TMHA’s Executive Director’s Response to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau’s White Paper on MH

This is my third attempt at writing this article. I had to trash my two previous efforts.

After … more

As many in the manufactured housing industry know, the new Dodd Frank Regulations, specifically the Home Owners Equity Protection Act (HOEPA), which for the first time includes purchase money … more

Early voting opens for the November 4 election on Monday, October 20, 2014.  

In an effort to try and clear up some confusion due to recent court hearings, Texas’ voter ID requirements will be in … more

Friday October 10, the board of the Manufactured Housing Division of TDHCA approved changes to the administrative rules governing manufactured housing in Texas.  The rules are adopted to comply with … more

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued Circular 26-14-24: Manufactured Home Appraisal Report (09/05/14). The purpose of the Circular is to provide information to program participants on the … more

On July 24, the CFPB published a proposed rule that, if later adopted, would change the reporting requirements for those who provide loans to purchase homes.  The proposed rule changes the current … more

Back in February when I visited with Congressman Bill Flores in Washington, I asked him if he had ever toured a manufactured housing plant.  Well, today, a big thank you goes out to his scheduler, … more

I want to express my gratitude to the members at A-1 homes from Midland and Odessa. Ed Laseter, Miguel Sanchez, John Nichols, Dimas Avalos, Rosa Fuller and I met with Congressman Conaway at the A-1 … more