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Analysts are calling Obama’s State of the Union “business focused,” including proposals to aid small business and keep America competitive. The president proposed taking $30 billion repaid by Wall Street banks and using it to provide credit to community banks and small businesses. The president also proposed a new small […]
State of the Union “Business Focused” Read More
The first half of the year is the season for home shows, and 2011 is proving to be a milestone for those featuring manufactured housing. Following the successful Louisville Manufactured Housing Show in Kentucky, work is underway to bring the return of another event featuring the economy and innovations of
MHMSM.com Takes a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the 2011 Great Southwest Home Show Read More
The Dow was down for most of the day Tuesday, but managed to climb in the final hours to arrive nearly where it began, at 11,975—just 25 points away from the 12,000 mark. Several manufactured housing stocks, including Equity Lifestyle Properties and Cavco, managed to eke out gains of one
Dow Dives, Ends Flat Read More
Housingwire reports that two Texas Republicans, Reps. Jeb Hensarling and Randy Neugebauer, are on the front lines advocating the quick dismantling of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Last week, Neugebauer sent a letter telling Elizabeth Warren she is “tasked with executing a fatally flawed plan” as she forms the Consumer
Texas Republicans Push for Dismantling Fannie and Freddie Read More
Unlike the manufactured housing industry in the United States, the market for manufactured homes in Canada remains rather prosperous by comparison. A Canadian Manufactured Housing Institute (CMHI) report for the 3rd quarter of 2010 shows some 3,608 factory-built single-family homes were started in the third quarter, representing a 17 percent
Canada MH Market Remains Healthy Read More
Data through November, 2010 released today by Standard & Poor’s for its S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices, show a deceleration in the annual growth rates in 17 of the 20 MSAs and the 10- and 20-City Composites compared to what was reported for October 2010.
Housing Hits New Lows Read More
The “Sun Tunnel” that Lifestylist® Suzanne Felber spoke of last week during a report from the International Building Show appeared on a list of hot new home technology items provided by CNBC. The report says the Velux Sun Tunnel is a flexible tube that can deliver a small, round portal
“Sun Tunnel” Makes Another Press Appearance Read More
The Dow moved up more than 100 points today on anticipation of solid performance in several corporate reports. Manufactured housing and related stocks also generally performed well. Deer Valley closed up more than nine percent while Nobility Homes ended up more than seven percent. Walker and Dunlop, Drew Industries and
Dow Moves Toward 12,000 Mark Read More
The website SmarTrend recently compared several manufactured home builders with site builders on the basis of a measuring unit known as revenue per employee (RPE), finding the site builders outperforming manufactured home builders. SmarTrend says analysts use RPE as a measure to compare the productivity of companies in the same
Site Builders on Top in RPE Measure Read More
CNBC reports shares of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway were up nearly four percent in mid-day trading Monday after Barron’s suggested the company could pay its first dividend since Buffett took over in the mid-1960s. It’s also predicting Berkshire’s stock price could top its all-time high this year – that’s about
Berkshire Hathaway Could Set Share Price Record Read More
The New York Times reported Monday that since the government took over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, taxpayers have spent more than $160 million defending the mortgage finance companies in civil lawsuits. The companies produced an accounting revealing the information at the request of Congress. The newspaper says the bulk
Fannie and Freddie Pay out Millions to Defend Lawsuits Read More
Trulia.com released its latest Rent vs. Buy Index Monday, which found that it is more affordable to buy than to rent a two-bedroom home in 72 percent of America’s 50 largest cities. Meanwhile, a nation of renters has emerged as more Americans rent by choice or due to unforeseen financial
In Most Cities, Buying Still More Affordable Read More
From Canada, News 1130 reports that the City of Vancouver will start calling for submissions from architects and designers for a pilot project to get modular and affordable housing up and running. Officials told the reporter the city has a number of land holdings and is surveying locations for the
Vancouver to Call for Affordable Modular Designs Read More
From the Calgary Herald comes news that an Arizona manufactured home community is trying to lure Canadians with sunshine and sweet deals. The article notes for the past few weeks, the Canadian dollar has been at, just below or just above its American counterpart. The last time that happened, snowbirds
Arizona Community Looking to Lure Canadian Snowbirds Read More
The Associated Press reports that companies that manufactured homes for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after Hurricane Katrina have agreed to pay $2.6 million to resolve thousands of claims that the shelters exposed Gulf Coast storm victims to potentially dangerous fumes from formaldehyde. The chemical, commonly found in building materials,
Settlement Reached on Issues with Formaldehyde in FEMA Homes Read More
From Dash.com comes an editorial item conveying that traditional building methods must make room for more cost-effective and sustainable designs if the UK’s growing housing crisis is to be alleviated. Currently, construction rates are around 80,000 new homes below the level required to meet population growth and tackle affordability and
Modular Seen as Solution to UK’s Housing Crunch Read More
Stocks were in for a correction last week but managed to end on an up note. The Dow rose 47 points on Friday. Most manufactured housing stocks were little changed. One exception was All American Group, which rose 13 percent to close at .25 cents a share. The Manufactured Housing
Dow Ends Week on an Up Note Read More
The global market for polymeric foams is projected to reach 18 million metric tons by the year 2015 according to Global Industry Analysts. Growth in the market is led by the unique benefits offered by cellular materials compared to conventional materials, introduction of new application markets, and growing interest in
Global Polymeric Foams Market to Reach 18 Million Metric Tons by 2015 Read More
CBSDFW.COM reports on manufactured home owners in Grapevine, Texas upset with the city over requests to bring additions up to code. Resident Phillip McNeal built an addition 20 years ago for his son and was asked recently by the city to see some paperwork for it. Several other residents of
Texas Homeowners at Odds Over Additions Read More
Unlike the manufactured housing industry in the United States, the market for manufactured homes in Canada remains rather prosperous by comparison. A Canadian Manufactured Housing Institute (CMHI) report for the 3rd quarter of 2010 shows some 3,608 factory-built single-family homes were started in the third quarter, representing a 17 percent
A Report from the Great Green North Read More
