One of the presenters at the Victorian Manufacturing Industry Showcase at Dandenong in Australia was modular home builder Prebuilt, as MHProNews understands. Established in 2003 in the Melbourne suburb of Kilsyth, Managing Director Rob Colquhoun said the company has moved away from conventional kit homes and is developing efficiencies that …
The operators of a 113- year-old community-based organic farm in East Austin, Texas, have had their fears of losing the farm to a luxury manufactured home (MH) development allayed, according to what mystatesman tells MHProNews. The Green Gate Farms occupies a portion of 250 acres purchased by Roberts Resorts of …
Organic Farm may share Space with Luxury Manufactured Homes Read More
MHProNews has been informed that a collaboration beginning in Dec. 2015 between Champion Home Builders, Inc. and MHVillage will provide the opportunity for visitors to MHVillage to connect with Champion retailers across the country for availability of different models. Additionally, through its extensive network of manufactured home communities (MHC), MHVillage …
Champion Homes and MHVillage Link up to Market Homes Read More
Jamie Schnur, Chief Administrative Officer for Drew Industries, Inc. (NYSE:DW) sold 2,115 shares of company stock on Nov. 5, 2015 for $60.52 per share for a net of $127,999.80, according to insidertradingeport. The transaction was disclosed to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Nov. 9. At present, company insiders own …
In the news from CNNMoney: Crayola launches its first coloring book…for adults. VW owners demand the company buy back their cars. Minimum wage workers on strike for $15/hr. Low oil prices could lead to energy shortages in the future as many producers stop drilling. China will hold global economy back …
Deer Valley Spikes 20% plus, while Nobility plunges -10.51% Read More
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) tells MHProNews loan originations for multifamily and commercial properties rose in Q3 2015, increasing 12 percent over the third quarter of 2014, and three percent on a quarterly basis. Retail property loans posted the highest percent rise over last year, +39 percent, while multifamily property …
Maryville, Tennessee-based Clayton Homes has reported a net income increase of 31.1 percent for Q3 2015, to $189 million, according to a regulatory filing, says nationalmortgagenews. A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, revenue rose due to an eight percent increase this year in home unit sales. Additionally, profit grew because of …
Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market rose for the sixth quarter in a row, according to what the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) tells MHProNews, as the 55% + Housing Market Index edged up three points to 60. Any number above 50 indicates confidence is good. As consumeraffairsreports, …
Housing Market Confidence Index for 55+ Homes Rises Read More
MHProNews has learned from dakotafinancialnews that Zacks has upgraded Dynex Capital (NYSE:DX) from a hold rating to a buy rating, with a $7.50 target price on the stock. One of the company’s current production operations is the origination of loans secured by manufactured homes (MH). Dynex also originates mortgage loans …
Manufactured Home Loan Securitizer Beats Zacks EPS Read More
In the news from CNNMoney: More than half of U. S. retailers plans to hire seasonal workers, up from 43 percent last year. ‘Too Big to Fail’ banks need $1.2 trillion as cushion against the next possible meltdown. More part-timers are finding full-time work. The economy has added 8.7 million …
Following a story MHProNews first posted Nov. 3, 2015 regarding a public offering of 3,250,000 shares of Sun Communities, Inc. (SUI) common stock at $65.00 per share, the offering is now closed, after an additional 487,500 shares were sold to the underwriters as part of their option. The company estimates …
The Yucaipa (California) City Council, after visiting several deteriorating manufactured home communities, is considering passing an ordinance to make it easier for community owners to convert their property to a different use. If the community owner wants to develop their property, the ordinance would give pre-approval zoning and a “mobile …
MHProNews has learned from nkytribune a Jefferson County, Kentucky judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a former resident of a manufactured home community (MHC) against the community owner, Erlanger, KY-based SSK Communities. Virginia Chappell, who lived in Autumn Lake Pointe MHC (MHC) in southwest Jefferson County, KY, …
Kentucky Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit against Land Lease Community Owner Read More
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com From Condo to Upscale Manufactured Home Living – John & Joyce Walter, Oshtemo, MI – Inside MH Road Show Vide Olga Pecanac, Olga’s Place Pizza & Euro Restaurant, Westville, IN – U.S. Destination – Pure Fun! Reinventing HUD’s role in Quality Affordable Housing, …
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According to a National Association of Realtors (NAR) survey that tracked a year’s transactions through June, the share of first-time homebuyers fell to 32 percent from 33 percent last year, according to bloomberg. Historically, the rate is 40 percent, and now stands at a 28-year low. Increasing apartment rent, burdening …
MHProNews has learned from PRWeb that Fremont, Ohio-based Style Crest has recently developed a new line of Revolv® HVAC products specifically aimed at the manufactured home (MH) market, a market it has been serving for over 40 years. The new product, in addition to meeting all federal standards, features new …
Collaboration leads to New HVAC System for Manufactured Homes Read More
While the Housing and Planning Bill now working through Parliament in the United Kingdom has the intent of increasing the housing stock, the rising demand for housing calls for more radical activity to meet the need. As huffingtonpost.uk reports, the architectural firm of Rogers, Stirk, Harbour + Partners, which is …
In the news from CNNMoney: U. S. sees its best wage growth in six years. Oil company defaults are coming because of low oil prices. U. S. economy adds 271,000 jobs as unemployment falls to 5%. With strong jobs report interest rates may yet rise this year. Migrants will boost …
MHProNews has learned from constructiondive that the latest National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) Cost of Construction survey reveals the average construction cost of a single-family home, 2,802 square feet, has risen to $289,415, increasing from $95 per square foot in 2013 to $103 per sf today. Builders reported cost increases …
Price of New Single-Family Site built Home Rises over $120k to $468k Read More
Responding to House Financial Service Chairman Rep. Jeb Hensarling’s (R-TX) request for ideas on addressing poverty and home affordability, MHProNews and ManufacturedHomeLIvingNews publisher L. A. “Tony” Kovach documents HUD’s failure to promote manufactured housing as affordable housing. In Re-inventing HUD’s Role in Quality Affordable Housing, Kovach points out the percentage …
