FMI, the largest provider of management consulting, investment banking and research to the engineering and construction industry, reported that as of the 4th quarter, the Non-residential Construction Index (NRCI) has been in positive territory for three quarters in a row, but only slightly positive. Most of the major components are …
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The Dow came to a close Tuesday with 32 points added to the index. The Manufactured Housing Composite Value was up one percent. Top performers include Skyline Corporation, Liberty Homes and Cavco. Closing lower were Drew Industries, Equity Lifestyle Properties, Global Diversified Industries and Universal Forest Products.
From North Carolina comes news that while construction in Watauga County declined again in 2010, things may be ready for a rebound. The Watauga Democrat reports that new housing starts declined nearly 20 percent last year, with 115 single-family homes, three single-family attached homes and four multi-unit buildings constructed, and …
Savannah Now reports that a flawed zoning map could tie the city of Tybee up in litigation. Since the issue came to light, many residents have found their properties are shown as being in a commercial zoning district that does not list single-family homes as an allowable use. According to …
Housingwire reports that three of six upcoming House Oversight investigations involve housing finance. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), the new House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman, indicates the investigations will include the role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the foreclosure crisis, the effect of business regulations such as the …
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U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue, presented remarks on the state of American Business today at a National Chamber Foundation event in Washington, D.C.. In his remarks, Donohue says he is cautiously optimistic that the recovery will continue and pick up steam as the year progresses. Overall, he …
From Kansas, the Salina Journal reports community owners are concerned about the city’s effort to clean up some of the town’s 13 mobile home parks. According to the report, Salina’s director of community and development services, told commissioners that city staff found caved-in roofs, missing doors, steps and skirts and …
SmarTrend reports it has identified an Uptrend for Sun Communities on July 27, 2010 at $29.40. The website says in approximately five months, Sun Communities has returned 15 percent. The site says the company is trading 97 percent above a 15-week low price.
NaplesNews.com reports LeeCorp Homes Inc. is hosting a grand opening featuring Jacobsen Homes 2011 models on Saturday, Jan. 15 at its model center in Estero, Florida. Jacobsen Homes is based in Safety Harbor, Florida and has been building manufactured homes since 1959. LeeCorp Homes is Southwest Florida’s exclusive dealer of …
From Tennessee, Blount Today reports that David Schwall, 39 Vice president of marketing, Clayton Homes will soon be honored for leaving his mark on East Tennessee through professional achievements and philanthropic efforts. Schwall will be honored January 11 at the Knoxville Convention Center for his application of technology to increase …
Factory-built housing could save the world. Russian architect Alexander Remizov has come up with a design that resembles a slinky and could house up to 10,000 people. As reported on CNN, the floating dome referred to as “The Ark,” is designed to be constructed from timber, steel and high-strength ETFE …
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A decision by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts will void the seizure of two homes by Wells Fargo and US Bancorp. CNBC reports the unanimous decision holds that the banks lacked authority to foreclose on two houses they seized back in 2007. The court held that the plaintiffs had …
Drew Industries, a manufacturer of components for the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries, announced Friday President and CEO, Fred Zinn, and CFO and Treasurer, Joseph Giordano III, will present at Retail Investor Conferences.com. This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company …
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Bloomberg News reports that Addison, Texas-based Palm Harbor Homes won court approval to hold an auction to sell its assets with an initial offer of about $58 million. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Sontchi approved the rules and procedures that would govern the company’s proposed March 1 auction. Bloomberg says Sontchi …
From Virginia, the Mount Vernon Gazette reports a controversial project to construct a manufactured home community for low-income residents of Fairfax County is about to move forward. The project has been on the drawing board since the early 1980s. The article recounts how a series of events conspired to scuttle …
The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) submitted comments in December to the Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD) on its October 29, 2010 proposed rule establishing the regulations that govern the Housing Trust Fund (HTF). The HTF, authorized by Congress under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) of 2008, was …
GOP leaders have touted proposals to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. However, recent comments from members of the House Committee on Financial Services indicate Republican opinion on the need for swift action may be wavering. The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) reports in its Weekly Review that incoming House Financial …
The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) reported in its Weekly Review that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) implementation team currently housed within the U.S. Treasury Department and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a framework of state and federal coordination …
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After three days of gains, the Dow closed down 27 points Thursday ahead of Friday’s jobs report. Most manufactured housing and related stocks also closed down. Most closed only modestly lower with Cavco, Drew Industries, Nobility Homes and Universal Forest Products logging small gains. The Manufactured Housing Composite Value moved …
The Baptist Standard reports that a group called Help Build Hope Haiti is working to bring 5,000 homes to the nation still recovering from last year’s earthquake. The story indicates Help Build Hope Haiti organizers want to build 5,000 permanent homes and equip 5,000 Haitians to rebuild their country. The …
