Manufactured Housing News

The following narrative is an excerpt from a comprehensive blog titled “Energy Efficiency in the Southeast” report, published March 2023. The report analyzes and cites the need for manufactured housing energy performance upgrades. The report admittingly conflates “mobile home” and “manufactured home” energy deficiencies in their compilation of lower energy standards. In fact, it wasn’t...

Developer to Expand Footprint – The developers behind one of South Carolina’s best known mobile home parks are looking to expand their Horry County footprint with a second site along U.S. Highway 501. Sun Communities – which manages Carolina Pines Resort – is hoping to build 348 more units near Aynor. Sun’s “biggest scope of...

“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” Manufactured homes remain the number one housing option for seniors retiring from the workforce. In fact, the greater portion of households that live in manufactured homes are headed by a retiree (32%) than site-built homes (24%), as per CFPB Analysis...

What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas, especially when it comes to the MHI Congress and Expo 2023! Our team at ManufacturedHomes.com had an amazing time connecting with industry experts, hosting a prize giveaway that drew a crowd, and having special guests Richard Rawlings and Danny “The Count” Koker stop by our booth....

Let’s face it, manufactured home retailers don’t always have the most glamorous reputation. When most people think of manufactured homes, they picture something out of a trailer park or a low-budget horror movie. But the truth is, manufactured homes have come a long way in recent years, and they can be just as comfortable and...

The following contains excerpts from an online series of narratives by –  MY Home by Freddie Mac.   Did you Know? Today, more than 20 million people live in manufactured homes. That number is projected to increase as the country looks for solutions to our housing shortage. A manufactured home is a path to homeownership...

Two years of significant home price appreciation have resulted in national concerns about housing affordability. However, in new research by Freddie Mac, 6-in-10 individuals say they would consider purchasing the type of dwelling that has become the largest source of unsubsidized affordable housing in the United States: manufactured housing. Construction costs for manufactured homes are...

Hello, manufactured home enthusiasts! Wil Ferguson, here to talk about one of my favorite topics: manufactured homes. These homes have come a long way over the years, but unfortunately, they still get a bad rap from some people. In this article, I’m going to share some ideas on how the manufactured housing industry can improve...

Source: MPA (Mortgage Professionals America)  – Mike Fawaz has been tapped as executive VP, leading the arm of Rocket Mortgage that serves mortgage brokers and correspondent lenders. In what might be seen as a sign of the times in light of a softened single-family market, Fawaz has announced that Rocket Mortgage has introduced a conventional...

If you’re in the manufactured housing industry, you know that marketing your product can be a challenge. With so many options available to potential buyers, how do you make your homes stand out? One way to do this is through video marketing. Video is a powerful tool that can showcase your product in a way...