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Paula Reeves Appointed to New FHFA Advisory Committee

On Thursday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the 20 inaugural members of its Advisory Committee on Affordable, Equitable, and Sustainable Housing. Ensuring manufactured housing’s seat at the table and voice in the conversation is Paula Reeves, President of the Affordable Housing Division of Land Home Financial. Her appointment is important for the industry, helping to keep manufactured housing in the forefront of discussions on attainable housing.

The Committee will provide input and advice to FHFA on how Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks can best serve as reliable sources of liquidity and funding for housing finance and community investment in single and multifamily housing markets. Committee members come from various fields to cover the array of housing topics and provide well-structured input. Committee members will serve a two-year term with the first meeting this fall.

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February 5, 2026

Register Now for 2026 MHI Congress & Expo

Join MHI at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for this year’s Congress & Expo! With top-quality educational programs led by industry experts, networking opportunities, and an exhibit floor showcasing innovations from over 140 companies, there is something for every segment of the industry.

January 30, 2026

MHI Remembers Doug Gorman

It is with deep sadness that MHI mourns the passing of Doug Gorman, a towering figure in the manufactured housing industry for more than five decades. His 55-year career shaped the future of attainable housing, from leading retail operations to improving countless lives through his unwavering commitment to helping families find quality homes.

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.

February 5, 2026

Invest in the Future of Manufactured Housing

Manufactured housing production declined 3.9% year‑over‑year in December and decreased 0.6% in total during 2025. December shipments fell, with single‑section units down 6.5% and multi‑section units down 1.6%; for 2025 overall, single‑section shipments dropped 4.7% while multi‑section shipments rose 2.7%.

MHI Economic Report Reveals December and 2025 Year-End Data

Virginia: Zoning Board Approves HUD Code Duplex

On Monday, the Isle of Wight County Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve a variance allowing the placement of a HUD Code single‑section duplex manufactured home, overcoming a zoning barrier that had stalled installation for more than a year. This decision is significant not just locally, but nationally, as it affirms that the new 2-4 unit designs approved under the latest changes to the HUD Code can and should be permitted within existing zoning frameworks designed for manufactured housing.