Perhaps no statement of support for modern manufactured housing is stronger than when someone connected with the industry buys a home for themselves, or their beloved family members. That’s the ‘heart’ of the story behind Paul Bradley, ROC USA president, purchasing a manufactured home for his mother, Lois Bradley. Bradley …
Paul Bradley – Mom and I Believe in Manufactured Homes! Read More
The Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released updated guidance on the application of the Federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) to state and local land use planning laws on December 12th. “The guidance is designed to help state and local governments better understand how to comply …
DOJ, HUD Update Existing Guidance Despite Calls for a Moratorium Read More
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) finalized a rule on December 13th that creates a “duty to serve” for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The action is aimed at having government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) enter the market for manufactured home loans by creating a pilot program under which they receive credit …
FHFA Makes Major Move, Significant Impact Expected on MH Loans Read More
The Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) voted to recommend significant changes to a December 8, 2016 draft of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) “Interpretive Bulletin” (IB) on requirements for so-called “frost-free” and “frost-protected” foundations in areas with freezing climates. The action, by the full MHCC follows a …
MHCC Recommends Significant Changes to HUD Frost Free Foundation Bulletin Read More
Tens of billions of dollars are at stake. That translates to millions of dollars that are routinely being spent in each of the local markets that manufactured housing industry companies and communities serve. Manufactured home professionals are aware of the ongoing issues that the industry faces. Many of them are …
Billions Involved in Mainstream Media and Public Officials Engagement Read More
As December rolls on, a new set of featured articles are found on the MHProNews.com home page. Our theme for this month is: DAAD = Dramatic! Advent! Adventure! December 2016! To see the line-up of over 3-dozen featured articles for this month, along with the headline commentary, please click the link …
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has released its December 2016 Washington Update, an exclusive report and analysis that addresses key issues with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Covered in this MHARR report: MHARR’s planned focus on incoming Trump Administration Carson nominated to be …
MHARR on Trump, Dr. Carson for HUD, Finance, Exclusive Report and Analysis Read More
The two-and-a-half-year saga for the Kashechewan First Nation of Northern Ontario, Canada is finally over. According to the CBC, four hundred evacuees have now started to return home after flooding in May 2014 of from the Albany River forced them to evacuate. The evacuees have been staying in …
Kashechewan First Nation Return Home, New Modular Housing Welcomes Them Read More
New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner James S. Rubin have announced a $2 million pilot program to address the needs with numerous pre-HUD Code mobile homes as well as older manufactured homes in disrepair to preserve an important source of affordable housing in New York. According to RealEstateRama, …
NYS Homes, Community Renewal Announce Program to Replace old Mobile/Manufactured Homes Read More
CNBC reports that President-elect Donald Trump, accompanied by SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son spoke to members of the media at Trump Tower in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016. The Japanese company bought large stakes in Sprint and British chipmaker ARM Holdings earlier this year. Son told the media that he arranged …
President-elect Donald J. Trump announced his plans to nominate famed neurosurgeon and former Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). “Ben Carson has a brilliant mind and is passionate about strengthening communities and families within those communities,” said President-elect Trump. “We …
Donald Trump Nominates Ben Carson as Housing Secretary, MH Views & Videos Read More
The 2017 Louisville Show is only 6 weeks away, and it promises to be another all-star event that draws manufactured housing professionals, corporate and association leaders from around the country. “The show provides attendees the opportunity to learn about the manufactured home industry from experts in a wide range of …
Washington, D.C., December 5, 2016 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports to MHProNews that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), manufactured housing industry production increased once again during October 2016. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced …
HUD Code Manufactured Housing Production Continues Growth Read More
Of all the advances that manufactured housing has made, the ability for it to help save lives by saving precious minutes has become an interesting reality in the state of Washington. The Life Flight Network announced that it has moved its local helicopter base to the Kelso airport from St. …
How Manufactured Housing Helps Life Flight Save Lives Read More
With Entrepreneurs November in MHVille 2016, in the rear-view mirror, December and an entirely new set of featured articles are found on the MHProNews.com home page. Our theme for this month is: DAAD = Dramatic! Advent! Adventure! December 2016! To see the line-up of over 3 dozen featured articles for this month, …
Thanksgiving has just passed, and Christmas is coming. “Down on her luck” Ava Woods, living in very difficult conditions, but known for her giving spirit, has just been given her dream come true. Clayton home building group, Clayton Homes of Pelham and Jesus Works Ministry, teamed up with others to make this …
Dreaming of a Free Home at Christmas – Ava Wood’s True Story Read More
Clayton Homes, a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/A) has acquired Flemingsburg, Kentucky based manufactured home retailer Doyle Mobile Homes. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Clayton Homes will turn Doyle Mobile Homes into a Clayton Home Center, and current owner David Doyle will remain with the operation …
The new featured articles for the MHProNews.com home page are scheduled to go live on December 2, 2016, by close of business. Look for over 3 dozen articles, including several exclusives found only on MHProNews.com. Topics covered will include communities, events, legal, markets, political, production, inspirational, marketing, people and more. …
December 2016 MHProNews Featured Articles Scheduled Read More
The phone at MHProNews rang this morning, and after a brief bit of phone tag, Jim Visser, publisher of the Journal of Manufactured Housing and this writer were on an extended call. Mr. Visser called to say that their online issue was going live shortly, and that he wanted me …
Jim Visser, Journal of Manufactured Housing say “Thank You!” and Good-bye Read More
A new survey from the Financial Services Institute shows confidence from independent financial advisors in President-elect Trump’s ability to strengthen both the economy and the stock market. Many are also considering expanding their operations. The survey revealed that 58 percent predicted a strong economy, and 56 percent said stocks will profit …
Majority of Financial Advisors See Strong Economy Under Donald Trump Read More
