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...

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...

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...