As elkharttruth reports, Patrick Industries of Elkhart, Indiana has acquired North American Forest Products, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, North American Moulding LLC of Edwardsburg, Michigan for $85 million. North American manufactures and distributes wood and wood products primarily used in the production of manufactured homes (MH) and recreational vehicles …
In the news from CNNMoney: Oil prices fall 7%. Fears of China’s slowdown reflected in the three major indices downturn. Iran’s oil production will blossom if sanctions are lifted. Canada slips into recession in wake of oil decline. Meanwhile, the Yahoo Manufactured Housing Composite Value (MHCV) slipped -1.16 percent to …
Writing in MHHomeLivingNews, award-winning writer Jan Hollingsworth recounts the story of the older gentleman, likely a farmer, in bib overalls who visited a manufactured home dealership in Kentucky. After two hours of perusing the possibilities of different homes, he chose one. But when he asked the salesman for help in …
The upcoming byelection in Canning, in Western Australia, will see a candidate for the Greens party who is a strong supporter of factory-built home construction, according to communitynews.au. Vanessa Rauland, a Curtin University lecturer, renewable energy advocate and small business owner has a background in low carbon urban development, and …
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The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) has officially recognized Palm Harbor Homes for its production of the first ever disaster resistant modular home designed to significantly reduce property damage during a severe storm. Produced in Palm Harbor’s facility in Plant City, Florida, realestaerama tells MHProNews this is …
Palm Harbor Constructing tougher Modular Home to Withstand Hurricanes Read More
Daily Business News reporter Matthew J. Silver proudly states his step-son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Ashley Brooks, have gained national attention and accolades for their new restaurant, Milktooth, in Indianapolis. Serving brunch six days a week, 7AM -3PM, each dish is prepared on the spot when ordered, using the freshest …
In the news from CNNMoney: Times Square billboard attacks $15 minimum wage. August was worst month for Dow in five years. Oil rises to nearly $50 a barrel. Walmart cutting employees hours at some stores. Fed says rise in interest rates in September still a possibility. Trucks are being repossessed …
MHCV, Tracked MH Stocks Relatively Quiet Following Wild Last Week Read More
Following a story that MHProNews last reported June 20, 2015 regarding UMH Properties, Inc.’s long-time plan to build either a manufactured or modular home community on 106 acres it owns in the Village of Coxsackie, New York, while UMH (NYSE:UMH) wants to move forward with the project, the village is …
UMH Properties Pushing to Develop Manufactured/Modular Home Community in New York Read More
MHProNews is conducting a survey of MH industry professionals to get your opinion of how current rulings, media portrayals of manufactured homes and communities, good and bad, affect sales, and how active do you think MH pros are in addressing political issues. Survey results received to date indicate a low …
The National Association of Realtor’s (NAR) Pending Home Sales Index rose 0.05 percent in July to 110.9, according to forbes, 7.4 percent higher than July, 2014 when the index was 103.3. This follows a drop of 1.8 percent in June to 110.3, as MHProNews reported July 30, 2015. (An index …
MHProNews has learned from prnewswire that David M. Smith has joined Drew Industries, Inc. (NYSE:DW) as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), succeeding Joseph S. Giordano III, who held that position since 2008. Mr. Giordano will remain with the company temporarily to ensure a smooth transition. Mr. Smith, 52, has been Senior …
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com Renters’ Nation: The Dark Side of Dodd-Frank and Its Impact on Affordable Housing Mary Zokoe talks Martin Motor Sports, Community Guidelines, More! Inside MH Road Show Video What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News CFPB imposed appraisal rule on HPML loans one …
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Ten years after Hurricane Katrina took out some 60,000 homes, the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) has determined the federal government poured over $3.2 billion into permanent homes for state residents, according to what sunherald tells MHProNews. Former COO for MDA’s disaster-recovery division, Jon Mabry, said, “When we received the money, …
Some Katrina Victims just now Receiving Housing Assistance Read More
While home values dropped drastically for most of the nation following the housing bubble, the oil-producing states posted housing gains. With crude oil trading at half the price of a year ago, according to nationalmortgagenews, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Wyoming and Alaska may see home prices fall six to …
Arnon Rosan is the founder of EverBlock, an adult version of Legos, polypropylene blocks up to a foot long that lock together and stack with raised lugs much like Legos, as wired tells MHProNews. He currently makes them in 14 colors and three sizes with the largest one weighing two …
In the news from CNNMoney: Consumer spending rose three-tenths of a percent in July. Hackers have stolen $1.2 billion from 7,000 businesses in two years. ATM fees rise again. China’s stock market has lost over $3 trillion in one month. Brazil falls into deep depression. Meanwhile, the Yahoo Manufactured Housing …
Ted C. Jones, chief economist and senior vice president for Stewart Title Guaranty Co. in Houston, says financing the buying and selling of houses will be much more difficult when the mortgage disclosure rules go in to effect Oct. 1, as newsok tells MHProNews. “We’re going to continue to have …
Title Company Head says Mortgage Disclosure Rules will Delay Home Sales Read More
Following a story MHProNews last posted on Feb. 24, 2015 regarding the closing of the Life O’Riley manufactured home community the previous year, and subsequent forced evacuation of all the residents in ten days because of unsanitary conditions, code enforcement has been moved back from the state to the city. …
Undergraduate students at the New York City College of Technology are busy building a modular, environmentally conscious solar home to enter into the U. S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon competition this fall, according to nbcnewyork. The DURA house—diverse, urban, resilient, adaptable—is an open-concept, one-bedroom, net zero weather-resistant living space …
NYC Students Entering a Modular Home in Solar Decathlon Read More
In the news from CNNMoney: Oil rises ten percent. Donald Trump says tax the rich more. U. S. Gross Domestic Product rose 3.7 percent in 2nd quarter, stronger than expected. China’s lowered demand for copper hurting U. S. jobs. Meanwhile, the Yahoo Manufactured Housing Composite Value (MHCV) lost -0.57 percent …
Near All Manufactured Housing Stocks Close Up; Dow Gains Strength Read More
