With the unemployment rate at 4.9 percent, benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rates at 3.45 percent, down from 4.04 percent a year ago, 287,000 new hires in June, a 6.4 percent increase in new home sales year to date, and 1.6 percent growth May to June, one might think the …
Site-built Home Sales Looking Good. Can it Continue? Read More
MHProNews has received word from Goshen, Indian that The Commodore Corporation (TCC) has acquired the assets of Canadian American Homes of Dorchester, Wisconsin, and will begin production of HUD Code and modular homes under the MidCountry Homes brand. Now in its 65th year serving 32 states, TCC is a family-owned …
Commodore Corporation Acquires Canadian American Homes of Wis. Read More
In a letter to the editor of Corpus Christi’s Caller Times, Nick Milam reinforces Andy Taubman’s previous suggestion that the city site manufactured homes on the numerous vacant lots they have seized for back taxes, and give them or sell them to public housing clients. Residents of the Hillcrest community …
Resident: Site Manufactured Homes on Vacant lots for Hillcrest Neighbors Read More
In the news from CNNMoney: Democrats draw 26 million viewers on opening night, beating Republicans. Hackers send 83 % of stolen U. S. money to China and Hong Kong. Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL) has hated exchange with reporter. You can use beer, coffee and hemp for 3D printing. JetBlue eyeing …
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) tells MHProNews the manufactured housing division at HUD waited beyond the last minute allowed to call for an Aug. 9 conference call of the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) to discuss the Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposed rules. The Federal Advisory Committee …
A pilot project that will repurpose shipping containers into modular homes for First Nations reservations in Alberta, Canada has begun with a ground-breaking ceremony 55 miles southwest of Calgary at Eden Valley. Bearspaw First Nation Chief Darcy Dixon and council members Rex Daniels and Larry Daniels were joined by representatives …
First Nation People in Canada getting Modular Container Homes Read More
MHProNews has learned hedge fund Geode Capital Management LLC upped its stake in shares of Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) by 7.2 percent in Q1 2016, as reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to cerbatgem. After buying an additional 31,936 shares during the first period, Geode now owns 473,079 …
According to nationalmortgagenews, Chicago-based retail originator Guaranteed Rate has been offering 1% down mortgages through a new nationwide program. Called Double Match, the additional two percent is available through a down payment assistance program, and is completely forgivable for qualified borrowers. MHProNews understands the plan is applicable to condos, town …
In the news from CNNMoney: British retail magnate Sir Philip Green may lose knighthood for collapse of BHS store, resulting in $750 million loss from pension funds. Women talk abut sex more than money. Some CEOs complain higher wages are hurting corporate profits. Typical wage now is $828/wk, according to …
Dow Jones Slips; MH-related Stocks Similarly Quiet Read More
A Tularosa, New Mexico man and recent cancer survivor who works as a caregiver for individuals with special needs will receive a new manufactured home compliments of a partnership between White Sands Habitat for Humanity and Holloman Air Force Base’s Big Give program. White Sands Habitat for Humanity Executive Director …
Habitat Teams with Air Base to Replace Special Needs Caregiver’s Manufactured Home Read More
As the city of Philadelphia cleans the streets and makes sure all the hotel rooms have super clean sheets to welcome the delegates to the Democratic National Convention, which begins Mon., July 25, swept under the rug are the political scandals that have rocked the Democrats across the state for …
Politically Tarnished Philadelphia Prepares for Democratic Convention, Demonstrators Read More
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com The Aha! Moment – Entertainer’s Delight LifeStyle Model Home Video Tour Proud to be American, God Bless the USA, Lee Greenwood Music Video, Interview What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News Trump’s acceptance speech unexpectedly draws favorable response on CNN. New Jersey …
Sunday Morning Recap-Manufactured Housing Industry News July 17-July 24, 2016 Read More
A Manahawkin, New Jersey construction company and two of its owners have been accused of bilking the federal government and Superstorm Sandy victims out of more than $1.1 million for work either not done or not completed. According to a complaint filed by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs …
New Jersey Home Improvement Firm Accused of $1.1 Million Fraud in Modular Home Scam Read More
In four polls conducted by CNN right after Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s acceptance speech, 57 percent said they had a “very positive” reaction to the speech, and 24 percent disclosed a negative reaction. When polled about the policies Trump iterated in the speech, 73 percent said they would move …
CNN Instant Poll on Donald Trump GOP Nomination Acceptance Speech Fuels Twitter Commentary Read More
Drew Industries, Inc. of Elkhart, Indiana (NYSE:DW) will release its second quarter, 2016 financials before the market opens on Thurs., Aug. 4, 2016, according to prnewswire. A supplier of components to the manufactured home and recreational vehicle industries, Drew will hold a conference call later that same day at 11 …
MH Component Supplier Drew to Discuss Q2 Financials Read More
Following a story MHProNews last posted July 19, 2016 regarding the updating of manufactured home regulations in Laramie, Wyoming, after years of delays, hesitations and changes, MHProNews has learned the Laramie City Council passed a final reading of a set of ordinances dealing with manufactured homes (MH) and recreational vehicles …
Wyoming City Finally Settles on MH and RV Ordinances Read More
MHProNews has learned from constructionenquirer in the UK that Elements Europe has been chosen by Berkeley Homes to manufacture 130 modular rooms for Premier Inn’s hotel in Woolwich, south London. Elements Europe will also make the stair cores and linen rooms as it works closely with EPR architects to finalize …
In the news from CNNMoney: Yahoo sale nears end, Verizon in the lead. Skechers is having a terrible year. Will we get to see Mike Pense’s tax returns. Jeff Bezos richer than Warren Buffett. George Harrison estate angered the RNC used his music. Wonder Woman gets her own postage stamps. …
UFPI Gains 5.59 Percent; Dow Returns to Positive Territory Read More
Marking the best month for existing home sales since Feb. 2007, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports homes sold at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 5.57 million homes in June, marking the fourth consecutive month of strong home sales. With an increase of over one percent from May, …
In Del Valle, Texas, near Austin, despite a zoning recommendation from city staff in favor of a new manufactured home community as requested by the applicant, members of the Zoning and Platting Commission voted against the zoning change. Neighbors complained of crime– “We don’t want that increased vandalism, that increased …
Texas Commissioners Deny MHC App, Prompting DJ Pendleton to Come out Swinging Read More
