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New CrossMod® Community Opens in California

Valley Vista Village, a new 239-home community, has officially opened just outside historic downtown Sonora, California. Developed by Homes Direct and Land Home Financial Services, the neighborhood features CrossMod® homes custom-designed for Valley Vista Village by Cavco Industries’ Palm Harbor Homes in Millersburg, Oregon.

The community features nine CrossMod® floor plans ranging from 1,400 to 2,200 square feet, each with a two-car garage and attic storage. Four model homes are available for viewing at the on-site Model Center. Homes meet HUD Code and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) standards, and qualify for MH Advantage and CHOICEHome financing.

Nearly one-third of the property is dedicated to open space, including 1.7 miles of walking trails. Future amenities include a Community Center with pickleball and bocce courts. With high-speed internet, utility services, and a prime location near Yosemite and local attractions, Valley Vista offers a modern, connected lifestyle in a natural setting.

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October 31, 2025

Spotlight on Innovation and Expert Insights at MHI NCC Fall Leadership Forum

The 2025 MHI National Communities Council Fall Leadership Forum lands in Chicago next week, bringing together leaders in manufactured housing for one and a half days of strategic dialogue, networking and high-level briefings. The event begins Wednesday, Nov. 5 with a Welcome Reception sponsored by Equity Lifestyle Properties, setting the tone for a dynamic agenda.

October 19, 2025

Celebrate Careers in Construction with MHI Resources

October is Careers in Construction Month, and MHI has marketing materials to help members grow the industry by promoting the wide variety of rewarding careers in production, transportation, installation, home sales and community management. Use the guide to create your own elements (brochure, webpage, social media post, etc.) for a marketing campaign.

New Speakers Announced for MHI NCC Fall Leadership Forum

Join MHI for the only community executive-level event of the year: the 2025 MHI National Communities Council Fall Leadership Forum in Chicago November 5-7. This meeting will dive into the demographic trends and public opinion trends that you need to know in 2026 and beyond.

October 31, 2025

Stay Connected with MHI: Sign Up to Receive Text Updates

You will get timely event reminders and important industry alerts—delivered straight to your phone. MHI members who opt in will receive no more than four messages per month, ensuring you stay in the loop without being overwhelmed.

Strengthen Your Sales Team. Strengthen Your Business.

The Professional Housing Consultant (PHC®) certification course helps bridge that gap. It gives your sales consultants the structure, standards and strategies they need to perform at their best—so you can focus on running the business.

UMH CEO Advocates for Manufactured Housing in HousingWire

Sam Landy, President and CEO of UMH Properties, wrote an article advocating for manufactured housing as a scalable solution to America’s affordable housing crisis in HousingWire, a leading media and data platform serving professionals across the U.S. housing industry, including mortgage, real estate, title and appraisal sectors.