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Cortez Masto Bills to Tackle Housing Crisis Included in Landmark Bipartisan Senate Housing Package
Industry News
The ROAD to Housing Act cleared a key hurdle by passing unanimously out of committee. It now heads to the Senate floor for consideration.
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Legislation Introduced to Remove Permanent Chassis Requirement for Manufactured Housing
Industry News
Manufactured homes are an essential source of affordable housing, especially in rural areas. In removing the requirement for a permanent chassis on manufactured homes, the bill would further reduce cost and expand design and location possibilities for manufactured housing. Our nation is facing a housing supply shortage for both renters and homeowners with the lowest incomes, and this common-sense reform is an important piece of addressing this crisis.
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2025 Los Angeles Wildfire Assistance
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Our hearts go out to the many thousands of people displaced by the ongoing fires in Los Angeles. The state of California has set up the website below to assist impacted individuals and businesses with FEMA relief, rental assistance, and other resources.
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The Lasting Legacy of Vintage Mobile Homes: Debunking the Myths By Frank Rolfe
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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.
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The Ultimate Guide to Tenant Screening: Rental Mastery Made Easy
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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.
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Can You Own a Wind Zone II Home for Less Than a Wind Zone I Home By Kurt Kelley
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In 1994, HUD created more stringent construction standards
for manufactured homes sited proximate to the Gulf or
Atlantic Ocean.
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Check Fraud Rising to Critical Levels By Kurt D. Kelley
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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.
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"MOBILE HOMES” ARE NOT SOLD AS BEING MOBILE By Frank Rolfe
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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.
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Buying vs. Renting a Manufactured Home: Making the Right Choice
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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.
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HUD Secretary Fudge Reaffirms Her Commitment to Manufactured Housing
Press Release
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”
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