In the ongoing saga of Laconia, New Hampshire – based Briarcrest Estates, both the tempers, and stakes, are higher than ever. According to the Laconia Daily Sun, Briarcrest co-op board members Joe McCarthy, Don Vachon and John Drouin have resigned from the six-member board, after they came under fire over …
Drama, Take Three – MHC Infighting Over Potential Sale Read More
Much of the manufactured housing industry is familiar with latest version of the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2017 – a.k.a. H.R. 1699. The Arlington, VA based Manufactured Housing Institute’s (MHI) latest “alert” urged their readers to keep up the momentum for the 4th iteration of a bill, …
Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act – Momentum or DOA? Read More
New data in from the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) shows that homebuilding in the U.S. fell in the month of March, recording its biggest decline in three years. According to the St. Louis Dispatch, housing starts declined 6.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.22 million units. …
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has released its April 2017 Washington Update, an exclusive report and analysis that addresses key issues with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Covered in this MHARR report: HUD Defines President Trump’s Regulatory Reforms MHARR Highlights Urgent Need …
MHARR on HUD, DOE, Chattel and Powergrabs – Exclusive Report and Analysis Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Bill O’Reilly out at Fox News. Wells Fargo CEO has a message for distrustful employees. Pricey US stocks are being dumped for cheap Europe. Facebook wants to kill the password. Some bullets from Fox Business – IBM Sends S&P 500, Dow Lower; Nasdaq Advances. …
Skyline Bounces Back, Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets Dip Read More
In the Southern California city of Brawley, families who have been displaced by the closing of the Brawley Mobile Home Park are looking to their local representatives for help. According to KYMA, more than 40 families are seeking assistance, and 10 community residents were in attendance at a legislative update …
Noteworthy headlines on CNN Money: United CEO Oscar Munoz: No one has been fired over passenger incident. Brexit: U.K. election makes a painful breakup more likely. Jared Kushner is still selling off his business assets. French presidential candidate wants a 100% tax on the rich. Some key bullets from Fox …
Skyline Shakes Slide, Tops MH Risers. Major’s Down, MHCV Up Read More
In the latest episode of the popular Inside MH Road Show series, a doubting doctor and a real estate professional are among those featured in the interviews. The manufactured housing industry often – and understandably – touts to lawmakers and public officials that the industry provides safe, quality housing for …
Publisher Rebuked! Doubting Doctor, Skeptic Stunned! Read More
Government-sponsored enterprise Freddie Mac is partnering with Louisville-based housing intermediary Next Step Network and three non-profit housing counseling agencies to initiate an online housing education curriculum. According to Mortgage Professional America, the goal is to increase the number of mortgage-ready manufactured home buyers in Kentucky. The program will team up …
Noteworthy headlines on CNN Money: Rising global fears challenge Wall Street. Netflix nears 100 million subscribers. Fed: Tearing up NAFTA would hurt U. S. firms. China’s economy is picking up steam. Some bullets from Fox Business: Which state sends most taxes to D.C. Hint: It’s not a state. Facebook violence …
Patrick, LPX Lead and Skyline Recedes, Broader Markets Up, MHCV Drop Read More
Thousands of manufactured housing professionals – along with several million manufactured home owners – join with citizens from coast-to-coast in the final mad dash to complete and file their 2016 income tax returns by the midnight, April 18, 2017 deadline. Thus MHProNews is hereby providing key facts from a variety …
In California, the recent floods have wreaked havoc throughout the state, causing issues for businesses and homeowners alike. Manufactured home communities throughout the state were affected as well. According to the San Jose Mercury News, residents of the Golden Wheel Mobile Home Park were hit hard. Resident Lam Tran, a …
Manufactured Home Community Residents Receive Helping Hand Read More
Our theme for this month is: Manufactured Housing Industry Politics – Complicated Cross Currents, or April Fools? and our featured articles are now live on the MHProNews.com home page. To see the line-up of over 3-dozen featured articles for this month, along with the headline commentary, please click the link above. Manufactured, …
In a follow up to a story that the Daily Business News originally covered in December, residents of the Trailer Haven community in San Leandro, California, will be receiving assistance for home repairs, via a one-time $150,000 grant, approved unanimously by the San Leandro City Council last month. Per the …
MHC Residents to Receive Assistance for Home Repairs Read More
In the ongoing battle surrounding Obamacare, its repeal and its replacement, President Donald Trump is utilizing skills and tactics made famous in his book “Art of the Deal.” In interviews this week, including one with the Wall Street Journal, President Trump said that he’s exploring the idea of withholding key …
Obamacare in the Crosshairs – What’s the President’s Plan? Read More
Big news for Tricon Capital Group Inc. (TCN), as they have announced their acquisition of Silver Bay Realty Trust Corp (NYSE:SBY), an owner and operator of single-family rental homes in the United States for $1.4B. According to HousingWire, the all cash transaction valued Silver Bay at $21.50 per share, and …
Good news and analysis writers don’t begin with the punch line, but some rules were meant to be periodically broken. Most manufactured housing professionals would far prefer not to deal with politics or complex regulatory issues. They are in business or working for a company to earn a good living. That …
Flashback Friday – Political Obstacles, Reality Checks, Industry Cohesion and Successe$$ Read More
Just south of Portland, Oregon, residents at the Angel Haven Mobile Home Park had a wild weekend. According to KATU, a major windstorm knocked out power to the community last Friday, leaving over 100 homes in the dark. A major concern for officials was that more than 120 residents suffer …
In the United States, some are native born, some immigrate, but all are unified in pursuing the American Dream. For most, that includes owning a home. But according to a new report on housing affordability from real estate firm Trulia, there are some places in the country where even doctors …
Homes in America – The Land Where Even Doctors Struggle Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Man dragged off United flight will sue, lawyer says. Elon Musk to Tesla investor group: Go buy Ford. Warren Buffett cuts his stake in Wells Fargo. NY to provide lawyers for immigrants facing deportation. Some bullets from Fox Business – Trump on Afghanistan bombing: …
Carlyle Rises, Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets Down Again Read More
