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In the News (Mon 16 Nov 09)

  
  Issues in Manufactured Housing
Manufactured homes are a major source of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families.
Of the 2.8 million 50-plus households living in a manufactured home in 1999, nearly 750,000 had a household head between 65 and 74 years of age, and around 620,000 were headed by a person age 75 or older.
The median size of a manufactured home for 50-plus households was around 1,000 square feet in 1999, compared to 1,600 square feet for 50-plus households in conventional single-family housing.
www.aarp.org /research/housing-mobility/affordability/aresearch-import-770-FS16R.html   (1453 words)

  
  Manufactured Housing
Manufactured housing differs from all other housing in that it is built to the HUD code, a national performance code that supercedes all state and local codes.
While most manufactured housing parks tend to serve the young-old, they are experiencing aging in place and will soon find themselves in a situation not unlike that of owners of HUD subsidized projects for the elderly, who are currently facing the issue of how to deal with aging in place.
Manufactured housing parks and HUD subsidized projects have certain characteristics in common: (1) they tend to serve low- to moderate-income households; (2) they have common areas that can be used to provide services; (3) they have a “critical mass” of persons aging in place so that services can be provided efficiently and effectively.
govinfo.library.unt.edu /seniorscommission/pages/final_report/manufHouse.html   (12585 words)

  
  Manufactured housing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Manufactured housing (known in some countries, including the United Kingdom, as prefab housing) is a type of housing unit that is largely assembled in factories and then transported to sites of use.
Because of lower cost and the fact that their value tends to depreciate more quickly than site-built homes, manufactured housing is traditionally, although certainly not always, used by lower-income people.
In the United States, the term manufactured housing is colloquially used to include both mobile homes and modular homes, but its technical use is restricted to a class of homes regulated by the Federal National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manufactured_housing   (238 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Manufactured housing differs from all other housing in that it is built to the HUD code, a national performance code that supercedes all state and local codes.
While most manufactured housing parks tend to serve the young-old, they are experiencing aging in place and will soon find themselves in a situation not unlike that of owners of HUD subsidized projects for the elderly, who are currently facing the issue of how to deal with aging in place.
Manufactured housing parks and HUD subsidized projects have certain characteristics in common: (1) they tend to serve low- to moderate-income households; (2) they have common areas that can be used to provide services; (3) they have a “critical mass” of persons aging in place so that services can be provided efficiently and effectively.
www.seniorscommission.gov /pages/final_report/manufHouse.html   (12585 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Manufactured housing is often severely restricted by local zoning regulations and, as a result, it is largely limited to mostly rural areas.
Manufactured housing is heavily restricted in urban and suburban areas and significantly limited in some rural areas (Juergensmeyer and Roberts 1998).
Manufactured home park residents are sometimes threatened with eviction by the proposed sale of their park, and a number of social and legal issues surround the rights of manufactured home park tenants (see, for example Baar 1992, who discusses these issues).
www.planning.org /affordablereader/pracplanner/essentialsvol2no4.htm   (3552 words)

  
 propane education & research council. Manufactured housing
Manufactured housing retail sales were estimated at $9.5 billion in 2001.
Ever-improving production technologies have allowed manufactured homes to be better constructed, roomier, and built to suit any lifestyle, at any locale, with plenty of amenities usually found in site-built homes such as fireplaces, built-in grills, and swimming pools.
All manufactured homes have to be built in accordance with federal standards known as the HUD code (enacted in 1976 and upgraded in 1994) that is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
www.propanecouncil.org /trade/manufHousing/the_manufactured_housing_industry.htm   (512 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing Resource Center - HSH Associates Library of Mortgage Information
Manufactured housing refers to homes and dwellings which aren't 'stick-built' (constructed at the site), but which are built off-site (usually in a factory) and trucked to the building lot where they are installed or assembled.
Manufactured homes are built in accordance with Federal standards known as the HUD Code, which regulates manufactured home design and construction, strength and durability, fire resistance, and energe efficiency.
Another source of info is the Manufactured Home Network with a variety of info on MH retailers and manufacturers, "netifides" (net classifieds) for a variety of goods and services, a loan calculator, and more.
library.hsh.com /?row_id=60   (543 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
In many housing markets "affordable" means a three bedroom home for less than $80,000 or a home to rent for one-third of a household's income.
Manufactured housing, particularly in a retirement community, is ideal for this growing segment of our population.
If your community is considering manufactured housing to meet its housing needs, or consumers with questions regarding purchase or operation of an existing manufactured home, contact the Consumer Information Service at (303) 866-4656.
www.dola.state.co.us /doh/Documents/Advances/manufact.htm   (700 words)

  
 North Dakota Manufactured Housing Network - Ready To Move Homes
A variety of floor plans are available that range from the basic models to more elaborate designs with living and dining rooms with vaulted ceilings, fully-equipped modern kitchens, comfortable bedrooms with walk-in closets, and bathrooms with recessed bathtubs and whirlpools.
With many manufacturers now using the latest in computer- assisted design, you have the flexibility of selecting variations to the floor plans and decors, including the color and thickness of the carpeting.
Manufactured homes come in a variety of sizes and floor plans that include spacious living rooms, dining rooms, fully-equipped kitchens, bedrooms, family rooms, and utility areas.
www.ndhousing.com   (272 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing in Nonmetropolitan Areas: A data review
Manufactured housing subdivisions as an approach to low-income housing have been used more in metropolitan areas, but the approach has utility in nonmetropolitan areas as well.
Manufactured housing and mobile homes are used extensively in nonmetropolitan and rural areas, but manufactured/mobile housing should not necessarily be viewed as "the solution" to the need for decent, affordable housing in these areas.
While the industry has calculated the expected life of all manufactured housing, it is not clear whether the expected life of individual homes can be affected by factors within the control of the owner, such as placement on a permanent foundation.
www.ruralhome.org /pubs/hsganalysis/manufactured/financing.htm   (4068 words)

  
 Local Land Use Regulation of Manufactured Housing
The 2004 legislature significantly changed the landscape of local land use regulation of manufactured homes by the passage of SB 6593 (Chapter 256, Laws of 2004), which, however, is not effective until July 1, 2005.
Nevertheless, manufactured housing is generally thought of as being "alternative housing," an alternative to site-built housing.
Many local manufactured housing ordinances in this state have been on the books for a number of years and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the law or of the industry.
www.mrsc.org /Subjects/Housing/manhse.aspx   (512 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing
Manufactured housing is getting increased attention as an affordable option for lower- and moderate- income people.
It describes the importance of manufactured housing as an affordable alternative to site-built housing and tells how efforts to reform the regulatory system through a consensus process initially succeeded but ultimately failed.
HAC's mission is to help provide affordable housing is rural areas; since manufactured housing is especially common in nonmetropolitan areas, HAC has a variety of resources available on the topic.
www.floridacdc.org /policy/manufactured.htm   (522 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing Multiple Listing Service
Manufactured Housing Institute is the national trade organization representing all segments of the factory-built housing industry.
Manufactured Housing Institute serves its membership by providing industry research, promotion, education and government relations programs, and by building and facilitating consensus within the industry.
Manufactured Housing MLS is a wholly owned subsidiary of The MHB group.
www.mhmls.org /pub/affil_assoc.asp   (314 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing
Manufactured homes have long been maligned for their woeful lack of aesthetics.
Bob Harrell, director of housing and business development for the city, says he is pleased to look at affordable housing draws from Florida- and Tampa-sensitive designs.
According to the Florida Manufactured Housing Association, one of every five new homes sold in Florida is a manufactured home.
www.floridacdc.org /articles/031122-2.htm   (1016 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing: Consumer Tips
If you are also buying land, combining the loan for the house and the land may save you money, especially if the house is placed on a permanent foundation and therefore eligible for a conventional mortgage at lower interest rates.
Manufacturers, retailers, installers, and component manufacturers may offer separate warranties, each of which covers a different part of the home.
Remember, manufactured housing is mass produced-more homes very similar to the one you prefer will be for sale the next time you stop by.
www.consumersunion.org /other/mh/brochure.htm   (6003 words)

  
 Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. - Manufactured Housing
The lower housing shipments and revenues led to a 17 percent drop in segment operating income (before intercompany profit elimination) from $100 million to $84 million, and a decline in operating margin from 6.4 percent to 5.8 percent of sales.
Because of the superior value offered by manufactured housing, the industry has played a significant role in filling the increased demand, accounting for almost 28 percent of all new single family homes sold in calendar 1999.
And with 50 years of experience in providing quality housing to America's families, Fleetwood promises to be an integral part of this industrywide effort for many years to come.
media.corporate-ir.net /media_files/nys/fle/fle_ar_2000/housing.html   (1115 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing (Mortgages Secured By) - Freddie Mac
Our requirements for manufactured homes are designed so that the mortgages we purchase are originated, underwritten and serviced in a way that will better ensure that we are putting qualified borrowers into homes they can both afford and maintain.
It is important for lenders to understand the requirements for titling manufactured homes and perfecting liens on the manufactured home in each state where mortgages secured by manufactured homes are originated.
If the borrower owns the land on which the manufactured home is being permanently attached, the land may be used as an equity contribution.
www.freddiemac.com /sell/expmkts/mhle.html   (392 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing Single-Trip Permits   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Owners of a manufactured home may move their own home provided the home and the pulling vehicle are registered to the same person.
Industrialized housing is a residential structure that is designed for the use and occupancy of a family or families.
A manufactured home exceeding 12 feet in width must have a rotating amber beacon of not less than eight inches in diameter mounted on the roof at the rear of the manufactured home, or two five inch flashing amber lights mounted approximately six feet from ground level at the rear corners of the manufactured home.
www.dot.state.tx.us /services/motor_carrier/oversize_overweight_permits/housing.htm   (883 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing Complaints - HUD
HUD regulates the construction of certain factory built homes, called “manufactured homes.” We used to call them “mobile homes.
If you have a problem with your manufactured home, the first thing you should do is contact the business who sold you the home or the manufacturer that produced the home, to try to resolve the problem.
Include a description of the problem, along with copies of any correspondence or contacts with the retailer and the manufacturer to resolve the problem.
www.hud.gov /complaints/manhousing.cfm   (182 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Let's just start by saying manufactured homes are not at all the "trailer houses" we knew growing up.
These days they are frame class construction, and once they are installed onto an approved permanent foundation, the FHA and Texas law recognize manufactured homes as regular real estate.
With a manufactured home, a land-home purchase is as good as a conventional site-built structure.
www.austinmortgage.biz /Mfg_Hsg/manufactured_housing.htm   (161 words)

  
 State of Nevada - Manufactured Housing
Manufactured housing continues to grow in popularity for a wide range of homebuyers.
The exceptional affordability of manufactured homes places home ownership within the reach of many households who are priced out of the market for site-built homes.
The exterior and interior designs of manufactured homes resemble those of site-built homes and offer many of the same amenities: brand name appliances; fireplaces; walk-in closets; and spacious floor plans.
mhd.state.nv.us   (102 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing
New Fines Go into Effect Effective October 1, 2005 AB427 enables the Manufactured Housing Division to assess a minimum fine of $1,000 and a maximum of $10,000 for work on a manufactured/mobile home or commercial coach without the appropriate license from the Manufcatured Housing Division.
Manufactured homes are designed with different primary goals than site-built homes.
Manufactured homes have to be lightweight, flexible, adaptable to multiple climate conditions and transportable.
www.snarsca.com /manufactured-housing-home-page.html   (445 words)

  
 Colorado Division of Housing Standards and Technology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Colorado Division of Housing inspects these buildings to ensure the health and safety of Colorado residents who purchase these units.
Hotels, motels, and multifamily homes built in one of these counties are required to be inspected by the Division to ensure that they meet the building standards adopted by the State Housing Board.
Manufactured Housing Installation Program - This program regulates the installation of new and used manufactured homes.
www.dola.state.co.us /doh/StandardsTechnology.htm   (191 words)

  
 MHI - Consumer Center
Manufactured homes are built to a quality-assurance standards administered by HUD.
Today’s manufactured homes provide durable, state-of-the-art housing with custom features and options at prices you can afford.
Today’s manufactured home communities are well planned, attractive, and secure, offering a wide array of services and amenities.
www.manufacturedhousing.org /consumer_center   (88 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing Sales and Use Tax
Sales Tax is imposed on manufacturers of industrialized housing and manufactured homes for sale in Texas.
Use tax is imposed on manufactured homes purchased new outside Texas and brought into Texas for use within 1 year of purchase date.
Tax is due from person to whom or for whom new manufactured home is sold, shipped, or consigned.
www.window.state.tx.us /taxinfo/mfg_hse/index.html   (120 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Manufactured Housing Program provides financing to low and moderate-income borrowers who own a manufactured home located in a New Hampshire Housing approved Manufactured Housing Cooperative and wish to replace it with a newly manufactured unit.
All borrowers must be a member of a New Hampshire Housing approved Manufactured Housing Cooperative and the home must be located in a cooperatively owned park.
Homes must be manufactured in accordance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974.
www.nhhfa.org /ho_manufacturedhousing.htm   (199 words)

  
 OLR - Manufactured Housing
A manufactured housing community by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation that is a parcel or adjoining parcel of land, under single ownership, that has been planned and improved for the placement of 3 or more mobile homes, but does not include a construction camp.
The Manufactured Housing Board was established to ensure that manufactured housing is safe from hazardous defects, provide uniform performance standards for construction and installation of manufactured housing, and provide a safe and sanitary environment for occupants residing in mobile home parks.
The primary responsibilities of the board are to examine and license qualified applicants, to promulgate rules defining the qualifications and professional standards of manufacturers, dealers and installers of manufactured housing, to investigate complaints against its licensees, and to take appropriate disciplinary action against noncompliance with its statute and rules.
www.state.me.us /pfr/olr/categories/cat25.htm   (3156 words)

  
 Manufactured Housing Services
The Manufactured Housing Program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulates the construction of certain factory-built housing units, called manufactured homes, formerly known as mobile homes.
Manufactured home retailers also have certain responsibilities to ensure that only homes that meet the Standards are sold to the general public.
Each manufacturer also hires an IPIA (Production Inspection Primary Inspection Agency), which must certify the plant, inspect each home at some stage of construction in the plant, and issue the actual HUD certification label that is attached to each section of the home upon completion.
www.ibts.org /manufactured_housing.htm   (715 words)

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