ValleyMorningStar reports from Austin, TX, State Senate Bill 499 would streamline the process that allows MH owners who have un-imbursed legal claims against MH dealers to access reimbursement from a fund established by the state. The Manufactured Homeowners Recovery Trust Fund pays actual damages through a budgeted $300,000 yearly fund. …
Recordonline informs MHProNews owners of pre HUD Code homes in Fallsburg, NY, just south of the Catskill Mountains may have their homes replaced with new, energy efficient manufactured homes. Under a state grant, up to ten aging manufactured homes will be replaced, providing the applicant owns the home and the …
The democratherald tells MHProNews the manufactured homes used to display the energy efficiency of a BASF HVAC system at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas were made by Palm Harbor Homes at their Millersburg, Ore. facility. The “BEYOND High Performance” homes are built to achieve a Home Energy Rating …
Following up on a story MHProNews posted Jan. 22, 2013 in which the Magnolia (Ark.) Planning Commission placed a temporary moratorium on the siting of MH in the town, the commission has scheduled a meeting to continue discussion for Monday, Feb. 18 in the City Council Chambers. A survey of …
MHProNews has learned from the Texas Manufactured Housing Association (TMHA) of the four measures in the hopper of the Texas Legislature that could affect the factory-built housing industry. HB 578 would establish state regulatory authority over modular housing, a bill TMHA supports because of the losses modular producers have suffered …
As PRWeb informs MHProNews, according to market research firm Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA), shipments of prefabricated homes are expected to reach 112,000 units by 2018 in the U.S. as the resurgence in housing and construction activity increases. The study covers manufactured, modular, panelized, and precut housing, but the manufactured …
Asbury Park Press informs MHProNews New York City’s Robin Hood Foundation, which began raising money after Hurricane Sandy, including the 12/12/12 rock-star concert, has distributed over $45 million of the $67 million raised. The majority of the funding is going for housing-related services, as in the past. Of the $10.5 …
According to atl.gmnews, some 17 manufactured homes are being prepared for occupancy at Pine Tree Mobile Home Park in Eatonton, New Jersey for people who still do not have a place to call home as the result of Hurricane Sandy. The rents will be from $750 to $850 with the …
Following a story we last published May 8, 2012 in which state-run Citizens Property Insurance in Florida stated it would no longer insure carports and porches, legislation has been filed in both chambers that would require them to do just that. In a bill backed by the Federation of Manufactured …
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The Manufactured Housing Institute’s (MHI) monthly economic report says 3,513 new manufactured homes were shipped in Dec. 2012, down 8.5 percent from Dec. 2011 shipments of 3,838 homes. MHProNews understand year-to-date shipments for 2012 stand at 54,891, an increase of 6.4 percent over the 51,606 homes shipped in 2011. (Photo …
The Olympian reports Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is offering free energy upgrades to residents of manufactured homes who have electric forced-air for their primary heat source in Thurston County, Wash., the Olympia area. With up to a $500 value per home, and four out of five manufactured homes with leaking …
The Times-Reporter reminds readers that manufactured home taxes for the first half of 2013 in Tuscawaras County, Ohio are due and payable March 1, 2013 at the treasurer’s office. For the first time payments may be made 24/7 at a drop box near the County Office Bldg. in downtown New …
GlobeNews reports Cavco Industries, Inc.’s financials for the fiscal third-quarter 2013 reveal net sales remained the same as for same quarter 2012–$114.6 million. Net income was $3 million for both. The first nine months of FY 2013, which ended Dec. 29, 2012 saw sales drop by $.01 million from the …
Following-up on a story from this morning regarding housing statistics distinction between manufactured homes and mobile homes in Morgan County Colo., apparently an MHC closed and special dispensation was given to the residents who owned pre-HUD Code homes to relocate elsewhere in the county. fortmorgantimes news editor Dan Barker tells …
TotalMortgage informs MHProNews if you live in a rural area and meet the income qualifications you may be eligible for a USDA Home Loan, with no down payment, 100% financing including closing costs, government guaranteed and competitive rates. Part of the US Dept. of Agriculture’s Rural Development Single Family Housing …
The fortmorgantimes in northeast Colorado tells MHProNews building permits for single-family homes rose 50 percent to 18 from 2011 to 2012 in Morgan County, with an average price of $244,890 each. The county also issued eight permits for manufactured homes and eight for mobile homes in 2012, up from five …
The Asbury Park Press reports the federal government has sent $780 million in grants and loans to New Jersey for Hurricane Sandy relief. The figure includes over $300 million in housing assistance for 52,000 people and $338 million in loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for individuals and businesses. …
TradingCharts reports Cavco Industries, Inc. will release its earnings report for Q3 of fiscal year 2013 Thurs. Jan. 31 after the market closes. Senior officials will discuss the results in a live webcast Fri. Feb. 1 at 11:00 AM eastern time. Listen via Internet: http://www.cavco.com under the Investor Relations link. …
The magnoliareporter informs MHProNews from Arkansas the Magnolia Planning Commission placed a temporary moratorium on the siting of manufactured housing in the town, following a survey in which approximately two-thirds of the respondents favor more regulation of manufactured homes. One third of those surveyed say the government has no business …
Mark Bowersox of the Indiana Manufactured Housing Association (IMHA) reports Indiana witnessed a 6.6 percent decline in MH shipments Nov. 2012 over Nov. 2011, but for the year shipments have increased 21.1 percent. As MHProNews has learned, the state’s production of manufactured homes Jan. through Nov. 2012 rose to 4,386, …
