, /PRNewswire/ --Â On this World Habitat Day, James Hardie Building Products Inc. (James Hardie), a subsidiary of James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX;Â NYSE: JHX) and a leading provider of exterior design solutions, proudly announces its continued commitment to affordable housing and climate-resilient communities through its sponsorship of Habitat for Humanity's 2025 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project and ongoing Habitat Strong efforts. Aaron Erter and Noor Boyle of James Hardie's leadership team workin ...

The homebuyers’ strike of the past three years is finally working, but the path to affordable housing still looks painful, @conorsen (via @opinion) https://t.co/yEXYLOsUS0 ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Investment Management ("MSIM†) and Opportunity Finance Network ("OFN†) today announced three grant recipients of MSIM's annual contribution to OFN's Finance Justice Fund, now called OFN's Financing Fund: GROW South Dakota, Community Health Center Capital Fund, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Lending, Inc. The three community development financial institutions (CDFIs) focus on community development and affordable housing. The grants are funded by MS. ...

The Portuguese government will raise the tax on house purchases carried out by non-residents in a bid to increase the supply of affordable homes https://t.co/BSgHtTDVsk ...

So what are the things that um 1NYC uh or the business leaders that you've talked to want from mom Donnie. Because we we know the concerns, we know um the fears, but what are the asks. I think the first the the main sort of framing is will he be an effective mayor of New York City.Business leaders are concerned about things that all of us are concerned about actually. Uh they're concerned about the supply of affordable housing. They're concerned about New York City uh improving its public safety.Um there's ...

Core Viewpoint - The manufactured housing (MH) sector is well-positioned for growth due to a significant price disparity with site-built homes, regulatory changes, and increasing demand for affordable housing solutions [1][2][12]. Sector Fundamentals - The MH sector has experienced a substantial undersupply due to stringent financial and zoning regulations, which has created a favorable environment for existing players [1][7]. - MH currently constitutes about 10% of the single-family housing market, down from 30% in the 1970s, indicating a historical low in MH building volume [9][11]. - The affordable housing crisis is partly attributed to the low percentage of MH in the overall housing market, prompting regulatory loosening at federal, state, and local levels [7][12][13]. Company-Level Analysis - UMH Properties and Flagship Communities are identified as the best-positioned companies within the MH sector due to their geographic advantages and growth potential [2][39]. - UMH has demonstrated strong same-store NOI growth, significantly outperforming larger mixed-asset MH REITs [30][36]. - Flagship Communities, while smaller, is achieving impressive same-store NOI growth rates of around 12% [33]. Valuation - Current valuations show that UMH is trading at 15.9X AFFO, while larger competitors like Equity LifeStyle Properties and Sun Communities are trading at higher multiples of 22.8X and 21.2X AFFO, respectively [37][38]. - The cheaper valuation and higher growth potential of UMH and Flagship make them attractive compared to their larger peers [39]. Geographic Advantage - UMH and Flagship operate in states that are more favorable to MH development, allowing for more efficient zoning and land acquisition [40][45]. - Kentucky, where Flagship is headquartered, has a high concentration of MH, with 31.6% of its single-family housing consisting of MH [41]. Bull Thesis Summary - The combination of favorable macroeconomic and regulatory factors is expected to drive continued growth in the MH sector, particularly for UMH and Flagship, which are trading at discounted valuations [46][47].

Affordable Tesla-Powered BOXABL Tiny Homes Coming to Cabo Oasis Expanding Flagship Development SAN DIEGO, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Land Alliance, Inc. (OTCQB: ILAL) (“ILAL” or the “Company”), a global real estate investment and development firm, today announced that the wildly-popular tiny home brand, BOXABL, is now available for ordering at its flagship 500-acre Cabo Oasis beachfront development in Baja California. The Company expects the BOXABL model home, which is now a part of it ...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney launched a new government agency responsible for building affordable homes as he aims to boost the pace of construction over the next decade https://t.co/k2z3KNwzKY ...

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Core Insights - UMH Properties, Inc. will participate in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's annual Innovative Housing Showcase for the fifth consecutive year, starting on September 6, 2025 [1][2] Company Overview - UMH Properties, Inc. is a public equity REIT established in 1968, owning and operating 144 manufactured home communities with approximately 26,800 developed homesites, including 10,600 rental homes and over 1,000 self-storage units [2] - The communities are located across multiple states, including New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia [2] Event Participation - At the Innovative Housing Showcase, UMH will present three advanced manufactured homes in collaboration with Ritz-Craft Homes, Champion Homes, and Cavco Industries, showcasing innovations in design, efficiency, and affordability [2] - One highlighted home features an integrated solar shingle roofing system and home energy storage solution developed in partnership with GAF Energy, aimed at reducing energy costs and promoting sustainability [2] - The event provides an opportunity for lawmakers, policymakers, and the public to experience modern housing solutions addressing the affordable housing crisis [2]