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Although fewer U.S. chief executives expect hiring to decline than they did three months ago, a survey by Business Roundtable revealed the number of large firms that intend to hire workers is no different than three months ago. According to what the Associated Press tells MHProNews, 34 percent of Roundtable […]
CEOs Cautious about New Year Read More
ModularHomeCoach tells MHProNews Heritage Harbor in Ottawa, Ill. along the Illinois River has chosen Homeway Homes of Deer Creek, Ill. to build 30 one and two story modular vacation homes within their village development. “The Cottages at Heron’s Landing” will feature three different styles priced from $139,900 to $199,900. (Photo
Modular Vacation Homes will Front the Ill. River Read More
As follow-up to a story we posted Nov. 23, 2012 concerning a foundation’s offer to provide free modular housing to Staten Island survivors of Hurricane Sandy who are willing to move to New Milford, Conn., nearly a dozen families have so far responded to the offer. The Stephen Siller Tunnels
Some Staten Island Survivors Heading North Read More
The falling of initial jobless claims and rise in retail sales for November did not offset the ongoing concern about negotiations in Washington that are not going well regarding the impending fiscal cliff. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped -0.56 percent, -74.73 points, ending the day at 13,170.72.
Weary of Washington Negotiations, Stocks Nudge Down Read More
Originationnews reports the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) states origination profits per loan rose 15 percent in the third quarter over Q2, 2012 to $2,465 for each loan. The study zeroes in on small, independent mortgage banking firms, not any of the mega-banks. While costs have increased slightly, Bob Garrett of
LO Profit Margins Move Up Read More
The Wall Street Journal says as interest rates remain low and the housing recovery continues to pick up, more people will be buying traditional houses instead of manufactured homes. Citing the drop in production of manufactured homes the last two months following 16 months of consecutive industry growth, and the
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Following up on a story about the proposed development of an 11 unit modular housing project we posted Nov. 22, 2012 in Ridgefield, Conn., where neighbors criticized the plan over aesthetic and drainage issues, the developer has made revisions. The RidgefieldPress tells MHProNews the number of units on this four-tenths
Modular Development Revised Read More
The World Property Channel reports China is backing the development of 20,500 homes in San Francisco to the tune of $1.7 billion, a development project at two former naval bases that will hire 5,000 over a six year period. Borrowing the money is Miami-based Lennar Corp.; terms were not disclosed.
China Backing Major U.S. Housing Project Read More
Notching the largest block of its own stock the company has ever bought, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA) bought 9,200 shares for $1.2 billion from the estate of a long-time shareholder. At $131,000 per share, it’s roughly 118 percent of the book value as of the end of the third
Warren Goes Hunting–Inside, this time Read More
The Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing policy will continue, according to Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, but that was not enough stimulus to stimulate investors’ appetites as two of the three major indexes closed flat on hump day. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped -0.02 percent, -2.99 points, ending the
U.S. Stocks Snooze on Fed Chair’s Remarks Read More
In legislation passed this week by the House of Representatives, nationalmortgagenews says confidential information submitted by banks and thrifts to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will be protected, but nonbanks in some states are not included. Independent mortgage banks, payday lenders and finance companies are regulated by consumer agencies
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After dropping year-over-year in 2008 and 2009, HousingWire says multifamily rentals have been rising since 2010, “leading the housing recovery in duration and strength,” according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index’s Dec. report. The property analytics firm states, in the wake of the housing market crash, residential investment is contributing
Rental Market will Remain Profitable Read More
On the heels of a strong 2012, nationalmortgagenews reports Freddie Mac’s chief economist Frank Nothaft predicts single-family loans will decline about 15 percent in 2013 as refinancings recede and home purchases decrease. Noting many borrowers have already taken advantage of low rates this year, Freddie forecasts refinancings will account for
Originations Likely to Fall in 2013 Read More
AsburyParkPress says 50 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) homes are being prepared to move into existing communities in New Jersey to house displaced victims of Hurricane Sandy along the Jersey shore. FEMA has identified 865 vacant community sites statewide, including 122 in Monmouth County and 129 in Ocean County, two
50 FEMA Homes to be Ready by Christmas Read More
mmaltzan reports the Skid Row Housing Trust in Los Angeles is adding 102 modular housing units for homeless persons to an existing single-story building, called the Star Apartments at Sixth and Maple. The mixed use building, designed by architect Michael Maltzan, encompasses 95,000 square feet and will have retail on
Modular Housing Rises for Homeless in LA Read More
Killam Properties, Inc. (TSX:KMP) of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada announces it has closed its public share offering of 2,500,000 common shares at a price of $12. per share to achieve its goal of $30 million. According to 4-traders, the eleven underwriters were lead by RBC Capital Markets, and have an
Killam Closes Public Share Offering Read More
Buoyed by anticipation that the Federal Reserve will continue its stimulus program when it has its final meeting of the year, investors pushed the U.S. stocks higher, as all three major indexes closed up for the day. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained +0.60 percent, +78.56 points, ending
Indexes Nudge up; Housing Stocks Close Mixed, Little Change Read More
There is considerable angst over 2013, and optics make people feel worse or better! Since the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) did a survey showing confidence in their industry, it may give some in MH the feeling we should be more confident too. The survey, conducted shortly after the presidential
Upbeat in Sister MH Industry Read More
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, nj reports the New Jersey governor’s office and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are adding more units of housing stock at the former Fort Monmouth military base to the 45 currently being renovated. Additionally, the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority is trying to
Old Military Base Renovated for Displaced Read More
FoxNews reports the National Association of Realtors (NAR) says wealthy Chinese have bought over $7 billion of the $82 billion in homes sold to foreign home purchasers, second only to Canada. There are nearly one million millionaires living on mainland China, and about half are interested in investing in the
Sale of Homes to Foreigners Rises Read More
