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The new super energy-efficient manufactured homes being designed to withstand Vermont’s severe winters, previously reported at the link here, have a higher price tag than other manufactured homes. Some think there may be problems in obtaining financing for these new 21st century factory-crafted homes. Ethan de Seife, writing in Seven Days, …
Locating Financing for 21st Century Manufactured Homes May Be Difficult Read More
A fire at one of Skyline Homes’ manufacturing plants in Upper Leacock Township, near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Thursday evening (Jan. 8) destroyed three homes that were under construction. Fire officials determined that the cause of the fire was likely a malfunctioning electric fan used to remove moisture from drywall. Lancaster Online …
Fire at Skyline Homes Factory Will Not Slow Down Production Read More
MHProNews has confirmed that attorney Bill Matchneer, previously with HUD and the CFPB, will be addressing the attendees of the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show. So too will Richard “Dick” Jennison, MHI’s current President and CEO. MH community and street retail Hall of Famer, Ron Thomas, Sr. – who is also …
Bill Matchneer, Dick Jennison and Ron Thomas Sr. to address Louisville Show attendees Read More
The first full week of January started off a bang, and the news that touches the manufactured housing world is found in all of its headline glory in the daily recaps that follow. Your previous weekly recap for Sunday January 4th, is found linked here. In the headlines that follow, …
Sunday Morning Weekly Recap – January 4, 2014, to January 10, 2014 Read More
The recent unveiling of a 21st Century super-energy saving manufactured home has the power to change old realities. According to the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, owners of older energy-inefficient mobile homes built before June 15, 1976 spend 66 percent more of their income on energy than owners of stick-built homes …
Redesigned 21st Century Manufactured Homes Maximize Energy Savings Read More
In a move designed to bring more first-time homebuyers into the housing market, President Barack Obama said Wednesday the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will lower its annual insurance premiums from 1.35 percent to 0.85 percent. CNBC tells MHProNews that for the typical FHA applicant, the reduction in premiums means a savings …
President Obama and Julian Castro tout lower FHA premium Read More
The biggest gainer among tracked stocks for today was UFPI. MHCommunities related stocks and other sectors closed mixed. Marketwatch tells MHProNews that jitters over terrorism may have shaken investors after yesterday’s gains. At the closing bell, here is the story the numbers tell… Dow 17,737.37 -170.50 -0.95%. Nasdaq 4,704.07 …
Communities mixed, MHCV slips, Shakin’ Paris Shakes the Markets, Majors drop Read More
A manufactured home community in North Adams, Massachusetts, has experienced some roadblocks in trying to raise their own site rent $40 per month in order to make needed improvements. Wheel Estates was purchased by the tenants in 2013, with the help of ROC USA, as was reported here in the …
Authorities Prevent Residents’ Association From Raising Their Own Site Rent Read More
The Wall Street Scope tells MHProNews that it has its analytical eye on Equity Lifestyle Properties (NYSE: ELS). ELS closed yesterday at 54.94 +0.31 (0.57%). Scope’s report yesterday said that even during the prior week of sliding stocks, ELS has done well, citing the following facts: Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) …
Wall Street Scopes out ELS’ strong performance this week Read More
The deadline for the closure of Mission Trails is January 15, but for the 6 households still living at the property, it looks possible one or more may miss that deadline. As previously reported here, the San Antonio City Council voted last May for a plan that would close the …
San Antonio Mission Trails MH Park Closure deadline looms Read More
MHCV stocks today were up 1.47%. UFPI led the way with an increase of 2.29%. DW was in second place, up 2.0%. The Dow brought some good news by soaring another 323 points, and is quickly approaching the 18,000 level. The S&P 500, after its worst start since 2008, climbed 1.8%. …
MH stocks rise, Dow soars 323 points today, rekindling investors’ hopes Read More
Two reliable sources tell MHProNews that Lesli McCollum will fill the vacancy left by Jason Boehlert at the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) in the Government Relations role. McCollum is said to be experienced in Government Relations work. Sources say that a formal confirmation and announcement of this appointment by MHI is likely …
Lesli McCollum to Fill Jason Boehlert Vacancy at MHI Read More
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports to MHProNews that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), manufactured home production in November 2014 was somewhat less than in October 2014. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced …
Hedge fund mogul David Einhorn thinks there are similarities between poker, business and ‘gambling’ on the stock market. Although Einhorn plays poker just a few times each year, and usually for charity, he’s had success at the game. In the 2006 World Series of Poker, he placed 18th, winning $660,000. …
David Einhorn – Is American Business as big a gamble as Poker? Read More
Manufactured housing stocks made gains today. Cavco was the top MH performer today – up 3.51 percent. Marketwatch tells MHProNews that the broader U.S. stocks rebounded on Wednesday, highlighted by the S&P 500 recording its first gain in 2015 and snapping a five-day losing streak. Optimism on Wall Street followed …
MHCV rises, S&P 500 musters first gain of 2015, snaps 5-day losing streak Read More
Problems with water quality for residents at Pineview Pines Estates in Miami Township, Ohio, prompted the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) to issue a boil advisory, Dayton Daily News tells MHProNews. The community’s water facilities lost drinking-water pressure again on New Year’s day. The good news is that water …
Water Problems Persist at Ohio Manufactured Home Community Read More
Manufactured home assistant retail manager Victor Frost says via an Industry Voices OpEd what he thinks the other side of the recent tornado stories should be. In a calm, collected analysis, Frost points out examples of what many would objectively see as media bias and slanted reporting. Frost shares comments on …
Balanced Reporting? MS Tornadoes, Stick Built and Manufactured Homes Read More
For some who are tired of those big McMansions and equally oversized house payments, the Tiny House trend is finding appeal. Changing economic conditions have produced a desire for more simplicity, frugal living, and smaller or even “tiny houses.” These may be as small as 120 square feet and be …
The Tiny House Trend – Possible New Market for Manufactured Housing? Read More
Deer Valley Corporation (DVLY) Guin, Alabama, on January 6 announced on the retirement of Charles G. Masters, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, effective December 31, 2014. Yahoo! Finance tells MHProNews the Company does not presently intend to hire a replacement for Masters. In January 2006, he led an …
Deer Valley – Manufactured and Modular Homebuilder – CEO Retires Read More
Manufactured housing stocks declined slightly today. Deer Valley announced the retirement of its President and CEO Charles G. Masters. ELS and SUI made slight gains. Marketwatch tells MHProNews that overall, U.S. stocks bounced off session lows by the last trading hour, but still ended lower Tuesday, with losses across the …
ELS, SUI with slight gains; S&P Falls Fifth Straight Session Read More
