In Puyallup, Washington, the stereotypes surrounding manufactured versus site built housing are playing out in a less than ideal way. Literally, it stinks. Residents of Elmwood Mobile Manor watched a new neighborhood come together, dubbed Stewart Crossing, and they thought it would be a great addition. Little did they know …
New data from Case-Shiller shows that January home prices rose at the fastest rate since 2014. While this spells a win for sellers, it could eventually affect buyer demand. According to the Wall Street Journal, home prices rose 5.9 percent in the 12 months ended in January, the strongest increase …
Our theme for our April 2017 issue is: Manufactured Housing Industry Politics – Complicated Cross Currents, or April Fools? These articles will go live on the MHProNews.com home page on April 5th. Manufactured, modular and prefabricated home professionals know that how a home got to its location should not define a person …
ELS Chairman and billionaire real estate mogul Sam Zell shared his thoughts recently on President Donald Trump’s plan for the border wall with Mexico, and what it means for business. “I’ve done a fair amount of business near the Mexican border and I think the country is going to do …
New data shows an interesting trend – popular cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C., normally destinations for living, are actually losing people in mass. According to a study by Bloomberg, in the 100 most populous U.S. metros, the New York City area ranked 2nd, losing about a …
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Cavco Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:CVCO) tells MHProNews that it has signed a Letter of Intent, and has reached an understanding, on terms to acquire Lexington Homes, Inc. The purchase of Lexington is expected to improve Cavco’s ability to participate in the growing Southeastern housing market, as well as better serve the needs …
The Michigan Manufactured Housing Association (MMHA) tells MHProNews that it is renaming the organization’s nonprofit foundation as The Tim DeWitt HARVEST Education Foundation, in tribute to his nearly four decades of service to the organization. Dewitt originally founded the HARVEST Education Foundation in 1995, and to date the organization has awarded …
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In Bismarck, North Dakota, a long running discussion about special assessments provided manufactured home owners a surprise. One that they weren’t necessarily looking for. According to FOX West Dakota, some manufactured home property managers were surprised to learn they were paying more than traditional homeowners on special assessments. “Well they’re …
In Chesterfield, Missouri, residents of the town’s only manufactured home community received some very shocking news this week. According to News 4, residents of the Chesterfield Mobile Home Park could be losing their homes, if developers get their wish – they want to build 300 apartments where the community currently …
Manufactured Home Community, Residents, Face Uncertain Future Read More
In Delaware, homeowners in need are going to get some help. The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) tells MHProNews that qualified homeowners in need of assistance to keep their homes livable can now apply for assistance from the new Statewide Emergency Repair Program. Governor John Carney and the Housing Authority …
A recent manufactured home fire in Urbana, Ohio, has officials across the state calling for bold action. Their target is the Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission. According to the Dayton Daily News, fire officials across Ohio are backing a proposal by Governor John Kasich to abolish what they call an “industry-controlled …
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The trend of municipalities turning to manufactured and modular homes as a solution to housing shortages continues to grow. In the U.K., recently completed modular housing developments have been slated to serve first time homebuyers and workers in South London. According to 24 Housing, Vision Modular Systems, in partnership with …
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Officials in Corona, California, say that they may pursue voluntary rent control measures for manufactured home communities, in an effort to help low income and elderly residents who face rent hikes of up to 30 percent over the next two years. According to the Press Enterprise, the Corona City Council is …
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In a North Fort Myers, Florida manufactured home community, some special residents were honored for their contribution. According to the News-Press, twelve World War II veterans, ages 87-94, were honored this past weekend at the Forest Park Mobile Home Park. 70 years removed from their time in service, veterans – …
In a follow up to a story that the Daily Business News originally covered in February, the Iberia Parish, Louisiana Parish Council voted last week to adopt a new ordinance to regulate the development of manufactured home communities and subdivisions. This appears to be the end of the road for the …
In an update to a story the Daily Business News has covered over the last few months, residents at the East End Mobile Home Park in Manassas, Virginia, have been given a reprieve from eviction, which was due to take place at the end of the month. According to Inside …
Typically, when you hear about a 99-year lease, it usually means more than a lifetime of security. Except in the case of an Arizona manufactured home community. Per The Spectrum, Anasazi Palms, a community in the Arizona Strip community of Littlefield provided what most residents saw as a “perfect deal.” …
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, two developers have turned to modular housing to ease the stress of finding housing. According to the Baton Rouge Business Report, Jak Kunstler and Susannah Bing believe that modular homes in Baton Rouge could be a solution to a housing shortage in the city’s older neighborhoods. …
In North Strabane Township, just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a new battle is brewing over a proposed manufactured home community. According to the Observer-Reporter, developers are working on Hidden Acres, a 182-acre plan with 228 manufactured home units. Based on the location, which is zoned for manufactured homes, officials do …
The doors Spring open at the Tunica Manufactured Home Show Tuesday, March 28 at 12:45 PM as attendees are greeted by SCMHI executives. Seminars kick off promptly at 1:00 PM as Frank Rolfe, one of today’s most publicized personalities in the world of manufactured housing, sparks the Getting Positive Media …
