(Source: excerpts from a report by the Bipartisan Policy Center). With an acute national shortage of affordable homes, we must closely examine the complex regulatory landscape that too often adds costs to, and slows the production and preservation of housing. Because there is a bipartisan consensus that we need to increase the supply of...
The 65th annual Louisville Manufactured Housing Show, held January 14–16, 2026 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, lived up to its reputation as the most important industry kickoff event of the year for the factory-built housing sector. Drawing thousands of professionals from across the United States, the show attracted manufacturers, retailers, community operators, lenders,...
Economic data recently released offered the latest insight into trends and sentiment in the U.S. regarding inflation, manufactured housing data, and interest rates. Inflation According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Survey of Consumer Expectations, the recent inflation data indicate the following: Inflation expectations: People expect inflation to stay about the same…. 3.2%...
Champion Homes formerly known as Skyline Champion Corporation, announced that for the 11th consecutive year, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) has recognized the company with the prestigious Excellence in Manufactured Housing Award for home design. MHI awarded Champion with top honors in the Manufactured Home Design – Multi-Section and Manufactured Home Design – CrossMod categories....
Behind the technical debates about codes and quality is a simpler, emotional question: If I buy one of these homes, will it actually appreciate–or am I buying an asset that loses value like a car? New data from the Federal Housing Finance agency, analyzed by the Urban Institute, suggest that for many buyers, the...
Manufactured homes can offer home buyers a plethora of ownership opportunities for those priced out of today’s expensive site-built housing market. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average new manufactured home will cost nearly one-half the price of a new site-built home. The U.S. Department of Housing (HUD) states, “manufactured homes can be a...
Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senator John Burzichelli and Senator Paul Moriarty that would give homeowners in manufactured home communities the opportunity to keep their homes by purchasing the parks before they are sold or converted for other uses was approved by the Senate on December 18, 2025. The bill, S-3913, known as the “Manufactured...
The Manufactured Housing Association of Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Hud Code manufactured housing industry year-over-year production declined slightly in May 2025. Just released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced 9,281 new homes in May 2025, a 1.39%...
Updating HUD Code to allow the removal of the chassis could both make homes more affordable and provide developers with greater design flexibility to meet the wants and needs of a diverse range of communities and neighborhoods. According to the Niskanen Center, a public policy think tank. Removing the chassis requirement could reduce the cost...
Question: Which comes first, the manufactured home or the placement site? Answer: Both – “Putting the cart before the horse” is often applicable to purchasers of new manufactured homes. Certainly understandable for those falling in love with today’s modern manufactured home, and signing into a purchase agreement before knowing where that home will be placed,...
