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Strong HUD Code Production in April 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Washington, D.C., June 4, 2018 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), year-over-year manufactured housing industry production grew again in April 2018. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced 8,262 homes in April […]

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MHARR Continues to Press Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac To Fully Engage on Duty To Serve

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Washington, D.C., May 30, 2018 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) in written comments filed on May 30, 2018, has called on the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) — the federal regulator of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — to significantly revise and amend the final rule that it issued

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Montgomery Confirmed as HUD Assistant Secretary

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The nomination of Brian Montgomery to serve as HUD Assistant Secretary for Housing – Federal Housing Commissioner has finally been confirmed by the United States Senate, after an extended delay. Montgomery, who was initially nominated by President Trump in September 2017, was confirmed by a vote of 74-23 on May 23, 2018, following repeated requests

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“Washington Post Article Underscores Clear Need for An Independent Post-Production Association”

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A recent article in the Washington Post regarding the HUD manufactured housing program and the reassignment of former program administrator, Pamela Danner, vividly highlights the glaring need for a new, independent, collective, national trade association to more effectively represent the industry’s post-production sector. While the Post article, published May 2, 2018, was surprisingly objective in

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HUD Code Production Growth Continues In March 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Washington, D.C., May 3, 2018 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), year-over-year manufactured housing industry production grew again in March 2018. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced 8,830 homes in March

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Final HUD “Guidance” Letter and News Release

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MHARR CALLS FOR REPEAL OF HUD MANUFACTURED HOUSING “GUIDANCE” DOCUMENTS Washington, D.C., April 25, 2018 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR), citing recent rulings by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) stating that DOJ would no longer use its authority to enforce Executive Branch agency “guidance” documents in civil

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Formaldehyde Rule Implementation Date Change

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]APRIL 4, 2018   TO: MHARR MANUFACTURERS         MHARR STATE AFFILIATES         MHARR TECHNICAL REVIEW GROUP (TRG)  FROM:           MHARR  RE:               Formaldehyde Rule Implementation Date Change Under a recent federal court order, the compliance date for formaldehyde emissions standards, record-keeping and labelling requirements (including requirements applicable to HUD Code manufactured homes) established

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HUD CODE PRODUCTION INCREASES IN FEBRUARY 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Washington, D.C., April 3, 2018 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), year-over-year manufactured housing industry production increased again during February 2018. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced 8,065 homes in February

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“MHARR Leadership Continues to Produce Results for Industry”

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MHARR, as an organization, has always been tasked with being a leader on the issues it addresses. Established by industry pioneers in 1985, MHARR was not designed, and was never intended to be, a status quo organization given to complacency, pulling punches, or “going along” with regulators, industry detractors, or anyone else. It was formed,

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