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More than 21 million people in the U.S.A. live in approximately 8.2 million factory-built homes. It is estimated that more than one-half of these total occupants actually live in “mobile homes.” Remarkable, considering there have been zero new “mobile homes” or “trailers” built since passage of major federal legislation in 1976 (the HUD Code), creating...

Relentless escalation of site-built home prices and extraordinary high mortgage interest rates, combined with a multitude  of inflationary pressures is forcing many would-be buyers to put their homeownership dreams on hold, as the cost of homeownership slips out of their financial reach. But it doesn’t have to be that way…. There are many would-be-homeowners who...

American Mobile Insurance Exchange canceled the policies because it is reportedly withdrawing from the Florida market. Source: 10 Tampa Bay – A ST. Petersburg-company is canceling at least a thousand mobile home policies, according to Mark Friedlander with the insurance information Institute. In an email to 10 Tampa Bay, Friedlander said the company sent a...

Perhaps you have contemplated the purchase of a new modern manufactured home and are not sure if you should locate the home in a manufactured home community (also known as a “mobile home” park). Before presenting the reasons why people choose to live and stay in a manufactured home community, we will offer up some...

As traditional site-built home prices continue to soar, a result of an inflationary spiral and mortgage rates at or around 7%, there are hard working families that seemingly believe they cannot partake in the uniquely American Dream of home ownership. Fact is, traditional pre-owned (site-built) housing has priced most lower and middle income families completely...

Today, homeownership is frequently cited as an example of attaining the American Dream. It is a symbol of financial success and independence, and it means an ability to control one’s own dwelling place instead of the whims of a landlord. For many, the realization of that unique element of the American Dream is becoming illusive...

Source: MAINEBIZ (Laurie Schreiber) – Legislation proposed in the U.S. Senate would encourage owners of manufactured/mobilehome parks to sell to residents rather than another landlord or developer. The Manufactured Housing Community Sustainability Act recently was co-sponsored by U.S.Sen. Angus, I-Maine. The proposal would be beneficial to park residents in Maine and across the nation, King...

Formerly known as “mobile homes,” manufactured homes are sold mostly through retail dealerships and can be customized to fit your needs and budget. Manufactured homes are an affordable alternative for home buyers, and are available with features and amenities found only in site-built homes, and will have a cost of about 50% less than a...

Skyline Homes, a Champion Homes brand has been recognized as America’s Most Trusted Manufactured Home Builder for the fourth consecutive year. “This is a cherished award for us,” said Champion Homes President and CEO Mark Yost. ”It lets us know that today’s manufactured home buyers look to us for excellence in quality, customer experience, and...

Twenty-one person committee advises HUD on manufactured housing standards of the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards.   WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing  and Urban Development (HUD) announced on July 19, 2024 the appointment of five new members to serve on the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC), a Federal Advisory Committee. These appointments...