MHProNews has learned over 6,400 Colorado flood victims have applied for federal aid, and $430,000 has been approved in individual assistance. President Obama made an “emergency” and a “major disaster” declaration for Colorado based on the flooding, which opens the door to tens of millions of dollars in reimbursement to …
FEMA may Bring in Modular Homes for those Displaced by the Flood Read More
As Congress returns from its recess it has a plate full of Syria, possibility of a government shutdown Sept. 30, expiring Farm Bills to consider, and the divisive Keystone pipeline. Unless Congress can agree to pass a continuing funding resolution (CR) by month’s end, federal programs and services will cease. …
GSE Reform may be Overshadowed by Shutdown and Debt Limit Debates Read More
At the Miss America Pageant, contestants were told to introduce themselves in a catchy way. The South Carolina entrant said, “ From the state where 20 percent of our homes are mobile ’cause that’s how we roll, I’m Brooke Mosteller, Miss South Carolina.” Many of her fellow residents were evidently …
Some State Residents Embarrassed by Beauty Pageant Contestant Read More
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Chief Craig Fugate met with Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and members of the state’s congressional delegation to discuss rebuilding and housing options regarding the over 19,000 buildings and homes damaged, and 1,502 homes destroyed, by the flooding along the Front Range. In addition over 30 …
Emergency Manufactured Homes may Assist in Colorado Flooding Read More
A discrimination lawsuit has been filed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a violation of the Fair Housing Act against Whitacre’s Manufactured Housing Community in Inwood, West Virginia. A resident of the community with a psychiatric disability was injured during a home invasion and subsequently obtained …
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) delivered the following opening statement at the full committee hearing on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) semi-annual report with Director Richard Cordray. “This morning we welcome Director Richard Cordray, Director of the CFPB, to deliver the bureau’s latest semi-annual report. Mr. …
Swedish retailer Ikea has partnered with the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) to develop a shelter now being used in Syrian refugee camps. The modular flatpack shelters, constructed to house up to five people, are made of insulated plastic panels that snap into a metal frame. The units also have …
Private/Public Collaboration Issues Flatpack Modular Shelter Read More
The Recreational Vehicle (RV)/Manufactured Housing (MH) Hall of Fame (Hall) Selection Committee is actively seeking nominations for the class of 2014. Darryl Searer, Hall president, said, “The Hall welcomes nominations from all RV and manufactured housing sectors — manufacturers, dealers, campgrounds, housing communities, suppliers, user groups, trade media, associations, etc.” …
One of the biggest investors in U.S. real estate in the ’90s and early part of the century, only 30 percent of Sam Zell’s personal investment portfolio is in real estate, compared to 50 percent in the 1990’s. According to the worldpropertychannel.com, billionaire Zell told The Wall Street Journal, “We’re …
John Swecker, Hall of Fame member of the Virginia Manufactured and Modular Housing Association (VAMMHA), has passed away. He was General Manager of Clayton Homes at the Henderson and Oxford plants. MHProNews extends its deepest sympathies to the family. (Image credit: Fotosearch)
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is sponsoring a forum on housing, Building a Better Future: America’s Housing at a Crossroads, Tue., Sept. 17, 2013 at the Newseum in Washington, D. C. Hosted by CQ Roll Call, a provider of Congressional news and legislative tracking, the free event will …
Rep. Patrick McHenry, (R-N.C.) rapped Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray for suggesting credit unions make mortgages to borrowers they see as a reasonable credit risk even though they fall outside the guidelines of the qualified mortgage (QM) rule. Rep. McHenry says that is opening the door for …
The lack of first-time homebuyers who are choosing to rent or remain with their parents is causing concern among industry experts. In addition, many young adults only remain at their jobs for two of three years resulting in the lack of interest in being tied to a mortgage. MHProNews has …
Housing Recovery Sidetracked by Dearth of First-Time Homebuyers? Read More
The Islamic Center of Clermont, Florida has been using a multisection manufactured home as a place of worship for five years, removing interior walls as the congregation has grown. Each Friday 150 people crowd into the structure, but with no more walls to remove, the leadership is seeking more space …
Shirlye Kaufman Birnbrey and her husband George Kaufman opened Kaufman Supply, a distributor of supplies for manufactured housing, in Augusta, Georgia in 1962. They operated the business until his death in 1983, and she remained with the company along with three of their children until it was sold in 1998, …
Updating a story MHProNews initially developed July, 1, 2013 regarding the siting of the first of five modular homes by Indy Mod Homes in Indianapolis, builder Ursula David, in her first foray into the modular home industry, has moved into the home, according to ibj.com. Sited just northeast of downtown …
Lippert Components, Inc. and Kinro, Inc. announce the promotion of Andy Pocock to Vice President of Sales, Specialty and Manufactured Housing Markets for the Elkhart, Indiana-based subsidiaries of Drew Industries, Inc. (NYSE:DW). His eight-year plus stint with the sister companies included roles in suspension and running gear management, and for …
Andy Pocock Promoted to Vice President at Lippert and Kinro Read More
A developer’s plan to rezone 19 plus acres platted for 73 manufactured homes, to 19 apartment buildings with 154 units, is being nixed by Iowa City (Iowa) planning staffers. Although there is already a concentration of multifamily housing on that side of town, the primary reason for denying the proposal, …
Request to Re-zone from Manufactured Housing to Apartments Set to Be Denied Read More
Manufactured home community owner UMH Properties, Inc. will be presenting at the BMO Capital Markets 8th Annual North American Real Estate Conference Sept. 16-17, 2013. To be held at the Trump International Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, Samuel A. Landy, UMH president and CEO, and Anna T Chew, CFO of UMH, …
UMH Properties’ Samuel Landy to Present at Conference Read More
While bankers fear the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under Director Richard Cordray may be too aggressive, he assures them he is balancing safety and soundness with consumer protection. In a wide-ranging interview with American Banker, he says despite the fight over his initial recess appointment, he and his staff …
