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The Commerce Department tells MHProNews that housing starts rose 4.8 percent in June to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 1.19 million. While the June rate was the highest since Feb., it was down from 1.21 million a year ago, according to philly. Meanwhile, construction of single-family homes increased 4.4 percent […]
Housing Starts, Single-family Home Construction Shows Promise in June Read More
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) tells MHProNews builder sentiment slipped from 60 to 59 in July, although economists had predicted it would remain at 60, the highest number it has hit so far this year. All three components of the index—current and future sales expectations and buyer traffic—slipped.
Builder Confidence Index Slips in July, but Still in Positive Territory Read More
Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE:ELS) reports for the second quarter ending June 30, 2016 total revenues rose $8.6 million, or 4.3 percent, to $210.1 million, as compared to $201.5 million for the same period in 2015. Net income available for common share stockholders increased $3.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted common
ELS Q2 2016 Indicates Revenue, Income and Community Growth Read More
The Indian Springs Holiness Camp in Flovilla, Georgia plays out to its estimated 5,000 expected visitors when it closes after a ten day run July 24, a gathering that has been continuous for 126 years at the camp. Its 300 acres encompasses 120 cabins owned by individuals who stay there
Large Religious Camp Seeking Manufactured Homes for Participants Read More
In the news from CNNMoney: Because it’s a scary world, it’s a good time be in the war business, as defense contractors’ stocks outpace the broader markets. Ford teaming up with Jose Cuervo—will use agave plant to make bioplastic auto parts. Trump’s GOP wants to break up big banks. Goldman
MHCV Falls -5.78 Percent; Dow Jones Continues Flying Higher Read More
MHProNews has learned from washingtonpost a group of conservative Latino leaders who asserted they could never support Donald Trump because of his criticism of specific Hispanics, and his policy and rhetoric about minorities, have decided that he would be a stronger unifying force than Hillary Clinton. “We are not enamored
Despite the Bashing, Hispanic Politicos Endorse Trump as Stronger than Clinton Read More
A Blue Ridge Texas family who lost their home and their three-day-old baby last December to a tornado that tore through Collin County have been gifted a manufactured home (MH), donated through the efforts of two churches—First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge and Christ Fellowship in McKinney, TX. There are
Two Tornado-struck Families Receive Gifted Manufactured Homes Read More
As kowb1290 in Laramie, Wyoming tells MHProNews, licensing of manufactured home communities (MHC) began in the 1950s, before zoning even existed, and has remained mostly unchanged as part of the zoning code since. The city council will consider the third and final reading of updated standards for MHCs on Tuesday,
Laramie, WY Updating 50-year old Manufactured Home Regulations Read More
The Sooke City Council in British Columbia, Canada, south of the Vancouver area, is off for the summer, but when it returns in the fall, the councillors will be taking up an issue dealing with the owner of a manufactured home community (MHC) who wants to rezone 11,300 square feet
Canadian City to Deal with MH Community Rezoning, Hold Housing Forum Read More
In the news from CNNMoney: Millennials are earning less than their parents. Walmart starts cutting off Visa in Canada. CMMG, assault rifle AR 15 maker, moving factory from Fayette to Boonvile, Missouri, less than 20 miles. Fiat Chrysler sales numbers questioned by Feds. Turkey’s currency plunges amid military coup. Pokemon
Cavco Industries tops Today’s Gainers, as Dow Rises ever Higher Read More
While the 163,000 asylum-seekers who entered Sweden last year have been a boon for the country’s low income and temporary housing contractors, the jury is still out on whether the immigrants have helped the country’s economy. Meanwhile, the government’s Migration Board wants to provide modular housing for 2,000 on the
Sweden wants to Site Modular Homes on Tiny Island Read More
Following a story MHProNews last posted July 7, 2016 regarding the flooding in West Virginia that has cost 26 lives and millions in damages, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working with officials in Greenbrier and Kanawha Counties to locate suitable sites for Temporary Housing Units (THUs) for flood
FEMA Set to Site Manufactured Homes for Flooding Survivors Read More
According to government and industry figures, the median size of single-family, U. S. homes in 2015 was 2,521 sq ft. Anything less than 400 sq. ft. is considered “tiny”, and in general anything under 1,000 sq ft is considered small. In Seattle, where the median price of a single-family home
Seattle has Tiny Homes, but without Prices to Match Read More
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Sunday Morning Recap-Manufactured Housing Industry News July 10-July 17, 2016 Read More
The Pine Ridge Mobile Home Park in Prince George, Virginia, just south of Richmond adjacent to I-295 received the blessings of the Prince George Board of Supervisors to expand the community by 131 home sites, bringing the total to 373. Michigan-based owner Sun Pool I LLC has agreed to install
Pine Ridge Manufactured Home Community gets Green Light to Expand Read More
MHProNews has learned from consumereagle that Gendell Jeffrey L has decreased its stake in Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) by 6.22 percent, based on its latest Q1 2016 regulatory filing, selling 86,165 shares. Gendell has been peeling off Patrick stock in periodic layers since Nov. 2014, no doubt earning a pretty
Patrick Stock has Risen +58.35 Percent in Seven Months Read More
The Senate has passed H. R. 3700, as the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) informs MHProNews, the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act (HOTMA), which will allow Section 8 vouchers to be used for the purchase of a manufactured home (MH). The House of Representatives passed the legislation in February, and President
Senate Passes Bill to Allow MH Purchase with Section 8 Vouchers Read More
In the news from CNNMoney: Bulls are alive and well, maybe driving the Dow to 20,000. Investors prefer Clinton over Trump. Von Miller of the Denver Broncos becomes the highest paid defensive player in history, inking a $114.5 million deal. Drone helped find man suffering from heart attack. Starbucks, McDonald’s
Dow Slips from Record High; Deer Valley Corp. Tops Gain Column Read More
In an attempt to reach out to the 18 to 30 year old voter demographic (though she leads Trump by double, 45 percent are undecided), Democratic presumptive presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is offering free in state college education for families making up to $125,000 a year. She also advocates raising
Congressional Budget Office: America Taxing Itself into Poverty Read More
Darlington County, South Carolina is losing $7,800 each year to manufactured home (MH) residents not registering their homes, according to legistarweb-production, prompting the county to amend an ordinance that will re-define exceptions for registration of mobile and manufactured homes. Currently, temporary registration may be obtained for manufactured homes stored because
Manufactured Home Ordinance Redefines MH Registration in South Carolina Read More
