Three new appointees and three return to the committee that advises HUD on manufactured housing production, regulations, and administration of the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act.
Read More »HUD Establishes Independent Office of Manufactured Housing
HUD’s new office will administer the Department’s Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, a code that establishes standards for the design and construction of manufactured homes to assure quality, durability, safety, and affordability.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Seeking Feedback on Manufactured Housing Program
As a means to increase the nation’s supply of affordable housing, Ginnie Mae is seeking public comment on how its Manufactured Housing Program could boost inventory.
Read More »FHFA Director Addresses Underserved Markets
Through its Duty to Serve program, the FHFA is seeking equitable housing options for underserved markets as a solution to closing the affordability gap.
Read More »The Week Ahead: FHFA Provides Guidance on Underserved Markets
As part of the Duty to Serve program, the GSEs will present three virtual Listening Sessions focusing on rural housing, affordable housing preservation, and manufactured housing.
Read More »FHFA Publishes GSE Goals for Market Improvements
By submission of their proposed plans, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are laying the groundwork for improvements in three underserved housing markets.
Read More »Manufactured Housing: The Low Inventory Solution?
Demand continues to overshadow supply in the housing market, but a combination of manufactured homes and down payment assistance may ease this burden.
Read More »HUD Proposes Changes to Expedite Construction of Manufactured Housing
Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson said the current recommendations “remove more of the red tape” that stands between the production of more housing.
Read More »Re-Examining Manufactured Housing
In an effort to combat a shrinking supply of affordable housing stock, Fannie Mae’s Duty to Serve initiative is developing solutions including manufactured housing, affordable housing preservation, and rural housing.
Read More »Freddie Mac, Appraisal Institute Offer Manufactured Housing Valuation Training
Here’s why Freddie Mac has partnered with the Appraisal Institute to train appraisers to correctly evaluate the price of manufactured homes.
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