George, the turkey, is on the run. He has delighted some residents and frightened others at the Stoneybrook Mobile Home Park, a 55+ community in Seabrook, New Hampshire. Residents who live there don’t know what happened to George’s flock, nor do they know where he stays at night. However, from …
The increased investment interest in manufactured home communities is similar to that seen in recent years for multifamily properties, according Mark Weiner, chief financial officer for Storz Management, Orangeville, California. “Unlike apartments, manufactured home communities only rent space rather than the living units themselves, which are still owned by the residents,” he …
Manufactured Home Communities Becoming Emerging Investment Trend Read More
Manufactured housing has found great popularity at the Eurocamp resorts in more than 180 locations across Europe. These comfortable conventional home-like accommodations are to be found at resorts by the beach, in the mountains, at lakeside and even in capital cities. The manufactured home pictured above is a favorite, designed …
Manufactured Housing Proves To Be Popular at Numerous European Resorts Read More
Although Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant declared October as “Manufactured Home Month” and noted that factory-built dwellings provide housing for 507,000 Mississippians, this may soon be a thing of the past in Pearl, Mississippi, a town of 25,000. The Mississippi Business Journal tells MHProNews that Mayor Brad Rogers and City Attorney …
Proposed New Ordinances in Mississippi Town Threaten Manufactured Home Communities Read More
Manufactured Home Community (MHC) owner, Hall of Famer and MMHF Chairman Ron Thomas Sr. says there is a hunger in the ranks of MHPros for knowledge. Over two thousand attendees of the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show in 2014 must agree. The pre-registrations for the 2015 Show are running ahead of …
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) announced that on February 11, the MHCC General Subcommittee will conduct a conference call meeting to follow-up on decisions made by the full MHCC last December to address “multi-family aspects of manufactured housing.” This comes in response to a guidance memorandum issued by …
MHARR To Consider HUD Limitations on Multi-Family Manufactured Housing Read More
Following-up on decisions made by the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) at its December 2014 meeting, the MHCC General Subcommittee — as announced in the January 13, 2015 edition of the Federal Register — will conduct a telephone conference call meeting on February 11, 2015 to begin addressing “multi-family aspects …
MHCC Subcommittee Meeting To Address Multi-Family Manufactured Homes Read More
Given the positive impact of shale production on new manufactured housing, modular and workforce housing shipments, MHProNews has been tracking for some time expert commentary on the topic. As oil’s long slide continued, the U.S. Energy Department predicted that production from U.S. shale operators will begin to decline in the …
Manufactured housing pros often hear about the ties between selling homes and a robust job market. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers added 252,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate dropped to 5.6 percent. They also say that last year saw total gains of 2.95 million …
The “Official” Unemployment Rate vs. The Real Unemployment Rate Read More
The new super energy-efficient manufactured homes being designed to withstand Vermont’s severe winters, previously reported at the link here, have a higher price tag than other manufactured homes. Some think there may be problems in obtaining financing for these new 21st century factory-crafted homes. Ethan de Seife, writing in Seven Days, …
Locating Financing for 21st Century Manufactured Homes May Be Difficult Read More
The first full week of January started off a bang, and the news that touches the manufactured housing world is found in all of its headline glory in the daily recaps that follow. Your previous weekly recap for Sunday January 4th, is found linked here. In the headlines that follow, …
Sunday Morning Weekly Recap – January 4, 2014, to January 10, 2014 Read More
The recent unveiling of a 21st Century super-energy saving manufactured home has the power to change old realities. According to the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, owners of older energy-inefficient mobile homes built before June 15, 1976 spend 66 percent more of their income on energy than owners of stick-built homes …
Redesigned 21st Century Manufactured Homes Maximize Energy Savings Read More
In a move designed to bring more first-time homebuyers into the housing market, President Barack Obama said Wednesday the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will lower its annual insurance premiums from 1.35 percent to 0.85 percent. CNBC tells MHProNews that for the typical FHA applicant, the reduction in premiums means a savings …
President Obama and Julian Castro tout lower FHA premium Read More
A manufactured home community in North Adams, Massachusetts, has experienced some roadblocks in trying to raise their own site rent $40 per month in order to make needed improvements. Wheel Estates was purchased by the tenants in 2013, with the help of ROC USA, as was reported here in the …
Authorities Prevent Residents’ Association From Raising Their Own Site Rent Read More
The deadline for the closure of Mission Trails is January 15, but for the 6 households still living at the property, it looks possible one or more may miss that deadline. As previously reported here, the San Antonio City Council voted last May for a plan that would close the …
San Antonio Mission Trails MH Park Closure deadline looms Read More
Hedge fund mogul David Einhorn thinks there are similarities between poker, business and ‘gambling’ on the stock market. Although Einhorn plays poker just a few times each year, and usually for charity, he’s had success at the game. In the 2006 World Series of Poker, he placed 18th, winning $660,000. …
David Einhorn – Is American Business as big a gamble as Poker? Read More
Trends come and go, being influenced by various economic conditions. These include the availability of jobs and financing as well as life status and geographical preferences. A growing number are no longer interested in the McMansions, a larger trend still touted by so many real estate developers. Back in 2001, …
The Tiny House Trend – What’s In It For the Manufactured Housing Industry? Read More
Deer Valley Corporation (DVLY) Guin, Alabama, on January 6 announced on the retirement of Charles G. Masters, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, effective December 31, 2014. Yahoo! Finance tells MHProNews the Company does not presently intend to hire a replacement for Masters. In January 2006, he led an …
Deer Valley – Manufactured and Modular Homebuilder – CEO Retires Read More
New year, 2015 is here! The Louisville Manufactured Home Show is 2 weeks and 3 days away! Manufactured, modular and broader news that touches your professional world is all around. From Flashy Fancy Dutch PreFabs, to how much better manufactured homes preform against fires than conventional houses or mobile homes, …
Sunday Morning Weekly Recap – Manufactured Housing News – for 12-28, 2014 to 1-3, 2015 Read More
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name and your formal title at Yes! Communities/ BaseCamp Capital).
A). Gary McDaniel, CEO Yes Communities, Inc, Senior Managing Partner Base/Camp Capital .
