Housing sales and prices are showing modest gains, according to RealtorMag, with economists saying the housing market will likely add to economic growth this year for the first time in seven years. July home sales rose to over ten percent better than July 2011, and prices increased 9.4 percent July …
Indiancountrytodaymedianewtwork reports the first large housing project in 40 years on the San Felipe Pueblo tribal land in Sandoval County, New Mexico has just witnessed 28 families move in to the 28 new modular homes, part of a planned 150 unit project which includes multi-family housing for elderly members of …
times-standard reports from the northern coast of California Sandpiper Mobile Home Park is in its final stages of rebuilding after being purchased in 2006 by nonprofit Resident Owned Parks (ROP), which will offer homes for low income people to buy in Arcata, CA with the eventual goal of residents owning …
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) notes the irony of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) prosecuting the operators of MHCs in Minnesota and Alabama for discriminating against minorities when in fact HUD routinely discriminates against potential manufactured home buyers by making it more difficult and …
Two of three residential real estate investment trusts (REITs) recommended as having a good yield by Marc Gerstein at seekingalpha are MHC owners. Noting the tight lending standards for potential homebuyers, the accompanying unpredictable job market, and the rise in the rental market, Gerstein says UMH Properties appeals to people …
HousingWire reports one definite sign of good news, and another likely source of good news later this week. The first is there were no bank failures over the weekend. At this time last year regulators had closed 68 banks, but only 40 have been shuttered so far this year. Secondly, …
Tropical Storm Isaac entered the Gulf of Mexico early Monday staying on a northwesterly track away from the Florida peninsula, but eerily similar to Katrina’s in 2005. According to the National Hurricane Center Isaac is expected to be a hurricane in a day or so before it hits land fall. …
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The Baltimore Sun tells MHProNews Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna partnered with Harford Technical High School in Bel Air to build a modular home for an alumna of the school to help her achieve the dream of homeownership. Work began on the home for Kimberly Johnson two years ago with students …
SeniorHousingNews says while Democrats lambast vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan’s proposal to make Medicare a voucher system, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney points out President Obama’s Affordable Care Act garners a significant portion of funding by cutting Medicare $716 billion. The combination of reductions in reimbursements to hospitals and private health …
According to the nonpartisan watchdog the Congressional Budget Office, if Congress cannot act to avoid the current fiscal tightening, economic growth will shrink by 0.5 percent in 2013, and unemployment will rise to 9.1 percent from 8.3 percent today. As MHProNews has learned, the economic consequences of fiscal tightening in …
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The Huffington Post reports Alex Charfen, CEO of the Charfen Institute and considered to be an expert on the U.S. housing market and the foreclosure crisis, says the coming housing crisis will be a housing shortage. Home sales and median sales price have both increased, while existing inventory has declined …
LoanSafe reports the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is charging the owners and manager of Rainbow Terrace Mobile Home Park in Albert Lea, Minnesota for violating the Fair Housing Act. The community manager allegedly made discriminatory remarks about a Mexican couple who wanted to lease a home …
The LongBranch-EatontownPatch informs MHProNews the Pine Tree Manufactured Home Park in Eatontown, New Jersey has added a playground for children, the Borden Foundation Playground, another improvement the Affordable Housing Alliance has made since acquiring Pine Tree in 2007. In addition to a new water distribution system and replacing outdated oil …
Jdspra reports from California a ruling by the California Court of Appeals could have lasting negative effects on the manufactured home industry. Vieira Enters., an authorized dealer of Fleetwood Manufactured Homes, sold a factory-built home to a private landowner with the contractual stipulation that the home will not be considered …
RVBusiness tells MHProNews Barry Cole, president of Manufactured Housing Insurance Services, has been elected chairman of the RV/MH Hall of Fame Board for a two year term, replacing Bill Garpow. Blue Ox president Jay Hesse was elected vice chairman. New board members include B.J. Thompson, B.J. Thompson Associates; Ron Younkin, …
The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) tells MHProNews with Congress in recess until mid-Sept. and members back in their home districts, now is the time to contact your representative and senator and encourage them to co-sponsor HR bill 3849 or Senate bill 3484, both entitled Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing. While …
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) tells MHProNews of its concerns relevant to accessibility guidelines for emergency transportable housing (ETH) as published by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Compliance Board (Access Board). While it has no objections to the proposed guidelines, it agrees with the Access Board’s decision …
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) tells MHProNews while housing starts fell 1.1 percent in July to a seasonally annual adjusted rate (SAAR) of 746,000 units, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau, new building permits permits rose 6.8 percent in …
WLTZ-TV reports from Montgomery, Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has appointed State Rep. Elwyn Thomas as Executive Director of the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (AMHC) effective Sept. 1, 2012. As the state’s regulatory agency, the AMHC enforces installation program standards and focuses on industry compliance, consumer protection, and assists communities with …
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The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) was set up to promote informed use of consumer credit and increase transparency by requiring disclosures about its costs and terms. A joint group of federal agencies that oversee truth-in-lending concerns, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), are proposing to amend Regulation Z, …
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