During testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee on residential real estate and tax reform, Robert Dietz of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), noting 40 percent of renters pay more than 30 percent of their income for household rent, urged Congress to maintain the mortgage interest deduction, …
The Massachusetts Manufactured Housing Association (MMHA) is asking members to oppose Senate Bill 610 and House Bill 1116 (the same bill) because the proposed changes to the manufactured housing regulations include adding annual site fees of $10 per for a statewide dispute resolution program. Another bill would tie MHC licenses …
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) informs MHProNews Jeb Hensarling, (R-TX) Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, says he cannot accept testimony from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) director Richard Cordray on the semi-annual report since he is not a valid director. A federal appeals court …
MHProNews has learned from the Wall Street Journal there is rare bipartisan support in Congress to roll back a provision in the Dodd-Frank Act that could produce a decline in manufactured home lending, thereby hurting builders, lenders, and owners. A part of Dodd-Frank sets a threshold for interest rates beyond …
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MHProNews has learned from the burlington freepress in Vermont that residents of Windemere Mobile Home Park in Colchester, VT may finally realize a solution for the low water pressure and sewage problems in their community. Owned by the non-profit Housing Foundation, Inc. (HFI)n the 83 homesites have a water supply …
As the population growth in rural communities is challenging the parameters set by the U. S Dept. of Agriculture’s rural housing programs, Senators Tim Johnson (D-SD) and Pat Roberts (R-KS) have proposed a bill to raise the population cap from 25,000 to 35,000 so homeownership continues to be available for …
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Following up on a story MHProNews posted April 17 concerning residential rental property in the Iowa legislature that would provide a tax break for manufactured housing communities, Joe Kelly of the Iowa Manufactured Housing Association (IAMHA) says the House rewrote SF 295 that the Senate had passed and returned it …
According to nationalmortgagenews, bankers were relieved when the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its qualified mortgage rule (QM) in January, which gives the lender protection if a borrower defaults. But now some bank executives are hesitant to make loans outside the QM rule, and worry they could be rapped …
Joe Kelly of the Iowa Manufactured Housing Association (IAMHA) informs MHProNews the Iowa Senate has passed SF 295, a property tax credit system comparable to how the homestead credit system works. Commercial tax payers have to make a one-time application. The fund begins at $50 million, and increases each year …
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The Texas Manufactured Housing Association (TMHA) informs MHProNews that the House Urban Affairs Committee of the Texas Legislature voted in support of HB 2954. Administered by the Manufactured Housing Division of the Texas Dept. of Housing & Community Affairs, the measure would establish a down payment assistance program for manufactured …
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MHProNews has learned from the National Association of Home Builders that House Resources Committee Chairman Rep. Doc Hastings (R-Wash.) has drafted legislation that would increase timer production on federal lands which in turn would help maintain healthy forests. Justin Wood, vice president of construction for Fish Construction NW Inc., based …
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Following up on a story MHProNews posted April 12, 2013 concerning a Delaware initiative to provide up to $5,000 to help manufactured home owners in financial hot water, we have learned Del. manufactured homes are registered through the Dept. of Motor Vehicles like automobiles, a throwback to the early days …
CapeGazetteVillageSoup informs MHProNews a Delaware state initiative to help manufactured home owners with site rent and house payments will be unveiled April 15, according to Rep. Ruth Briggs King. The new Manufactured Housing Assistance Program (MHAP) will provide up to $5,000 as the result of state funding being set aside …
A bill introduced in the North Carolina legislature would bar counties from enforcing laws that exclude manufactured housing from residential areas with other single-family homes, according to citizentimes of Asheville. State Rep. Nathan Ramsey, Republican from Buncombe County, informs MHProNews, “Everyone knows affordable housing is a problem in Western North …
The National Association of Home Buyers (NAHB), testifying before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, urged lawmakers to move cautiously in reforming the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) because the tight lending standards are already preventing qualified home-buyers from obtaining mortgages, as MHProNews has learned. NAHB First Vice …
According to vcstar, legislation introduced by state Sen. Hannah Beth-Jackson of California would require that a majority of residents of an MHC favor the conversion of their community into resident-owned homesites, or the plan can be denied. The Ventura City Council voted 7-0 in favor of the resolution, as MHProNews …
Following up on an earlier post concerning legislation that a California manufactured home owners association is promoting in the state legislature, santamariatimes informs MHProNews SB 510 addresses the conversion of MHCs to resident owned communities/sites and condos. The new measure gives local jurisdictions authority to determine by survey if at …
Updating a post from March 22, 2013, we reported on the legislation in the state house the Golden State Manufactured-Home Owners League (GSMOL) in California is promoting, and what has been added. As we stated, AB 1205 would provide mediation services between resident and management to resolve disputes; and AB …
The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) informs MHProNews hearings were held March 19 by both the House and the Senate on housing finance reform. Texas Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee Jeb Hensarling stated he wants to abolish Freddie Mae and Freddie Mac and privatize the secondary mortgage market. Acting …
Joe Kelly of the Iowa Manufactured Housing Association (IMHA) informs MHProNews the Iowa House of Representatives has passed HF495, affecting 562A, applies to landlords who own the home and land. On properties that rent for under $700/mth, the late fee charge could be no greater than $12 a day, with …
