Muskegon Organizations Assist Residents Displaced from Mobile Home Park
Local organizations are coordinating aid for mobile home park residents facing displacement, highlighting community response to park closures.
GNews: MHP legislation·
Congressional Candidate Outlines Three-Point Plan to Address MHP Rent Increases
Beriont proposes federal policy measures to slow rising lot rents at mobile home parks nationwide.
MHProNews·
Champion and Cavco Say Removable Chassis Aims for Design Flexibility, Not Cost Savings
Major manufacturers state removable chassis technology targets design options and zoning access rather than $5K-$10K cost reductions. HUD and state rule updates expected to take over a year.
GNews: MHP rent increase·
Mobile Home Industry Group Threatens Legal Action Over Rent Control Ordinance
Industry association warns of lawsuit against municipality over proposed mobile home park rent control regulations.
GNews: MHP legislation·
Rep. Vasquez Requests Congressional Hearing on Private Equity in MHP Sector
Representative Gabe Vasquez calls for federal examination of private equity involvement in manufactured housing communities.
MHProNews·
Cavco CEO Casts Doubt on Removable Chassis Cost Savings Claims
Cavco Industries executives questioned projected savings from removable chassis after advocacy groups claimed $5,000-$10,000 reductions were achievable in manufactured home construction.
GNews: MHP legislation·
Industry Analysis Examines Manufactured Housing Affordability Challenges
Analysis explores affordability pressures in the manufactured housing sector, examining barriers to accessible homeownership.
Texas Implements New Laws Expanding Manufactured Housing Access
Texas enacts legislation broadening access to manufactured housing alongside right-to-repair provisions.
GNews: HUD manufactured housing·
Experts Anticipate Major Federal Policy Shifts for Manufactured Housing Under Trump Administration
Industry observers expect significant changes to federal manufactured housing regulation and policy under incoming Trump administration.
NAR Report Highlights Texas Manufactured Housing Law and Ongoing Local Zoning Resistance
National Association of Realtors coverage examines implementation of Texas SB785 and persistent local resistance to manufactured housing based on outdated stigma.
GNews: MHP legislation·
Affordable Housing Law Could Drive Manufactured Housing Growth
New affordable housing legislation may create favorable conditions for expansion of manufactured housing sector.
New York Awards $19 Million for Factory-Built Affordable Starter Homes
Governor Hochul's MOVE-IN NY program will fund 56 factory-built starter homes across four New York cities to expand affordable homeownership opportunities.
Jay, Maine Sends Mobile Home Lot Rent Ordinance to November Ballot
Jay voters will decide on municipal ordinance regulating mobile home park lot rents, reflecting growing local efforts to address affordability in Maine's MHP sector.
Jay, Maine Advances Mobile Home Lot Rent Ordinance to Voter Referendum
Town of Jay places mobile home park lot rent control measure on ballot for residents to decide.
MHInsider·
Digital Lender Zippy Adopts Blockchain to Expand Manufactured Housing Finance
Zippy, a digitally native lender, is implementing blockchain technology to build capital markets infrastructure for manufactured housing lending at scale.
MHProNews·
Manufactured Home Production and Shipment Data Released for All States
National shipment and production statistics for manufactured housing across all 50 states examined alongside industry realities and challenges.
MHProNews·
HUD Appoints New Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufactured Housing Programs After MHARR Request
The Office of Manufactured Housing Programs has a new Deputy Assistant Secretary following advocacy from the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform, marking a key federal appointment for the industry.
Texas Opens Door to Cheaper Homes, Cities Slow to Implement
Texas state policy aimed at expanding affordable housing options faces slow adoption at municipal level, with implications for manufactured housing market expansion.
MHProNews·
Opinion Piece Alleges MHI Systemic Failures Suppress Manufactured Housing Production
Article published via HousingWire examines claims that the Manufactured Housing Institute's lack of advocacy on federal zoning preemption and chattel lending may intentionally limit industry production to benefit consolidation.
GNews: MHP legislation·
HousingWire examines alleged systemic failures and corruption in manufactured housing industry
Article explores evidence of institutional problems in the manufactured housing sector, drawing parallels to past corporate scandals.
MHProNews·
MHARR Urges HUD Secretary to Investigate and Reform Federal Manufactured Housing Program
Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform calls for comprehensive probe of HUD's Office of Manufactured Housing Programs, citing manipulation and anti-small business bias.
Mobile Home Park Owners Threaten Lawsuit Over Lewiston Rent Control Proposal
Park operators are threatening legal action against Lewiston's proposed rent control plan, prompting the city to halt its ordinance review process.
Lewiston Mobile Home Park Owners Threaten Lawsuit Over Proposed Rent Control Ordinance
Maine park owners warn of legal action as Lewiston halts review of rent control proposal for mobile home parks.
Fair Haven Mobile Home Park Residents Face September 1 Closure Deadline
Residents at a Fair Haven, Vermont mobile home park are confronting a potential closure date of September 1, creating uncertainty for the community.
MHProNews·
Berkeley Research Examines Vertical Foreclosure in Factory-Built Housing Markets
Doctoral thesis by Maris Jensen analyzes anti-competitive mechanisms from vertically integrated firms in manufactured housing, contrasting profitability of small factory-built homes versus large site-built developments.
Private Equity Firm Raises Lot Rents at Asheville Mobile Home Park
PE-backed operator implements rent increases for lot fees at North Carolina trailer park, illustrating investor-ownership impact on affordability.
Lewiston City Council Extends Mobile Home Lot Rent Increase Moratorium
New York municipality continues temporary ban on MHP rent increases, reflecting local regulatory response to affordability pressures.
Fullerton Council Approves TEFRA Resolution to Preserve Magnolia Ridge Mobile Home Park
City council advances tax-exempt financing mechanism to support preservation of Magnolia Ridge mobile home park, likely enabling resident purchase or nonprofit ownership.
GNews: manuf housing REIT·
Equity Lifestyle Reports Strong Revenue Growth from Manufactured Housing Second Homes
Morningstar analysis highlights manufactured housing as second homes continues driving revenue growth for Equity Lifestyle Properties, reflecting industry trends in seasonal and vacation-oriented MHP segments.
New Mexico Lawmakers to Reintroduce Bill Supporting Resident Park Purchases
State legislators plan to bring back legislation enabling mobile home residents to collectively purchase their communities, advancing ROC conversion policy.
Standish, Maine Enacts Emergency Mobile Home Park Rent Control Ordinance
The town of Standish has passed an emergency ordinance implementing rent control for mobile home parks, marking a significant local regulatory action in Maine's manufactured housing sector.
Standish Maine Enacts Emergency Mobile Home Park Rent Control Ordinance
The town of Standish has passed an emergency ordinance implementing rent control measures for mobile home parks, marking a significant local policy action in Maine's manufactured housing sector.
Standish, Maine Enacts Emergency Mobile Home Park Rent Control Ordinance
Standish has passed an emergency ordinance imposing rent control on mobile home parks, reflecting growing municipal action on affordable housing preservation.
MHProNews·
Trade Publication Examines AI Deployment in Manufactured Housing Industry Operations
Industry group promotes artificial intelligence applications in manufactured housing businesses, though MHProNews questions effectiveness and implementation claims in current market.
Bourbon County Mobile Home Park Residents Raise Alarm Over Wave of Evictions
Residents organize in response to multiple evictions at Kentucky mobile home park, highlighting displacement concerns affecting the community.
GNews: Sun Communities·
Sun Communities Appoints Equity Residential Veteran as Chief Financial Officer
Major MHP operator Sun Communities names new CFO from multifamily REIT Equity Residential, signaling potential strategic shift in financial leadership.
GNews: Sun Communities·
Sun Communities Appoints Equity Residential Veteran as New CFO
Major MHP operator Sun Communities has named a new chief financial officer with REIT experience from Equity Residential.
GNews: Sun Communities·
Sun Communities Names New Chief Financial Officer
Leading mobile home park operator Sun Communities announces executive appointment to CFO position.
GNews: Sun Communities·
Sun Communities Names Robert Garechana CFO, Replacing Fernando Castro-Caratini
Sun Communities announced executive transition with Robert Garechana assuming chief financial officer role, succeeding Fernando Castro-Caratini.
GNews: Sun Communities·
Robert Garechana Appointed CFO at Sun Communities
Sun Communities announces Robert Garechana as new Chief Financial Officer in key executive appointment.
GNews: Sun Communities·
Sun Communities Announces Robert Garechana as Chief Financial Officer
Sun Communities has appointed Robert A. Garechana to the position of chief financial officer in a key executive change.
MHProNews·
Industry Analysis Links Buffett Insights to Manufactured Housing Underperformance During Affordability Crisis
MHProNews public comment to HUD on proposed rule revising manufactured home definition examines why inherently affordable manufactured housing underperforms amid housing crisis.
Rhode Island Suburban Zoning Reform Permits Manufactured Homes
New zoning regulations in Rhode Island suburbs ease restrictions on manufactured housing placement, potentially expanding development opportunities in the state.
Rhode Island Suburban Zoning Reform Opens Door for Manufactured Homes
New zoning changes in Rhode Island suburbs are clearing regulatory barriers for manufactured housing development, potentially expanding housing options in the state.
MHProNews·
Analysis Presents Gatekeeping Thesis on Manufactured Housing Institute's Role in Market Constraints
MHProNews comment to HUD argues industry trade group behavior may function as protection racket limiting affordable housing market growth.
San Jose Mobile Home Park Residents Report Pressure to Vacate
Residents at a San Jose mobile home park say they are facing pressure to leave, raising concerns about potential displacement in the California market.
San Jose Mobile Home Park Residents Face Pressure to Vacate
Residents at San Jose park report feeling pressured to leave, raising concerns about potential displacement and park closure.
San Jose Mobile Home Park Residents Report Retaliation After Organizing for Rights
Residents organizing for tenants' rights at San Jose park report facing retaliation, illustrating challenges in community organizing efforts.
GNews: MHP legislation·
Politico Examines Affordability Challenges in Manufactured Housing Sector
National coverage highlights affordability concerns affecting the manufactured housing industry, suggesting policy or market dynamics impacting accessibility for residents.
MHProNews·
Industry Trade Publication Reviews Weekly Manufactured Housing Headlines
MHProNews publishes weekly roundup of manufactured housing industry news, discussing industry communication practices and recent developments.
MHLivingNews·
Economist Links Federal Deficit and National Debt to Housing Affordability Crisis
E.J. Antoni discusses how federal deficit spending and $40 trillion national debt impact housing costs, highlighting manufactured housing's affordability potential.
MHProNews·
Industry Stakeholder Submits Critical HUD Regulatory Comments on Trade Association Performance
A regulatory comment letter challenges the Manufactured Housing Institute's leadership and advocacy effectiveness, submitting third-party analysis to HUD for review.
Muskegon Heights mobile home park residents face eviction amid planned sale
Park owner plans to sell the property, forcing residents to vacate. The closure highlights displacement risks when MHP properties change hands.
Muskegon Heights Mobile Home Park Residents Face Eviction Amid Property Sale
Park owner plans to sell property, triggering eviction notices for residents in Muskegon Heights mobile home community.
Muskegon Heights Mobile Home Park Residents Face Mass Eviction Amid Sale
Residents at a Michigan mobile home park confront displacement as the property owner plans to sell, illustrating industry-wide closure and affordability challenges.
Muskegon Heights Mobile Home Park Sale Threatens Resident Displacement
Residents face eviction as park owner pursues property sale, raising concerns about displacement in Michigan community.
Maine Announces Initiative to Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
State officials outline efforts to expand affordable housing in Maine, with potential implications for manufactured housing policy.
First New Manufactured Housing Community Opens in Miami After 30-Year Gap
A Michigan-based operator has opened Miami's first new manufactured housing community in three decades, marking a significant development in a market with limited recent growth.
Maine Senator Celebrates Resident Purchase of Hidden Circle Mobile Home Park
Senator Tim Nangle marks the conversion of Hidden Circle mobile home park to resident ownership under legislation he sponsored, advancing resident-owned community model in Maine.
Maine Senator Celebrates Hidden Circle Conversion Under ROC Law He Sponsored
Senator Tim Nangle highlights resident purchase of Hidden Circle mobile home park under Maine's resident-owned community legislation.