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Feb 28 2017February 28, 2017

MHARR: President Trump’s Actions Offer Major Opportunity for MH Industry and Consumers

By RC Williams / February 28, 2017 February 28, 2017 / Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Announcements, Association, Business, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Homes, Manufactured Housing Industry, People, Politics, regulation, research

Washington, D.C., February 28, 2017 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) tells MHProNews that Executive Orders issued by President Trump within the past thirty days provide an unprecedented opportunity for the federally-regulated manufactured housing industry and American consumers who rely upon manufactured homes. The orders, says MHARR, …

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Feb 27 2017February 26, 2017

Congress Demands Answers from FEMA

By RC Williams / February 27, 2017 February 26, 2017 / Advocacy, Announcements, disaster, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Housing Industry, People, Politics, regulation

The Louisiana floods of 2016 devastated Baton Rouge, and left many without homes. It also left more questions than answers in the response from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). And now, one member of Congress is demanding answers, including why 84-year-old Baton Rouge resident Everett Wilson died in his …

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Feb 26 2017February 25, 2017

Sunday Morning Weekly Recap Manufactured Housing Industry News February 19th 2017 to February 26th 2017

By RC Williams / February 26, 2017 February 25, 2017 / Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Analysis, Announcements, Association, Business, Canada, Communities, Company News, Development, Economy, Election, Factory-Built Homes, Headlines - Week In Review for Manufactured, home buyers, housing, Legislation, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Home Communities, Manufactured Homes, Manufactured Housing Industry, mobile home, Modular, Modular and PreFab Housing Industry, People, Politics, regulation, research, RV, Stocks, tiny house, Trends

As we wrap up the month of February, our featured articles are on the MHProNews.com home page. This month’s theme? Frank, Frustrations and Free Enterprise February in MHLand, 2017. To see the line-up of over 3-dozen featured articles for this month, along with the headline commentary, please click the link …

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Feb 24 2017February 24, 2017

Zell Speaks on Economic Opportunities

By RC Williams / February 24, 2017 February 24, 2017 / Advocacy, Business, Economy, Election, Legislation, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Home Communities, Manufactured Housing Industry, People, Politics, regulation, Stocks

Sam Zell, a name familiar to the manufactured housing industry, spoke to TheStreet recently at a conference in Boca Raton, Florida, about the “staggering economic opportunity” for the U.S. under President Donald Trump. “Trump’s vow to cut government regulation could lead to one trillion of (economic) stimulus without spending anything, …

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Feb 23 2017February 23, 2017

Shuttered MHC to be Demolished

By RC Williams / February 23, 2017 February 23, 2017 / Communities, Development, housing, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Homes, Manufactured Housing Industry, mobile home, People, Politics, regulation

In Lansing, Michigan, the city has been granted permission to demolish what they consider to be a huge eyesore. Life O’ Riley Mobile Home Park was closed down in February 2014, and over 200 residents were moved from the community. According to city officials, it has been a safety concern …

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Feb 23 2017February 22, 2017

Trump Administration Readies Budget Cuts, Familiar Name on List

By RC Williams / February 23, 2017 February 22, 2017 / Analysis, Announcements, Business, Economy, Election, Legislation, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Housing Industry, media bias, media ignorance, People, Politics, regulation, research

As the Trump Administration prepares its first budget, a familiar name is on the chopping block. Legal Services Corporation, AmeriCorps, the National Endowments for the Arts and the Humanities, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), parent of National Public Radio (NPR), are all in the crosshairs for cuts. According …

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Feb 22 2017

Bill Could Improve Economic Mobility for MH Owners

By RC Williams / February 22, 2017 February 22, 2017 / Advocacy, Announcements, Communities, Economy, housing, loans, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Housing Industry, mobile home, People, Politics, regulation

Wyoming, a state with one of the highest populations of people residing in manufactured homes, is working on leveling the playing field for owners. According to Wyoming Public Media, the state does not currently extend the same rights to manufactured home owners as it does for site built homeowners, but …

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Feb 22 2017February 21, 2017

MHARR Submits Comments on SAA Funding Rule, Seeks Accountability for HUD Program Expenditures

By RC Williams / February 22, 2017 February 21, 2017 / Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Announcements, Association, Business, Communities, Economy, Election, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Homes, Manufactured Housing Industry, People, Politics, regulation

Washington, D.C., February 21, 2017 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) tells MHProNews that it has filed written comments on a December 16, 2016 rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to modify minimum payments provided to State Administrative Agencies (SAA) within …

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Feb 21 2017February 21, 2017

MHC Community Planned

By RC Williams / February 21, 2017 February 21, 2017 / Business, Canada, Communities, Development, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Housing Industry, Politics, regulation, Zoning

In Calmar, Alberta, Canada, a plan for a manufactured home community is making some progress. According to County Market, representatives from Avillia Developments visited the Calmar council last week, in hopes of moving the town closer to approval for amendments to the Thomas Creek Area Structure Plan (ASP) and land-use …

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Feb 21 2017February 20, 2017

While Hundreds Remain Displaced, Solutions Sit Idle

By RC Williams / February 21, 2017 February 20, 2017 / Advocacy, disaster, Economy, Factory-Built Homes, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Homes, Manufactured Housing Industry, mobile home, People, Politics, regulation

In Lumber Ridge, North Carolina, it’s been four months since Hurricane Matthew wreaked havoc on the area. Over 350 families were displaced due to the storm, and, with homes too damaged to live in, they remain in hotels and motels, waiting. The reason? According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency …

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Feb 20 2017February 19, 2017

Council Decision On Rent Control Ordinance

By RC Williams / February 20, 2017 February 19, 2017 / Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Communities, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Home Communities, Manufactured Housing Industry, mobile home, People, Politics, regulation

In the northern California city of Arcata, the City Council voted last week to approve a draft ordinance on rent control for manufactured home communities. According to the Times-Standard, the draft ordinance is based of Humboldt County‘s Measure V, which was approved by voters in November. The Daily Business News …

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Feb 19 2017February 18, 2017

Sunday Morning Weekly Recap Manufactured Housing Industry News February 12th 2017 to February 19th 2017

By RC Williams / February 19, 2017 February 18, 2017 / Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Analysis, Announcements, Association, Business, Canada, Communities, Company News, Development, disaster, Economy, Election, Events, Factory-Built Homes, Finance, Headlines - Week In Review for Manufactured, home buyers, housing, Legislation, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Home Communities, Manufactured Home Community Commercial Financing, Manufactured Homes, Manufactured Housing Industry, Modular, NIMBY, Non-Profit, Politics, regulation, research, RV, Stocks, Trends, Zoning

A new month means new-featured articles on the MHProNews.com home page. This month’s theme? Frank, Frustrations and Free Enterprise February in MHLand, 2017. To see the line-up of over 3-dozen featured articles for this month, along with the headline commentary, please click the link above. Manufactured, modular and prefabricated home …

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Feb 17 2017February 17, 2017

Community Owners, Residents, Agree on Bill

By RC Williams / February 17, 2017 February 17, 2017 / Affordable Housing, Announcements, Business, Communities, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Homes, Manufactured Housing Industry, People, Politics, regulation

In Utah, the relationship between manufactured home community owners and residents has been a long-standing, and well known battle. But recently, what some on both sides are calling “a miracle” has taken place. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, those who support resident and community owner rights have joined forces …

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Feb 17 2017

New Modular Housing Project Unveiled

By RC Williams / February 17, 2017 February 17, 2017 / Affordable Housing, Announcements, Canada, Communities, Development, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Modular, Modular and PreFab Housing Industry, People, Politics, Trends

In Vancouver, the city has unveiled its latest tool in the effort to end homelessness and increase affordable housing options: modular housing. According to The Tyee, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, federal minister Jean-Yves Duclos, and Vancouver Affordable Housing Association’s interim CEO Luke Harrison officially opened 220 Terminal Avenue this week, …

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Feb 17 2017February 16, 2017

Small Business Optimism Index: January Results

By RC Williams / February 17, 2017 February 16, 2017 / Advocacy, Analysis, Announcements, Association, Business, Economy, Election, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Housing Industry, People, Politics, research, Small Business

Almost one month into the Donald Trump administration, things continue to look up. According to the National Federal of Independent Business (NFIB) survey, small business confidence, which saw the largest month-over-month increase in the survey’s history in December, has now reached its highest point in more than a decade. …

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Feb 16 2017February 16, 2017

MHC Residents Face Uncertain Future

By RC Williams / February 16, 2017 February 16, 2017 / Affordable Housing, Business, Canada, Communities, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Home Communities, Manufactured Housing Industry, People, Politics, regulation, Zoning

In the town of View Royal, British Columbia, the potential sale of a community, and developer plans, have residents wondering about their next move. According to the Gold Stream Gazette, Eric Gieringer and his family have owned Thetis Lake Campground for the last 41 years. On January 12th, Gieringer sent …

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Feb 16 2017

No End in Sight? Trump Cheers Stock Market Streak

By RC Williams / February 16, 2017 February 16, 2017 / Analysis, Business, Economy, Election, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Housing Industry, People, Politics, research, Small Business, Stocks

With the Dow, NASDAQ, S&P 500 and the Russell 2000 Index all on record winning streaks, many are trying to figure out just how all of this is happening. President Donald Trump believes that he has the answer. “Stock market hits new high with longest winning streak in decades,” Trump …

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Feb 15 2017February 15, 2017

Proposed Death Blows to CFPB Put Forward

By RC Williams / February 15, 2017 February 15, 2017 / Affordable Housing, Announcements, Business, Economy, Election, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Home Communities, Manufactured Homes, Manufactured Housing Industry, People, Politics, regulation

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) put forth legislation on Tuesday to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). “This legislation would give Congress the opportunity to free consumers and small businesses from the CFPB’s regulatory blockades and financial activism, which stunt economic growth,” said Cruz. The …

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Feb 15 2017February 14, 2017

Nation Looks to Shipping Containers for Migrant Housing

By RC Williams / February 15, 2017 February 14, 2017 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Manufactured Housing Industry, Modular, People, Politics

The nation of Hungary is looking to container housing to solve a growing problem at border camps, as migrants wait for their asylum requests to be settled. According to FOX News, human rights advocates have noted that Hungary was already holding large numbers of asylum-seekers in closed camps and that …

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Feb 14 2017February 16, 2017

Landmarkers send Aluminaire House Packing from NY to CA

By RC Williams / February 14, 2017 February 16, 2017 / Announcements, Development, Manufactured and Modular Housing News, Modular, Modular and PreFab Housing Industry, People, Politics, regulation

After a strange four-year saga, a very unique prefab is finally getting a “home”. According to Curbed, Aluminaire House, the 1931 modernist home designed by Albert Frey and A. Lawrence Kocher, was the subject of a heated fight between Queens, New York preservationists and two architects several years ago. During that …

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