“More than 800 houses, condominiums and other dwellings were destroyed in Mexico Beach, nearly half of the town’s residential units, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Of the residences still standing, less than 400 have both electricity and running water,” said the Weather Channel about the aftermath of …
Roughly 40 storms that struck 4 states were among the “tornados that devastated our state and left 23 people dead” said the Alabama Manufactured Housing Association’s Lance Latham to the Daily Business News on MHProNews. The tragic deaths apparently occurred in all types of construction, conventional housing, and factory-built housing too. …
Habitat for Humanity has long had ties with former President Jimmy Carter. The former president and peanut farmer’s brother Billy Carter had significant positions in manufactured home operations, as has been previously reported on MHLivingNews and MHProNews. Those facts were not mentioned by the Sonoma County Habitat for Humanity …
Going PreFab, Habitat for Humanity Announces Plan for Factory Home Building in 2019 Read More
At the start of this ABC News video is this apt phrase. Leaving Paradise (CA), there is “hell on earth.” Mother Jones yesterday called “the Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history.” As 2018 winds down, hurricanes, tornadoes and California wild fires are among the …
In the United States, Hyundai is best known for their cars and other vehicles. That’s still a big part of the South Korean firm’s business, but they have a diversified presence in several industries, with “engineering” and industrialization in construction as common elements. Hyundai Engineering said Wednesday that they’ve …
Introducing Hyundai Engineering Projects, Donates Disaster-Resistant Modular Homes Read More
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards (D) says that survivors of the August 2016 flooding who are using Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) manufactured housing units (MHUs) will be given one more extension on the use of that emergency housing option. In a press release to the Daily Business News …
FEMA Manufactured Housing Unit (MHU) Program Extension Announced Read More
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced disaster relief assistance for the victims of the devastating fires in California. Manufactured home owners are among those who have been impacted by the fires. FYI, the death toll has risen since this video posted below, which shows …
HUD Announces Relief from California Wildfires, MH Owners Can Qualify Read More
“On Monday, Dr. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), joined Alex Acosta, Secretary of the Department of Labor , Senator Richard Burr (NC), Senator Thom Tillis (NC), and Congressman David Rouzer (NC-7) in North Carolina to visit areas impacted by Hurricane Florence,” said …
One network commentator said that Hurricane Michael coming on shore was like the force of an E4 Tornado that lasted for 30 minutes, instead of 30 seconds. It’s not a perfect analogy, but paints several images that many don’t realize. Among them, that tornadoes typically only stay on the …
The fallout from the flooding, waves and wind destruction from Hurricane Florence is still being assessed and addressed, while Hurricane Michael is heading for the Gulf Coast, likely the Florida Panhandle. That will be our focus for this evening’s market report. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight …
Michael’s a Monster, Set to Destroy, Disrupt – Plus Manufactured Housing Market Updates Read More
The City of Minot ND is suing 16th Street, Inc. for breach of contract in connection with development of an affordable housing project, that includes townhouses and manufactured homes. Nathan Smith is identified by KFYRTV as the developer behind 16th Street. “I am not worried about that because …
City Sued Nathan Smith, 16th Street, for Breach of Contract Read More
It’s been a year since Hurricane Irma, and the headlines now are focused upon other matters, including the still-developing post-storm conditions in the Carolinas, which President Donald J. Trump visited yesterday. We’ll get to the news from the White House, as well as other sources about the visit …
New York City Mayor Michael Rubens Bloomberg owns Bloomberg News. Bloomberg has signaled an interest in running against President Donald J. Trump in 2020 as a Democratic Party candidate. So even that brief background is enough to say that Bloomberg News is not a pro-Trump media outlet. With that brief insight, tonight’s …
1 Million Jobs, Poof! Jack Ma Warns “20 Year Trade War,” Plus MH Market Updates Read More
CNBC reports that Moody Analytics has estimated the damage from Hurricane Florence in the tens of billions, and could go higher. That’s bad, but an estimate from CoreLogic would make that estimate look puny. Frankly, news of China appeared to be the bigger market-mover today, but our focus this evening …
HUGE Hurricane Florence Damage Estimates, Plus Manufactured Housing Industry Updates Read More
The manufactured home industry’s new home shipments have been well under its last peak for over two decades. Some associations and businesses have realized that failure to step up to that challenge will only produce more of the same. Hurricane season happens every year in the Atlantic and …
South Carolina’s State Association Was Pro-Active Ahead of Hurricane Florence Read More
The White House pressroom has released the following statement last night to MHProNews readers. It should be noted that the latest information this morning indicates that Florence may be weakening. But even if the storm stalls, it could result in tremendous rainfalls, that can lead to flooding and other …
Message from White House, Federal Officials on Hurricane Florence, Other Looming Storms Read More
Hurricane Irene was a storm that hit North Carolina a few years ago that can give some insights into what the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is doing to prepare for the expected strike Friday of Hurricane Florence. FEMA stressed yesterday that they’ve learned from every prior event. …
FEMA, Manufactured Housing Units, Behind the Scenes Look, Hurricane Florence Backgrounder Read More
The climate is always changing. So if you hear someone blame Hurricane Florence on ‘climate change,’ ask them to consider this. One forecaster reminded his audience that ‘That this could be the worst storm in 60 years’ to hit that part of the Atlantic coast. What that means is that …
POTUS Trump: Everyone in Hurricane Florence Path Should “Get Out,” Plus MH Market Updates Read More
“It was one of the deadliest days in American history – the Twin Towers destroyed, the Pentagon attacked, Flight 93 brought down, almost 3,000 people killed,” said CBS 2 in New York. “Institutions suffered, as well. The FDNY lost 343 members, the NYPD lost 23 cops and PAPD …
9.11 Memorials, America Then and Now, Look Back at Manufactured Housing Read More
The Gulf Coast thankfully dodged a big bullet just days ago, as a storm heading toward that coast thankfully largely dissipated before it made landfall. Now, it’s Hurricane Florence in the news, and evacuations have been ordered in the Carolinas as the currently Category 4 Hurricane advances. That will be …
