A discussion at a meeting of the Preston (Minnesota) City Council centered around the height, placement and definition of “green belt” and “periphery” as it relates to manufactured housing (MH). Tim Johnston owns one of the two MHCs in town, as fillmorecountyjournal informs MHProNews. He planted a green belt several …
City Seeks New Ordinance for Screening Manufactured Home Communities Read More
Ronnie Soffee’s family had owned and operated Rudd’s Trailer Park since it first opened in 1936, but after it sold at auction, Mr. Soffee was reduced to tears to tears as he said goodbye to some of the residents, according to what richmondfreepress in Virginia tells MHProNews. Although assessed by …
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com Rancho El Mirage, new 55+ Manufactured Home Community Opening near Yuma, AZ What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News New manufactured home community planned Down Under. Legacy Homes assumes building abandoned byRV/MH Hall home builder. Home show features MH. Ordinance to site …
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MHProNews has learned the board of directors of Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE:ELS) has announced a dividend of $0.425 per common share will be paid on April 8, 2016 to shareholders of record as of March 25, 2016. On an annualized basis this represents a dividend of $1.70 per share. Moreover, …
The 32-homesite Ladd Hill Mobile Home Park just became the 118th manufactured home community (MHC) in New Hampshire to convert from privately owned to resident-owned, as citizen informs MHProNews. Now called Ladd Hill Cooperative, Inc., the Belmont, NH community deal was finalized March 1, and the purchase price of $525,000 …
Another Manufactured Home Community in New Hampshire Converts to Resident-Owned Read More
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com Rancho El Mirage, new 55+ Manufactured Home Community Opening near Yuma, AZ Tired of renting? Get the Scoop on Manufactured Homes What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News American Dream lives. HUD Code production starts year strong. Patrick, Drew Industries acquire ancillary …
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The semi-annual Housing Confidence Index poll survey conducted by Zillow reveals that 65 percent of Millennials (18-34) and almost 70 percent of Hispanics agree with the connection between homeownership and the American Dream. Millennials in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim agreed the most, 86.9 percent, while that same demographic in Philadelphia agreed …
Minorities, Millennials Still Believe in American Dream Read More
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has teamed up with conservative lawmakers opposing Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regulations about predatory payday lending, feeding into a rift in the party already fractured by a bitter presidential primary. The agency is trying to disrupt the cycle of debt …
Noting that his energy runs high on Election Day, Texas Manufactured Housing Association (TMHA) Executive Director D. J. Pendleton tells MHProNews the state races in Texas are just as interesting as the national races. Tea Party candidates are challenging long-time incumbents, and recently elected Tea Party legislators are being challenged …
D.J. Pendleton: Texas Races are Hot—but Get Out and Vote Regardless Read More
Okaloosa County, Fla. Sheriff’s Deputies say 58 year-old William Hemphill and his son, Anthony Hemphill, 38, have admitted their guilt in a conspiracy to defraud non-profits, according to wjhg. The Crestview father and son told organizations that the company they represented would provide new modular homes if the non-profit would …
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com Noise and Smoke vs. Facts About Manufactured Homes and Lending What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News Tucson MHC to be developed. Utilities now metered at MHC homes. Plans approved for MHC expansion. Patrick posts strong financials for quarter, year. MHC residents …
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The Heart ‘O the Hills Mobile Lodge in El Cajon, California became the first manufactured home community (MHC) of 30 in San Diego County to receive direct metering of gas and electric utilities, as eastcountymagazine informs MHProNews. Most MHCs use a master meter arrangement wherein the utilities are delivered to …
Master Metering of Utilities Upgraded to Direct Metering of MHC Residents Read More
Thirteen additional modular units have been added to the Tabanovce refugee transit center in Macedonia, where thousands of refugees cross almost every day as they head toward the European Union countries, as independent.mk informs MHProNews. The added housing will accommodate the most vulnerable refugees, and will provide office space to …
Macedonia Refugee Center Importing more Modular Units Read More
A measure before a Kansas House committee would provide vocational training and equipment for inmates at the Ellsworth Correctional Facility to produce up to five homes a year that would then be sold or donated to a needy family. Current law restricts the sale of prison-made goods like dormitory and …
Kansas Manufactured Housing Association Opposes Home Building in Prison Read More
Currently in Corpus Christi, TX, the city owns a number of vacant lots it wants to site with homes, according to what caller tells MHProNews, and intends to infill with affordable housing. Streets Committee Chairman Andy Taubman is in favor of using manufactured homes as infill, and to this end, …
City may Infill Vacant Property with Manufactured Homes Read More
According to financialspots, President Obama has appointed Carlyle Group partner Jerome Powell to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Powell was undersecretary for finance under the George H. W. Bush presidency. One of the largest defense contractors in the world, Carlyle includes among its ranks some of the …
What’s New in public focused Manufactured HomeLivingNews.com Manufactured and Mobile Homes Aren’t Just for Millionaires – Main Street, Middle America Too What’s New in Manufactured Housing Industry Professional News High rents tough on low-income families. Residents of co-ops save money. Drew notches record revenues. New HUD rule supported by U. …
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Following a story MHProNews posted Feb. 8, 2016 regarding the exemption of recreational vehicles (RVs) from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) definition of manufactured housing (MH), proposed new rules would not exempt RVs that are used as a primary residence or for permanent occupancy. According to realestaterama, …
MHProNews has learned from einnews that William Sheffer will assume the helm of the Michigan Manufactured Housing, Recreation Vehicle and Campground Association (MMHRVCA) in the wake of the retirement of 38-year Executive Director veteran Tim DeWitt. Sheffer has been director of the MMHRVCA since 1995, and will assume the new …
William Sheffer takes Helm of Michigan Association Read More
Following a story MHProNews last reported Oct. 19, 2015 regarding housing the homeless in converted modular shipping containers in Honolulu, Hawaii, the last of the 25 units has arrived at Hale Mauliola on a patch of Sand Island. Each home has a programmable combination lock, screen doors and windows, and …
Homeless Residents Occupying Modular Container Homes in Honolulu Read More
