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Co-Sponsors Needed to H.R. 1779
U.S. House Fights to Preserve Access to Affordable, Unsubsidized Housing for Millions of Americans
MHI is Moving on June 21, 2013
5,321 New HUD-Code Homes Shipped in April 2013
National Industry Awards Presented at 2013 National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing
4,504 New HUD-Code Homes Shipped in March 2013
Positive Energy Flows at the 2013 National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing
2013 NCC Spring Forum: Record Attendance & New Name
4,117 New HUD-Code Homes Shipped in February 2013
4,190 New HUD-Code Homes Shipped in January 2013
Gay Westbrook Joins MHI as Vice President of Political and Public Affairs
Leadership Transition Announced - Smith Becomes MHI Chairman
New Residential Sales in January 2013
3,513 New HUD-Code Homes Shipped in December 2012
4,354 New HUD-Code Homes Shipped in November 2012
View MHI’s 2012 Accomplishments and 2013 Legislative and Regulatory Priorities for 2013
Registration is Open for the 2013 National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing
5,144 New HUD-Code Homes Shipped in October 2012
New Online Awards Entry System Unveiled for the 2013 Community and Retail Sales Center of the Year and Manufactured and Modular Home Design Awards
Encourage Your U.S. Senators and Members of Congress to Support the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act (S. 3484 and H.R. 3849)
Fall 2012 Issue of Community Connections is Now Available
MHI Holds Forward-Looking Annual Meeting with Election of New Officers
4,382 New HUD-Code Homes Shipped in September 2012
Industry Members Honored During MHI Annual Meeting
Experts on Health Care Reform Address MHI Membership at 76th Annual Meeting - View the Presentations
View Presentation on Manufactured Housing, American Policy, and the 2012 Elections by Christina Suthammanont, Ph.D. during MHI’s Annual Meeting
MHI Announces Appointment of Kelli B. Nelson as New Director of Government Relations
Key Senate Banking Leader Unveils Manufactured Housing Relief Legislation - MHI Praises Measure to Preserve Access to Affordable Manufactured Housing
4,217 New HUD-Code Homes Shipped in July 2012
NMHC's Quarterly Modular Housing Report© for the 2nd Quarter of 2012 is Now Available
Modular Production Up in 2nd Quarter of 2012
Banks Say Regulations are Hurting Industries – West Virginia Housing Institute, Inc. Member Testifies
5,087 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in June 2012
Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
Anti-Money Laundering Program Template
Uniform Law Commission Votes to Approve Uniform Manufactured Housing Act
MHI Testifies Before House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit on Negative Impacts of Dodd-Frank and SAFE Acts
Urge Representatives Co-Sponsor the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Finance Act
5,197 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in May 2012
Spring/Summer 2012 Issue of Community Connections is Now Available
Homes Sales Prices Increased 1.3 Percent in April
Single-family housing Starts Rose 3.2 Percent in May
Community Incorporates Green, Solar-Powered, Quality Manufactured Homes
4,650 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in April 2012
NMHC's Quarterly Modular Housing Report© for the 1st Quarter of 2012 is Now Available
4,696 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in March 2012
RV/MH Hall of Fame “Building Our Heritage One Brick at a Time”
Law Manufactures a Housing Hurdle - May 7, 2012 CQ Weekly
2012 National Congress & Expo a Huge Success – Attendees Show Strong Determination and Optimism for a Great Future
National Industry Awards Presented at 2012 National Congress & Expo
View 2012 National Industry Award Winners
4,139 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in February 2012
Winter 2012 Community Connections is Now Available
Stabenow Amendment to Extend the ENERGY STAR Tax Credit for Manufactured and Modular Homes Defeated in the Senate
Urge Senators to Support Stabenow Amendment (#1812) Extending Tax Credit Incentives for ENERGY STAR Factory-Built Homes
3,030 New Modular Homes Shipped in the Fourth Quarter of 2011
3,945 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in January 2012
MHI Welcomes New President/CEO Richard A. Jennison
Manufactured Housing Finance Relief Legislation Unveiled
3,838 New HUD Code Homes Shipped in December 2011
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
Fall 2010 Issue of Community Connections is Now Available
Model Installation Standards – Final Rule
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)

MHI Elects Officers and Presents Awards to Industry Leaders During MHI
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
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
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!
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
Awards Presented at MHI’s Annual Awards Dinner
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
Recording of MHI Webinar With the SBA on the Dealer Floor Plan Pilot Initiative Now Available
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
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’s Key Housing Provisions Included in Stimulus Package
MHEI®/BuilderRadio.com Partnership Provides Strategic Sales and Marketing Education Programs for the industry
HUD Limits Inspection Requirements for Many Hinged Roof Systems
The Allen Report's 20th Who's Who Among Land-Lease Community Operators
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
Community Connections -- Fall Issue
MHI’s 72nd Annual Meeting Lays the Groundwork for Industry to Play a Dynamic Role in Housing America
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
Manufactured Housing Institute Applauds President Bush’s Passage of Housing Bill
Community Connections-- Summer Issue
Manufactured Housing Institute Applauds Congressional Passage of Housing Legislation
House Passed Resolution, Sponsored by Reps. Joe Donnelly and Tom Feeney, Recognizing the Importance of Manufactured Housing in the United States
"11 Things Not to Say to Your Customers"--Aug. 12 Live Audio Conference
HUD Manufactured Home Installation Program Final Rule
U.S. House of Representatives Approves First National Manufactured Housing Week
Community Connections-- Spring Issue
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 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
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
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
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
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
Community Connections--Spring Issue
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
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
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
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

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