Manufactured and Modular Home News

As traditional site-built home prices continue to soar, a result of an inflationary spiral and mortgage rates at or around 7%, there are hard working families that seemingly believe they cannot partake in the uniquely American Dream of home ownership. Fact is, traditional pre-owned (site-built) [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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) [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Are you ready to dive into another installment of From Bookwork to Blueprints? Our latest episode, Students React to a Modern Manufactured Home, is more than just another chapter—it’s packed with real-life experiences. Curious? Here’s a sneak peek into what’s waiting for you. [...]

In an effort to answer the waning supply of homes around the country, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on June 4 that it will offer FHA-insured financing to purchase, refinance and revitalize manufactured homes. The announcement was unveiled Tuesday June 4 by [...]

A study by Foremost Insurance Company showed that the average manufactured homeowner is 49.9 years old. However, today’s high quality affordable manufactured homes appeal to a wide range of demographic groups.The following three groups and their motivations for choosing new modern manufactured [...]

KBRA on June 12, 2024 released research providing a review of manufactured home communities (MHC), including their affordability, performance trends, and credit characteristics. While manufactured homes have always presented an affordable housing option, they have recently been in the [...]