NLRTimes reports the North Little Rock (AR) City Council could not reach agreement on whether to change the zoning laws that would ban manufactured housing from an area called Crystal Hill. Crystal Hill residents have expressed opposition to becoming subject to zoning laws of North Little Rock, while Mayor Patrick […]
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LogCabinDemocrat reports Kevin Hawks, recently honored for twenty years of membership in the Arkansas Manufactured Housing Association (AMHA), was re-elected to the AMHA’s Board of Directors at the organization’s 40th annual meeting recently. Board leadership positions include: Lloyd Watson of Roy Borden Agency in Little Rock, Chairman; Sherman Price, Price
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JoplinGlobe reports since the devastating tornado of May 22 took out one third of Joplin, Missouri’s housing, as of Nov. 16, 559 households are being served through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This includes the 24 acres of meadowland sited with 375 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) manufactured homes,
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CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average chopped up and down all day today as investors kept their finger on the European pulse while observing the debt committee. The Dow inched up 25.43 points, or +0.22 percent, to close at 11,796.16. The Yahoo! Finance Manufactured Housing Composite Value fell 1.85
After Choppy Day, Dow Gains 25 Points; Likewise, Housing Stocks Move Little Read More
CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell as investors worry that the European debt crisis may spread to other large European economies, dropping 134.86 points, 1.13 percent, to close at 11,770.73. The Yahoo! Finance Manufactured Housing Composite Value followed suit, losing -1.90 percent to close at 858.60. Many tracked
Dow Dips, Palm Harbor Trips, Patrick Pleases Read More
CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell quickly at the end of the trading day as concerns were raised that the European debt problems could impact the U.S. economy. The Dow lost 190.57 points, or 1.58 percent, to close at 11,905.59 The Yahoo! Finance Manufactured Housing Composite Value closed
Dow Jittery that EU Bug may Infect U.S. Read More
CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained slightly today as investors’ fears eased about the European debt crisis. The Dow gained 17.18 points, or +0.14 percent, points to close at 12,096.16. The Yahoo! Finance Manufactured Housing Composite Value closed up 1.25 percent to end the day at 879.9. Tracked
European Debt Fears Ease, U.S. Economic Data Looking Better Read More
EarthTechling reports the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) bought two 1,500 square foot, multi-section manufactured homes now placed at its Richland, Washington, facility for energy experiments. One will serve as the baseline representing an average existing home in the area. The other home will be outfitted with energy efficient, highly-insulated
Two Manufactured Homes Set for Energy Experiment Read More
CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell slightly today as investors got jittery about whether the leadership changes in Greece and Italy will help the European debt crisis. The Dow lost 74.7 points to close at 12,078.98., a -0.61 percent loss. The Yahoo! Finance Manufactured Housing Composite Value closed
Dow Jumpy as European Debt Crisis Remains Bumpy Read More
CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained for the second straight day, as leaders in Greece and Italy took measures to curb the debt crisis in both countries. The Dow gained 259.89 points to close at 12,153.68, or + 2.19 percent. The Yahoo! Finance Manufactured Housing Composite Value closed
Dow Regains More Lost Ground as European Debt Crisis Looks Better Read More
CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained some of the ground it lost yesterday as the Italian bond market was less of an ogre, and unemployment claims hit a seven month low. The Dow closed at 11.893.86, a gain of 112.92 points, or 0.96 percent. The Yahoo! Finance Manufactured
Dow Recovers Some Ground, Palm Harbor Stock Doubles Read More
CNNMoney reports 30 minutes into the trading day stocks began plummeting amid fears of Italy’s worsening debt crisis coupled with the European Union’s lack of a plan to rescue Europe’s fourth largest economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell a whopping 389.24 points, losing 3.20 percent to close at 11,780.94.
Dow Drops a Bundle, Many Housing Stocks Tumble Read More
CNNMoney reports U.S. stocks rose from a noon low to gain 101.79 points following news of the impending resignation of Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 12170.18, a gain of 0.84 percent. The Yahoo! Finance Manufactured Housing Composite Value lost 0.69 percent to close
Dow Rises, Patrick Jumps, Palm Harbor Slumps Read More
CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average finally gained during the last hour of trading, rising 85.15 points, a gain of 0.71 percent, closing at 12,068.39. Investors felt the crisis in Greece may be over with the resignation of Prime Minister George Papandreou, but concerns are growing over Italy’s $300
Dow Nudges Up; Nobility Homes Gains 5.72 Percent Read More
TheTimesandDemocrat in South Carolina reports the law has finally caught up with Ifrom Colter for allegedly bilking numerous people out of thousands of dollars for manufactured homes that were never delivered. Arrested in Orangeburg County on five counts of breach of trust, authorities know of $65,000 he has alleged to
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CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 178.08 points during the day, following two days of decline, gaining 1.53 percent to close at 11,836.04. The Yahoo! Finance Manufactured Housing Composite Value gained 4.75 percent, over three times more than the Dow, to close at 834.20. Tracked housing stocks closed
Dow Snaps Back, UMH Spikes, Tracked Housing Mixed Read More
MHProNews has learned that Cavco Industries, Inc. will release their second quarter 2012 results on November 4th after the close of the market. Their senior management will discuss the second quarter results in a live webcast the following day, Friday, November 4, 2011 at 12:00 noon Eastern Time. Cavco Industries
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CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 276.10 points during the day to close at 11,955.01, a loss of 2.26 percent as Japanese intervention in the currency market caused the dollar to rise and U.S. stocks to fall. However, the month of October still has been the best since
Dow Drops Despite Best Month Since 1987; Palm Harbor Spikes 80% Plus Read More
CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose a mere 22.56 points during the day, as investors stepped back from yesterday’s blockbuster. However, the month of October has seen the value increase 12 percent, and the gains have been the best since January 1987. The Dow closed at 12,231.11, a
Dow Rests Following Huge Rally; Nobility Homes Spikes Read More
(Arlington, VA – October 27, 2011) – Last week, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) testified before a federal advisory committee that occupants of manufactured homes are no more likely to die from a fire in their home than occupants of other single family homes. During the Manufactured Housing Consensus
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