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As of the close of the second quarter, 2016, Boulegeris Investments bought 248,865 shares of manufactured home community owner UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE:UMH), according to tradecalls, and now owns 1,285,191 shares valued at $15,833,553. UMH comprises 10.47 percent of Boulegeris’ portfolio. Another hedge fund, Creative Planning, upped its stake in […]
UMH Properties, Inc. Stock being Pursued Read More
Nielsen Ratings reports during the 10 PM eastern time slot when Donald Trump’s wife Melania and former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani were addressing the first night of the Republican National Convention, several cable news outlets raised their viewer audience substantially over four years ago, while one slipped in the ratings.
22 Million Tune into GOP Convention; the Media Rundown Read More
A division of Patrick Industries, Inc.,a component supplier to the manufactured home and recreational vehicle industries, is investing $600,000 and creating 60 jobs, building a facility to produce countertops in Baldwyn, Mississippi, according to bizjournals. With a scheduled beginning of operations in Sept., 2016, AIA Countertops is a large, natural
Patrick Industries Subsidiary Creating 60 Jobs in Mississippi Read More
MHProNews has been informed by baseballnewssource that BlackRock Institutional Trust Company N.A. upped its stake in shares of Drew Industries Inc. (NYSE:DW) during the first quarter, adding 7.5 percent, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 661,687 shares of Drew Industries,
Hedge Funds Upping Stake in Drew Industries, Inc. Read More
In the news from CNNMoney: Dow rises for ninth consecutive day. Half of Brazilians are against the Olympics. Air BNB hires Eric Holder to address discrimination. Roger Ailes, dominant founder of Fox News, on the way out. HSBC banker arrested at JFK in trader scheme. Drone made by 18 year-old
Dow Jones Continues Upward; Louisiana-Pacific Tops MH-related Stocks Read More
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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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
