By Lauren Williams, CFED On October 5 & 6, CFED staff convened about 75 nonprofit and industry leaders from the manufactured housing field in Knoxville, Tenn., for the 2011 I’M HOME retreat. The two-day event was full of engaging conversations … Continue reading
SBRA today signed a supplement to its contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority that increases the number of ENERGY STAR manufactured homes that can qualify for the $1,450 rebate and extends the program period through 2012. The rebate is paid … Continue reading
The SAVE act was introduced in the Senate. If approved, this Act has the potential to transform the way green homes are valued for lending purposes and appraisal by directing the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to modify … Continue reading
New Appraisers’ Tool Helps Homeowners Get Credit for Green Features Homeowners who have invested in energy saving upgrades can now have greater confidence that their property will be appraised at a fairer market value. Appraisal tool article By Michelle A. … Continue reading
I’M HOME Retreat October 5 – 7, 2011 (Print version*) The Next Step staff returned home from a week in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the Corporation for Enterprise Development’s (CFED) annual Innovations in Manufactured Homes (I’M HOME) Retreat. The event brought … Continue reading