San Jose, California – The closure of Buena Vista Mobile Home Park draws closer. Given the impact on 400 low income residents, Santa Clara County supervisors voted Tuesday to offer $6.5 million tied to a similar commitment from the city of Palo Alto, CA. “Time is of the essence,” said […]
High Dollar Community Closure Looms for Buena Vista Mobile Home Park Read More
BLOOMINGTON — There is an emerging trend in various parts of the nation, where new manufactured home communities are being authorized by zoning officials and are being built. One of these examples is in Bloomington, IL, where the Pantagram’s Maria Nagle tells MHProNews that a site plan for a new
Another New Manufactured Home Community Plan Advances Read More
Knoxville, TN – – Clayton Bank and Trust has been named the #1 Community Bank in the Nation by the ICBA Independent Banker, the award winning magazine of the Independent Bankers Association. The list published annually covers banks in the $1 Billion assets and Sub S category annually as the
Clayton Bank named #1 Community Bank in the Nation by ICBA’s Independent Banker Read More
Due to an extended Inside MH Road Show, the prior week at the MHI Congress and Expo, pending special announcements and other factors, the new Featured Articles (FAs) on MHProNews are scheduled to go live by approximately 11 PM May 2nd. Until then, you’ll find recent articles on MHLivingNews.com, such
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The Addison County Community Trust has applied to the Waltham Development Trust in Waltham, Vermont for a conditional use permit to allow the trust to install seven modular duplexes on 2.3 acres that once housed the Gervy Trailer Park, as addisonindependent tells MHProNews. A public hearing will be held May 13 to
New Affordable Modular Housing Units Proposed for Vermont Read More
China Stimulates Wall Street Rally, Oil Industry Bleeds More Jobs, U.S Economic Growth Needs Faster Track and Hospitals Pulling Up Stakes, Seeking Greener Pastures. On the Big Board: The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced +1.17 percent, +208.63 points to end the day at 18,034.93. The NASDAQ gained +1.27 percent, +62.78 points, to close
Manufactured Housing Stocks Close Mixed; MHCV Gains Read More
The Hollywood Hotel and Casino – along with the neighboring Resorts Hotel and Casino – are the site for this years 2015 Tunica Manufactured Housing Show. Differing from the previous Harrah’s property, the Hollywood lives up to its name by featuring scenes and memorabilia from Hollywood movies and TV Shows.
From Hollywood to Manufactured Housing Professional Growth, Profit Read More
The ‘all new’ 2015 Tunica Manufactured Housing Show long-range forecast suggests that you bring a jacket and umbrella, so MH pros can take advantage of the hot deals and free business building seminars predicted for the event. The 2015 Tunica Show is dubbed ‘all new’ by its organizers, as the
MHProNews is by the standards of a typical website massive and growing daily. As we announced last year, we will be phasing in upgrades to software and to our content management systems. There are still some ‘road bumps’ to be smoothed over. Please pardon our cyber dust, as those issues
Upgrades in Process! Read More
The final numbers are NOT yet in on the verified and refined totals for the 2015 Louisville Manufactured Housing Show. But the flash report, linked here, indicates that the show grew once more in attendance. The mood was reported as upbeat, according to Midwest Manufactured Housing Federation (MMHF) executives
2015 Louisville Manufactured Housing Show Initial Report Read More
The Weather Channel tells MHProNews that the forecast for the 2015 Louisville Manufactured Housing Show is for milder temperatures than normal. Tuesday should be a good travel day, with highs in the low 50s. Inside the climate controlled Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), the forecast for the best attended industry event
Forecast – Cool, Clear, Busy and Hot for 2015 Louisville Manufactured Housing Show Read More
Manufactured Home Community (MHC) owner, Hall of Famer and MMHF Chairman Ron Thomas Sr. says there is a hunger in the ranks of MHPros for knowledge. Over two thousand attendees of the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show in 2014 must agree. The pre-registrations for the 2015 Show are running ahead of
MHProNews has confirmed that attorney Bill Matchneer, previously with HUD and the CFPB, will be addressing the attendees of the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show. So too will Richard “Dick” Jennison, MHI’s current President and CEO. MH community and street retail Hall of Famer, Ron Thomas, Sr. – who is also
Bill Matchneer, Dick Jennison and Ron Thomas Sr. to address Louisville Show attendees Read More
The recent unveiling of a 21st Century super-energy saving manufactured home has the power to change old realities. According to the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, owners of older energy-inefficient mobile homes built before June 15, 1976 spend 66 percent more of their income on energy than owners of stick-built homes
Redesigned 21st Century Manufactured Homes Maximize Energy Savings Read More
In a move designed to bring more first-time homebuyers into the housing market, President Barack Obama said Wednesday the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will lower its annual insurance premiums from 1.35 percent to 0.85 percent. CNBC tells MHProNews that for the typical FHA applicant, the reduction in premiums means a savings
President Obama and Julian Castro tout lower FHA premium Read More
The biggest gainer among tracked stocks for today was UFPI. MHCommunities related stocks and other sectors closed mixed. Marketwatch tells MHProNews that jitters over terrorism may have shaken investors after yesterday’s gains. At the closing bell, here is the story the numbers tell… Dow 17,737.37 -170.50 -0.95%. Nasdaq 4,704.07
Communities mixed, MHCV slips, Shakin’ Paris Shakes the Markets, Majors drop Read More
The Wall Street Scope tells MHProNews that it has its analytical eye on Equity Lifestyle Properties (NYSE: ELS). ELS closed yesterday at 54.94 +0.31 (0.57%). Scope’s report yesterday said that even during the prior week of sliding stocks, ELS has done well, citing the following facts: Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS)
Wall Street Scopes out ELS’ strong performance this week Read More
The deadline for the closure of Mission Trails is January 15, but for the 6 households still living at the property, it looks possible one or more may miss that deadline. As previously reported here, the San Antonio City Council voted last May for a plan that would close the
San Antonio Mission Trails MH Park Closure deadline looms Read More
Hedge fund mogul David Einhorn thinks there are similarities between poker, business and ‘gambling’ on the stock market. Although Einhorn plays poker just a few times each year, and usually for charity, he’s had success at the game. In the 2006 World Series of Poker, he placed 18th, winning $660,000.
David Einhorn – Is American Business as big a gamble as Poker? Read More
Manufactured housing stocks made gains today. Cavco was the top MH performer today – up 3.51 percent. Marketwatch tells MHProNews that the broader U.S. stocks rebounded on Wednesday, highlighted by the S&P 500 recording its first gain in 2015 and snapping a five-day losing streak. Optimism on Wall Street followed
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