Attached for your review and information is a copy of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) latest (July 2011) report on fire in manufactured homes, as well as a copy of self-explanatory August 3, 2011 letter sent by MHARR to NFPA president James Shannon, disputing the substance of this biased …
MHARR President Danny Ghorbani spoke with MHProNews.com exclusively this morning to make the following ‘on the record’ statement. “We (MHARR) fully support all the efforts that retailers, communities, finance companies and state associations are trying to do to modify the Dodd-Frank and SAFE Act legislation that harms our industry’s post-production …
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The Dow nudged up one-quarter of a percent (+29.82 points) for the trading day, closing at 11,894.44, as cautious investors turned to gold and bond stocks. The Yahoo! Manufactured Housing Composite index also rose, moving up 3.14% to finish at 1051.30. Several housing stocks regained lost ground for the day. …
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Dennis Hill of Show Ways Unlimited, coordinator for the 2012 Louisville Manufactured Housing Show, has announced the appointment of L. A. ‘Tony’ Kovach to the role of show seminar coordinator. In a e-statement today, Hill wrote: “Tony, I am very glad that you are going to assume responsibility for putting …
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RealEstateRama states that U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced the availability of $95 million to support sustainable local initiatives through the FY 2011. The money is available through the Regional Planning and Community Challenge Planning Grant Programs from HUD’s Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities. Awarded competitively, …
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Slowdown in manufacturing and concerns about the stymied debt ceiling talks sends the Dow down 1.59 percent to close at 12,302.55. Housing stocks closed mixed, although several took a fall as well. Berkshire Hathaway (parent of Clayton Homes) lost 1.09 percent, Cavco nudged up .49 percent, Deer Valley closed flat. …
The Dow dropped 91.50 or .073% to close at 12,501.30 today. The dip came on the heels of Moody’s and S&P’s renewed warning they may downgrade the U.S. Credit rating over the debt ceiling issue. Most manufactured housing stocks also fell. Berkshire Hathaway (parent of Clayton Homes) dropped -.0.49. Cavco …
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Zacks Investment Research reports SmarTrend issued an uptrend for Sun Communities, Inc., (NYSE:SUI) June 20, 2011, and since then the stock has risen 3.3 percent. For the second quarter 2011, analysts expect a loss of .12 cents per share on sales of $53 million to be announced July 28, 2011. …
The Dow dropped 88.36 points as investors watched the debt ceiling debate rage on to close at 12,592.80. The Manufactured Housing Composite dropped 1.99 percent to 1032.50, as several housing stocks closed down. Palm Harbor Homes gained 38.46 percent. Drew Industries fell 3.26 percent, UMH dropped 2.86 percent, Skyline Corporation …
Dow Closes Down Slightly, as Several Housing Stocks Follow Read More
The Dow fell .34 percent for the day, nudged down by industrial giant Caterpillar, closing at 12,681.16, but finished strong for the week. The Manufactured Housing Composite lost 3.22 percent to close at 1053.50, as housing stocks had a mixed day. Palm Harbor Homes gained 21.50 percent, Nobility Homes climbed …
Dow Falls for the Day, but Gained 1.6 percent for the Week. Read More
JULY 21, 2011TO: MHARR ManufacturersFROM: Mark WeissRE: Pressure Continues for Federal Fire Sprinkler Standard – MHCC JULY 20, 2011 MHCC Meeting – Report and Analysis The Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) held a telephone conference call meeting on July 20, 2011. The meeting, which adjourned ahead of its anticipated two-hour length, did not …
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The Dow registered a 152.50 point gain on news that Greece’s debt crisis may be resolved, to close at 12,724,41. Several housing stocks closed up as well. The Manufactured Housing Composite gained .42 percent to close at 1088.60. Drew Industries gained 3.09 percent, MSCI moved up 1.81, Berkshire Hathaway gained …
The Dow lost 15.51 points to close at 12,571.91, as investors observed the debt ceiling debate and housing stocks closed mixed. The Manufactured Housing Composite lost 1.03 percent to end the day at 1084. Nobility Homes gained 4.48 percent, Equity Lifestyle Properties was up 2.50 percent, Skyline Corporation added .82 …
Dow Loses a Little Steam as Housing Stocks Close Up and Down. Read More
The Dow registered its largest gain of the year, spiking 201.26 points on news of a pending agreement between President Obama and lawmakers on the debt ceiling. The Dow ended the day at 12,587.42, while the Manufactured Housing Composite gained 4.14 percent to end the day at 1095.30. Skyline Corporation …
Market Watch reports Equity Lifestyle Properties (NYSE:ELS) has released results for the second quarter 2011, and for the past six months. Funds from operations (FFO) for the first quarter equaled $27.3 million, or .73 cents per fully-diluted share, versus last year’s second quarter of FFO of $27.1 million, equaling .76 …
ELS Releases Financials for Q2 2011 and for Six Months Read More
The Dow lost 94.57 points to close at 12,385.16 on concerns about the European debt crisis and the U.S. debt ceiling, as several housing stocks closed down. The Manufactured Housing Composite gained .11 percent to end the day at 1052.70. Nobility Homes gained 6.51 percent. Meanwhile, MSCI lost 1.80 percent, …
The Dow was nudged upwards by positive corporate profits 42.61 points to end the week at 12,479.73, while housing stocks closed mixed. The Manufactured Housing Composite lost .74 percent to close at 1051.60. Sun Communities was up 1.75 percent, ELS gained .89 percent and MSCI moved up .05 percent. Palm …
The Union Leader reports Gov. John Lynch of New Hampshire for the second time has vetoed a measure that prevents local government from mandating sprinkler systems in planned one and two family homes as a prerequisite for a permit. The bill would also prevent enforcement of existing regulations that require …
The Dow faltered as the Fed sent word it may not offer a much stimulus as previously indicated, and housing stocks fell as well. The Dow lost 54.49 points to close at 12,437.12, while the Manufactured Housing Composite dropped 5.58 percent to end the day at 1059.50. Cavco fell 5.93 …
Dow Drops as Fed Rescinds Stimulus; Housing Stocks Down Read More
The Dow gained 44.73 points on news of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s offer to provide additional stimulus to the economy, while housing stocks closed mixed. The Dow closed at 12,491.61, while the Manufactured Housing Composite gained .71 percent to close at 1122.10. Skyline Corporation gained 3.50 percent, and MSCI …
Dow Gains Modestly on Bernanke’s News, while Housing Stocks Close Mixed Read More
