In Olalla, British Columbia, Canada, a 55 and over manufactured home community finds itself suffering from the effects of flooding. And, some residents say that the issue stems from lack of attention. “We’d be spared from flooding if they dredged that creek,” said resident Margaret Munn. Munn, along with other …
Another Manufactured Home Community Hit by Disaster Read More
In a story that the Daily Business News originally covered here, the Village Mobile Home Park in Sebastopol, California is going to help provide housing to those who are at risk of, or are already, homeless. Back in March, the city committed to invest $258,000 into the project to create …
Manufactured Homes Repurposed in Costly Housing Market Read More
When a manufactured home community gets “lost in the shuffle,” it could be an issue with a bad actor, community activists, or a shutdown. In the case of the Poudre Valley Mobile Home Park just north of Fort Collins, Colorado, getting lost in the shuffle involves a 1000-foot stretch of …
Residents Face Risks Leaving Manufactured Home Community Read More
When it comes to housing, the term “affordable” means different things to different people… in different places For example, in Queensland, Australia, the Light House Architecture and Science firm offers a typical size family modular home for $440,000 to $540,000. In Australia, one U.S. dollar is equal to 1.35 Australian …
Manufactured Housing Cash Register Rings Differently Down Under Read More
In what many have called “Trumponomics,” the battle lines became even more clearly drawn last week. At the Harvard commencement speech, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg made the call for Universal Basic Income (UBI). “Every generation expands its definition of equality. Now it’s time for our generation to define a new …
Universal Basic Income-The Evolution of Poverty Pimping? Read More
Our theme for this month: Magnificent May. Our featured articles are now available 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 that how a home got …
An interesting situation is playing out in the case of a Moreau, New York manufactured home community. According to the Post-Star, the owner of Bluebird Terrace is taking a unique stance on whether his community should get sewer service. “There are no septic system problems there,” said owner John Cannone. …
A recent post from Eric Enloe, Managing Director of JLL Valuation and Advisory Services has revved up debated topics in the industry – home rentals versus sales – as well as a look at various best practices regarding accounting and corporate structure methods. “Most participants in the manufactured housing industry know that …
As we head into a holiday where we honor those who’ve made sacrifices, the spirit is alive and well in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. According to FOX 11, Martin Auer, who is an Army and Marine Corps reserve veteran, and also a 30-year resident at the Lakeview Mobile Home community, needed some …
Veteran Gets Assist from Manufactured Home Community Residents Read More
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, a long-standing issue throughout the U.S. has been brought to the forefront, along with a solution. According to WOOD TV, the gap for families who earn too much money to qualify for low-income programs, but not enough to afford the reality of high rents, results in many families falling …
Manufactured Housing Delivers Hope for Families in Need Read More
In Nova Scotia, Canada, the challenge of shuttered schools looms large for communities, school boards and politicians. But a solution is on the horizon, in the form of modular classrooms. According to the Chronicle Herald, Lunenburg County in the province has had to close two schools, with two more on …
Modular Construction Could Provide Critical Solution Read More
New data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows more proof that the manufactured housing industry stands at the cusp of significant opportunity. According to HousingWire, existing homes stayed on the market for less time in April than in any month since 2011, but tight inventory drove a decline …
As Site-Built Housing Market Drifts, Huge Opportunity for MH Rises Read More
In a conference this weekend in Roanoke, Virginia, a very important conversation was taking place about how to keep older residents in the state in their homes. According to WVTF, the topic, along with others, was discussed at the Virginia Governor’s Conference on Aging. Currently, there are one and a …
Both residents and operators of manufactured home communities will tell you that, if you’re around long enough, you may see anything. That was the case this past weekend in the hometown of MHProNews, Lakeland, Florida. According to The Ledger, a 19-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle while speeding on …
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) tells MHProNews that the organization has succeeded in winning a delay of the effective date(s) of the Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products final rule published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in December 2016. The EPA announced the …
In Maryland, a number of residents are losing a place to live. According to the Star Democrat, the owners of the Talbot Trailer Park in Easton informed the county council of its plans last week, due to financial and regulatory challenges surrounding sewage disposal. The majority of the community is …
In Manitoba, Canada, a company called Mini Homes of Manitoba has been working for nearly two years to make tiny home living legal in the province According to the Winnipeg Free Press, the goal for company co-founders Anita Munn and her husband, Darrell Manuliak, is to start a tiny home …
In California, the San Francisco Bay Area is known as a technology hub and a center of activism. In the city of San Jose, the city council made a move last week that could make it known for something else. According to the San Jose Mercury News, the council voted …
Victory for Residents or Erosion of Rights? A City Takes Action Read More
Our theme for this month: Magnificent May. Our featured articles are now available 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 that how a home got …
In a story that has put the importance of good governance front and center, manufactured home residents in Ohio, along with the Ohio Manufactured Homes Association (OMHA) urged state senators to keep the Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission (OMHC) active. As Daily Business News readers are already aware, the Ohio House …
OMHA, Manufactured Home Residents Ratchet Up Pressure Read More
