A pilot project that will repurpose shipping containers into modular homes for First Nations reservations in Alberta, Canada has begun with a ground-breaking ceremony 55 miles southwest of Calgary at Eden Valley. Bearspaw First Nation Chief Darcy Dixon and council members Rex Daniels and Larry Daniels were joined by representatives …
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What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com The Aha! Moment – Entertainer’s Delight LifeStyle Model Home Video Tour Proud to be American, God Bless the USA, Lee Greenwood Music Video, Interview What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News Trump’s acceptance speech unexpectedly draws favorable response on CNN. New Jersey …
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The Sooke City Council in British Columbia, Canada, south of the Vancouver area, is off for the summer, but when it returns in the fall, the councillors will be taking up an issue dealing with the owner of a manufactured home community (MHC) who wants to rezone 11,300 square feet …
Canadian City to Deal with MH Community Rezoning, Hold Housing Forum Read More
MHProNews has learned from fidaily that GW&K Investment Management LLC purchased 15,805 shares of common stock of manufactured home community owner, Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) for the quarter ending June 30, 2016, increasing its stake to 2.3 percent. According to the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), GW&K’s investment is now …
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com St. Petersburg, FL – Misjudging Mobile Homes – Tale of Two Cities What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News House committee requesting documentation from CFPB. Modular apartments replacing old apartment buildings. Zeman plans MH build in Florida. Maine city gets community development …
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Founded n 1985, Habitat for Humanity Canada has forged a partnership with Green Terra Homes that will give home buyers the option to donate one percent of their purchase to Habitat, thereby promoting sustainable building. Prefab homes and manufactured homes are constructed using steel from an average of six recycled …
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As a means to provide more housing for First Nation peoples in Manitoba and teach them a saleable skill, Fisher River Cree Nation Chief David Crate is lobbying the federal government in Ottawa, Canada to fund a program teaching residents home construction and home maintenance. The proposal includes partnering with …
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com Media Should Re-Visit Dodd-Frank Reporting in Light of Congressional Testimony Modular Versus Manufactured Homes: Which Is Right for You? What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News Lake Villa MH community sells for $11.3 million. HUD Code production climbs 9.9% in April. …
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Updating a story MHProNews last posted March 22, 2016 regarding the acquisition of Carefree Communities, Inc. from Centerbridge Capital Partners II, LP for $1.68 billion, Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) announces it has closed on the transaction. Sun issued Centerbridge $225 million in shares of common stock priced at $67.57 per …
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From eaglevalleynews in southeast British Columbia, Canada MHProNews has learned Sicamous, BC developer Darrel Trouton is seeking municipal approval to site manufactured homes in an area targeted to affordable housing, but requiring rezoning from R1A, urban single-family home to include CSA-approved Z240, which is for manufactured homes (MH), but would …
One of Western Canada’s largest modular home retailers, Jandel Homes is once again sponsoring the Hills Angels MS Bike fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis, as they ride from LeDuc to Camroe, Alberta, Canada, just outside Edmonton which is Jandel’s home base. MS Bike has been critical to the MS Society’s fundraising …
Following a post MHProNews last covered Dec. 17, 2015 regarding Spruceland Properties, Inc.’s disposition of its assets, as of June 1, 2016 it has finalized the sale of its two manufactured home communities for $40.6 million. Jubilee Landing in Sherwood Park, Alberta, and Willow Park Estates in Leduc, Alberta went …
Spruceland of Canada now Divested of its Two Manufactured Home Communities Read More
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com NeighborWorks, Clayton Homes Partner with Next Step Homes in Waco, Texas How a Professional Couple saved $100,000 on a New Home in Tennessee What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News MH Communities closing in Minnesota, New York. Cavco stock closes above $100. …
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What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com Illinois Professional Couple Discover their Getaway Home near Florida’s top Beaches What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News MH Community adding 46 homes. Malibu manufactured home goes for $3.5 million. Oregon MHC sets new record. Oklahoma City has first modular hotel. Americans …
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MHProNews has learned the seven story modular housing complex made from old shipping containers rising in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia is headed up by the non-profit Atira Women’s Resource Center, which already has a 12 unit modular building providing housing for women in town. This 21-unit housing project is for …
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What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com Illinois Professional Couple Discover their Getaway Home near Florida’s top Beaches What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News Rent control judgment favors manufactured home community owner. CFPB may tighten screws excessively on short-term lenders. NAR calls for more starter homes to ease …
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Following a story MHProNews last reported Feb. 25, 2016, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada will soon be witnessing the arrival of modular housing units, each 250 square feet, for homeless singles and families. The city has pinpointed two sites for the homes. One site will accommodate 40-80 micro units, each with …
Vancouver Chooses Sites for Modular Homes for Homeless Read More
Following a story MHProNews last posted May 5, 2016 regarding the wildfires that have engulfed Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada, forcing the evacuation of 90,000 residents and destroying ten percent of the city, Mayor Melissa Blake said the first priority is to get temporary housing so the shuttered oil companies …
Officials in Alberta’s Fire-whipped Fort McMurray Considering Modular Homes Read More
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com Possible American Dreams! Engineer Skip VanZant on Evolving U.S. Housing What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News Innovative Building Systems said to be filing for bankruptcy, closing Maine’s Keiser. UMH wins community award. Clayton defies criticism, turns $706M profit. Alberta fire pushing …
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Combining old world craftsmanship with modern modular designs has brought together a partnership combining East Coast Modern, which is an architectural firm in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with builder Lloyoll Built, and the Port Mersey Commercial Park, where the modules are being built in Warehouse B. Formerly the Bowater Mersey Paper …
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