Clayton CrossMod single-section missing middle housing launches

May 1, 2026 by bp56691

“Try a lot of new things. Keep what works.” This has been an operational mantra at Clayton for more than a decade, inspired by Chairman and CEO Kevin Clayton’s embrace of the Japanese principle of kaizen – constant, patient, humble, unrelenting improvement. That ethos – more discipline than buzzword, more practice than promise – frames […]

Can innovation, policy reform redeem manufactured housing’s image?

March 6, 2026 by bp56691

Manufactured housing is still hampered by a persistent negative stigma, but innovations in the industry could change those misconceptions.

Pennymac leader on policy shifts to ease homeownership barriers

February 10, 2026 by bp56691

As Congress prepares for hearings on mortgage finance and affordability, industry leaders are bracing for months of policy debate.

Champion Homes beats expectations with varied product mix, brand power

February 5, 2026 by bp56691

Champion Homes outperformed in Q3 2026, with sales up 1.8% and average prices rising 4.6% amid policy shifts.

Policy clash: how two housing policies blend to price out millions

January 26, 2026 by bp56691

It goes with the insanity of today’s U.S. housing affordability crisis that two rights can make a wrong. Two federal policies — each designed to lower the lifetime operating cost of owning a home — can instead combine to raise the barrier to entry so high that millions of households never get through the front […]

Manufactured housing gains traction, but negative stigma persists

January 19, 2026 by bp56691

Manufactured housing is part of federal efforts to improve affordability, but negative stigmas continue to impact the industry.

Judge Valderrama’s ‘roadmap’ for successful antitrust litigation in affordable housing crisis

January 2, 2026 by bp56691

A federal judge’s dismissal of a manufactured housing antitrust case offers a clear roadmap for future litigation—and raises broader questions about consolidation and affordability.

Bipartisan House bill would strengthen HUD’s grip on manufactured housing standards

September 10, 2025 by bp56691

“We must ensure that HUD has primary authority over all manufactured housing standards,” Rep. Mike Flood said in a statement.

Clayton debuts CrossMod manufactured homes at HUD showcase

September 10, 2025 by bp56691

The featured model — called the Cypress and expected to cost roughly $200,000 — is 990 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Outdated manufactured home? This reverse LO could save the day

August 11, 2025 by bp56691

Bill Smith of Reverse Mortgage West talks about a unique way to build new homes using the proceeds from a reverse mortgage.