(Source: the following are excerpts from an op-ed penned by Steve Saltznan, President and CEO of New Hampshire Community Loan Fund). Today’s new manufactured homes are not “trailers”. They are not “mobile homes.” They are well-built, aesthetically pleasing homes that have been manufactured in an off-site, climate controlled facility before being moved and placed...
Source: excerpts from Texas Manufactured Housing Survey (TMHS) COLLEGE STATION – The July 2025 Texas Manufactured Housing (TMHS) revealed a ramp-up in current hiring, a leading indicator for increased orders and business activity. While labor supply remained tight, it is expected to improve by early 2026. Lower labor costs, out six months compared to...
New Melle, MO. – In a groundbreaking moment for the real estate industry, Blondin Real Estate has achieved a major milestone by closing Missouri’s very first USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing guaranteed loan on a manufactured home. This momentous event marks the beginning of new opportunities for prospective homeowners in rural areas and brings...
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Cavco Industries, Inc. enters 2025 with momentum–celebrating 60 years of building high-quality, affordable homes and introducing their new tagline. “Where Exceptional Meets Affordable.” After decades of impressive growth and acquisitions, Cavco remains committed to providing a safe and engaging workplace for its associates, developing innovative products and engaging workplace for its associates,...
The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) applauds Freddie Mac for expanding its CHOICEHome program to include single-section CrossMod homes and this pivotal step toward unlocking greater access to attainable housing nationwide. “Freddie Mac’s inclusion of single section CrossMod homes in the CHOICEHome program is a meaningful advancement for increasing the supply of attainable housing in the...
The manufactured home market continues to thrive, especially in California and Arizona, driven by affordability, customization options and rapid innovation. If you’re buying, selling, or upgrading a manufactured home in 2025, it’s essential to understand what today’s buyers value most. Here’s a look at the top trends buyers want, from cutting-edge technology to friendly designs, helping...
Source: Excerpts from MHI Monthly Economic Report 9,467 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in April Highlights: Monthly Manufactured Housing Production. April production was 5.4% year-over-year. Production was up 7.2% year-to-date. Monthly Manufactured Housing Shipments: In April 2025, single-section shipments were up 2.5% year-to-date. Multi-section shipments were up 11.1% year-to-date. Annual Rate of Shipments: The seasonally...
Most shoppers seeking manufactured home ownership will need financing and will be confused as to how that is to be accomplished. A sales person that has developed a comfortable and trusting rapport with the home shopper and possesses a basic knowledge in the various types of manufactured home and modular home financing programs available, will...
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...
