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In Brooklyn for nearly 20 years, modular builder Capsys will close their manufacturing plant in Brooklyn’s Atlantic Navy yards, laying off 54 union employees, according to what Crain’s New York tells biztimes, as the company looks for a more affordable location. As MHProNews published March 12, 2014, Tom O’Hara, the […]
Modular Builder Capsys closing Brooklyn Navy Yards Facility Read More
In the news from CNNMoney: Natural gas prices half of last winter’s. Seattle voting on bill to allow Uber drivers to unionize. Oil prices fall below $35 as the industry braces for Iranian oil hitting the market. South Africa’s economy is in a mess. Smartphone’s battery can last up to
AMG Drops nearly 13 percent in Two Days; Dow Regains 103 Points Read More
A writer posed a question to columnist Roy Booker in the quadcitytimes asking what are the rules regarding siting a manufactured home (MH) on a private lot in several Iowa cities. Ryan Rusnak, in Community Planning & Economic Development for the city of Davenport, said an MH could occupy any
Rules Regarding Manufactured Home Siting answered Read More
Following a story MHProNews initially posted Nov. 13, 2015, regarding a new ordinance in Mohave County, Arizona that requires manufactured homes (MH) moved within the unincorporated areas of the county to be no older than seven years, MH owners protested at the County Commission meeting, leading commissioners to postpone voting,
Commissioners Step Back from Restrictive Seven-year Ordinance Read More
Every year, the First State Manufactured Housing Association in Delaware donates a scholarship to a high school senior or graduate who has lived in a manufactured home in the state for at least one year, according to capegazette.villagesoup. As MHProNews reported June 19, 2013, candidates are judged on their scholastic
Delaware Association Bestows Scholarships on Students who Reside in Manufactured Homes Read More
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com Why Families, Singles and Couples are Attracted to Good Manufactured Home Communities Police Chief’s Wife is on Town Council and Loves Manufactured Home Living What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News Homeless Housing in Dublin in Dispute. FEMA CA Wildfire Housing to
Sunday Morning Recap-Manufactured Housing Industry News Dec. 6-Dec. 13, 2015 Read More
Manufacturer and distributor of component products for the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries, Patrick Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:PATK) has announced that Andy Nemeth will be the firm’s new president as of Jan 1, 2015, moving up from Executive Vice President of Finance and CFO. According to insideindianabusiness, Joshua Boone, who
Patrick Announces New President, CFO Read More
MHProNews has learned from foxnews the Senate has passed a short-term spending bill that will keep the government open until Wednesday, Dec. 16, so negotiators can have more time to hammer out a longer term measure. While lawmakers are trying to come together on a $1.1 trillion budget deal to
Temporary Spending Measure Passes to Keep Government Open Read More
In the news from CNNMoney: Oil drops below $36/bbl, causing the Dow to fall. Holiday shopping gains momentum in November. Whole Foods’ stock has fallen 30 percent this year, fueling speculation it may be on the block. Dow Chemical merging with Dupont, a $130 billion deal to create the world’s
Dow Spirals Downward as Oil Falls, Pulling many Stocks Down Read More
MHProNews has been informed by analystratings that CEO of Skyline Corp (NTSE:SKY) Richard Florea bought shares of Sky for $3,120, which increases his holdings by 5.71 percent. Florea bought the stock, according to Skyline’s website, at $3.12 per share for the 1,000 shares, and now owns 18,500 shares. MHProNews last
Skyline CEO Florea buys Company Stock Read More
Informed sources tell MHProNews that Clayton Homes (CMH) has closed on a manufacturing facility in Athens, TX. According to the source, the production is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2016. Athens Venture Capital, LLC was the seller to CMH. The move signals the continued recovery of manufactured housing,
Clayton Manufacturing Closes on New Plant Read More
MHProNews is hearing about support among industry members for candidates ranging from Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton on the Democratic side, to Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and the political phenom of the year, Donald Trump among Republicans. As the 2016 primary season heats up, The New York Times reports that
Trump Gaining Steam, Cruz, Rubio appealing to MHPros Read More
In a letter from “Voice of the People” in theledger, MHProNews and MHLivingNews Publisher L. A. “Tony” Kovach appeals to his Florida neighbors to contact their congresspersons, and encourage them to attach a rider to a must-pass appropriations bill that will expand financing options for MH buyers/sellers. But he can
Kovach asks Community to Contact Congress in Support of S 682 Read More
MHProNews has been told by heraldtribune of word coming from Bradenton, Florida that the cost to build a home in Manatee County is likely to rise by thousands of dollars following approval by the Manatee County Planning Commission to resume impact fees on new construction to benefit schools. These impact
One-time Fee would Raise the Cost of a Manufactured Home Read More
In response to the tiny home movement, where the location is nearly as important as the home itself, according to what freshome tells MHProNews, Portuguese engineering firm Friday has developed a floating modular home, Floatwing. Constructed of eco-friendly materials, there are four structural configurations, and while the width is fixed
Modular Home Offers Life on the Water Read More
In the news from CNNMoney: Oil drops -2.66 percent, lands below $37/bbl. Chipotle’s reputation is getting slammed. Cuba is ripe for investment. Prices for distilled spirits cost 39 percent more at bars than at home since 2003. The Dow closes up after three straight sessions of losing. US tries to
MH-related Stocks Relatively Quiet in Today’s Trading Read More
MHProNews has learned from washingtontimes that the owners of the Arbor Americana Manufactured Housing Community of Flat Rock, Michigan have settled a lawsuit over sewage overflows brought by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The state alleges the MHC owners, in neglecting to repair the wastewater system, exposed residents of
Michigan, Arbor Americana MHC Settle Lawsuit Read More
While H. R. 650, the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act passed the House in April with bi-partisan support, the Senate companion bill S 682, cannot pass the Senate as a standalone measure because it would be vetoed. If, however, it is attached as a rider to the must-pass appropriations
Manufacturing Housing Pros rallying Troops for More Financing Options in 2016 Read More
Updating the post MHProNews published Dec. 2, 2012 regarding the modular homes for the homeless in Dublin, Ireland, the Drimnagh Residents Association has warned the Dublin City Council that it may take legal action against Environment Minister Alan Kelly’s plans to site 29 homes on an empty lot on Curlew
Modular Homeless Housing in Dublin Hits another Snag Read More
Edsart Bedsier, a native of Holland but now a 22-year resident of Costa Rica, has built houses around trees, and his Crystal House is made from recycled glass bottles, according to ticotimes. His next project, as MHProNews has learned from Jim Maher, is to convert unused shipping containers, many of
Modular Container Homes in Costa Rica will be Off the Grid Read More
