TWO DAYS OF FACTORY TOURS AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AUGUST 20-21, 2024 Elkhart, Ind. This years MHFacTOURy Summit has announced in a press release that attendee registration is now open for the two day-event hosted at the RV/Hall of Fame from Aug.20-21, 2024. The event brings two days of factory tours and educational...
Senior Retirees, also known as Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation are retiring in record numbers, and active as they are, many are challenging a number of popular stereotypes about retirement and aging. According to the U.S.Census Bureau by 2034 nearly a quarter of the U.S. population will be over the age of 65, and...
The new service is anticipated to assist more homebuyers in gaining access to affordable housing options. Capital Home Mortgage is delighted to announce that it has expanded its lending offerings to include FHA loans for manufactured homes, making homeownership more accessible and affordable to a broader spectrum of Texas families. This project aims to...
The American dream of homeownership can feel like a distant mirage in today’s housing market. Soaring prices and limited availability leave many wondering if that dream will ever become a reality. But what if there was a secret weapon – a hidden gem in the housing world – that offered spacious living, modern features, and...
The following statistics reveal the states and cities where manufactured homes and mobile homes are located. The stats do not differentiate between “mobile homes” and manufactured homes. We will address them here as all “manufactured homes.” Note: All 10 of the following are rural oriented states which accounts for their higher percentage of shipments. It...
A slowdown in home sales has also impacted manufactured housing. However, the growing manufactured home industry is better positioned to react to consumer demand vs. the site-built housing market. Consider the following: Headwinds in the site-built housing market are potential tailwinds for manufactured homes, as the competitive pricing and speed at which manufactured homes can...
(Note: The following is a reprise of a blog originally posted in 2019 that generated considerable interest). As today’s seniors age and more “baby boomers” retire, the need for quality, affordable and comfortable housing is paramount in the minds of many senior American citizens, especially those with mobility issues. If you are lucky to...
National Association of Home Builders attributes leveling off to high interest rates and low confidence According to a report by National Mortgage Professional, single-family housing starts lagged behind overall housing starts in April due to higher interest rates and lower builder sentiment, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). While the U.S. Census...
Affordability challenges are continuing to grip housing markets across the US – but manufactured and modular housing are still proving an effective way for prospective homebuyers to get a foot on the property ladder according to a top loan originator who specializes in the niche. Brie Henley of Planet Home Lending told Mortgage Professional America...
Redbud Estates will comprise 51 properties, demonstrating Clayton’s CrossMod houses. Single-family attainable housing builder Clayton has held a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on Redbud Estates, a new neighborhood in London, Kentucky,US. The ceremony saw in attendance Kentucky’s governor Andy Beshear along other officials. Four Clayton-owned home centers are spearheading the development,...
