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A survey of 150 homebuyers by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) revealed they have remained consistent in their preferences for green features in their homes and their communities from 2007 to 2015. Similar to results from previous years, of those surveyed 90 percent said ENERGY STAR were important, […]
Commercial Interest in Green Growing, but not for Home Buyers Read More
Three possible manufactured home (MH) siting requests were on the agenda for the City Council of Jourdanton (Texas) Board of Adjustment’s public hearing meeting May 16, as related to MHProNews by pleasantonexpress. The first was for a variance to the zoning ordinance to install a manufactured home at 1906 “A”
Small Texas Town is Manufactured Home Friendly Read More
UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE:UMH) announces it will host three-time champion World Series pitcher Dwight “Doc” Gooden on June 18, 2016 at the manufactured home community owner’s Kinnebrook Estates in Monticello, New York. Gooden will sign fans’ sports memorabilia or a free photo of the storied pitcher that attendees will receive
UMH Community Hosting Baseball Legend “Doc” Gooden ; UMH Chair to Present at NAREIT Read More
MHProNews has learned from rebusinessonline that John Chase of Tremont Realty Capital has arranged a $6.6 million refinance loan for Oakland Ridge MHC (manufactured home community) in Riverhead, New York, on Long Island. The non-recourse loan for the 100 home site community was structured with a ten-year term and a
Tremont Realty Secures $6.6M refi for New York MHC Read More
In the news from CNNMoney: Car rental companies must repair recalled cars. 36,000 striking Verizon workers may affect monthly jobs report. Saudi Arabia invests $3.5 billion in Uber as it diversifies away from oil. Among some of the harshest critics of Trump University were people who once worked there. Jeff
Nobility Homes Gains 3.70%; Skyline Falls 6.59 % Read More
A longtime builder of surfboards in Australia, Nev Hyman became increasingly concerned about plastic waste he saw in the ocean, which led him to consider building inexpensive housing from recycled materials, as mashable informs MHProNews. Initially, he wanted to build homes using plastics, so he invested in a plastics recycling
From Surfboard Builder to Sustainable Home Builder Read More
MHProNews has been notified by financialservices.house.gov that House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), will outline the Republican plan for replacing the Dodd-Frank Act to stimulate economic growth in a speech to the Economic Club of New York on Tuesday, June 7. The meeting will be held at the
Rep. Hensarling’s Talk will Lay Groundwork for Replacing Dodd-Frank Read More
In a letter to the city of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, B. C. Housing requested a second extension, this one for nine-months, to continue using the temporary housing shelter on Lougheed Highway, which would allow more time to prepare a more permanent modular housing facility, according to mapleridgenews. The
Modular Homeless Shelter Planned for British Columbia Read More
Following a story MHProNews last posted May 11, 2016 regarding the sudden end of operations for Innovative Building Systems (IBS) and the fall out that closed Excel Homes, and Mod-U-Kraf Homes in Rocky Mount, VA, roanoke reports the Franklin Center in Rocky Mount held a support and job-seeking gathering for
Employment Services Offered to Former Mod-U-Kraf Workers Read More
A team of designers and engineers from Daytona State College (DSC) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Florida–known as Team Daytona Beach–is building a solar-powered home as one of 14 international teams chosen to compete in the 2017 U. S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon. The competition requires students to
Modular Home on Tap as Students Partner to Prepare for Solar Decathlon 2017 Read More
Fans of 1970s TV shows may recall that James Garner played a private eye named Jim Rockford in The Rockford Files, and he lived in a pre-HUD Code home sited on a deserted parking lot in Paradise Cove with a view of the Malibu coastline. The deserted parking lot with
Tax on $3.5 Million Home only $29 Read More
In the news from CNNMoney: The three major indices all end up for the month of May. Glenn Beck suspended by Sirius XM because a guest intimated Donald Trump might be assassinated should he become president. Walmart criticized over factory conditions in Asia. Saudi Arabia seeks to borrow $15 billion.
Skyline Corp. Advances 2.48%; MHCV Slips -0.05 Read More
Claiming senior managers within her office bullied and demoted her for filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) office, Angela Martin said in testimony before the House Committee on Financial Services that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) had a “pervasive” culture of intimidation and hostility within the
CFPB Director Cordray tells Whistleblower to have her Attorneys “Back Down” Read More
Joe Kelly of the Iowa Manufactured Housing Association (IMHA) tells MHProNews that one of the last bills of the session that Gov. Terry Branstad signed, HF 2459, which makes last minute adjustments to state government funding, included revised language to prevent cities from filing liens against manufactured home communities where
Iowa Manufactured Housing Association helps Guide Legislation Read More
Steve Sinovic, writing in abqjournal, says sales of manufactured home sales are up, a popular and affordable housing choice for New Mexicans, some eighteen percent of whom live in manufactured housing. However, financing costs are being driven up by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) implementation of the Dodd-Frank law. Additionally,
Dodd-Frank Act Remains a Stumbling Block to Manufactured Home Lending Read More
All U. S. stock markets are close today in observance of Memorial Day, the day to honor all U.S. military personnel. For an editorial reflection on Memorial day, click here. ## (Photo credit: history) Article submitted by Matthew J Silver to Daily Business News-MHProNews.
Stock Markets Closed in Honor of Memorial Day Read More
Mark Duran, executive director of the New Mexico Manufactured Housing Association, stated the resurgence in appeal of the manufactured home (MH) stems from the desire of home ownership, built-in amenities and lower cost, and today’s buyers range from the starter home set to the well-being who have often cashed out
Manufactured Housing is Moving in New Mexico Read More
In an attempt to revitalize Minneapolis’ North Side which is plagued with crime, high unemployment and boarded-up housing, the largest black-owned business in Minnesota is moving its headquarters to the area. It intends to establish a new company that will sell and site modular homes as infill for some of
Minority-owned Builder Plans Modular Homes as Infill in Minneapolis Read More
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com NeighborWorks, Clayton Homes Partner with Next Step Homes in Waco, Texas How a Professional Couple saved $100,000 on a New Home in Tennessee What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News MH Communities closing in Minnesota, New York. Cavco stock closes above $100.
Sunday Morning Recap-Manufactured Housing Industry News May 22-May 29, 2016 Read More
The Pitt County (North Carolina) Planning Department has received a $100,000 from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency’s Urgent Repairs program to assist families who own manufactured homes (MH) that need repair but do not own the land. Most MH repair grants require the homeowner to own the land as
North Carolina Grant will help MH Residents Repair Homes Read More
