The Christmas spirit is alive and well around the nation in the manufactured housing industry this season. Michael A. McClendon runs a nonprofit outreach organization, Whatever It Takes, that was designed to help homeless men. Then, a woman approached him in need with her two children. Her husband had beaten …
Christmas! Business Donates Manufactured Homes to Those in Need Read More
Although an article in The Advocate from Oct. 16, 2016 states Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) manufactured housing units (MHUs) targeted to survivors of flooding in August in Louisiana cost around $100,000 to build, transport and install, a current article in the same publication states FEMA is paying $129,200 for …
The Costly Crawl of Bureaucracy: FEMA at its Finest? Read More
As another winter arrives and the weather cools, people make a mad dash for heaters and fireplaces. This of course can be dangerous if those options are not used or maintained properly. According to News-Press Now, an example of that danger occurred early Wednesday morning In St. Joseph, Missouri when …
As Winter Approaches, Fire Safety Facts and Myths Take Center Stage Read More
Al Kemp, the Executive Director of the Manufactured Home Park Owners Alliance of British Columbia has an important message: “Trailers haul beer. Manufactured homes provide housing for people.” When talking about them to the public, or to elected officials, that’s the first item that he likes to clear up. Instead of …
No Longer “Trailer Trash” – Manufactured Homes are Quality Affordable Housing Read More
In South Carolina, it’s manufactured housing to the rescue. According to WLTX19, the South Carolina Disaster Recovery Office has received a $96 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which they plan to use to assist people impacted by floods in October. The recovery program is …
Flood Recovery Grant to Help Flood Victims with Manufactured Homes Read More
TD Securities and Scotiabank have both reiterated their positive ratings for Killam Properties Inc. (KMP.UN). TD Securities issued a note to investors on November 3rd, restating its “buy” rating for the company’s stock, with a price target of C$15.00. Scotiabank also restated their “perform” rating on Killam in a report …
TD Securities, Scotiabank Restate Positive Ratings for Killam Properties Read More
UMH Properties, Inc. has successfully completed the $16.3 million refinancing of its Fairview Manor community through Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. The loan, from the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), has a 10-year maturity with principal repayments based on a 30-year amortization schedule. Interest is set at 3.85 percent …
The Novi Home Show took place October 14th-16th in Novi, Michigan and featured six different manufactured home models, courtesy of the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association (MMHA) as a part of the Suburban Collection Showplace. Billed as “a show within a show,” nearly 5000 people had a chance to tour models from …
Manufactured housing professionals know the benefits of living in a manufactured home. But tens of millions in the public have little or no clue. That high value proposition can include pre-HUD Code mobile homes, as well as post code manufactured housing. So there is on ongoing need for manufactured housing …
October is Fire Safety Month — for good reason. The risk of fire rises significantly in fall and winter and fire prevention experts are working overtime to get the word out on special hazards of the season. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), more home fires occur during …
Fire Safety Month for All Housing, Including Safer Manufactured Homes Read More
Portsmouth, NH assistant mayor Jim Splaine is doing what he can to put an end to the stigma that’s often felt by people who live in manufactured homes. Too often, the areas where manufactured homeowners live are referred to as “trailer parks,” reports seacoastonline’s Jeff McMenemy. “I think it does …
Assistant Mayor Pushes to Remove “Trailer” Terminology Read More
In South Carolina, City of Greenwood officials have decided to put a halt to the construction of manufactured homes in a section of the city being targeted for major neighborhood revitalization. City/County planner Phil Lindler cited lack of interest as the reason for the zoning change. The Greenwood City Council …
Residents in the northeast district of Hutchinson, Kansas have raised objections to a city council vote approving the seeking of a grant for the development of 16 moderate income apartments in the Hampton East area. According to the Hutchinson News, council member Jade Piros de Carvalho, who represents the northeast …
Commissioners in Eddy County, New Mexico have approved an ordinance that would allow officials to keep track of manufactured homes being placed in the county, according to the Carlsbad Current-Argus. Under the ordinance, which passed with a 4-1 vote, a permit would need to be sought before placing a manufactured home. …
The ongoing, difficult saga from the devastating August 2016 Louisiana floods continues. In Donaldsville, the Ascension Parish Council has been informed that twenty percent of the homes that have been assed for damage thus far have been deemed “substantial” – which means that the structures need to be raised, demolished …
Concerns Increase in Louisiana Flood Damaged Housing Read More
“As the moms and pops that built our mobile home parks age out, predatory, out-of-town corporate investors have been taking over.” – Measure V proponents “Once rent control is adopted, politicians will – by the tenants’ votes – be giving the landlord’s property to the tenants. It happens all the …
As you no doubt have heard, we’re just a little over a month away from a big U.S. presidential election. Whether you’re watching cable or network news on TV, or are reading political articles online, it’s hard to avoid seeing that all-important electoral collage map. While the pundits break down …
Realtor Spotlights Red vs Blue States, MH and Housing Read More
“Lyons does not want a mobile home park (sic),” said Carrie Davis-Gonzales, resident of the Foothills Manufactured Home Community in Lyons, CO. “I think it is because of the illusion that mobile homes decrease property value stigma. But when I moved here 20 years ago, it seemed like there were as …
A month after the historic flooding in Louisiana, many residents are still having trouble finding housing, reports WAFB’s Scottie Hunter. According to Hunter’s report, thousands of people have applied for a manufactured housing unit from FEMA, but as of September 30, only 169 people have been able to move into …
FEMA’s Manufactured Home Installations slow for Louisiana flood victims Read More
Commercial real estate company NorthStar Realty Finance Corp (NYSE: NRF) recently received an average rating of “Hold” from a handful of analysts that are covering the firm, reports Baseball News Source’s James Conley. Among the six analysts, two rated NorthStar’s stock a “buy” and the four issued a “hold” recommendation. …
NorthStar Realty Finance’s target price and investor moves Read More
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