Following a story MHProNews last posted Aug. 7, 2014 regarding the sentencing of Marina McCuen for her role in a scheme that defrauded the government of millions of dollars by selling manufactured and modular homes to consumers whose credit information was altered, a second defendant, Roger Dean Bailey, Jr. was …
Second Defendant Sentenced in HUD Code/Mod Home Sales Scheme Read More
The Federal Reserve’s Vice-chairman, Stanley Fischer, says although the economy has added over 200,000 jobs monthly and the unemployment rate is lowering, the labor force participation rate has remained at 62.9 percent, which may indicate dejected workers who have stopped looking for work. This, combined with the soft U. S. …
Fed Vice-chair Concerned Slow Economic Growth is Global Read More
Following a story MHProNews posted July 29, 2014 regarding the opening of Southern Energy Homes’ (SEHomes) new 176,000 square foot facility in Russellville, Alabama, the new plant was dedicated Aug. 8 and attended by AL Gov. Robert Bentley, along with Rep. Johnny Mack Morrow, Sen. Roger Bedford and U. S. …
Southern Energy Homes Dedicates New Plant in Alabama Read More
One third of the Glasgow Court land lease community in New Castle County, Delaware will close as of July, 2015, displacing residents of 167 homes, to make way for an apartment building, according to delawareonline.com. Kelli DiSabatino, chief operating officer of community owner GCE LLC, noting that part of the …
The Manufactured Housing Institute’s Chairman Nathan Smith has been urging industry members to contact their U. S. Representatives in support of H. R. 1779 via the MHI’s new advocacy page, requiring just a few clicks to send a letter. Smith says both houses of Congress are in recess and the …
U. S. Representatives in Home Districts; Contact them to Support 1779 Read More
D & R Village manufactured home community (MHC) in Halfmoon, New York has partnered with CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services to provide a free, nutritious lunch to children of the community ages one to 18 every weekday at noon. Consisting of a sandwich, a vegetable, a piece of fresh fruit …
Connie Jefferies of Damascus, Arkansas has won the seventh annual energy efficiency manufactured home (MH) makeover contest sponsored by the Electric Cooperatives of AR, according to thv11.com. Bret Curry, manager of residential energy marketing for the cooperative, says 15 percent of the state’s housing stock is manufactured homes, and some …
Manufactured Home Resident wins Energy Efficiency Makeover Read More
Forty-Five community leaders of varied backgrounds from eight counties in Pennsylvania gathered at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland-Pittsburgh, sponsored by CFED’s (Corporation for Enterprise Development) Innovations in Manufactured Housing (I’M HOME), to discuss an initiative for improving the financial, health and environmental outcomes of residents of manufactured homes (MH). …
Pennsylvania Conference Conclusion: Manufactured Housing Critical to Area Read More
The Tennessee Republican state legislative races are pitting tea party activists against traditional conservatives in select districts, generating over $300,000 in super PAC spending, according to timesfreepress.com. “It’s a fight for the heart and soul of the Republican Party,” declared Rep. Tony Shipley, R-Kingsport, a tea party candidate who was …
A record-breaking crowd of 444 witnessed the Class of 2014 being inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana, beating the previous record of 434 attendees. The Class includes: Debbie Brunoforte, Little Dealer, Little Prices; Bob Livingston, Good Sam; Peter B Orthwein, Thor Industries; John D Roba, Roba …
RV/MH Class of 2014 Inducted at Record-breaking Ceremony Read More
Freddie Mac’s mid-year multifamily outlook reports vacancy rates are at a 13-year low, and that trend will continue through 2015, says Steven Guggenmos, Senior Director, Multifamily Investments and Research at the government-sponsored enterprise (GSE). He tells MHProNews the strong demand in part is due to employment gains among young adults. …
Patty Hydock closed her modular home sales center in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey in 2006 on the eve of the housing bubble, but re-opened Jersey Coast Modular Homes eight years later following another disaster, Hurricane Sandy, that created a need for housing. Hydock had eleven good years of buying …
Seven weeks after an EF-4 tornado tore through Pilger, Nebraska, destroying 80 percent of the town, the first home going up is a modular for town clerk Kim Neiman and husband Ted. Ray Stahla of Stahla Homes in Norfolk, NE says he has two or three others interested in putting …
The 32 residents of M & W Mobile Home Park in Alta Vista, West Virginia may have to vacate the community if the town council upholds its ruling to deny renewal of the permit to operate. Neither the community owner nor the residents were aware the council was holding a …
Following damage from Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 and Superstorm Sandy in 2012, Peter and Lorraine Grader decided to replace their 74 year-old house in Groton, Connecticut with a modular home set on 10-foot pilings, out of the flood zone and constructed to better withstand severe storms. According to theday.com, …
MHProNews has been informed that Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) has agreed to acquire a portfolio (the “ALL portfolio”) of 59 manufactured home communities from Green Courte Partners, LLC (GCP) comprising over 19,000 homesites for approximately $1.32 billion, including the assumption of $560 million debt. Nearly 14,000 of the sites, 73 …
The Conference Board reports the Consumer Confidence Index reached 90.9 in July, its third consecutive monthly gain and the best reading since October, 2007, according to RVBusiness.com. Beating economists’ forecast of a mid-80s reading, MHProNews has learned the June reading was 86.4. Since February the economy has added over 1.2 …
Consumer Confidence Rises to Best Reading since 2007 Read More
Following up on a story MHProNews last posted July 21, 2014, the hearing for Wyoming Homes owner David Valenti of Moosic, Pennsylvania included a set of new theft charges at his arraignment for the previous violations of the consumer protection laws, alleging he received down payments on modular homes that …
A report by the non-profit Enterprise Community Partners says the lack of affordable housing is contributing to the cycle of poverty and underperformance of many Americans, according to housingwire.com. Tiffany Manuel, VP of knowledge, impact and strategy at the organization, says, “Enterprise believes stable and affordable housing is one of …
Affordable Housing Shortage Contributes to Society Ills Read More
The General Assembly of North Carolina is considering House Bill 625 which would allow a temporary transportable residential structure to be sited on lots zoned single-family residential to care for a physically or mentally impaired person, providing the housing unit complies with all federal, state and local building codes and …
North Carolina Considering Temporary MH Health Care Facility Read More
