In response to the Department of Energy’s proposed rules on energy standards for manufactured housing in the Federal Register, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) says it worked closely with the DOE to try and avoid excessive costs to consumers that will outweigh benefits. The DOE based their recommendations on the …
MHI and MHARR Respond Differently to DOE’s Proposed Energy Standards Read More
While the Arizona Office of Manufactured Housing (MH) enforces the state’s manufactured home landlord-tenant act, it does not apply to rental homes. The city of Tucson does take care of MH rentals, having responded to about 20 calls this year regarding insufficient cooling, requiring owners to fix the problems, according …
Manufactured Home Rentals in Arizona could be Troubling Read More
MHProNews has learned from logandaily that the Hocking County, Ohio second half 2015 real estate tax and 2016 manufactured home tax statements have been mailed. Hocking County Treasurer Diane Sargent says her office will continue to accept applications for the treasurer’s pre-payment escrow plan until June 30 for real estate …
A bill that passed in the New York State Senate, sponsored by Sen. Betty Little (R-Queensberry), would fund a home replacement program for qualifying state residents who have older, dilapidated mobile and manufactured homes, and own the property. The replacement units would be new, affordable energy-efficient units, according to adirondackdailyenterprise, …
Measure would Replace Dilapidated Manufactured Homes in NY Read More
Updating a story MHProNews last posted May 4, 2016 regarding the repurposing of Lowry Grove manufactured home community (MHC) by a new owner in St. Anthony, Minn., the mostly Hispanic residents, since learning in April the MHC was being sold for $6 million, vowed to block the sale, which would …
MH Community Residents Going to Court to Resist Relocation Read More
As follow-up to a story MHProNews last posted June 3, 2016 regarding the possible misuse of funds by the city of Minot, North Dakota when it moved over 30 homes out of Odds Mobile Home Park to make way for a flood protection project. The homes were placed on blocks …
Manufactured Homes Damaged During Move to New MH Community Read More
Following the bankruptcy of modular builder M Space in late May, Gordon Brothers Group will begin the immediate disposition of assets of the company, including 2,400 floors of custom built modular buildings and complexes, as prnewswire informs MHProNews.. Headquartered in Park City, Utah, M Space provided modular buildings for education, …
Following a story MHProNews posted June 6, 2016 regarding the increasing production of HUD Code homes in April, 2016, over the previous April, the Manufactured Housing Institute adds the figures include an increase of 12.7 percent for single-section homes and 7.7 percent increase of multi-section homes. The MHI says there …
HUD Code Floors Shipped Rises, while SAAR Falls in April over March Read More
Founded n 1985, Habitat for Humanity Canada has forged a partnership with Green Terra Homes that will give home buyers the option to donate one percent of their purchase to Habitat, thereby promoting sustainable building. Prefab homes and manufactured homes are constructed using steel from an average of six recycled …
Habitat Canada and Green Terra ask Homebuyers to Donate 1% Read More
June 15, 1976 marks the formal start for the first manufactured homes built to the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards passed in 1974. Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the manufactured home standards are thus commonly called the HUD Code. Here on MHProNews and …
Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) Director Jeffrey L. Et Al Gendell sold 14,498 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $53.36, for a total value of $773,613.28. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the …
Waterhouse Management Corp. of Roseville, California, which runs the Pinto Lake Mobile Estates in Watsonville, CA, has asked for a $211 a month across the board increase for all the homeowners at the 177 site manufactured home community (MHC). Waterhouse contends the county’s formula for determining annual rent increases does …
MH Community Owner Seeks $211 Month Increase per Site Read More
In a video presentation, Frank Rolfe, a partner with Dave Reynolds in Mobile Home University, RV Horizons and MHP Funds, says he can call his congressional representative in Missouri and find out the chances of legislation passing that could positively affect the manufactured home industry, like altering Dodd-Frank. Since it …
Frank Rolfe, Bob Crawford Video Comments on Current and New MH Association Read More
In reporting the financials for Nobility Homes, Inc. (OTC:NOBH) for the second quarter ending April 30, 2016, marketwired informs MHProNews sales for Q1 2016 rose 21 percent to $8,115,840 compared to $6,706,118 recorded in second quarter 2015. Income from operations rose 44 percent to $953,896 from $660,719. After taxes, net …
With all the negative publicity swirling around alleged predatory lending for purchasers of manufactured homes by the Seattle Times, National Public Radio and BuzzFeed within the last year, it’s time the media paid attention to congressional testimony that refutes these notions, according to L. A. “Tony” Kovach, publisher of MHLivingNews …
Congressional Testimony Negates Sensationalized Charges of Predatory Lending Read More
Updating a story MHProNews last posted March 22, 2016 regarding the acquisition of Carefree Communities, Inc. from Centerbridge Capital Partners II, LP for $1.68 billion, Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) announces it has closed on the transaction. Sun issued Centerbridge $225 million in shares of common stock priced at $67.57 per …
Sun Communities Closes on Acquisition of Centerbridge’s Carefree Communities Read More
The Courtland (Alabama) City Council’s proposed zoning ordinance limits the siting of manufactured homes (MH) to the R-1 district, and prohibits manufactured home communities from siting within the city limits, as moultonadvertiser informs MHProNews. MH are also prohibited from being sited in the Historic District. Pre-existing MH within the city …
Ala. City Ordinance Limits Siting of Manufactured Homes Read More
From eaglevalleynews in southeast British Columbia, Canada MHProNews has learned Sicamous, BC developer Darrel Trouton is seeking municipal approval to site manufactured homes in an area targeted to affordable housing, but requiring rezoning from R1A, urban single-family home to include CSA-approved Z240, which is for manufactured homes (MH), but would …
Arthur Tuverson, Managing Director of Pillar’s Manufactured Housing Community/RV Resort Group, has originated an $11.5 million Freddie Mac acquisition loan for Lake Villa Estates manufactured home community (MHC) in Oxford, Michigan, 45 miles north of Detroit, according to rebusinessonline. Featuring 852 homesites on 174 acres, the MHC was built in …
Joe Kelly of the Iowa Manufactured Housing Association (IMHA) tells MHProNews the free seminars for community managers/owners regarding the array of laws and regulations affecting communities has drawn over 100 members in three different cities. Open to members and non-members alike, the next gathering will be Wed. June 15, 2016 …
Iowa MHA Leading Seminars on Community Regulations Read More
