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High mortgage rates, lack of supply and elevated prices of homes have made the dream of owning a house for a lot of first-time buyers out of reach. But some experts suggest that one option that could help ameliorate the challenge of affordability in the housing market—manufactured homes, which cost $129,000 on average.

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January 30, 2026

Industry Veteran Discusses Housing Crisis

In this video from UMH Properties Inc., Eugene Landy, Founder and Chairman of UMH Properties Inc., discusses the company’s vision and approach to addressing the affordable housing crisis. In the video, he emphasizes that UMH focuses on efficiency, customer satisfaction and long-term value.

January 29, 2026

Video: Valley Vista Village: A New Model for Attainable, High-Quality Homeownership in California

Valley Vista Village stands as a compelling blueprint for other communities facing similar challenges: affordable and beautiful homes that are built for the future.

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December 1, 2025

Save the Date: 2026 MHI Events

As you plan for 2026, mark your calendar for these MHI events:
2026 MHI Winter Meeting
2026 MHI Congress & Expo
2026 MHI Annual Meeting
2026 MHI National Communities Council Fall Leadership Forum

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April 15, 2026

MHI News & Updates April 15, 2026

Headlines from MHI News & Updates April 15, 2026:
Congress & Expo Unites the Industry for Learning, Innovation and Connection in Las Vegas;
MHI Economic Report: Soft Start in 2026;
State Legislative Update: Recent Wins and Challenges for Manufactured Housing

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April 1, 2026

MHI News & Updates April 1, 2026

Headlines from MHI News & Updates April 1, 2026:

Congress & Expo Is Next Week!
State Legislative Update;
MHI Members Become Industry Guardians

March 20, 2026

Manufactured Housing in the Spotlight at the National Housing Supply Summit

Policymakers, industry leaders and housing innovators convened at the National Housing Supply Summit in Washington, DC on March 18 to focus on strategies for increasing housing supply nationwide.