The FEMA 85 Second Edition has been published. It can be downloaded at no cost directly from the FEMA website at www.fema.gov/ (type in FEMA 85 Second Edition in the search field). This updated version includes the changes that MHI had been successful in having incorporated – such as the …
FHA Commissioner David Stevens has signed appointment letters for five new Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) members bringing it to its full capacity of 21. The newest members are:
In late December, Chairman Charles Rangel (D-15th-NY) introduced H.R. 4213, a tax extenders bill which would provide roughly $31 billion in tax breaks to 40 provisions that expired at the end of the year. The Democrat’s tax extenders package that was introduced does not have
Brings Strong Housing Code, Regulatory Affairs and Strategy Skills to MHI
Arlington, VA (January 29, 2010) – MHI is pleased to announce that Lois Starkey has accepted MHI’s offer to be the MHI Vice President of Regulatory Affairs effective January 31, 2010.
This week, MHI staff and MHI’s outside counsel McGlinchey Stafford held separate meetings with the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and HUD to
This week, the FHA announced proposed changes to the underwriting guidelines relating to FHA title II (real property) loans. These changes are described in
The IRS has issued its guidance document relating to the extension of the home buyer tax credit. The extension provides up to an $8000 tax credit to
At issue is whether placing limits on corporate spending on campaigns is a violation of free speech. The case was prompted by a 2008 movie about Hillary Clinton, which
Click here to view MHI’s November 2009 Monthly Economic Report. The Manufactured Housing Institute’s actual shipments report indicates that
3,835 Manufactured Homes Shipped in November 2009, Down 23 Percent from November 2008
Arlington, VA, January 11, 2010 – The Manufactured Housing Institute’s actual shipments report indicates that 3,835 new HUD-Code homes were shipped in November 2009, down
MHI-PAC continues to be a crucial ingredient in the Manufactured Housing Institute’s work to represent our industry in Washington. Our ability to have sufficient resources to provide
Responding to the nationwide economic downturn facilitated by the ongoing credit crisis;
Earlier this week, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) listed on their website the proposed auction of 13 lots of manufactured homes, travel trailers, and park model homes from
At year-end, Chairman Charles Rangel (D-15th-NY) introduced H.R. 4213, a tax extenders bill which would provide roughly $31 billion in tax breaks to
When the Senate returns to Washington on January 19th, stimulating the economy will be high on the to-do list. The Senate plans to take up a $154 billion
The House of Representatives recently approved H.R. 320, “CJ’s Home Protection Act” which was introduced by Congressman Brad Ellsworth (D-IL-8th). The legislation would amend the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 to require that
On December 15, MHI staff had a second meeting with FHA Commissioner David Stevens since he took office in July 2009. In addition to Commissioner Stevens, staff from Ginnie Mae, the FHA Title I program office, the HUD Office for Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Manufactured Housing Program Office were in attendance. The purpose of the meeting was
4,556 Manufactured Homes Shipped in October 2009, Down 35.2 Percent from October 2008
Arlington, VA, December 15, 2009—The Manufactured Housing Institute’s actual shipments report indicates that 4,556 new HUD-Code homes were shipped in October 2009, down 35.2 percent from October 2008. Shipments of single-section homes were
Entry forms and submission criteria for the 2010 Community of the Year and Retail Sales Center of the Year awards can be found by clicking here.
Companies interested in entering the Retail Sales Center and Community of the Year categories must
MHI is pleased to announce that William Matchneer, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regulatory Affairs and Manufactured Housing will attend MHI’s Winter Meeting in Savannah, Georgia and will address the membership during its opening general session and breakfast on Tuesday, February 2. Mr. Matchneer oversees the Office of Manufactured Housing …
