CNN Money tells  MHProNews that the U.S. economy grew at 2.5% in the 2^nd quarter of 2013, helping boost the markets. Some U.S. employers are playing a ‘blame game’ regarding Obamacare (ACA), while some say almost ¾ of all job creation right now is part time caused by the 30 hour a week trigger in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Yahoo! Financial Manufactured Housing Composite Value closed at 1886.2, +0.91%. Most tracked stocks were mixed. Affiliated Managers Group, (NYSE: AMG) 174.67, +0.46 (0.26%). Berkshire Hathaway – parent to Clayton Homes, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, as well as MH home-building, lending and other housing suppliers – (NYSE: BRK.A) 168050.00, -535.50 (-0.32%). Cavco Industries, (NASDAQ: CVCO) 53.33, +0.40‎ (0.76%‎). Deer Valley, Liberty Homes and Nobility Homes all remained unchanged. Drew Industries (NYSE: DW) 42.89, +0.70‎ (1.66%‎). Equity Lifestyle Properties (NYSE: ELS) 34.97, -0.28 (-0.79%). Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (NYSE: LPX) 15.34, +0.43 (2.88%). Patrick Industries (NASDAQ: PATK) 26.75, -0.02‎ (-0.07%‎). Skyline Corporation (NYSE: SKY) 4.65, -0.06 (-1.27%). Third Avenue Value Fund (MUTF: TAVFX – NAV as of Aug 28, 2013), 54.97, -0.01 (-0.02%). UMH Properties (NYSE: UMH) 9.72+0.07 (0.73%). Universal Forest Products, (NASDAQ: UFPI) 38.70, +1.17 (3.12%). ##

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