Manufactured Housing News

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...

More than 21 million people in the USA 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” built since passage of major federal legislation in 1976 (the HUD Code), creating today’s manufactured...

The following are excerpts from a June 25,2024 press release from the Washington-based Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR). In a meeting with with HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman on June 18, 2024, Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) President and CEO, Mark Weiss, called for decisive action by HUD to address and...

Source: Tallahassee, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – People living in manufactured homes across the state of Florida will soon have a new tool to fight rising rents. It’s part of a new Florida law taking effect next month regulating manufactured home communities More than 400,000 people live in manufactured homes across the Sunshine State,...

Producers and federal housing officials are eager to point out that today’s manufactured homes present a variety of size and design options, and are safer than ever. The Federal government says new safety standards and building materials mean home buyers priced out of site-built homes and have viable options. Terrace Heights in Dubuque, Iowa, may...

Are you ready to dive into another installment of From Bookwork to Blueprints? Our latest episode, Students React to a Modern Manufactured Home, is more than just another chapter—it’s packed with real-life experiences. Curious? Here’s a sneak peek into what’s waiting for you. The episode kicks off with the students’ first encounter with cutting-edge designs...

In an effort to answer the waning supply of homes around the country, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on June 4 that it will offer FHA-insured financing to purchase, refinance and revitalize manufactured homes. The announcement was unveiled Tuesday June 4 by HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman on the National...

A study by Foremost Insurance Company showed that the average manufactured homeowner is 49.9 years old. However, today’s high quality affordable manufactured homes appeal to a wide range of demographic groups.The following three groups and their motivations for choosing new modern manufactured housing are summarized below. “Baby Boomers” – (aka Generation X -born between 1946-1964)....

KBRA on June 12, 2024 released research providing a review of manufactured home communities (MHC), including their affordability, performance trends, and credit characteristics. While manufactured homes have always presented an affordable housing option, they have recently been in the spotlight, as families are increasingly being priced out of other options due to elevated single-family home...

Manchester, N.H. – A bill by New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in Washington last month aims to take a homegrown approach of counteracting the housing crisis nationwide. The Manufactured Housing Community Act of 2024, which is co-sponsored By U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), creates a tax benefit for owners of manufactured...