships Due Read More
The Safe Haven Mobile Home Park in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, has a very interesting history. But, unlike most communities, this one has accomplished that feat without even being built. According to the Daily Iberian, before a permitting battle could begin, the Iberia Parish Council was eyeing its manufactured home community
Stopped Before They Can Start? MHC Develop Stalled Read More
