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Housing isn’t a buyer’s market for many first-timers

wpmulti — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:37:46 +0000

CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. – Alex Dorado thought that buying his first home was going to be easy.
"I said, 'This is a recession. No one is looking at houses,' " the cellphone salesman says. Read More

Wealth implosion: It’s not just housing

wpmulti — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:12:13 +0000

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Americans' net worth collapsed in recent years, but don't blame the housing market for it all.

A CNNMoney analysis of new Census Bureau data shows Read More

FEMA Reminds Everyone to Place Bids for FEMA Housing Units That are Up for Auction

wpmulti — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:04:51 +0000

(Source: FEMA) — Time is running out for interested members of the public to bid on the current round of excess Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) manufactured housing Read More

TMHA Chair announces national initiative

wpmulti — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:38:06 +0000

2011-2012 TMHA Chairman Ronnie Richards announced Friday plans for the association to become more involved in the national regulatory process.

TMHA heads to Washington: read Ronnie's announcement »

We are excited to announce these recent efforts propelling us forward as an amplified industry voice in Washington, D.C. The Board unanimously passed the decision to see Texas actively involved and impacting industry regulation on a national level at the May 18, 2012 meeting. In combining forces with MHI, we will seek to effectively advocate MH-positive regulation at our nation's capital.

CFPB seeks further comment on Ability-to-Repay rule

wpmulti — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:18:14 +0000

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Thursday it is "seeking public comment on new data and information that it has received in a rule-making to require lenders to assess consumers’ ability to repay mortgage loans before extending them credit. The comment period will close on July 9, 2012…" Read More

‘Upscale’ mobile home park planned

wpmulti — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 02:41:36 +0000

'Upscale' mobile home park planned
Midland Reporter-Telegram
Developers of a mobile home park that's planned for east Midland found quickly how much demand for housing exists in the Permian Basin.
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MH News June 5 2012

thlazzell — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:00:19 +0000

Stramit USA Opens to Manufacture Unique Sustainable Construction Materials for Safer, More Cost Effective, Energy-Efficient Buildings

A Major Milestone in Commercial Modular Construction

MH News June 4 2012

thlazzell — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:00:12 +0000

Wilshire Homes Announces the Addition of EcoSmart Features to New Homes in San Antonio And Austin

Mobile home dealers notice difference in boom

Ramtech Completes Work on Multiple Classroom Modular Buildings in Oklahoma and Arkansas

MH News May 31 2012

thlazzell — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:00:13 +0000

A Major Breakthrough Looms for Owners of Manufactured Homes

TMHA Highlights

MH News May 30 2012

thlazzell — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:00:55 +0000

A Major Breakthrough Looms for Owners of Manufactured Homes

A portable, secure solution for emergency housing