As home prices continue to climb and traditional options feel increasingly out of reach, a new generation of buyers is stepping forward. Millennials, now the largest group of homebuyers in the United States, are actively seeking alternatives to high rents and costly site-built homes. They come with a fresh perspective, and one that doesn’t carry...
On August 6, 2025, Freddie Mac launched an industry-first expansion of its CHOICEHome conventional financing program, opening it to modern single-section (single-wide) factory-built homes, previously, the product was only available for multi-section manufactured homes. This expansion to Freddie Mac’s CHOICEHome program will immediately expand and increase the availability of affordable housing. While there are many elements...
“People don’t buy features; they buy benefits” Shoppers (walk-ons) visiting a model home sales center display will often be initially reluctant to reveal information about their wants and needs in a new home. Sometimes the response when you ask them what they have in mind is “we’re just looking” or perhaps “just getting ideas.” Often...
Head winds in the site-built housing industry are potential tailwinds for manufactured housing, as the competitive pricing and speed at which manufactured homes can be built. The average cost of a HUD Code home costs $127,300 which is well below the pricing of traditional site-built homes. Furthermore, the industry will likely benefit from government initiatives...
Champion Retail Housing, a subsidiary of Champion Homes,inc (NYSE-SKY), together “Champion” or the “Company” announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire “Iseman Homes,” including its 10 retail sales centers, in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska and Wyoming. This acquisition enhances Champion’s ability to strengthen distribution from its nearby manufacturing facilities, furthering...
PHOENIX, ARIZ, July 14,2025 GLOBE NEWSWIRE– Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ CVCO) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire “American Homestar Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “American Homestar”), a Houston-based company best known in the market as Oak Creek Homes. American Homestar operates two manufacturing facilities, nineteen retail locations, writes and...
May 15, 2025 is the date marking the official launch of the certified manufactured home specialist (CMHS) designation program, a comprehensive educational course designed to equip real estate professionals with specialized knowledge and skills for success in the manufactured housing sector. As the affordable housing crisis continues nationwide, manufactured homes represent an increasingly important housing...
The Michigan Manufactured Housing Association (MMHA) has scored an important early win in its legal efforts to protect housing affordability and regulatory fairness across the state of Michigan. In partnership with the Home Builders Association of Michigan (HBAM), MMHA filed two lawsuits against the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) on June 25,...
Duncan’s – Solitaire Homes has taken on a new name and will operate as Cavco – Duncan. The announcement came June 4 2025 from Cavco Industries. Duncan’s location is among 31 Cavco-owned manufacturers and builders to adopt the company’s brand and name according to a press release. The move is “part of a broader brand...
“The case for manufactured homes as an affordable housing solution” Manufactured homes can be a good option for homebuyers who can’t afford a traditional home. Manufactured home communities (MHC’s) are the largest source for attainable housing in the U.S., serving millions of people, yet they’re often misunderstood and undervalued. Currently, over half of U.S. households...
