St. Clair Times reports from Alabama the Argo zoning board will consider a proposed ordinance to allow more manufactured homes into an area that has been home to MHs for many years. In changing the zoning from “high-density residential” to “manufactured home zoning,” the ordinance would disallow manufactured homes over […]
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The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) states the National Modular Housing Council reports 3,544 new modular homes were shipped in the third quarter of 2011, a loss of two percent from the same quarter 2010. When compared to Q3 2010, state shipment numbers show six states had increased shipments,18 states saw
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MHProNews has learned that Vermont’s Lt. Governor Phil Scott and Secretary of Commerce and Community Development Lawrence Miller project for de-commissioning Irene damaged ‘mobile homes’ and replacing them with new manufactured homes has made significant progress. In a press release, the Lt. Governor’s office said “In our work so far,
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CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped sharply as investors worry that the European debt crisis may yet sail west to U.S. shores, falling 248.85 points to 11547.31, a loss of 2.11 percent. The Yahoo! Finance Manufactured Housing Composite Value followed the path, losing -3.43 percent to close at
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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
