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A plan to replace Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with a Market Access Fund (MAF) has been proposed by two U. S. senators as well as by several analytic firms and think tanks. Senators Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and Mark Warner (D-Vir.) say their reform bill would create the MAF from […]
Proposal would Replace Government-Sponsored Enterprises Fannie and Freddie Read More
Noting the median home price jumped eight percent from April to May to $208,000, and sales of homes rose four percent for the same period, chief economist Lawrence Yun of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) says, “The home price growth is too fast, and only additional supply from new
Housing Market Continues to Heat Up Read More
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s words that the Fed will exit its support of the market likely by next year reverberated through the market today, sending investors heading for the exits and the Dow into a tailspin. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted -353.87 points, -2.34 percent, to
Fears of Fed Withdrawing Stimulus Spooks Investors Read More
Manufactured housing community owner Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) announces a quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share for investors of record as of June 28, 2013, payable on July 19, 2013. Represents a dividend yield of 5.06 percent, according to watchlistnews, with an ex-dividend date of June 26. With a 50-day
Sun Declares Quarterly Dividend Read More
Residents of Foxwood Village manufactured housing community in Calverton, NY near the eastern tip of Long Island are in despair over the loss of a heavily wooded area behind their homes being clear cut for a Costco Wholesale Club. Instead of trees lining the property, unhappy residents will see a
Development Irks Manufactured Housing Community Residents Read More
Updating a post MHProNews published June 18, in which a modular builder announced the availability of furnished units for emergency housing in tornado ravaged Okla., the company is donating one of the homes. MODS (Modular On Demand Structures) International Marketing of Appleton, Wis. converts shipping containers into modular housing, as
MODS Donating Modular Home to OK Family Read More
Shares of Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVCO) stock have been commented on by three different analysts, going in different directions each time, in the last seven weeks. On May 1 The Street downgraded Cavco from a buy rating to a hold rating; May 28 The Street upgraded shares from hold to
Cavco Industries Shares Graded Up and Down Read More
As follow-up to a story MHProNews posted Feb. 27, 2013 concerning Universal Forest Products, Inc. (UFPI) taking over a former manufactured housing facility in Silverton, Ore., city officials now say UFPI has put those plans on hold. Silverton City Manager Bob Willoughby says the 126,000 square-foot building, once occupied by
Manufactured Housing Component Supplier puts Project on Hold Read More
Updating a story MHProNews posted June 12, 2013 regarding manufactured homes for teachers in housing-strapped Midland, Tex., the Midland Independent School District (MISD) trustees authorized up to $3.5 million to create a 70-unit temporary housing development. While the trustees originally thought they would have to develop infrastructure for the new
School District may Lease Homesites in Manufactured Housing Community Read More
Following the Federal Reserve’s hinting that it may taper its bond purchases later this year, the three major indexes all lost 1.12 percent to 1.39 percent in a slide that cost the Dow just over 200 points. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell -206.04 points, -1.35 percent, to
Many Tracked Housing Stocks, Three Major Indexes all Tumble Read More
Private equity real estate investment firm Green Courte Partners, LLC announces the promotion of Braden Rudolph to Vice President, Asset Management. A 2010 MBA graduate of Northwestern University’s J L. Kellogg School of Management, Rudolph has been active in strategic initiatives at American Land Lease, Inc., an owner/operator of 50
Green Courte Announces Promotion of Braden Rudolph Read More
A sinkhole on a bridge at the Pine Haven manufactured housing community in Marietta, GA left residents who relied on the only vehicular access to the community stranded on Monday, June 17. Some residents needing to go to work relied on cabs or friends to take them; others waited for
Bridge Collapse Strands Community Residents Read More
The Vinton County Treasurer’s Office in McArthur, Ohio reports taxpayers can now pay real estate and manufactured home taxes online. “The online payment system offers added convenience for the taxpayer and streamlines the process of collecting taxes. I hope that in time it decreases wait time for those taxpayers who
Manufactured Home Taxes Now Payable Online Read More
As follow-up to a story we published June 17 concerning First State Manufactured Housing Association scholarships, MHProNews has learned First State of Delaware has awarded $33,000 in scholarships to 30 recipients since 1999. Eligible candidates are judged on their scholastic record, financial need, an essay and personal/professional recommendations. They are
$33,000 in Scholarships Awarded by First State Manufactured Housing Association Read More
A fifteen acre parcel of land in Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada has been approved for retail and residential development, as the Kings County Council voted unanimously to give the second and final reading to the rezoning proposal for the property in Kentville. The redevelopment by Kent Building Supplies Limited
Canadian Development may Include Manufactured Housing Read More
Housing starts increased 6.8 percent in May to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 914,000 units due to a jump in multifamily construction. Single-family production remained steady at 599,000 homes, but multifamily activity grew 21.6 percent to 315,000 units. Regionally, the South posted a gain of 17.8 percent in combined starts
New Home Starts Continue their Climb Read More
All three indexes advanced, with the Dow moving up over 120 points, as inflation remains low and housing starts increase, despite concerns of what the Federal Reserve may reveal Wed., June 19, about possibly tapering the quantitative easing. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained +0.91 percent, +138.38 points,
Most Tracked Housing Stocks Advance, as do the Three Major Indexes Read More
With image being a key component to selling more manufactured homes to cash and credit worthy buyers, that may explain the growing daily commentary in favor of the start of the ManufacturedHomeLivingNews.com image campaign. Nancy Geer, Executive Director of the New York Housing Association said: “Manufactured Home Living Website is
Improving Manufactured Housing’s Image to Increase Sales Read More
Birmingham, Mich. based Q10 l Lutz Financial Services has arranged $108 million for the refinancing of a portfolio including 47 manufactured housing properties and three apartments. Lutz, a commercial real estate financial services firm, says the unnamed, Midwest-based private investor realized $99 million for the manufactured housing communities and $9
Portfolio of Manufactured Housing Communities Obtains Refinancing Read More
The transportation package that was passed by the Virginia General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Bob McDonnell includes tax increases that go into effect July 1, 2013. The titling tax for manufactured homes remains at $10, but the retail sales and use tax, which covers modular homes, will
Sales and Use Tax Rises in Virginia Read More
