The National Association of Realtors (NAR) tells MHProNews that sales of existing homes rose 5.1 percent in March from the prior month to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 5.33 million, beating economists’ expectation of 4.3 percent and a rate of 5.30 million. Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Amherst Pierpont …
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) tells MHProNews a letter from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to David A. Tompos, president of NTA in Nappanee, IN indicates HUD has hired SEBA Professional Services, LLC to review installation manuals for manufactured homes (MH). The …
MHARR Criticizes Danner, HUD for Violating the MH Improvement Act of 2000 Read More
Habitat for Humanity relies on volunteers to not only build the homes but also to appraise them, as well as participate in other aspects of the build, according to daltondailycitizen, and that may be in violation of the law. Because of allegations that appraisers were open to influence by lenders …
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MHCV Advances +1.14 percent; Northstar gains most of MH-related Stocks Read More
Seeking to strengthen its ties in South America, Calgary, Alberta, Canada-based ATCO Group has acquired a 50 percent stake in Chile’s Sabinco Soluciones Modulares S. A., a space rental and workforce housing firm that accounts for ten percent of the modular housing market in Chile. Although it was not disclosed …
Canada’s ATCO Acquires Stake in Chilean Modular Housing Company Read More
MHProNews has learned Capital One arranged the refinancing for Lakeside Mobile Home Community just northeast of Omaha, Nebraska at Carter Lake, Iowa, providing a $6 million adjustable-rate Fannie Mae loan for the 329-home site manufactured home community. Part of Inspire Communities, the funds will be used to retire older debt, …
Lakeside Manufactured Home Community Receives $6M Fannie Mae Refi Read More
Writing in nreionline, R. Byron Carlock, Jr. of Price WaterhouseCoopers reminds MHProNews of the “invention” of the suburbs 70 years ago when Bill Levitt returned from the war and steered his family home construction business into building tract housing, appealing to the millions of returning veterans.`He envisioned mass-produced housing, eventually …
National Real Estate Guru Affirms Manufactured Housing to meet Affordable Demand Read More
Joseph Stegmayer, CEO and President of Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVCO) sold 20,000 shares of company stock valued at $1,798,099. based on a stock price of $89.90 per share. He now has 5.58 percent of Cavco’s market capitalization, owning 502,428 shares of company stock, according to clintongazette. Other large investors include …
In Insider Trading…..Cavco, Drew and UMH Properties Read More
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MHCV Advances +4.56 percent; Nobility Homes Gains +11.11 percent Read More
With weakness in all regions of the country except the Northeast, construction of new homes dropped 8.8 percent to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 1.09 million units in March, according to what heraldonline tells MHProNews, based on statistics from the Commerce Department. The slowest rate since October, it marked …
As part of a joint attempt to create more affordable housing in Waco, Texas, Clayton Homes in Waco is building a modular duplex to be sited on a lot owned by non-profit NeighborWorks, according to what wacotrib informs MHProNews. Each of the two 1,100 square foot units will feature three …
Clayton, Next Step, NeighborWorks Collaborate on Low-income Housing Read More
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) informs MHProNews sentiment for home builders was unchanged for April, with the index remaining at 58 for the third successive month, according to marketwatch. Any number over 50 is positive for builders. The index is based on three sub-indices: the current state of …
Home Builders Sentiment Remains Static; Attracting Workers Remains Problematic Read More
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After Leading Gains for Two Days, Deer Valley Plunges Read More
The Carlyle Group LP (NYSE:CG), investor in several manufactured home communities, was expected to earn $0.18 per share (EPS) for the first quarter of 2016, according to what analysts at Jefferies Group had predicted, down from their previous forecast of $0.35 per share earnings. Jefferies has a “Hold” rating on …
Following a story MHProNews last posted July 22, 2015 regarding the Huntsville (TX) City Council attempt to prohibit manufactured homes (MH) inside the city, the council will consider two ordinances relating to manufactured homes at their meeting Tue., April 19, 2016, according to itemonline. Previously, when the city council was …
Texas City would Restrict Manufactured Housing to under 20 Years Read More
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com Quality Control Manager report-Highland Mobile Home Park, St Petersburg FL What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News Montana town to proposed MHCs: one yes, one no. Building material made from hemp. Manufactured homes do not qualify as affordable homes—yet. Modular homes for …
Sunday Morning Recap-Manufactured Housing Industry News April 10–April 17, 2016 Read More
The 15 home site manufactured home community, Ward’s Park, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is the most recent manufactured home community (MHC) in the state to become a resident-owned community, as nhpr.org tells MHProNews. New Hampshire is one of a handful of states with a right-to-purchase law that gives residents of …
Another New Hampshire Manufactured Home Community becomes Resident-owned Read More
The newest material for building a home that MHProNews has discovered is hempcrete, a combination of hemp stalks (called hurds), limestone and water to form twelve-inch thick walls for support and insulation in building a 400 square-foot unit called HempHome:T+. The material is also resistant to fire, mold and pests, …
While the Laurel City-County Planning Board in Montana turned down three requests for a variance for Regal Community Park, a proposed manufactured home community, after neighbors expressed concerns over falling property values, the board did vote 3-1 (with one abstention) for a zone change to allow for a manufactured home …
Montana Town Planning Commission Approves one MHC, Denies another Read More
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