MHProNews has learned from insidertradingreport that UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE:UMH) director Matthew I Hirsch purchased 1,053 shares of the company, a transaction disclosed Nov. 17, 2015 to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Mr Hirsch acquired the shares at $9.50 per share for a total transaction of $9,999.99. UMH shares have …
The Delaware Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against Chicago-based Hometown America Communities Inc., the owner of three Delaware manufactured home communities (MHC ) for allegedly pressuring tenants into waiving their right to arbitrate rent increases, according to delaware1059. Residents at Angola Beach Estates, Rehoboth Bay and Barclay Farms …
Following a story MHProNews posted Nov. 13, 2015 regarding a new ordinance in Mojave County, Arizona that restricts siting of manufactured homes (MH) to no older than seven years, kdminer tells MHProNews the County Board of Supervisors will weigh a request from the Manufactured Housing Industry of Arizona to delay …
What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News $25k can apply to MH in Ala. and Long Island. Insider trading: Cavco, UMH, Sun, Drew. MH securitizer beats Zacks consensus. Ordinance allows newer homes only. Log cabin builder honored. Former Ginnie Mae head says mortgage reform unlikely. One Fed Head says …
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According to americantradejournal, on Nov. 5, 2015 Eugene W. Landy, Chairman of the Board of UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE:UMH) purchased 5,000 shares of UMH stock at $9.92 per share for a total of $49,652.62. As MHProNews reported Aug.18, 2015, Landy purchased 5,479 shares of UMH at $9.12 per share for …
According to voicechronicle, Sun Communities (NYSE:SUI) chief operating officer (COO) John Bandini McLaren sold 5,000 shares of Sun Communities stock Thursday, Nov. 12 for $62.00 per share for net proceeds totaling $310,000. McLaren now owns 112,616 shares valued at $6,982,192. Sun last reported its earnings for Q3 2015 on Oct. …
Sun Community Principal Sells 5,000 Shares of Stock Read More
A new ordinance requiring all manufactured homes (MH) being moved from one property to another within the county must have been produced no more than seven years from the request date for the permit, under a zoning change that takes effect in Mojave County, Arizona, Dec. 2, 2015. The previous …
Ordinance Requires Manufactured Homes to be Under Seven Years Read More
The operators of a 113- year-old community-based organic farm in East Austin, Texas, have had their fears of losing the farm to a luxury manufactured home (MH) development allayed, according to what mystatesman tells MHProNews. The Green Gate Farms occupies a portion of 250 acres purchased by Roberts Resorts of …
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MHProNews has been informed that a collaboration beginning in Dec. 2015 between Champion Home Builders, Inc. and MHVillage will provide the opportunity for visitors to MHVillage to connect with Champion retailers across the country for availability of different models. Additionally, through its extensive network of manufactured home communities (MHC), MHVillage …
Champion Homes and MHVillage Link up to Market Homes Read More
Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market rose for the sixth quarter in a row, according to what the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) tells MHProNews, as the 55% + Housing Market Index edged up three points to 60. Any number above 50 indicates confidence is good. As consumeraffairsreports, …
Housing Market Confidence Index for 55+ Homes Rises Read More
The Yucaipa (California) City Council, after visiting several deteriorating manufactured home communities, is considering passing an ordinance to make it easier for community owners to convert their property to a different use. If the community owner wants to develop their property, the ordinance would give pre-approval zoning and a “mobile …
MHProNews has learned from nkytribune a Jefferson County, Kentucky judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a former resident of a manufactured home community (MHC) against the community owner, Erlanger, KY-based SSK Communities. Virginia Chappell, who lived in Autumn Lake Pointe MHC (MHC) in southwest Jefferson County, KY, …
Kentucky Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit against Land Lease Community Owner Read More
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com From Condo to Upscale Manufactured Home Living – John & Joyce Walter, Oshtemo, MI – Inside MH Road Show Vide Olga Pecanac, Olga’s Place Pizza & Euro Restaurant, Westville, IN – U.S. Destination – Pure Fun! Reinventing HUD’s role in Quality Affordable Housing, …
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Responding to House Financial Service Chairman Rep. Jeb Hensarling’s (R-TX) request for ideas on addressing poverty and home affordability, MHProNews and ManufacturedHomeLIvingNews publisher L. A. “Tony” Kovach documents HUD’s failure to promote manufactured housing as affordable housing. In Re-inventing HUD’s Role in Quality Affordable Housing, Kovach points out the percentage …
Residents questioned the Upper Township Planning Board in Upper Township, New Jersey about two manufactured home communities (MHC) for seniors, one with 110 home sites in Seaville and another one that is proposed in Palermo. Ground was broken last month for the community in Seaville, planned by Ocean City developer …
Three New Senior Land Lease Communities Rising in New Jersey Read More
MHProNews has learned from koin-tv in Hillsboro, Oregon that manufactured homes in a community may increase in value without any improvement being made to the home. Alice Siller’s MH was built in the 1980s, and has been valued at $12,000 for tax purposes, which cost her $6 a year. Then …
Manufactured Home Tax Bill rises from $6 to over $400 Read More
MHProNews has learned from washingtontimes that developers in Berthold, North Dakota are preparing to break ground this fall for a new modular subdivision a mile east of Berthold. New homeowners are being sought for the 240 home site Prairie Rose Estates, which has been in the making for three years. …
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Manufactured home community (MHC) owner Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) has announced the underwritten public offering of 3,250,000 shares of its common stock at $65.00 per share, according to marketwatch. Moreover, the underwriters receive a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 487,500 shares. BofA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup and BMO …
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has chosen SSK Communities owner and co-founder Nathan Smith to serve on the reorganized 13-member Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) board of directors. He is the only board member selected directly by the KY governor. The other members are nominated from the KY counties adjoining the …
Shares of manufactured housing component supplier Patrick Industries, Inc. (PATK) fell 11.17 percent during the last week, but the last four weeks has seen positive gains of 2.11 percent. In any case, Zacks’ analysts consensus gives it a 1 rating, which is a strong buy. Oppositionally, a 5 rating would …
Patrick Industries and Sun Communities hit 52-week Highs last week Read More
