“There are lies, damned lies and statistics.” – Mark Twain “How many legs does a dog have if you call his tail a leg? Four. Saying that a tail is a leg doesn’t make it a leg.” – Abraham Lincoln “We don’t plan to respond any further…Our analysis captures …
Explosive! MSU’s Mark Skidmore on Flawed Tornadoes and “Mobile Homes” Study, Exclusive Read More
Over the years, one of the most persistent thorns in the side of manufactured housing is the topic of tornadoes. In numerous meetings with dozens to 100 plus industry veterans in the room, L. A. ‘Tony’ Kovach has asked industry attendees this simple question. “How many of you believe that …
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
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 …
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 Eagle, Idaho, residents at the Riviera Estates community are dealing with, floodwaters, and looking for answers. According to KBOI, more residents were forced to evacuate yesterday due to floodwaters, which began on Wednesday. Initial flooding of two to three feet has now spread several more feet, and county officials still …
Manufactured Home Community Dealing With Serious Flooding Read More
In June 2016, the massive Erskine Fire near Bakersfield, California displaced a number of families. After a long wait, thirteen families, who resided in manufactured homes prior to the blaze, were finally able to move into new FEMA units this week. According to Bakersfield Now, Kern County, which includes the …
Our theme for this month: Magnificent May. Our featured articles will be available on the MHProNews.com home page. Our May theme will be available beginning mid-week next week. 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 …
In a follow up to a story the Daily Business News covered in November, residents of the Starlight Mobile Home Park and Greenfield Mobile Estates received confirmation that vapors from a dangerous chemical that runs underground in the city of El Cajon, California have seeped into people’s homes. According to …
Chemical Vapors Entered Manufactured Homes, Tests Show Read More
An early morning fire at the main office and workshop of a Baird Homes location in Seymour, Indiana this weekend caused major damage, but didn’t stop the company from moving forward. According to the Tribune, the blaze caused an estimated $250,000 damage, and firefighters spent two hours battling the fire. …
As the Washington, D.C. Climate March took place this past weekend; a new report from Climate Depot may be like a proverbial rain on their parade. According to the report, the federal government has just released another key piece of scientific data, one that counters claims of man-made global warming. The data, …
Is Extreme Weather Declining, Rising? Climate Depot Report, Housing Windstorm Safety Redux Read More
Our theme for this month is: Manufactured Housing Industry Politics – Complicated Cross Currents, or April Fools? 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, …
In California, the recent floods have wreaked havoc throughout the state, causing issues for businesses and homeowners alike. Manufactured home communities throughout the state were affected as well. According to the San Jose Mercury News, residents of the Golden Wheel Mobile Home Park were hit hard. Resident Lam Tran, a …
Manufactured Home Community Residents Receive Helping Hand Read More
Our theme for this month is: Manufactured Housing Industry Politics – Complicated Cross Currents, or April Fools? 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, …
Just south of Portland, Oregon, residents at the Angel Haven Mobile Home Park had a wild weekend. According to KATU, a major windstorm knocked out power to the community last Friday, leaving over 100 homes in the dark. A major concern for officials was that more than 120 residents suffer …
Our theme for this month is: Manufactured Housing Industry Politics – Complicated Cross Currents, or April Fools? 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, …
Our theme for our April 2017 issue is: Manufactured Housing Industry Politics – Complicated Cross Currents, or April Fools? These articles will go live on the MHProNews.com home page on April 5th. Manufactured, modular and prefabricated home professionals know that how a home got to its location should not define a person …
A recent manufactured home fire in Urbana, Ohio, has officials across the state calling for bold action. Their target is the Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission. According to the Dayton Daily News, fire officials across Ohio are backing a proposal by Governor John Kasich to abolish what they call an “industry-controlled …
Manufactured Home Commission Under Fire, After Fire Read More
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.” …
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 …
