In the ongoing saga of Laconia, New Hampshire – based Briarcrest Estates, both the tempers, and stakes, are higher than ever. According to the Laconia Daily Sun, Briarcrest co-op board members Joe McCarthy, Don Vachon and John Drouin have resigned from the six-member board, after they came under fire over …
Drama, Take Three – MHC Infighting Over Potential Sale Read More
Much of the manufactured housing industry is familiar with latest version of the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2017 – a.k.a. H.R. 1699. The Arlington, VA based Manufactured Housing Institute’s (MHI) latest “alert” urged their readers to keep up the momentum for the 4th iteration of a bill, …
Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act – Momentum or DOA? Read More
New data in from the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) shows that homebuilding in the U.S. fell in the month of March, recording its biggest decline in three years. According to the St. Louis Dispatch, housing starts declined 6.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.22 million units. …
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has released its April 2017 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: HUD Defines President Trump’s Regulatory Reforms MHARR Highlights Urgent Need …
MHARR on HUD, DOE, Chattel and Powergrabs – Exclusive Report and Analysis Read More
An article in Tulsa World notes that Senate Bill 91 in the Oklahoma State Senate specifies that if personal property taxes become delinquent on a manufactured home situated on property not owned by the owner of the home, and the county treasurer places a notice in the local newspaper, then …
Our theme for this month is: Manufactured Housing Industry Politics – Complicated Cross Currents, or April Fools? and our featured articles are now live on the MHProNews.com home page. To see the line-up of over 3-dozen featured articles for this month, along with the headline commentary, please click the link above. Manufactured, …
In the ongoing battle surrounding Obamacare, its repeal and its replacement, President Donald Trump is utilizing skills and tactics made famous in his book “Art of the Deal.” In interviews this week, including one with the Wall Street Journal, President Trump said that he’s exploring the idea of withholding key …
Obamacare in the Crosshairs – What’s the President’s Plan? Read More
Good news and analysis writers don’t begin with the punch line, but some rules were meant to be periodically broken. Most manufactured housing professionals would far prefer not to deal with politics or complex regulatory issues. They are in business or working for a company to earn a good living. That …
Flashback Friday – Political Obstacles, Reality Checks, Industry Cohesion and Successe$$ Read More
In the United States, some are native born, some immigrate, but all are unified in pursuing the American Dream. For most, that includes owning a home. But according to a new report on housing affordability from real estate firm Trulia, there are some places in the country where even doctors …
Homes in America – The Land Where Even Doctors Struggle Read More
Although overall consumer confidence rose in March, consumer confidence in home buying slipped almost four percentage points for the month. According to the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI), confidence decreased 3.8 percentage points to 84.5, following a record high in February. The index showed that the share of people …
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. When the Zillow Group’s ™ recent survey of Consumer Homebuyer Trends tells you 92% of Americans aren’t considering a manufactured home – and only half of those who ponder manufactured housing actually purchase one – consider it a multi-million-dollar opportunity in your professional …
Zillow Group Study Reveals Trillions in Manufactured Housing Industry Opportunities Read More
In McCrory, Arkansas, manufactured home residents were faced with an incredibly difficult situation. According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, officials in the city passed an ordinance that placed a ban on manufactured homes that were worth less than $7,500. If owners were non-compliant, they faced fines of up to $500 per …
Our theme for this month is: Manufactured Housing Industry Politics – Complicated Cross Currents, or April Fools? and our featured articles are now live on the MHProNews.com home page. To see the line-up of over 3-dozen featured articles for this month, along with the headline commentary, please click the link above. Manufactured, …
In a new report from Allied Market Research, the firm shows significant market growth for green building materials over the next five years. According to the Environmental Leader, the “Green Building Materials Market Report” forecasts that the global market is expected to grow from $171,475 million in 2015 to $377,029 …
Green Building Materials Front and Center in Construction Read More
In a story that the Daily Business News has covered extensively, the Ohio Manufactured Homes Association (OMHA) has provided an update regarding the battle with Ohio Governor John Kasich over the status of the Ohio Manufactured Housing Commission (OMHC). According to the Dayton Daily News, Governor Kasich is calling for the …
UPDATE: OMHA Provides Additional Details in OMHC Fight Read More
The impact of a Donald Trump presidency continues to resonate, as consumer confidence reached its highest level in 16 years last month, according to Nielsen’s Consumer Confidence Survey. The Conference Board by Nielsen, which provides information around what consumers buy and watch, conducts the survey. According to HousingWire, the Consumer …
President Donald Trump is known for his no-nonsense, get things done style. Coming into the White House, he had no plans to change it. “I will be the greatest jobs producer God ever created,” said President Trump just before his inauguration. “Believe me.” By all appearances, he’s on …
Help is on the way for manufactured home owners in need in the Catskills of New York State. According to The Daily Mail, the Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation received $400,000 to replace a dozen dilapidated manufactured or mobile homes, from the Mobile Manufactured Home Replacement Pilot Program. The nonprofit …
As the Trump Administration continues to move forward with making government more efficient, a number of proposed cuts, including funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a very clear message is being sent: Serve the public interest in an efficient, businesslike and honest manner. …
Do Potential HUD Program Cuts Mean Opportunity for Manufactured Housing? Read More
There’s excitement in the state of Mississippi, with the signing of HB 1601 into law late last month by Governor Phil Bryant. According to the Star Herald, the law is helping lead the way to home ownership, by establishing a First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account, allowing Mississippi residents to create …
