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PRNewswire states that global tax services provider Ryan reports Wisconsin’s Governor Scott Walker signed the Assembly 40 budget bill that will change certain tax laws. Included is a provision that specifically exempts manufactured and modular housing from sales tax when it is sold in Wisconsin but used beyond state borders. […]
New State Law Exempts HUD and Mod Homes from Sales Tax Read More
The New Haven Independent in Connecticut asserts that Garden Homes Management Corporation has plans to develop two manufactured home communities in Oxford. The filing with the Planning and Zoning Commission for the first proposal, called Oxford Commons, would have 99 multi-section manufactured homes on 32 acres. The second project, Donovan
Two New MHCs on the Drawing Board in Connecticut Read More
Slowdown in manufacturing and concerns about the stymied debt ceiling talks sends the Dow down 1.59 percent to close at 12,302.55. Housing stocks closed mixed, although several took a fall as well. Berkshire Hathaway (parent of Clayton Homes) lost 1.09 percent, Cavco nudged up .49 percent, Deer Valley closed flat.
Dow Loses Nearly 200 Points; Housing Stocks Mixed Read More
Bloomberg News reports that Bank of America (B of A), the nation’s largest mortgage servicer, has a solution for disposing of the worst abandoned and foreclosed homes. B of A will work with a local agency in Cleveland to demolish 100 homes. Gus Frangos, president of the Cleveland-based Cuyahoga County
Proven Method of Ridding the Market of Unwanted Foreclosed Homes: Bulldoze Read More
SanJuanCapistranoPatch reports a controversial plan to close the Capistrano Terrace ‘mobile home park’ has been placed on hold. Capistrano Terrace Ltd. filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and owes the city of San Juan Capistrano $7,548 in administrative fees. “…due to the bankruptcy, funding is not available and cannot be
In Bankruptcy, Capistrano Terrace’s Closure Plans on Hold Read More
WCAX reports that a Windsor VT manufactured home community was saved from the threat of closure when 14 families became the new owners of the ‘park.’ Rockingham Area Community Land Trust, the prior owner, claimed high costs and threatened to close the location. “We have elderly people and people on
Vermont Manufactured Home Community residents prevent closure Read More
SignOnSanDiego alleged that owners of a “mobile home park” packed a meeting of the Chula Vista City Council meeting by paying activists to support rent decontrol. The City Council voted to allow rent to be raised when a home in the community is sold. The change in ordinance impacts future
Manufactured Home Community Rent Decontrol Activists Paid to attend Chula Vista meeting Read More
In a statement to MHMSM.com, U.S. Senator Jon Tester (R-MT) made the following statement. “In recent days we’ve all seen the arguments and disagreements back in Washington play out in the headlines. It’s easy to get caught up in the back-and-forth without focusing on the nuts and bolts that matter
Senator Jon Tester sounds off on Debt Battle Read More
The Dow dropped 91.50 or .073% to close at 12,501.30 today. The dip came on the heels of Moody’s and S&P’s renewed warning they may downgrade the U.S. Credit rating over the debt ceiling issue. Most manufactured housing stocks also fell. Berkshire Hathaway (parent of Clayton Homes) dropped -.0.49. Cavco
Dow Dips as Moody, S&P Warn of U.S. Credit Downgrade Read More
The Vancouver Sun reports the role of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has been reviewed by the CD Howe Institute, Fraser Institute and the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Each provided recommendations, including privatization. Canadian taxpayers are on the hook for $500 billion to lenders. Some fear that Canadian government owned
Canadian Housing Mortgage Giant Scrutinized Read More
CTV reports the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) stated their members sold 10.8 per cent more homes last month compared with June 2010 and 2.6 per cent higher than in May 2011. CREA president Gary Morse said they are avoiding recession due to low interest rates, job growth, and home
Morse reports Canadian home sales surge Read More
In a news release to MHMSM.com, MHARR announced they will ask Congress to review the HUD Manufactured Housing Program budget. The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) asserts that HUD’s program budget has grown, while manufactured housing shipments have dropped 86% in 13 years. They suggest that Congress cut
Congress asked to Reduce HUD’s Manufactured Housing Program Budget Read More
NWITimes states that 75% of people polled recently by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) prefer home ownership. This is true even given perceived risks and market fluctuations. 95% of those who identified themselves as current home owners said they are happy with their decision to own a home.
Poll says most Americans still want to own, not rent Read More
Forbes reports that each new home built creates 3 new jobs and generates $90,000 in taxes, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Housing sales remain depressed, with last year being the worst on record for 50 years. Higher down payments, tougher credit standards and foreclosures are among the
NAHB report cites jobs and taxes created by home building Read More
Zacks Investment Research reports SmarTrend issued an uptrend for Sun Communities, Inc., (NYSE:SUI) June 20, 2011, and since then the stock has risen 3.3 percent. For the second quarter 2011, analysts expect a loss of .12 cents per share on sales of $53 million to be announced July 28, 2011.
Sun to Release Second Quarter Financials July 28 Read More
The Dow dropped 88.36 points as investors watched the debt ceiling debate rage on to close at 12,592.80. The Manufactured Housing Composite dropped 1.99 percent to 1032.50, as several housing stocks closed down. Palm Harbor Homes gained 38.46 percent. Drew Industries fell 3.26 percent, UMH dropped 2.86 percent, Skyline Corporation
Dow Closes Down Slightly, as Several Housing Stocks Follow Read More
The Rome News Tribune reports from Floyd County in northwestern Georgia that the Floyd County Board of Commissioners will pass an ordinance extending the time manufactured housing may be used in times of declared disaster. Following a disaster in the county, the amendment will permit a person to live in
County Approving Amendment to Allow MH Following Disaster Read More
Bloomberg reports a Washington, D.C. U.S. Court of Appeals ruling may forestall implementation of some Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Dodd-Frank Act regulations, enacted over a year ago. Business groups had challenged a rule dealing with access to company board positions, and the costs associated with fending off investors’ attempts
Federal Ruling may Setback back Dodd-Frank implementation Read More
Sources tell MHMSM.com that organizers for the Great Southwest Home Show (GSWHS) are considering two key moves. One is a change of dates, the other a possible change of venue. One possibility mentioned is to have the GSHW Show in February. “That would take the show out of competition
Great Southwest Home Show may Move Read More
The Dickinson Press in Dickinson, North Dakota, reports a modular housing complex to house workers for an oil company will be constructed on the grounds of the old Fryburg School. Energy Resource Group received a special use permit from the Billings County Commission for the project that will house 200
Modular Housing for Oil Field Workers Rising in ND Read More
