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Investors continue to cautiously wait for the Federal Reserve’s report tomorrow (July 31) following their two-day policy meeting. Even though housing prices continue to rise, the three major indexes moved little. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down -1.38 points, -0.01 percent, to close at 15,520.59. The Nasdaq […]
Three Major Indexes Barely Move; Most Tracked Housing Stocks Fall Read More
As part of housing finance reform, the House Financial Service Committee passed a measure that will eventually eliminate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and pass the job of bundling most mortgages into marketable securities to private investors. Under the Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners (PATH) Act, the government would supervise
Battle Looms over Housing Finance Reform Read More
Florida-based manufactured home producer Nobility Homes (NOBH) may become a good turnaround stock buy as baby boomers age and look for inexpensive housing in Central Fla. Currently saddled with a large inventory of new and pre-owned homes, Nobility has been run by CEO Terry Trexler since 1967, and with his
Nobility Homes: Poised to Regain the Crown? Read More
Portable home generators are often used during prolonged power outages, especially due to extreme weather occurrences. A study simulating carbon monoxide (C0) levels in detached and manufactured housing commissioned by the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveals that a generator that operates for 18 hours in a house
Manufactured Housing Residents May be at Risk using Generators Read More
Sales of factory-built housing are increasing in Manitoba, Canada as first-time buyers and those reaching retirement seek affordable housing. The Modular Housing Association reports annual sales of modulars nearly doubled from 260 units in 2007 to 492 homes in 2012 for the entire province. Sales of manufactured housing through the
Factory-built Housing Rises North Read More
The Portland (Maine) Housing Authority is planning a 42-unit modular apartment building to provide housing for individuals and families who earn between $18,000 and $45,000 a year. With rents ranging from $535 to $1,000 a month, the $7 million project, Bayside Anchor, will be financed with federal tax credits. Projects
City to Build Modular Multifamily Affordable Housing Read More
An electrical explosion and resulting fire at a Palm Harbor Homes facility in Fort Worth, Tex. sent a worker to the burn unit at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Monday, July 29. He was conscious and alert when he was transported by helicopter ambulance after the electrical panel exploded and
Worker Injured at Palm Harbor Homes Plant Read More
While the Census Bureau says home ownership is at its lowest point in 15 years, Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies reports “After across-the-board declines in 2011, all major house price indexes registered significant increases in 2012.” As documentation, the Center says the March 2013 median house price was
Center for Housing Studies says Housing Recovery is Real Read More
Investors stepped back from the dance floor today anticipating the Federal Reserve may announce it will begin to pare its bond buying in September, causing the three indexes to slide slightly. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up +3.22 points, +0.02 percent, to close at 15,558.83. The Nasdaq
Major Indexes Slide, most Tracked Housing Stocks Drop, but Nobility Rises Read More
The reality TV show “Duck Dynasty” about the backwoods family who started a lucrative duck call business and has now hooked up with Clayton Homes perpetuates the stereotype of people who live in manufactured homes (MH) as “rednecks,” an image the industry is trying to dispel. Kirk Walker of The
TV Show no help to Manufactured Housing Image Read More
A proposed law in the Massachusetts Legislature, MA H1116, would provide out of court dispute resolution and require water, septic and sewer inspections at each home, something the residents say is needed, but owners say it could sink them. Costing $300-$500 per septic tank, and nearly as much for the
Proposed Law would Cost Community Owners Read More
City councilors in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada are encouraging the creation of manufactured housing communities and have set up a study to identify properties that might be developed as a viable and affordable housing option. Prompted by petitioners who are being forced out of communities where owners are seeking
Council Calls for more Manufactured Housing Communities Read More
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published a proposed ground anchor testing and installation rule for manufactured housing in the July 26, 2013 edition of the Federal Register. The proposal would adopt recommendations made by the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee to determine ground anchor performance. Since there
HUD Issues Ground Anchor Proposal for Manufactured Homes Read More
The CEO and owner of Harold’s Easy Livin’ Homes in Abingdon, Vir., William Harold Stapleton, 83, passed away at his home July 24, 2013. Called a “Living Legend of the factory-built home industry,” Mr. Stapleton earned numerous awards as the number one dealer of the companies he represented, and always
Passages: William Harold Stapleton Read More
The fire department in the west central Texas town of Big Spring was to meet with city staff today to discuss fire codes relating to modular homes made from shipping containers that the city council voted to allow in at their last meeting. As MHProNews has learned from cbs7kosa, the
Fire Safety in Modular Homes to be on Agenda Read More
Cavco Industries, Inc., will release financials for Q1 of fiscal year 2014 after the close of the market Thurs., Aug 1. 2013. The following day senior management will discuss the results in a live webcast Fri., Aug 2 at 12 noon Eastern time. Interested parties will be able to listen
Cavco to Release Financials Read More
The blue-chip index had fallen 150 points during today’s trading but managed to pare losses and finish the day +0.02 percent, as investors anticipate the government’s jobs report and a meeting of Fed officials next week. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up +3.22 points, +0.02 percent, to
Dow Returns from Sharp Fall; Housing Stocks End Week Mixed Read More
Ten years ago architect Stephen Kieran, noting you can drive the least expensive automobile through a thunderstorm at 70 mph and not get a drop of water inside, challenged the home building industry to do as good a job. Martin Holladay of Green Building Advisor says the technology for producing
Home Building Methods have Changed Little Read More
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canadaian developer Kurtis Dmuchowski has received an initial green light to proceed with a modular housing subdivision in which the residents will own the land and the homes, and will have input to a board of directors that makes decisions about the community’s operation. The 56.62 acre site
Modular Community will be Resident-owned Read More
A south Tex. ranch now boasts a vintage aluminum factory-built home cradled in a steel frame with a concrete blockhouse for utilities, storage and a screened sleeping room. Overlooking the Neuces River on the client’s favorite spot on the grounds, Andrew Hinman Architecture added a simple steel-framed roof covering it
Ranch Addition Encompasses Aluminum Factory-built Home Read More
