Every year, numerous manufactured housing producers put on a what they call a “plant show.” A plant show can be thought of as something akin to a mini-trade show that is specific to a single manufactured housing producers brands. They are often held at or near “the plant,” […]
2019 Manufactured Housing Plant Shows Read More
The drama of the changing of the guard at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) that oversees the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has been duly tracked by the Daily Business News on MHProNews. One of those barn-burners around allegations of sex
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After much consideration the San Antonio Federal Credit Union (SACU)/CU Factory Built Lending (CUFBL)/Mountainside Financial is excited to announce that we are changing our name to Credit Human Federal Credit Union. We chose this name because it reflects our commitment to improving the lives of those we serve, no matter
Industry Lender Announces Name change to Credit Human Federal Credit Union Read More
Being ready and fully prepared is one of the critical things you can do to get the “jump” on your competition! Luckily, there’s one unique and easy-to-participate forum where you can gather all your opportunities and combine them with timely insights to create the ultimately successful business strategies for your
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Clayton Homes, one of the largest builders of manufactured, modular and site-built homes combined, designed a special edition manufactured home to celebrate 60 years in business. The Clayton Built™ Anniversary Home is available with the Energy Smart upgrade that includes Low-E windows, a programmable thermostat and several other energy efficiency features. Clayton Homes started
Business is BOOMING at Sunshine Homes! Retailers, communities, and builder/developers are watching homes sell fast and at good margins. Let’s review some of the reasons. As important as great homes are, what we do to support our independent retailers and communities that compliments those sizzling model homes in your inventory
Manufactured home retailers, developers and community professionals want to attract and sell as many qualified customers as possible. So “Take 5” and see how you could make this stop at the 2017 Louisville Show one of your best professional decisions. Consider this question. Which manufactured and/or modular market segment has
Be Surprised! Countdown to Louisville – Getting “The Total Package!” Read More
These are #NettlesomeThings. A Clayton retailer sent a long message as part of a confidential news tip, that included the following. The Daily Business News on MHProNews has added our customary bold/brown to reflect a direct quote, but the rest are emphasis and typos are in the sender’s original
“Lots of Sizzle,” Clayton Sales Performance, Other MHI & Clayton Homes News Tips Read More
THE TUNICA SHOW has been in existence for over 19 years. Our annual show brings out an array of new manufactured home designs, the latest in technology, the best suppliers’ offerings and a look at all the newest amenities and system-built options the industry can offer. And just like a
The 2017 Tunica Manufactured Housing Show Tunica, Mississippi March 29th – 31st, 2017 Read More
2016 JLT Market Reports Now Available for Pacific Northwest Markets and Minneapolis/St. Paul atacomp, publisher of JLT Market Reports, is pleased to announce that our comprehensive manufactured home community rent and occupancy reports are now available for major markets in the Midwest: OREGON Eugene Medford Portland Salem WASHINGTON Seattle Greater Spokane (NEW)
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Triad Financial Services, Inc. (Triad) today announced loan origination data for the first 9 months of 2016. A total of 5,684 loans have been funded by Triad for the 9 months ending 9/30/16, a 35% increase over the same period in 2015. Commenting on the news, Don Glisson, Jr., CEO
Datacomp, publisher of JLT Market Reports, is pleased to announce that our comprehensive manufactured home community rent and occupancy reports are now available for major markets in the Midwest: INDIANA Elkhart/Goshen/South Bend Fort Wayne Gary/Michigan City Indianapolis KENTUCKY Louisville (NEW) KANSAS Wichita (NEW) Greater Kansas City (includes MO) MISSOURI Greater Kansas City
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CUFBL leadership announced Sept. 26 that John Walters will assume the role of general manager for the western region of CU Factory Built Lending (CUFBL), effective immediately. The position had been filled on an interim basis since its previous general manager, Bill Strunk, retired last year. Walters has served as
CUFBL welcomes new general manager Western Region under new leadership Read More
Louisville, Kentucky – This year, Next Step Network is participating in Give Local Louisville, a 24-hour online giving day that supports the local nonprofits doing great work in our community. Last year, through Give Local Louisville, our community raised $3 million for the 362 participating nonprofits. On September 15, for
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FREEHOLD, N.J., Sept. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE: UMH) announced that it closed on the acquisition of two communities located in Ohio for a total purchase price of $2,954,000. These two all-age communities contain 165 sites situated on approximately 71 acres. The weighted average occupancy for these
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ELKHART, Ind., — The Class of 2016 was inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame (Hall) last Monday (August 1, 2016) in Elkhart, Indiana, in a gala ceremony before over 300 family members, friends, and colleagues from across the country. The Class of 2016 includes: James (Jim) Miller, Nationwide Custom
Class of 2016 Inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Gala Ceremonies Read More
“The genius of America is that it was set up as a representative government, but increasingly, Americans are ruled over by leaders who are unelected, and very powerful,” says Prager U. “Columbia Law Professor Philip Hamburger unmasks the people who are really ruling our lives.” As with other curated
Who REALLY Runs America? MHVille Timely Reminder, Columbia Law Prof Philip Hamburger Video Read More
In the waning days of 2018, the political tag line in Washington, D.C. might be “It’s the border, stupid.” Stocks swung wildly again but closed only slightly down on a day that President Donald J. Trump apparently surprised “Chuck and Nancy” into doing an on-camera border security and wall funding
The initial public offering – IPO – for Legacy Housing Corporation is set for 12.14.2018, per NASDAQ. That makes this a good time to take a look at what they and others beyond the manufactured housing industry are saying about Legacy. “We like old-fashioned businesses. This one is
What Others Say – Legacy Housing Corp (LEGH) IPO Set for 12.14.2018 Read More
It should be a given that the upper management of Clayton Homes, and their Arlington, VA based Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) are in favor of their stated agendas. No sooner than MHI released their self-promotion video, than the industry’s new home shipments data – those
“What Are We, Chopped Liver?” MHI Member December 2018 Reactions Read More
