MHProNews has learned from foxnews the Senate has passed a short-term spending bill that will keep the government open until Wednesday, Dec. 16, so negotiators can have more time to hammer out a longer term measure. While lawmakers are trying to come together on a $1.1 trillion budget deal to …
Temporary Spending Measure Passes to Keep Government Open Read More
MHProNews is hearing about support among industry members for candidates ranging from Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton on the Democratic side, to Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and the political phenom of the year, Donald Trump among Republicans. As the 2016 primary season heats up, The New York Times reports that …
Trump Gaining Steam, Cruz, Rubio appealing to MHPros Read More
In a letter from “Voice of the People” in theledger, MHProNews and MHLivingNews Publisher L. A. “Tony” Kovach appeals to his Florida neighbors to contact their congresspersons, and encourage them to attach a rider to a must-pass appropriations bill that will expand financing options for MH buyers/sellers. But he can …
Kovach asks Community to Contact Congress in Support of S 682 Read More
MHProNews has learned from washingtontimes that the owners of the Arbor Americana Manufactured Housing Community of Flat Rock, Michigan have settled a lawsuit over sewage overflows brought by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The state alleges the MHC owners, in neglecting to repair the wastewater system, exposed residents of …
While H. R. 650, the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act passed the House in April with bi-partisan support, the Senate companion bill S 682, cannot pass the Senate as a standalone measure because it would be vetoed. If, however, it is attached as a rider to the must-pass appropriations …
Manufacturing Housing Pros rallying Troops for More Financing Options in 2016 Read More
Updating the post MHProNews published Dec. 2, 2012 regarding the modular homes for the homeless in Dublin, Ireland, the Drimnagh Residents Association has warned the Dublin City Council that it may take legal action against Environment Minister Alan Kelly’s plans to site 29 homes on an empty lot on Curlew …
Modular Homeless Housing in Dublin Hits another Snag Read More
Kingsley management, which had undercharged hundreds of residents for rent and water at three manufactured home communities (MHC) in three Colorado cities, initially offered payment options, but then threatened eviction, according to thedenverchannel. The company’s lawyer had told the residents in the Front Range MHC not to pay the back …
MHC Management Sets Payment Plan for Miscalculated Charges Read More
Following the continuing story of Jeffrey L. Et Al Gendell’s dumping of Patrick Industries’ stock since Nov. 2014, dakotafinancialnews reports he sold another 57,399 shares of Patrick on Fri., Dec. 4 at an average price of $42.49 for a net transaction of $2,438,883.51, as disclosed in a legal filing with …
Jeffrey L. Gendell Continues Unloading Patrick Stock Read More
In response to a reader’s question about siting manufactured homes (MH)on private property in specific east central Iowa locales, Tim Huey, Scott County Planning Director replies to qctimes that in rural areas, “We do not treat manufactured housing any differently than site-built homes. If a property retains a development right …
Rural Scott County Iowa only Allows Multi-Section Manufactured Homes Read More
Following a story MHProNews last posted March 14, 2015 about a couple in Lewis Center, Ohio whose manufactured home was sliding into a creek next to their home, after numerous inspections and visits from commissioners, the state helped fix the situation, according to wbns10tv. The fix involved installing a retaining …
According to gov.texas that Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Ronald M. “Ronnie” Richards, long-time vice-president of marketing for manufactured and modular home builder American Homestar Corporation, now retired, to the Texas Manufactured Housing (MH) Board. The board regulates the MH industry in Texas. Currently part-owner of a wedding and reception …
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com Personalizing Your Custom Home – at Half the Cost Sneak a Peek! What Millions Knows – Hiding in Plain Sight – The Home of the Future What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News HUD Code Home Production Continues Ascending. Multiple Insider Trades …
Sunday Morning Recap-Manufactured Housing Industry News Nov. 29-Dec. 6, 2015 Read More
If Kim Mele has her way, next summer she will have a campground near Methow, Washington, renting out 12 vintage travel trailers to campers who want to spend a few days in the woods on riverfront property, according to what methowvalleynews tells MHProNews. Each unit is being refurbished with a …
Auditors have discovered the Nevada Manufactured Housing Division (MHD) has over 2,000 names and Social Security numbers unsecured on the agency’s network, according to ksl in Carson City, and that 200 files of unencrypted personal information were being kept on staff computer hard drives, exposing it to potential hackers. The …
Nevada Lax in Securing MH Owner Info, Re-inspection of MH Upgrades Read More
As the deadline nears for the mega spending bills to be passed in Congress that will keep the government running, as MHProNews reported Nov. 26, 2015, the Obama administration has indicated it will push back against any attempt to substantially weaken the 2010 financial overhaul, according to the nytimes. Congressional Republicans …
Obama Administration: Unacceptable to Include Dodd-Frank Amendments in Appropriations Bill Read More
Following the ongoing story of the modular homes planned for the homeless in Dublin, Ireland, MHProNews last posted Nov. 27, 2015 that demonstrators representing a co-op that planned to build on the site of the modulars caused work to stop at the site. The protesters stated the plan jeopardizes the …
Co-op in Dublin Disputes Siting of Modulars for Homeless Read More
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com “It’s not a trailer, it’s a manufactured home!” Inside MH with Mary Johnson, Retired Nurse Getting More Manufactured Home Lending – Video Interview with MH Owner, Tom Fath What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News MHARR slams HUD over monitoring contract. Australia …
Sunday Morning Recap-Manufactured Housing Industry News Nov. 22-Nov. 29, 2015 Read More
In another inside trading transaction at Drew Industries, Inc. (NYSE:DW), Chief Administrative Officer Jamie Schnur sold 1,626 shares of company stock in a deal dated Tue., Nov 24, according to storminvestor. The shares were sold at an average price of $59.41 resulting in a transaction value of $96,600.66. On Nov. …
Although HUD Secretary Julian Castro praised the manufactured home industry for making affordable home ownership possible in a recent speech to the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), another part of the federal government, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), restricts lending on manufactured homes valued at $20,000 or less. Some say …
Crucial Vote on MH Lending due in Congress by Dec. 11 Read More
Residents of the two manufactured home communities (MHC) in Kitimat, in the far northern reaches of British Columbia (BC), are on track to receive more security should their communities be repurposed, according to what northernsentinel tells MHProNews. The proposed policy of the Kitimat District will establish time frames and remuneration …
Kitimat B.C. Council Extends Notice Date for MHC Redevelopment Read More
