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MHProNews has learned from multihousingnews in an interview at the Urban Land Institute Nov. 7 of Sam Zell, founder of Equity Group Investments and Equity International, by one-time Zell executive and now Green Courte Partners LLC Chairman Randy Rowe, Zell had some pithy insights. He said it’s ok to make […]
Words of Wisdom from Chairman Sam (Zell) Read More
In its third quarter financials, UMH Properties announces it has increased its portfolio of homesites by 26 percent since the beginning of the year. For the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2013 funds from operations (FFO) attributable to common shareholders of $1,993,000 or $.10 per diluted share as compared to Q3
UMH Releases Third Quarter Financials Read More
Topix, Bring on the Bulls, LinkedIn and Silobreaker were among the sites that joined popular WND in sharing coverage on the exclusive MHProNews report on Sam Zell, “Our Way of Life is Very Much Threatened.” Alexa, an online website rating service, ranks WND as one of the top 10,000 websites
Sam Zell article on MHProNews draws WND, Media attention Read More
Noting that it is reasonable for consumers to pause during an economic bubble, Moody’s Investor Services says as mortgage rates and home prices stabilize, home buyers will return to the market to begin satisfying long pent-up demand. Traditionally, as HousingWire reports, homebuilding depends upon new household formation. But because real
Housing Recovery Strong due to Pent-Up Demand Read More
A project to bring more affordable housing to Spencer, Iowa is in the works at the Sioux River Estates manufactured housing community, according to spencerdailyreporter.com. Dave Jacobsen of Jacobsen Homes Corp. says the plan is to replace the aging factory-built homes with either manufactured or modular homes in the spring.
Manufactured Homes May Replace Aging Factory-builts Read More
The Juneau, Alaska Affordable Housing Commission is set to petition the Juneau City Assembly for low interest loans for down payments on manufactured homes, according to juneauempire.com. The program would allow for multiple loans up to a maximum of $100,000 loaned at any one time. MHProNews has learned if the
Low Interest Manufactured Home Loans in Alaska Read More
A good monthly jobs report from Washington spurred all three indexes to rise above one percent each as the week drew to a close. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained +167.8 points, +1.08 percent, to close at 15,761.78. The Nasdaq gained +1.60 percent, +61.90 points, to end the
Liberty Homes Goes Skyward, as all Three Indexes Advance over One Percent Read More
Current sales, prospective buyer traffic and anticipated six-month sales for the 55+ housing market showed continued improvement in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the same period last year, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Housing Market Index (HMI). The single-family index rose 14 points to
Senior Housing Market Gains Strength Read More
Following up on a story MHProNews posted Oct. 31 regarding the acquisition of Spruces Mobile Home Park by the city of Williamstown, Massachusetts and returning it to a natural state because it is in a flood plain, the Board of Selectmen will discuss the drafts of three warrant articles dealing
City Prepares to Acquire Manufactured Housing Community Read More
Unless the Columbia Mobile Home Park in Columbia, California resolves two outstanding violations within thirty days, it’s license to operate will be suspended and it cannot collect rent or other monies from the residents. According to mymotherlode.com the California Department of Housing and Community Development posted the notice at the
Industry’s Famous Name but not the Same Read More
UMH Properties, Inc. of Freehold, New Jersey announces it has acquired five manufactured home communities (MHCs) consisting of 519 developed home sites for $11,800,000, according to wsj.com. The all-age communities—four in Ohio and one in New York—have an average occupancy of 82 percent, and boost UMH’s portfolio to 74 communities
UMH Acquires Five Land Lease Communities Read More
A manufactured home that had been used by Innovative Hearth Products (IHP) to showcase their products has been donated by the company in Russellville, Alabama to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for use by the Franklin County Drug Unit. IHP will also donate sheetrock and other materials to make the
Manufactured Home Donated to Help Fight Crime Read More
Residents of the Hillcrest Mobile Home Park in Middleboro, Massachusetts are perfectly willing to see their site rents bumped from $192 a month to $281: It means long-neglected capital improvements will be undertaken for these residents who are purchasing the community from Morgan MHP Mass, LLC. Morgan had asked for
Community Residents Happy for Rent Increase Read More
While stocks surged earlier in the day sending the Dow to a new high, the three major indexes finished in the red as lackluster earnings from some companies brought down the larger market. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell -152.90 points, -0.97 percent, to close at 15,593.98 The
Tracked Housing Stocks Mostly Decline; Three Major Indexes Fall Read More
While many buyers of manufactured homes (MH) are more concerned with affordability and, say, the kitchen cabinetry than energy efficiency, the MH industry is offering more energy efficient features that can save the homeowner anywhere from $30 to $70 month. Ronnie Richards, vice president of marketing for American Homestar Corporation,
Energy Report on “Not Your Grandfather’s Trailer House” Read More
Dublin, Ireland-based Research and Markets, provider of worldwide market research and data, reports the Global Green Building Material market will grow 17.9 percent 2012-2016, especially as more governments become increasingly involved in promoting energy efficiency. MHProNews has learned it is estimated buildings now account for 40 percent of global energy
Universal Forest Products Makes List of Green Vendors Read More
Joe Kelly, executive vice-president of the Iowa Manufactured Housing Association (IMHA), says, “The modular business has been pretty good in Iowa. In the second quarter, which is the latest for which we have numbers, we were fourth in sales among 34 states surveyed in growth over the first half of
Modular Homes Rising in Iowa Read More
MHProNews has learned during a public hearing of the Jourdanton City Council just south of San Antonio, Texas, four requests were made regarding placement of manufactured homes (MH). One was a special use permit to site a manufactured home in a neighborhood zoned for single-family residences. The second and third
Texas City Council Approves Permits for Manufactured Homes Read More
Speaking before the Miami Association of Realtors International Congress, National Association of Realtors (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, referring to home sales, said, “Next year will be about the same as this year in terms of sales activity,” although prices will rise six percent, as a shortage of homes for
National Association of Realtors: Home Sales Flatline in 2014 Read More
Solid corporate earnings gave a boost to stocks as the Dow closed at a record high in today’s trading. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained +128.66 points, +10.82 percent, to close at 15,746.63. While the Nasdaq dropped -0.20 percent, -7.91 points, to end the day at 3,931.95 while
Dow Hits New High; Tracked Housing Stocks Close Mixed Read More
