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At a manufactured home community in Fostoria, Ohio, industry veteran Brandon Schilling beholds something he thinks of as “the school bus test”. The company he leads as president and CEO, BrightStar Communities, had acquired the community in Northeast Ohio, and the group had largely completed its initial plan to revitalize the asset. “When the kids […] The post The Development of the ‘brightSTAR Way’ appeared first on MHInsider.

By Arthur Attal The question that manufactured housing community owners and operators were asking a year ago was whether AI could actually be useful in their business. That debate is over, and the questions now are more practical: Where do I start? How do I connect AI to my existing systems? And what happens to […] The post Manufactured Housing’s AI Moment Is Here appeared first on MHInsider.

Yardi has been in the converging world of real estate and technology for a long time, including in the manufactured housing industry with its primary offerings and an adapted version for smaller operations, called Yardi Breeze Premier. After years of development, the company has released Yardi MH Manager, a new right-sized, manufactured-housing-focused offering that helps […] The post One of the Largest Property Management Software Providers Brings MH Manager appeared first on MHInside...

Oct. 6-8 at Avalon Hotel in Alpharetta, Ga. Manufactured housing community owners have never had more information available to them — or more decisions to make. From advances in artificial intelligence and technology to changing operational demands, acquisitions, risk management, and evolving resident expectations, today’s owners are constantly balancing long-term strategy with day-to-day operations. As […] The post SECO26: Practical Education for Community Owners appeared ...

By Patrick Shea For many Americans, homeownership feels increasingly out of reach. Rising home prices, limited housing inventory, and increasing construction costs have created significant barriers for working families. For me, that challenge has become both a professional mission and a personal passion. I began my career in the manufactured housing industry more than six […] The post Transform Vacant Land into Homeownership Opportunities appeared first on MHInsider.

On June 26, the third annual Cole Accolades Luncheon Honoring Women of Distinction in the manufactured housing industry was held at the private Park Club in Costa Mesa, California. This event is sponsored solely by Barry Cole of MHIS, a California-based insurance provider for the industry. What started as a way of identifying those women […] The post Barry Cole Holds 3rd Annual Luncheon for Women of Distinction appeared first on MHInsider.

The Midwest Manufactured Housing Federation has announced that attendee registration is now open for the 2027 Louisville Manufactured Housing Show, returning to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. from Jan. 20-22. The Louisville Show draws thousands of industry professionals to tour over 40 model homes from the nation’s leading manufacturers, making it the largest […] The post 2027 Louisville Manufactured Housing Show Opens Attendee Registration appeared first on MHInsi...

HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase, MHI’s Homes on the Hill and Annual Meeting Begin Sept. 22 Two of the country’s largest builders of manufactured homes will be featured Sept. 22-24 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Innovative Housing Showcase in partnership with the Manufactured Housing Institute […] The post Cavco, Champion Head to the Hill with Housing Innovation, Focus on Multigenerational Living appeared fi...

The Midwest Manufactured Housing Federation announced today that the 2027 Louisville Manufactured Housing Show will take place from Jan. 20-22. Once again held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, the Louisville Show will bring together manufactured housing professionals from all over the country. As the precursor to the spring selling season, the show […] The post Louisville Manufactured Housing Show Announces Show Dates: January 20-22, 2027 appeared first on MHInsider...

Trove is a new software company built exclusively for manufactured and modular home retailers. It ties together the three business solutions most dealers run through separate vendors — digital marketing, the customer-facing website, and the CRM — into a single connected system. The company, founded and operated by brothers John and James Connelly, is betting […] The post Rebuild How Homes Are Sold Online appeared first on MHInsider.