Manufactured Housing Articles & News

A common misconception in the world of real estate is that mobile homes have a built-in expiration date, destined to deteriorate beyond repair. However, this notion couldn't be further from the truth.

Delve into the world of rental applications, credit checks, background checks, verifying income, and reference checks, uncovering the secrets to spotting a great tenant. We'll also explore the legalities to ensure your screening process is fair and effective.

In 1994, HUD created more stringent construction standards for manufactured homes sited proximate to the Gulf or Atlantic Ocean.

New data shows that check fraud is rising dramatically. Check fraud has surpassed loan or debt fraud as the number one source of bank fraud losses. Driving the increase is theft of checks sent via the Post Office. In 2022, the Treasury Department saw 680,000 check-fraud reports. This is a 94% annual increase over 2021.

One of the strange media fixations on the mobile home park industry is that “mobile” homes are anything but mobile. Between the high cost to move a home ($5,000+) and the dangers involved (the home can fall to pieces in transport) it makes about as much sense to move a mobile home as it does a stick-built one.

Manufactured homes are a great investment. If you are not sure whether to buy or rent a manufactured home, keep reading to make a wise decision.

Senators from both sides of the aisle questioned HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge about manufactured housing today during a U.S. Senate Banking Committee hearing about housing and infrastructure. In her responses, Secretary Fudge reaffirmed she is a “strong proponent”

Lack of financing options for this type of low-cost housing reduces affordability for low- to moderate-income families

Manufactured homes, formerly referred to as mobile homes, comprise over six percent of America’s housing stock and represent an even larger share of housing for low- and moderate-income (LMI) households. This market should receive targeted attention if solar is to be developed equitably and if all segments of society are to realize economic benefits from solar.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted virtually every reach and sector of the world, including the manufactured home communities, owners, and renters throughout the U.S. Here is what you need to know about the next steps.