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Manufactured Housing Finance Relief Legislation Unveiled

5,301 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in November 2011

MHI Stresses Need for Financing and Regulatory Relief During Manufactured Housing Hearing

5,436 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in October 2011

3,544 New Modular Homes Shipped in Third Quarter of 2011

5,037 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in September 2011 (Members Only)

Fall 2011 Issue of Community Connections is Now Available

NFPA Report Affirms Manufactured Homes Do Not Pose Significant Fire Risk

MHI Elects Leadership and Honors Individual Achievements

During MHI’s Annual Meeting, the following members were reelected to serve as MHI Officers in 2012: Chairman, Joe Stegmayer, Cavco Industries, Inc.; Vice Chairman, Don Glisson, Jr., Triad Financial Services, Inc.; Secretary, Kevin Clayton, Clayton Homes; and Treasurer, Nathan Smith, SSK Communities. Ken Cashin, Windstorm Holdings, Inc., will continue to serve on the Executive Committee in his role as Immediate Past Chairman.

The following members received awards during the annual awards dinner. Special thanks Triad Financial Services for their generous sponsorship of this event.

5,166 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in August 2011

3,679 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in July 2011

Summer 2011 Issue of Community Connections is Now Available

3,339 New Modular Homes Shipped in the Second Quarter of 2011

5,024 Manufactured Homes Shipped in June 2011

Download a Free Copy of Prefabrication and Modularization: Increasing Productivity in the Construction Industry

Market Share on Rise for Manufactured Housing Industry

Dodd-Frank Act and Manufactured Housing – July 2011

FINAL RULE ON SAFE ACT: Implications for Manufactured Housing July 15, 2011 (Members Only)

Manufactured Housing Institute President and CEO Comments on Research Report on State of the Industry

MHI Continues Push for Dodd-Frank Reform

3,954 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in April 2011

4,475 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in May 2011

2,474 New Modular Homes Shipped in the First Quarter of 2011

Signs of Recovery Ahead – Congress & Expo a Huge Success

4,035 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in March 2011

National Industry Awards Presented at 2011 National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing

MHI Submits Comments to HUD on Subpart I - Consumer Complaint Handling and Remedial Action

MHI Remains Very Optimistic About Industry - But Unified Effort Required

MHI in 75th Year as Industry Establishment

2,885 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in February 2011

MHI and Coalition Trade Groups Release GSE Letter

MHI Comments on Hours of Service Rule proposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

MHI Members Converge on Capitol Hill This Week - Urge Congress to Keep Manufactured Housing Affordable

2,776 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in January 2011 - Down 12.1 Percent from January 2010

FHA Commissioner Stevens to Step Down

MHI Submits Comments on SBA Floor Plan Program

MHI Supports U.S. Chamber Led Industry-Wide Effort to Improve Consumer Protection Agency

Winter 2011 Issue of Community Connections is Now Available

MHI Legislative Conference and Winter Meeting to Feature Prominent Leaders and Policymakers

MHI Honors 75 Years of Service

2,781 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in December 2010 - Down 22.2 Percent from December 2009

MHI Briefs Congress on Finance and Energy Issues for Manufactured Housing

MHI Action Alert: Urge House Members to Join the Congressional Manufactured Housing Caucus

MHI's 2010 Scorecard

December 9 MHI Webinar on Dodd/Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

3,841 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in October 2010 - Down 15.7 Percent from October 2009

Fall 2010 Issue of Community Connections is Now Available

Model Installation Standards – Final Rule

4,440 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in September 2010, Down 2.0 Percent from September 2009

Highlights of 2010 Mid-Term Election

MHI Sets Industry Priorities for 2011

Summary of State Laws and Court Cases Regarding the Zoning, Placement, and Tax Treatment of Manufactured Housing (Members Only)

4,862 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in August 2010, up 8.7 Percent from August 2009

MHI Elects Officers and Presents Awards to Industry Leaders During MHI

4,257 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in July 2010, down 3.8 Percent from July 2009

Summer 2010 Issue of Community Connections Now Available

MHI Participates in Administration’s Conference on The Future of Housing Finance - White House Pledges Fundamental Changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

5,430 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in June 2010, up 21.8 Percent from June 2009

MHI Continues to Push for SAFE Act Reform on Several Fronts

Call for Entries -- 2011 Community and Retail Sales Center of the Year and Manufactured and Modular Home Design Awards

MHI Members -- Contact FHFA and Congress Immediately to Request Modification of the Enterprise Duty to Serve Underserved Markets Proposed Rule (Action Needed by July 22, 2010)

Call for Presentations for 2011 National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing

Spring 2010 Community Connections is Now Available

MHI and Industry Members Participate in Important Financing Summit in Elkhart on June 2, 2010

MHI Webinar on "The SAFE Act and its Impact on Land-Lease Communities" to be Held on July 21, 2010

MHI Applauds FHA’s Issuance of Final Title I Program Clarification and Guidance - Ginnie Mae Action Expected Soon

At MHI’s urging, House Passes Donnelly Resolution

MHI’s Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Legislation Passes the House

MHI’s Three Point Plan to Move the Manufactured Housing Industry Forward

MHI’s Monthly Economic Report© for April 2010 is Now Available

ABC’s "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" to Feature Modular Home Built by Palm Harbor Homes and its Wholly-Owned Modular Subsidiary, Nationwide Homes, Inc. on May 16, 2010

MHI Summary of April 28-30, 2010 Meeting of the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee

Top Industry Leaders Honored - National Industry Awards Presented at 2010 National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing

Positive Energy Overflows During the 2010 National Congress & Expo

2010 Quick Facts Now Available Online

MHI Launches Online Buyer’s Guide

Winter 2010 Community Connections is Now Available

MHI Announces Selection of Lois Starkey to MHI Staff Team

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Jim Clayton to Deliver Keynote Address and ULI and NCC to Co-Host 2010 Forum - Take Advantage of Reduced Room Rate

SAFE Act Proposed Rule Published in December 15, 2009 Federal Register

Enter to Win 2010 Community of the Year, Retail Sales Center of the Year or Best New Home Design

Matchneer to Keynote MHI Winter Meeting to be Held on Feb. 1-2, 2010 at the Hilton DeSoto, Savannah, Georgia - Register Today!

The Energy Efficiency Home Tax Credit Update Set to Expire in December 2009

Community Connections - Fall 2009 Issue Now Available

HUD/IRS Teleconference on First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Handout

SAFE Act Proposed Rule to Be Published Dec. 15

Congress Adopts Extension of Home Buyer Tax Credit

November 3, 2009 Webinar on Regulation Z Handout Now Available

Awards Presented at MHI’s Annual Awards Dinner

MHI is Moving on October 19, 2009

Elections Held During MHI's 73rd Annual Meeting

MHI Submits Comments to FHFA Regarding Duty to Serve Underserved Markets for GSEs

Click Here For A List of Lenders That May Be Able To Assist You With Your Home Financing Needs

MHI Participates in Important HUD Consensus Committee Meeting

MHI Attends Briefing Sponsored by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)

MHI Comment Letter to SBA on Pilot Program for Floor Plan Financing

Community Connections - Summer 2009 Issue

Recording of MHI Webinar With the SBA on the Dealer Floor Plan Pilot Initiative Now Available

Modular Housing News - Summer 2009 Issue

Stevens Sworn in This Week as FHA Commissioner - MHI Meets with HUD DAS For Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs

FHA Guidance on Using First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

MHI Members -- Join MHI’s Summer Membership Recruitment Challenge and be Entered to Win $500 at MHI’s Annual Meeting

MHI Submits June 22 Comment Letter to HUD on FHA Title I Manufactured Home Loan Program

Spring 2009 Issue of Community Connections

Construction Planning Guide Now Available

FHA Title I Changes Published in Federal Register; Comment Period Ends June 22

FHA Changes to Title I Program Mortgagee Letter

Federal Reserve Responds to MHI’s Request to Include Floorplan Loans for Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF)

Top Industry Leaders Honored at National Congress & Expo

MHI President Addresses Finance Issues at PMHA Gathering - View Presentation

MHI Releases 2009 National Policy Agenda

Community Connections- Winter 2009 Issue

MHI’s Key Housing Provisions Included in Stimulus Package

MHEI®/BuilderRadio.com Partnership Provides Strategic Sales and Marketing Education Programs for the industry

MHI Winter Meeting Sets Industry Direction for 2009

HUD Limits Inspection Requirements for Many Hinged Roof Systems

The Allen Report's 20th Who's Who Among Land-Lease Community Operators

Purchase Recording from January 21, 2009 Audio Conference on Inventory Financing Solutions - Working with Local Lenders For Your Retail Inventory Financing Needs

MHI President and CEO Addresses Louisville Show Attendees on Floor Plan Lending Issues

For a copy of the PowerPoint Presentation, click here

Manufactured Housing Institute Applauds Selection of Shaun Donovan as HUD Secretary

2009 MHI Officers are Ready to Lead (Members Only)

Community Connections -- Fall Issue

Gain the Competitive Edge with MHI's 2009 MHI Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities

MHI’s 72nd Annual Meeting Lays the Groundwork for Industry to Play a Dynamic Role in Housing America

HUD Extends Effective Date of New Installation Standards Requirements to January 1, 2009

FTC Red Flags Identity Theft Prevention Programs Extended to May 1, 2009

Register Today for the 2008 NCC Fall Webinar Series

President Bush Signs Bank Rescue Plan Into Law

Model Installation Manual, State Installation Program - Final Rule and Model Installation Standards - Final Rule

Shipments of Modular Homes Down 33.7 Percent in Second Quarter

Register today for the NMHC’s 2008 Modular Housing Tour to be Held on October 12-14, 2008 in Harrisburg, PA

Modular Housing News - Summer 2008 Issue

Manufactured Housing Institute Applauds President Bush’s Passage of Housing Bill

Community Connections-- Summer Issue

Manufactured Housing Institute Applauds Congressional Passage of Housing Legislation

Summary of Key Provisions in H.R. 3221, the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (the “Act”)

House Passed Resolution, Sponsored by Reps. Joe Donnelly and Tom Feeney, Recognizing the Importance of Manufactured Housing in the United States

Registration is Open for MHI Annual Meeting to be Held on September 21-23, 2008

"11 Things Not to Say to Your Customers"--Aug. 12 Live Audio Conference

Entry Forms are Available for the 2009 Community of the Year and Retail Sales Center of the Year Awards

2008 NCC Fall Webinar Series--Register Now!

HUD Manufactured Home Installation Program Final Rule

U.S. House of Representatives Approves First National Manufactured Housing Week

Listen to May 21, 2008 Audio Conference for Retailers on "Understanding the Fannie Mae Select™ Initiative"

Community Connections-- Spring Issue

June 25, 2008 Manufactured & Modular Housing Market Outlook Webinar - Recordings and Written Materials are Available

MHI Launches New Daily E-Newsletter, MH Newswire

Top Industry Achievers Receive Prestigious National Industry Awards

MHI Calls Weather Radio Legislation, S. 2724, Shortsighted and Could Inadvertently Impair Safety

MHI Applauds Fannie Mae's Efforts to Offer More Affordable Financing Options to Manufactured Home Buyers Through its MH Select™ Initiative

Community Connections-- Winter Issue

Audio Conference for Retailers/Developers on the Fannie Mae MH Select Initiative

MHI Statement on CDC Preliminary findings of Currently Occupied Emergency Housing for Survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita that Struck the Gulf Coast in 2006

MHI Commends the Bush Administration’s Statement on Amending the Bankruptcy Code

Fannie Mae Launches MH Select™ Initiative

MHI Applauds HUD Secretary's Statement on FHA Reform

MHI Releases National Policy Agenda

MHI Vigorously Opposing Freddie Mac's Tax on Homeownership

NCC and NMHC Webinar Recordings Now Available for Purchase and Download in MHI’s Bookstore

MHI Applauds Senate Passage of FHA Reform

Entry Forms Available for 2008 Community of the Year and Retail Sales Center of the Year Awards

Register Now for the NCC Winter Meeting, Feb. 11-12, Dallas, TX

White House Fact Sheet on Mortgage Plan

Summary of State Laws and Court Cases Regarding the Zoning, Placement, and Tax Treatment of Manufactured Housing (Members only)

Community Connections--Fall Issue

New Form I-9 Announced for Employee Eligibility Verification

Rae Ann Bevington Joins MHI as Director of MHI-PAC and Grassroots Activities

2007 Annual Meeting Focuses on Moving Industry to the Next Level

HUD Model Installation Standards Final Rule

Dec. 5 NCC Webinar: Alternative Methods for Filling Sites: Leasing Homes, Lease Options, In-House Financing

National Modular Housing Council Holds Annual Meeting and Elects New Leadership Team

Guidance and Resources to Victims of California Wildfires

MHI Announces Appointment of Jeff Inks To Senior Staff

MHI Announces Reorganization

Manufactured Housing Finance Forum Takes Industry’s Message to Wall Street

Manufactured Housing featured in Sept 2007 issue of Urban Land Magazine

Register today for the Modular Housing Factory Tour to be held on November 4-6, 2007

MHI President and CEO issues statement on Bush’s proposed FHA changes

New VA Program for Disabled Veterans Includes $50,000 Grant to Purchase Homes

Letter from Democratic Members of Congress to the House Energy & Commerce Committee on water submetering

MHI Statement on Accessibility Guidelines for Emergency Transportable Housing

MHI Manufactured Housing Finance Forum, October 4, New York, NY

Call for Presentations - MHI seeks proposals for 2011 Congress and Expo workshops

MHI's July 13 Subprime Lending Webinar recording now available on CD

MHI Supports National Homeownership Month

Manufactured Housing Institute Supports
Secretary’s Launch of National Homeownership Month

MHI Applauds House Passage of GSE Reform Legislation

HUD Issues Final Rule on Manufactured Home Dispute Resolution. Final Rule and Summary are Available for Review and Download.

Conference Registration List Now Available for Purchase

Sign-up to Participate in an MHI Priority Issue Task Force

Community Connections-- Spring Issue

New in the Bookstore: MH Community/Subdivision Development DVDs by Roderick Knoll

Order Photos From the 2007 National Industry Awards Luncheon

National Industry Awards Presented at 2007 National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing

MHI Responds to Syndicated Column

Community Connections-- Winter Issue

MHI Scores Two Victories in 109th Congress' Closing Hours

MHI Responds to Biased Article in BUILDER Magazine

New Leadership Team Chosen During MHI's 70th Annual Meeting - Awards Dinner Honors Five Individuals for Outstanding Industry Contributions

Community Connections--Fall Issue

Two Manufactured Housing Industry Trade Associations Announce Plans to Explore Merger

MHI Responds to Misleading and Biased Column

MHI Responds to Negative Web Site Posting

Katrina Revisited: Bringing Families Hope With New Homes

HUD Comment Deadline Date for the Proposed Rulemaking on the Federal Installation Program has been extended to Sept. 14. MHI Develops a HUD Comment Letter for Industry Use.

Community Connections--Summer Issue

U.S. House of Representatives Overwhelmingly Passes FHA Title I Reform Legislation

MHI Community Attributes System Provides Leads

Lender Best Practices Program Re-Certifies Origen Financial

MH Lending "Points of Interest" Newsletter - Spring 2006 Issue

Community Connections--Spring Issue

Winners of the 2006 National Industry Awards can now order photos from the April 19 Awards Luncheon online

2006 Congress & Expo Workshop and Developer Seminar Recordings

National Industry Awards Presented at 2006 National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing

Louisiana Factory Building Systems Symposium June 12-13

NCC National Resident Relations Forum Workbook now available in MHI’s Bookstore - quantities are limited!

Gov. Barbour to Host Workshop for Builders

HUD User Spotlights Removal of Barriers to Manufactured Homes in California

Gulf Coast Reconstruction Summit April 11-12

MHI Study Available "Review of HUD’s Report on The Impact of Hurricane Charley on Manufactured Housing"

MH Lending "Points of Interest" Winter Issue

Community Connections Winter Issue

Totaro Award Presented to Tim Williams During MHI Winter Meeting

MHI responds to NY Times Article on "FEMA Trailers"

Gulf Coast Housing Conference Draws Capacity Crowd

MHI Responds to Chicago Tribune Article on Eastbook Deaths

MH Lending "Points of Interest" Newsletter--Premiere Issue!

MHI CAS and MHVillage.com Team Up to Strengthen Resale Market for Existing Manufactured Homes

Lender Best Practices Program Re-Certifies CIS Financial Services, Inc.

Community Connections Fall Issue

Gulf Coast Housing Iniative Announces Baton Rouge Housing Conference

Register Now for the Modular & Manufactured Housing Development Conference, Baton Rouge, Jan. 31

The History of the Manufactured Home

From humble beginnings to elegant dwellings.

Strong Turnout Launches Industry Gulf Coast Housing Initiative

CIS Financial Services Re-Certified as LBP Lender

Manufactured and Modular Housing Development Conference to Tackle Housing Challenges in Mississippi Gulf Coast

Modular & Manufactured Housing Industries Launch Hurricane Initiative - “The Gulf Coast Housing Initiative: Factory Building the American Dream”

MHI Responds to an article in The Washington Post on FEMA’s Use of Manufactured Housing

Manufactured Housing Industry Testifies On Hurricane Relief Efforts Before U.S. House Subcommittee

Industry Awards Presented at the 2005 MHI Meeting

FEMA Solication Letter and Specifications for Production of Manufactured Housing

Updated Information on FEMA Efforts for Immediate Housing Needs in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina

MHI Scores Major Victories on Energy Legislation and Energy-efficient Mortgages

Lender Best Practices Program Re-Certifies Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance

Lender Best Practices Program Re-Certifies Triad Financial Services

FHA Approves Energy Efficient Mortgages for Energy Star Manufactured Homes

NMHC Scores Major Victory for Transport of Homes

Community Connections Summer Issue

MHI Community Attributes System Now Accepting Submissions

National Modular Housing Council (NMHC) Petitions U.S. Department of Transportation for Regulatory Relief

MHI responds to USA Today article

Strategic planning session tackles key industry issues

Community Connections Spring Issue

2005 Congress & Expo Workshop and Developer Seminar Recordings

MHI Board approves Community Attributes System (CAS)

MHEI Installer Training Course Approved by South Carolina

Cavco Homes Builds New Veteran’s Center for Native Americans

National Industry Awards Presented at 2005 National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing

Photos from the 2005 National Industry Awards Luncheon are now available to view online. Print the pdf of the order form to order your photos by fax or mail

HUD/COSAA Workshop Summary

Lenders Best Practices Re-Certifies Two Lenders

Two Ohio Communities Obtain "MHI Community of Distinction" Designation

Community Connections Winter Issue

Modular Brochure Now Available

NY Times Runs Favorable Article on Home Designs

MHI Files Comment Letter with Federal Trade Commission in Support of Proposed Rule Change Governing Trade Association PACs

Modern Homes Development Winter 2005 Issue

Register Now for the 2005 Developing with Manufactured and Modular Homes Seminar

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