Following a story MHProNews last published Dec. 16, 2013, concerning the possibility of a tax on owners of manufactured homes imposed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), the proposal has been withdrawn by the ATO after an uproar from manufactured homeowners and politicians. The goods and services tax (GST) would […]
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City officials in Port Lavaca, Texas have imposed a six month ban on the development of new manufactured housing communities (MHCs) to allow the creation of new regulations. In the wake of the oil boom in the area, according to victoriaadvocate.com, two developers had applied for permission to build MHCs,
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Announcing financial results for its fiscal year ending Nov. 2, 2013, Nobility Homes, Inc. reports sales increased 17 percent to $18,525,950 as compared to $15,834,971 for the same period last year. Net income after taxes for the year rose to $747,106 from $49,759 FY 2012. Diluted earnings for the year
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Some higher-priced mortgages will be exempt from certain appraisal requirements following the issuance of a final rule by six financial regulatory agencies. In order to make sure a loan is sound, a physical visit with written appraisal must be made to see the interior of a home prior to making
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Drew Industries Inc.(DW) of Elkhart County, Indiana announces it will begin trading of ex-dividend Dec. 18, 2013, paying $2 a share which is scheduled to be paid Jan. 6, 2014. Even purchasers of the stock before the ex-dividend date can receive the cash dividend payment, according to nasdaq.com. Drew’s stock
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The Alabama Manufactured Housing Association (AMHA) informs MHProNews city dignitaries were on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the expanded facilities of CIS Financial Services in Hamilton, Alabama to honor company found Paula Reeves. She began the company in 1991 with two employees and has now grown to 78 employees
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MHProNews has learned from sidneyherald.com two or more units of workforce housing or manufactured homes sited on the same parcel of land in Richland County, Montana must be compliant with the Richland County Subdivision Regulations. Additionally, the plans must also be approved by the Montana Dept. of Health and Human
Over Two Manufactured or Modular Units Need Approval Read More
Manufactured housing communities and apartment buildings in Mankato, Minnesota will have an additional six months to adjust to the two percent increase for water and sewer service charges, according to mankatofreepress.com. The increase, intended to get revenues more in line with costs, was originally scheduled for Jan. 1, 2014 but
Utility Bill Increase for Manufactured Homes Delayed Six Months Read More
Owners of manufactured homes that occupy land owned by someone else in Washington County, Indiana are required to submit the vehicle identification number (VIN) or a copy of the title to the county assessor’s office by Dec. 20, 2013. MHProNews has learned from salemleader.com if the home owner does not
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MHProNews has learned from blueridgenow.com as of Jan. 1, 2014 that the North Carolina sales tax on manufactured homes will increase from two percent to the general rate of 4.75 percent, and on modular homes from 2.5 percent to 4.75 percent. Neil Carter, owner of Carter’s Homes in Fletcher says
New Sales Tax will Raise the Price of Manufactured, Modular Homes Read More
Bloomberg businessweek reports a study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University has determined the availability of less expensive apartments has not kept up with demand. This has lead an added 2.5 million people in four years to pay over 50 percent of their income for housing—28
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MHProNews has learned overall sales of homes in the Coeur d’Alene Multiple Listing Service (MLS) are up 33 percent over 2012, although some rural areas are showing increases of 70 to 75 percent. The sales of newly-built homes doubled year-over-year, while foreclosures and short sales made up half of total
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The Board of Supervisors of Lakeport, California will hold a public hearing regarding Caritas Affordable Housing Inc.’s acquisition of Sterling Shore Estates Manufactured Housing Community. According to what lakeconews.com tells MHProNews, the board will also consider a joint exercise of powers agreement between the county and the California Municipal Finance
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The National Modular Housing Council (NMHC) reports 3,840 new modular homes were shipped in the third quarter of 2013, an increase of 0.8 percent from the same quarter in 2012. Compared to Q3 2012, 16 states showed increases in shipments for Q3 2013, 17 experienced decreases and one state had
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Clayton Homes participated in the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA’s) ENERGY STAR Manufactured Homes pilot program, conceived to encourage more production of energy efficient homes by the manufactured housing industry and to motivate consumers to upgrade to ENERGY STAR qualification. The pilot program was awarded honorable mention by the American Council
Award-winning ENERGY STAR Program Includes Clayton Homes Read More
Two manufactured housing communities (MHCs) in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin in the southeast corner of the state may lose their licenses to operate Dec. 31, 2013 unless they correct zoning and building violations. Westwood Estates Manufactured Housing Community must remove a pile of dirt and repair a stockade fence as conditions
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Following up on a story MHProNews posted Oct. 24, 2013 regarding Southern Energy Homes moving into a new facility in Russellville, Alabama, plant manager David Brewer says needed modifications are under way, and he expects the plant to be operational by mid-March to May 1. He does not know how
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A group of ten families from the Basalt, Colorado Pan and Fork land lease community, which is scheduled for redevelopment, have formed an action committee seeking better relocation options from the owners, which includes the Roaring Fork Development Corp. (RFCDC) and the town of Basalt. The “Workers for Justice and
Residents to be Displaced want Better Housing Options Read More
The Minneapolis Multifamily Housing office, which serves people in the Dakotas, Iowa, and Wisconsin as well as Minnesota, will continue to offer financing, mortgage insurance and operating assistance to a variety of multifamily apartments, nursing homes and manufactured home communities, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. U.
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Land lease community (LLC) owner Killam Properties, Inc. of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada announces George J. Reti has retired as chairman of the board and director effective Nov. 29, 2013. He joined the board when Killam became publicly-traded in 2002 and served as chairman since 2003, taking the company from
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