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MHProNews.com learned the stock of MHC owner Sun Communities Inc. has been upgraded by equity analysts at BMO Capital Markets from “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. LocalizedUSA reports as of Dec. 31, 2009, the real estate investment trust (REIT)’s portfolio was comprised of 136 properties, 124 of which […]
New Year Sun Shines on Sun Stock Read More
RealtorMag quotes Frank Northaft, chief economist at Freddie Mac, as saying, “”Mortgage rates ended the year hovering near historic lows in an already affordable housing market,” noting the 3.95 percent mortgage rate for the 30-year FRM. The rate only crossed the five percent line twice in 2011. He says a
Freddie Mac: Sales Should Rise this Year Read More
Following up on an article we ran Dec. 27, 2011 about a Lustron House exhibit being displayed at the Ohio Historical Center in Columbus, the DaytonDailyNews tells MHProNews.com history curator Cameron Woods has sent out a call for the public to help furnish this steel and ceramic relic from the
Lustron House Needs Household Goods Read More
MHPronews.com has reported several times about the North Dakota oil boom that is drawing thousands seeking well-paying jobs, spiking the demand for ASAP housing. “Man camps”, modular dormitories for mostly male oil field workers have sprung up around Williston, ND. Some people are sleeping in cars, tents, and RVs. The
The Other Side of the ND Housing Shortage Read More
NationalMortgageNews tells MHProNews.com that originations of government-backed Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) have fallen by 950 to 1150 loans a month. October and November both saw 4,650 reverse mortgages a month, a drop from 5,600 and 5,800 a month in August and September, respectively. Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and
Originations of Reverse Mortgages Fall Read More
According to the Harvard University Joint Center on Housing Studies, in the first half of the decade 1.3 new households formed each year, but that fell to less than one million a year since 2005. Part of that is declining immigration, but 20-30 year-olds who have been reluctant to form
Pent-up Demand Will Drive Housing Market Read More
The United States stock markets are closed today in observance of New Year’s Day. They will reopen tomorrow, Jan. 3, at 9 AM. (Photo credit New York Stock Exchange: Wikipedia)
U. S. Stock Markets Closed Today Read More
The Telegram reports from Worcester, Massachusetts, that building permits for single and multifamily dwellings were down 55 percent for the first ten months of 2011. Timothy M. Warren, chief executive of the Warren Group, which publishes Banker and Tradesman, tells MHProNews.com he expects home sales to increase slightly in 2012,
Hopes for Housing Recovery in Central MA Read More
Following up on a story we posted Feb. 14, 2011, Stardust Cruisers in Wayne County, Kentucky, finished two prototype modular homes recently sited on foundations. Boat sales have declined with the drop in the economy, and the company was seeking an alternative product. In a collaborative effort with the University
The TCTimes from Fenton, Michigan, just northwest of Detroit, tells MHProNews a resident of Tryone Township is upset that residents pay $150 a year for fire department services, while Sun Communities and another MHC each pay $250 annually for the same services for the entire communities. Scott Dietrich estimates there
Resident Fuming over Fire Coverage Read More
MHProNews.com has learned that Clayton Homes founder Jim Clayton has chosen Alabama banker Eric Hamilton as president and CEO of Clayton Bank and Trust of Knoxville, Tennessee. Clayton, 77, stepped back into the role after Matt Daniels left in 2007, and had hoped to fill the position the following year,
Hamilton takes Helm at Clayton Bank and Trust Read More
MHProNews.com has learned UMH Properties, Inc., in a Form 4 Filing with the SEC, says director Steven Wolgin bought 5,800 shares of UMH stock over the past 12 months, but did not sell any shares. MMDNewswire also reports during the same period, 6,352 shares of UMH stock were sold by
Insider Trades at UMH Read More
MHProNews.com has learned from OriginationNews that according to Freddie Mac, mortgage rates are well below comparable rates from a year ago even though they edged up a little from last week. The average rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) rose four basis points to 3.95 from last week,
Mortgage Rates Down from One Year Ago Read More
NationalMortgageNews tells MHProNews.com a survey by mortgage lender Lending Tree reveals Americans who can afford to buy homes are putting 12 percent down on average, even more where the property is more expensive. While some regulatory proposals push for down payments of 20 percent in order to be exempt from
High Down Payments Still Roil Many in Industry Read More
CNN Money reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ, and the S&P all ended the trading year on a fairly flat note, each losing less than one percentage point. The Dow lost -69.48 points to close at 12,217.56. The Yahoo! Finance Manufactured Housing Composite moved up +0.68 percent to close
Dow Closes Flat, Housing Closes Mixed, but Skyline Shines Read More
CEO of StreetTalk Advisors Lance Roberts sees home prices continuing to fall another 10-15 percent, and overall economic growth will be about one percent, lass than half of other analysts who are predicting 2-2.5 percent growth. In an interview with HousingWire he says, “ There is a current belief that
Home Prices: More Room to Fall Read More
The OmanObserver in the Middle East tells MHProNews.com that the rapid growth in the use of modular buildings has led Al Anseria Engineering Services to establish Modular Building Solutions (MBS), specializing in container conversions and insulated metal cabins. Noting they have many applications, from low-cost housing and offices to guard
The World of Modular is Spreading Read More
Following a story we reported here Dec. 13 regarding Alabama’s new immigration law, in light of a Federal judge’s injunction against enforcing certain provisions of the law, the Alabama Department of Revenue has altered its interpretation of HB 56, according to TheWetumpkaHerald. Section 30 prohibits illegal immigrants from conducting any
Alabama Rolls Back Parts of Immigration Law Read More
Following up on a story from July 22, 2011, MHProNews.com has learned from the Journal-Topics of northwest Chicago, Glenview’s Sunset Village land lease community may be sold at auction following the Federal court’s denial of bankruptcy protection for the owners. Owned by Sunset Village Limited Partnership (SVLP), of which Richard
Clock is Ticking on Fate of MHC Read More
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports pending home sales reached its highest level in 19 months, increasing 7.3 percent from Oct. to Nov. 2011. Measuring mortgage contracts signed as an indicator of possible home closings, the index reached 100.1 in November, 5.9 percent higher than the 94.5 index last
Good News in the Housing Market Read More
