Someone might take HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver satirical hit on “Mobile Homes” at face value. For those lacking sufficient insight, they might be left with the impression that buying a manufactured home is stupid, because the industry is filled with nothing but heartless sharks. The examples they …
Sheila Dey, JD, is the Executive Director and General Counsel of the Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association, per their website. Dey is well known in many parts of the industry and leads one of the purportedly stronger and better-funded trade groups in manufactured housing. To dot the i’s and t’s …
On a mostly up day for manufactured home equities, we’ll spotlight Sun Communities, recent insider trading, and more. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline report is found further below, after the newsmaker bullets and …
“It is not uncommon to see companies perform well in the years after insiders buy shares. On the other hand, we’d be remiss not to mention that insider sales have been known to precede tough periods for a business. So we’ll take a look at whether insiders have been buying …
The markets are up over 500 points today, as the midterms and that part of ‘uncertainty’ are done. The full import of what’s occurred will be sorted out by professionals and investors. While voters were being cast, and pundits were getting ready to pour over data, Sun Communities announced yesterday …
It’s complicated. There is little doubt that Frank Rolfe is a believer in affordable housing, manufactured homes, and what he routinely – albeit controversially – refers to as “mobile home parks”1 or “trailer parks.”2 Rolfe’s known for saying controversial things others don’t want in print. “Oh my God I’m …
Frank Rolfe. Manufactured Homes and Communities. Industry Politics. It’s Complicated. Read More
The headline isn’t an all-encompassing list of those bulleted items, individuals, or groups that act as opposition or de facto “enemies” which artificially stifle the advancement of manufactured homes, homeowners, and professionals. But they do capture the flavor of important realities confronting the most proven affordable permeant homes built …
As you listen to this video about blueberries, think about manufactured home community sites, instead of blueberries. With that understanding, this video is one way to explain to resident activist group members why a lack of new construction is one of the drivers of higher site fees. But another …
Supply, Demand, Manufactured Homes, and Land Lease Communities Read More
One of the things my husband Tony and I like doing together is merchandising – staging – a home. That’s fun, not a pitch – because there are plenty of pros in MH decorating that you should call before us. But let’s tell a quick story from this woman’s …
“Legacy Georgia’s Hurricane Liquidation in Eatonton is going to be the biggest MH sale of the Fall,” said Casey Mack Legacy Housing Corporation in charge of Marketing | Web | Dealer Programs. “The countdown is on with less than 42 days to go!” They are running several weeks ahead of …
“Manufactured home communities have a long history of providing low-cost housing in the U.S., where residents drive their homes in, secure them, and pay a monthly rent to stay on the owner’s land. These homes are typically the least expensive option when it comes to unsubsidized housing, serving households with …
Frank Rolfe and his associates say there are some 44,000 land-lease communities for mobile and manufactured homes in the U.S.. There are several indications that the vast majority are well run. Yet, there are enough troubled properties that draw headlines every year to give good businesses, and honorable home …
Troubled MH Communities Harming Manufactured Home Owners, Industry Read More
Housing rehabilitation loans are available for mobile/manufactured homes in mobile home parks, says the Winona Daily News. While this program is for parts of Minnesota, similar programs exist in other states and markets too. “Semcac, a Community Action Agency serving southeastern Minnesota, has funds available through Minnesota Housing for housing …
“Manufactured housing remains, by far, the most affordable non-subsidized housing option.” – Hoya Capital. “As is often the case, government regulation results in consequences that are exactly opposite of the original intent: a higher concentration of power in the hands of fewer. The implications of this are that while the overall housing …
If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline reports’ are found further below, just beyond the Manufactured Housing Composite Value for today. The evolving Daily Business News market report sets the manufactured home industry’s stocks in the broader …
Several MH Communities Sinking, as Manufactured Home Industry at Large Rise$ Read More
Affordable housing is defined as housing and utility payments falling under 30 percent of monthly household income. Colorado’s Durango County Planning Commissioners see manufactured homes as being a good fit for that important need, the Pine River Times tells MHProNews. Challenges in their market include the rising costs of conventional …
Commissioner sees Manufactured Homes and Communities as Affordable Housing Solution Read More
MHProNews has learned from thecourier that the city council of Fostoria, Ohio approved legislation establishing new standards for manufactured homes (MH) sited in residential neighborhoods, outside of manufactured home communities. Under the new law, MH must resemble site-built homes, including being set on a foundation and with similar siding materials …
Ohio City Sets New Standards for Manufactured Homes Outside MH Communities Read More
Garfield Township, Michigan planning commissioners will hold a public hearing April 13 regarding Sun Communities, Inc.’s (NYSE:SUI) request to rezone two parcels of land from agricultural to manufactured home community. The 37-acre expansion south of King’s Court will provide home sites for 158 additional homes, according to what Bob Schmude …
Sun Communities Files to Expand King’s Court Manufactured Home Community Read More
The Huntsville, Texas City Council agreed with the Planning & Zoning Commission’s recommendation that prohibits manufactured homes (MH) from being sited outside MH communities, while grandfathering in existing MH, according to itemonline. Although Councilman Ronald Allen mounted a spirited opposition to the ruling, noting that people have paid taxes on …
Texas City Votes to Keep Manufactured Homes only in Communities Read More
MHPronews has learned from wfie14news that SSK Communities has acquired the 353 home site Lamp Lite Estates manufactured home community (MHC) in Owensboro, Kentucky and intends to “make significant improvements” which will include changing the name to Riverbend Pointe. Nathan Smith, SSK co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors …
SSK Communities Plans Revamping of Manufactured Home Community Read More
