New data shows an interesting trend – popular cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C., normally destinations for living, are actually losing people in mass. According to a study by Bloomberg, in the 100 most populous U.S. metros, the New York City area ranked 2nd, losing about a …
City Residents Make Unexpected Moves – Opportunity for MH? Read More
Cavco Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:CVCO) tells MHProNews that it has signed a Letter of Intent, and has reached an understanding, on terms to acquire Lexington Homes, Inc. The purchase of Lexington is expected to improve Cavco’s ability to participate in the growing Southeastern housing market, as well as better serve the needs …
In Bismarck, North Dakota, a long running discussion about special assessments provided manufactured home owners a surprise. One that they weren’t necessarily looking for. According to FOX West Dakota, some manufactured home property managers were surprised to learn they were paying more than traditional homeowners on special assessments. “Well they’re …
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Bids are rolling in for the Mexican border wall. What the heck is going on with Sears stock? Big Oil could be ready for a big comeback. Some bullets from Fox Business – Sean Spicer: Trump economic team weighing best options for tax reform. Norquist: …
Skyline Rises, Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets Up Read More
The trend of municipalities turning to manufactured and modular homes as a solution to housing shortages continues to grow. In the U.K., recently completed modular housing developments have been slated to serve first time homebuyers and workers in South London. According to 24 Housing, Vision Modular Systems, in partnership with …
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Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Brexit triggered: 5 obstacles to amicable divorce. Well Fargo customers in $110M settlement. Napolitano returns to Fox, stands by false spying claim. Westinghouse Electric is filing for bankruptcy. Some bullets from Fox Business – Construction business defies California’s ban against border wall construction. Bass …
Patrick Up, Manufactured Housing CV Rises, Broader Markets Mixed Read More
Officials in Corona, California, say that they may pursue voluntary rent control measures for manufactured home communities, in an effort to help low income and elderly residents who face rent hikes of up to 30 percent over the next two years. According to the Press Enterprise, the Corona City Council is …
Potential Rent Control for Manufactured Home Communities Read More
In a follow up to a story that Daily Business News originally covered here, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is “gung ho” about developers planning to build 12,000 modular homes, along with a factory to manufacture them, on the 430-acre site of the old U.S. Steel South Works plant in the …
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Dow jumps 151 points, breaks 8-day losing streak. Wells Fargo fails discriminatory and illegal practices test. O’Reilly apologizes for racially charged joke. Never ending success? Olive Garden sales boom. Some bullets from Fox Business – As sanctuary cities grow, public schools left holding the …
AMG Soars, Manufactured Housing CV Slips, Broader Markets Roar Back Read More
In a follow up to a story that the Daily Business News originally covered in February, the Iberia Parish, Louisiana Parish Council voted last week to adopt a new ordinance to regulate the development of manufactured home communities and subdivisions. This appears to be the end of the road for the …
Typically, when you hear about a 99-year lease, it usually means more than a lifetime of security. Except in the case of an Arizona manufactured home community. Per The Spectrum, Anasazi Palms, a community in the Arizona Strip community of Littlefield provided what most residents saw as a “perfect deal.” …
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, two developers have turned to modular housing to ease the stress of finding housing. According to the Baton Rouge Business Report, Jak Kunstler and Susannah Bing believe that modular homes in Baton Rouge could be a solution to a housing shortage in the city’s older neighborhoods. …
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Uber’s self-driving cars come back to San Francisco. Delta takes a swipe at United over leggings policy. The new £1 coin is here and still causing problems. NFL approves Raiders’ move to Las Vegas. Some bullets from Fox Business – White House, Trump pledge …
UMH Gains, Manufactured Housing CV Rises, Broader Markets Mixed Read More
The doors Spring open at the Tunica Manufactured Home Show Tuesday, March 28 at 12:45 PM as attendees are greeted by SCMHI executives. Seminars kick off promptly at 1:00 PM as Frank Rolfe, one of today’s most publicized personalities in the world of manufactured housing, sparks the Getting Positive Media …
In Northern California, the city of Sebastopol is investing $258,000 into a project that establishes affordable housing for low-income residents at the city’s eastern gateway. A partial solution for that affordable housing? Manufactured homes. According to Sonoma West, at a city council meeting last week, officials decided to create a …
City Invests in Manufactured Homes for Affordable Housing Read More
The 2017 Tunica Manufactured Home show officially kicks off tomorrow with in-depth educational seminars, and with information focused on growth for you, and for the industry. Kicking off at 1pm in the Resorts Hotel Magnolia Room, the “Getting Positive Media Coverage, Engaging the Media” panel discussion features Frank Rolfe, partner …
All Eyes on Tunica for Manufactured Housing This Week Read More
Our theme for this month is The Manufactured Housing Industry’s March Madness, and our featured articles are now live on the MHProNews.com home page. To see the line-up of over 3-dozen featured articles for this month, along with the headline commentary, please click the link above. Manufactured, modular and prefabricated home professionals know …
In Jacksonville, Florida, one company is taking a unique path to offer the American dream of homeownership to more citizens. And manufactured housing is center stage. Park Place Communities (PPC), a national real estate investment company specializing in affordable housing, is seeking a total of $1 million in capital to …
Crowdfunding the American Dream With Manufactured Housing? Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – House Republicans pull health care bill. Boom lands $33 million to test supersonic aircraft. NFL is looking for a partner to Livestream games. Mnuchin talks tech: “I don’t understand these valuations.” Some bullets from Fox Business – Trump: “We were very, very close” on …
Skyline Spikes, Manufactured Housing CV Gains, Broader Markets Mixed Read More
As the manufactured housing industry prepares for the Tunica Manufactured Housing Show beginning next week, two power packed panels are on the agenda for Tuesday, March 28th. MHProNews and MHLivingNews Publisher L.A. “Tony” Kovach moderates a panel featuring Manufactured Home Communities star and media-magnet Frank Rolfe, who will be joined …
MHProNews, MHLivingNews in Focus: 2017 Tunica Manufactured Housing Show Read More
