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The acquisition of much larger Fleetwood Homes by manufactured and modular home builder Cavco Industries, Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona, originated during the 2008 financial crisis when Third Avenue Value Management Fund, which has been following the MH industry, contacted Cavco’s CEO Joe Stegamyer and together they purchased bankrupt Fleetwood in […]
Third Avenue Management Pleased with Cavco Investment Read More
Tierra West Estates manufactured home community in Albuquerque collaborated with the New Mexico Veteran’s Integration Center (VIC) to surprise a one-time homeless wounded Iraqi veteran with a new manufactured home for him and his family. The koat-tv.com reporter says, “ We’re not here to interview you. We’re here to give
Wounded Iraqi Vet Receives New Manufactured Home Read More
Riverstone Communities has acquired Medley Mobile Home Park, a 202-home site manufactured housing community (MHC) in northwest Miami-Dade County, sold by Andrew Ginsburg’s 7200 Corp. According to bizjournals.com, while the Dade County Appraiser assessed the property for $3.8 million, the $12 million price paid represents $59,405 per each site. MHProNews
Florida MHC Bought by Riverstone Communities Read More
In a revision to a post MHProNews published June 3, 2014 regarding HUD Code home production in April, 2014, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) reports 5,718 homes were shipped that month, upwardly revised from the 5,653 homes we previously reported, a 7.5 percent increase over April, 2013. Total floors shipped
HUD Code Production Figures Revised for April Read More
Builder confidence for single-family, newly-built homes rose four points to 49, one point shy of the mark for what is considered “good” building conditions. According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). The result of a monthly survey NAHB has been conducting for 30 years,
Single-family Home Builders One Point more Confident Read More
The threat of upheaval in Iraq and possibility of disruption of oil deliveries and subsequent rise in oil prices did not deter investors totally, although gains were modest for the three major indexes on the first day of the week’s trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 5.27 points, +0.03
LPX, Patrick Register Gains; Nobility, Skyline Fall Read More
MHProNews has learned from canberratimes.com.au in Australia that Gundaroo, pop. 300, will be the first town in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales to receive an off-grid solar-powered modular home. Prominda delivered the home with wiring and hot water units in the walls, plumbing in the floors and insulation
Solar-powered Modular Home First in Australian Region Read More
The Martin County Board of Commissioners in Florida adopted an interim moratorium on building permits for the construction of modular homes in residential future land use designations, according to tcpalm.com. Meanwhile, MHProNews understands the county planning agency proposes to amend Article 3 and Article 6 to distinguish between modular homes,
Building Permits on Hold for Factory-built Homes Read More
Drew Industries, Inc. (DW) has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI), has acquired the recreational vehicle (RV) business of Actuant Corporation for $33.5 million, according to marketwatch.com. The manufacturer of leveling systems, slideout mechanisms and steps primarily for the RV business under the Power Gear® and Kwikee®
Drew Adds RV Component Producer to Stable Read More
Updating a story MHProNews posted June 12, 2014 regarding theft charges against Wyoming Homes owner David Valenti of Moosic, Pennsylvania, citizensvoice.com reports he is also entangled in a dispute over property he leased and then allegedly refused to vacate after it was sold in April, 2013, leaving behind a manufactured
Modular Homes Dealer Faces more Charges Read More
In a letter to “Anne” of the democratandchronicle.com in Rochester, New York, a manufactured home community resident says he wants to sell his home, and after submitting a written notice to the community manager was told he is not allowed to put a sign on the house, has to offer
MHC Resident Can Put For Sale Sign on Home Read More
With an lack of affordable housing availability that housing officials say borders on a crisis, Gary Knight of Bend, Oregon wants to develop ten acres into a manufactured housing community (MHC) if the Deschutes County Planning Commission will change the development code and allow for rezoning. The owner of Juniper
New Manufactured Home Community Planned in Oregon Read More
From more than 600 pages of tables published by the Census Bureau/Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) concerning home building in 2013, nationalmortgagenews.com has determined of the 569,000 new homes built last year, only 429,000 were sold, although the remainder likely sold in Q1 of 2014. However, the total
New Home Stats Released for 2013 Read More
A full moon and Friday the 13th did not put a hex on the Big Board as the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained modestly, +41.49 points, +0.25 percent, to end the week at 16,775.74. CNNMoney tells MHProNews the Nasdaq moved up +13.02 points, +0.30 percent, to end at 4,310.65, while
Nobility Homes Spikes on Earnings Report; Dow, Nasdaq, S&P Gain Modestly Read More
For the second quarter ending May 3, 2014, Nobility Homes (NOBH) reports sales increased 94 percent over the same period last year, $7,416,086 versus $3,813,619 Q2 2013. Net income after taxes was $284,900, compared to a loss of $47,021 last year. According to marketwatch.com, diluted earnings per share rose from
Sales Spike at Nobility Homes, Inc. Read More
Although some 10,000 Baby Boomers reach retirement every day, leaving the workforce (between 2006 and 2012 the number of working boomers fell by nine percent) and child rearing days behind, Patrick Simmons, with Fannie Mae, says contrary to popular belief they are not downsizing and moving to multifamily residences. He
Baby Boomers not Busting Out (of their homes) Read More
Seattle, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, and San Antonio are the top five housing sellers markets, according to Zillow.com. These cities have the shortest selling time and sold prices are often at or above asking prices. Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Tampa and Philadelphia are the best for buyers because they
Housing Sellers’ Markets? Go West. Buyers Markets? Eastern U. S. Read More
The owner of Wyoming Homes in Moosic, Pennsylvania has been charged with theft for allegedly receiving down payments for modular homes and neither delivering the goods nor returning the money. According to citizensvoice.com, David Valenti has been charged by Luzerne County detectives in their criminal complaint with two counts of
Modular Homes Owner Faces Theft Charges Read More
As oil prices rise due to conflict in the Middle East, stocks fall—a pattern that is not new. CNNMoney tells MHProNews the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost -109.69 points, the second consecutive day of loss over 100 points, -0.65 percent, to end the day at 16,734.19. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq fell
ELS Nudges Up, UFPI Slips; Dow Loses 100 Points again Read More
Having built modular housing since 1947, Atco Structures and Logistics is upping the ante for its workforce housing as companies battle for skilled labor in an increasingly competitive market, according to calgarysun.com. With new models featuring large bedrooms with double beds, full showers, sound-dampening walls and walk-in closets, Jason Kialeu
Modular Workforce Housing Supplier Going Upscale Read More
