The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) filed to obtain some 1,000 pages of material relating to HUD’s in-plant expansion regulations initially prompted HUD to respond with a cost over $25,000 paid beforehand to process the request. MHARR challenged HUD to produce …
SBWire reports from Texas more people are looking at modular homes than they did in 2011 in the Lone Star state. Modular Homes Network (MHN) says eight percent more than last year inquired about modular homes as an option. Although interest was up over all the state, the greatest concentration …
LowerProvidencePatch reports the Southeastern Pennsylvania American Red Cross delivered emergency preparedness and fire safety literature to 440 residents of four MHCs in Lower Providence Township, northwest of Philadelphia. Students at St. Gabriel’s Hall helped assemble the plastic bags containing the information which notes manufactured homes nationwide annually account for 17,700, …
The Hays Daily News from Hays, Kansas reports a housing needs assessment conducted this year reveals there is an abundance of higher-priced single-family homes while a definite shortage exists of affordable, entry-level, senior and student housing. For 2013, a task force comprised of local city officials and economic development personnel …
While many economists and analysts think the housing recovery will plod along and finally achieve “normalcy”, some saying not until 2020, other experts predict a housing boom will hit within two to three years. As CNNMoney tells MHProNews, Barclays Capital analyst Stephen Kim states, “In our view, the housing market …
The National Association for Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) reports builder confidence for new single-family homes rose two points in Dec. to 47, the highest level since April 2006. The HMI rates builders perceptions of market conditions based on current traffic, sales expectations for the next six months, …
GSNMagazine says the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is sponsoring a design competition for six different types of emergency housing units to address future disaster housing needs, and license the winning designs to the manufacturers of the homes. FEMA wants one, two and three bedroom homes to comply with the …
According to David Abromowitz of the Center for American Progress, while housing prices improve, indicating recovery in the housing market, one third of the U.S. population rent living quarters and face long-term affordability issues. With middle-class incomes stagnant and rents rising four percent this year because of a rental shortage, …
Following the continuing saga of those displaced by Hurricane Sandy on the east coast, fifty Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) one, two and three-bedroom manufactured homes have arrived at a staging area at Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park in Ocean County, New Jersey. NorthJersey tells MHProNews FEMA and state …
In an open letter to the industry, Deanna Fields of the Manufactured Housing Association of Oklahoma (MHAO) says the 2013 Great Southwest Home Show has been canceled. Originally set to run Feb. 28-March 3, 2013 at the QuikTrip Center Expo Square in Tulsa, due to the economic climate, site contract …
HousingWire reports the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) wants banks to test run some of the mortgage disclosures for consumers required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act before forcing them to fully comply, an idea attractive to the market. This collaborative approach will inform consumers on making good decisions, …
In legislation passed this week by the House of Representatives, nationalmortgagenews says confidential information submitted by banks and thrifts to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will be protected, but nonbanks in some states are not included. Independent mortgage banks, payday lenders and finance companies are regulated by consumer agencies …
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There is considerable angst over 2013, and optics make people feel worse or better! Since the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) did a survey showing confidence in their industry, it may give some in MH the feeling we should be more confident too. The survey, conducted shortly after the presidential …
IndependentMail reports from Seneca, South Carolina a volunteer crew from Foothills Community Church of Seneca helped site and finish two modular Oconee County Habitat for Humanity homes. The church is donating $25,000 towards the cost and 100 volunteers from the congregation are helping complete the homes. Bill Banholzer, modular home …
DoverPost reports First State Manufactured Housing Association members donated over $1000 to help restock food pantries in Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware, much as they did last year as MHProNews reported it Dec. 8, 2011. $1000 went to food banks around Sussex County and $500 to pantries in Kent County. …
Effective Dec. 1, 2012, MHProNews has learned the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has moved its offices to Suite 512, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004. Contact information for the organization remains the same. Telephone: (202) 783 4087; Fascimile: (202) 783 4075; Email: mharrdg@aol.com (Image credit: Manufactured …
MHProNews has been notified the Arkansas Manufactured Housing Association (AMHA) has announced elected officers and directors for 2013-2014 at their recent 41st annual convention in Little Rock. The leadership positions are: Board Chairman, Sherman Price of Price Mobile Homes; Vice Chairman of the Board, Kevin Hawks of Hawks Homes; Sec., …
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports to MHProNews the Multifamily Production Index (MPI), which measures builder sentiment in the multifamily and condominium marketplace, remained steady with a reading of 52, the third consecutive month of readings over 50. Any number over 50 indicates more builders think conditions are …
Nonbank lenders are closely watching the progress of the loan officer compensation rule set to be released mid January, 2013 by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as it could have a large effect on their income. A key issue to watch, as originationnews tells MHProNews, is dual compensation where …
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the number of metro areas with six months of improving market conditions for the housing industry increased by 84, Nov. to Dec., a huge jump to 201 total. Eight areas were removed from the list. The NAHB/First American Improving Markets Index …
