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In the news from CNNMoney: Gold rises on global fear. Oregon is the number one destination state for people moving. New York state will pay up to two years of student loan bills for residents. Volkswagen may have to pay $18 billion in U. S. fines. Fears of China’s manufacturing […]
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MHProNews has learned that usmodularinc reports Europeans have been eying the U. S. housing market for years with their improved technology in the area of prefabricated homes, and have begun to jump in, much like the Japanese did with small, high mileage, inexpensive cars. Eschewing converting an existing building to
U. S. Modular Home Builders need to Sharpen their Saws Read More
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) informs MHProNews that statistics from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) indicate the production of HUD Code manufactured homes in Nov. grew 20.6 percent above Nov. 2014, 5,980 over 4,955 last year. On the year, cumulative production stands at 64,887
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According to a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, MHProNews has learned from dakotafinancialnews Jeffrey L. Et Al Gendell has sold another block of Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) stock. As recorded Dec. 29, 25,000 shares were sold at an average price of $43.01, for a total transaction value
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PBS NewsHours website has a paragraph below their video report aired on January 2, 2016 that reads as follows: “Twenty million Americans live in mobile, or manufactured, homes that offer affordable housing, particularly in rural parts of the country. Typically older and poorer than traditional homeowners, manufactured homeowners often face
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MHProNews has learned from wave3 that Kentucky-based SSK Communities has acquired two manufactured home communities (MHCs) in Evansville, IN comprising 1,100 home sites, both of which will have new names. Eastbrook Manufactured Housing Park will become Waterford Pointe, and Westbrook Manufactured Home Park will be renamed Grandin Pointe. SSK partner
SSK Adds Two Manufactured Home Communities in Indiana Read More
Adding to the growing number of resident-owned manufactured home communities (MHC) in New Hampshire, Green Meadows Mobile Home Park in Concord has become Freedom Village Cooperative after the residents banded together and purchased the community for $4.25 million, the same price a third party had offered owners James and Kathy
Manufactured Home Community becomes Co-op in New Hampshire Read More
In a disclosure filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), MHProNews has learned that on Dec. 24, 2015 Jeffrey L. Et Al Gendell unloaded another block of Patrick Industries, Inc. (PATK) stock. The 15,431 shares were sold at an average price of $42.07 for a total value of $645,395.87,
Gendell Unloads more Patrick Stock Read More
While the U. S. stock exchanges are closed today in honor of New Year’s Day, MHProNews is offering a comparison of MH-related stocks we cover daily from Jan. 1. 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015. The first quote shown for each stock is from Jan. 1, 2015, the second is from
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The staff of MHProNews and MHLivingNews wishes you and yours a most happy, healthful and prosperous New Year in 2016. Programming note – the new issue of MHProNews featured articles are scheduled to go live on the home page the evening of January 2, 2016. ## (Image credit:
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In the news from CNNMoney: Nearly 70 percent of investors lost money in 2015. AT&T getting rid of two-year contracts. Oil dropped three percent to just below $36.50/bbl. BBC hit with cyberattack. Servers at Brooklyn restaurant will receive $27/hr, no tips. George Lucas apologizes for comparing Disney to ‘white slavers.’
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) gave lenders a slight reprieve on the Know Before You Owe rule that provides borrowers with all the charges, fees and line items three days before closing instead of at closing, saying they will not be held accountable for most minor errors in loan
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According to builderonline, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Pending Home Sales Index (PHI) slipped 0.9 percent from Oct., although it is still 2.7 percent ahead of last year at this time. The drop is considered to be more seasonal than substantive.
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In insider trading, Chales E. Lott, president of Fleetwood Homes, a division of Cavco, Industries (CVCO), sold 1,516 shares of company stock at an average price of $95.25 per share for a transaction valued at $144,399.00. He currently owns 2,000 shares of the company with a value of $190,500, according
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A memorandum from Dick Jennison, Manufactured Housing Institute President and CEO, informs MHProNews that PBS NewsHour has set Sat., Jan. 2 to air its story on the manufactured housing industry. The story has already been delayed, and it may be delayed again depending upon news priorities. MHI expects the segment
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In the news from CNNMoney: Pollution in New Delhi worse than in Beijing, as 1,400 cars are added to the streets daily. Puerto Rico defaults again. Oil prices fell another three percent. Colorful Star Trek and NASA stamps due in the New Year. Five countries damaged by low oil prices:
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According to bloomberg, the Conference Board’s Dec. sentiment index advanced to 96.5 from a revised Nov. reading of 92.6. The median of a survey of economists was 93.5. MHProNews understands American optimism about the economy and job market has risen. Cheaper fuel costs and an improving labor market have given
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Manufactured home community owner Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) share price marked a new 52-week high in Monday’s session, Dec. 28, reaching $66.33, according to putnamstandard, but closed even higher Tue., Dec. 29, at $66.81, as reported in MHProNews stock report. On the Dec. 28 report, four investment analysts gave
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Continuing the saga of Dublin, Ireland’s attempt to provide 40 of 500 modular homes for the city’s homeless on a lot in Balbriggan amid legal and physical threats, as well as protests causing a work stoppage, two northside councillors are opposed to the plan, saying the area has enough social
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