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Massachusetts Housing MASSACHUSETTS MManufactured ANUFACTURED H OUSING Association, ASSOCIATION Inc. Messenger © MMHA mmha News & information published exclusively for the Manufactured Housing Industry in Massachusetts! Winter 2012 Fall 2012 Vol. 8 Vol. 1 Industry Opposing New Titling Proposal for 50 States No.4 SPECIAL EDITION As drafted this is a model law, including pre-HUD homes, which allows for converting homes to real property, whether or not it is affixed to real property. Industry feels that various methods for conveying and encumbering manufactured (HUD code homes) as personal property are well establish in virtually all states. Attorney Marc Lifset, of McGlinchey Stafford LLC of Albany, NY is working with MHI on this issue as well as other national committees. MMHA Scholarship Fund st We th are kicking off the scholarship program, the application deadline is April 1 . MMHA members sponsor applicants, call 508-460-9523 for details. This year we will provide two small stipends of $250 each. The long term goal is to grow this fundand for the future. our How scholarship Travel to Westport, Harvard, Stockbridge, Lincoln, Carlisle all Think in oneofday! can weaccount you ask?... when making company donations and/or at as one an “in of” orMH a memorial gift”. in the Commonwealth. this is possible as you tour these homes of honor the largest communities Our upcoming Annual Meeting, is Thursday, October 25, at Oak Point in Middleboro. Plan to attend MMHA Votes Recap the morningAnnual session ofMeeting manufactured house tours; business meeting; featured speakers; associates In addition to the election of Officers and Directors, three votes were taken including to open memdisplays; key legal and legislative updates and networking lunch. bership to MH Cooperatives; to officially establish the scholarship program [with funds that remained Following lunch a 2-hour MH Installations, with Peter verHaynes for our PAC] andwill to be eliminate theEducational “Messenger”Module printed on newsletter and offer this as trainer an electronic ofsion. NH If(separate presented in response numerous forMeeting this type of certificate we don’tregistration), have your email we NEED it now! Ato special thanksrequests to Annual sponsors training. Register&today! form on page.Residential. Our mid-year meeting is scheduled Haylor, Freyer Coon; Complete DFM Insurance andlast Wyman for June 21 – if you would like sponsorship information for upcoming meetings contact Mary McBrady, MMHA Executive Director. 17 Annual Meeting - Calling All Members! Keeping up with the News? The Association Major Change at MHI has been sending out monthly e-blasts for the past three years. We have 160 members and Associates who are kept up-to-date this way. If you do NOT Thayer Long, Executive Director of MHI recently stepped down, following the 75th Annual meeting receive these electronic news announcements, contact MMHA with your e-mail of MHI. An extensive search is underway for his replacement, lead by MHI Chairman Joe Stegmayer, address. Electronic communications allows us to forward important document files Cavco CEO. Long led this industry through tough times and MMHA wishes him the best of luck with and provides us the opportunity to share with you timely alerts and reminders. his new challenge with the Associated Electrical Contractors Assn. We don’t want you to miss out! What’s New? We welcomed Todd Simpson to our Annual Meeting, he is managing Hillcrest & the Glen [formerly mmha HTA Properties] now owned by Equity Lifestyle ProperHighlights Inside e Highlights Inside... Serving the manufactured housing ties. industry Oak Point in Middleboro changed hands and is now •Midyear Meeting Recap Hometown Oak Point. • Legislative for 17 years,Update committed to promoting called the gen •MMHA Executive Director Message eral and growth of the manufactured • Yearwelfare In Review your association grow! Recruit or spon •Registration Form housing in Massachusetts Help and be• Northeastindustry Super Symposium •New website for MH Home Owners The MMHA will only grow yond. Please Dates support your Association sor and a new member. • Key Meeting •and much, more! our if its members want it to. much What do you say? • Didassociate you know?members. 2 mmha mmha Box 73, Halifax, MA 02338 - 508-460-9523 Email: [email protected] OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS • DAVID PIPER, JR., President Piper Property Management 75 Cranberry Road, Carver, MA 02330 508-866-3345 - Fax: 508-866-5822 [email protected] • ARTHUR WYMAN, Vice President High Pond Estates 10 High Pond Dr., Bridgewater, MA 02324 508-697-4441 - Fax: 508-697-8146 [email protected] • MELISSA CARON, Treasurer Oak Hill Mobile Home Park 1 Beech Street, Taunton, MA 02780 508-822-5075 - Fax: 508-823-2231 [email protected] • JUNE JOHNSON, Secretary Johnson Bayside Real Estate 401 Wareham Road, Marion, MA 02738 508-748-2234 - Fax: 508-748-6847 [email protected] • DONALD M CARTHY, c Past President DFM Insurance Agency, Inc. Box 565, Falmouth, MA 02541 800-727-3048 - Fax: 508-540-9255 [email protected] • PAT GAUDETTE, Director Whispering Pines 1174 So. Washington St., N. Attleboro, MA 02760 508-699-4915 - Fax: 508-399-8747 [email protected] • GARY MANYAK, Director Priority Funding, LLC 292 Main St., Suite G1, Northboro, MA 01532 508-393-5511 - Fax: 508-393-4999 [email protected] • LARRY HILL, Director Morgan Management LLC Morgan RV Park Mgt 63 Putnam St Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-615-0552 [email protected] • JUNE M. CUNNIFF, V.P., RPA A.W. Perry Four Pond Park Rd., Hingham, MA 02043 781-740-1092 Fax: 781-749-7956 [email protected] • JEFFREY W. HALLAHAN, II, Director Garden Homes Estates, LLC P.O. Box 606, East Wareham, MA 02538 508-295-5688 - Fax: 508-291-2239 [email protected] • BRYAN LEHMAN, Director Skyline Corporation 1-800-242-9199 P.O. 220, 99 Horseshoe, Leona, PA 17540 [email protected] • NANCY FALLON, Director, MHC Delegate Leisurewoods at Taunton (HTA) 50 Highland St., Taunton, MA 02780 508-824-2244 Fax: 312-205-1276 [email protected] • JOANNE HAMBERG, Director Property Keepers - Woodland MH Estates 54 Chase Road Lunenburg, MA 01462 [email protected] Executive Director: MARY MCBRADY [email protected] From the Desk of MMHA Executive Director From The Mary Desk ofMcBrady MMHA Executive Although we discontinued the quarterly printed Messenger this year, Director Mary McBrady replacing it with electronic communication, the MMHA Board of Di rectors agreed to send this mailing feeling its important to share written communica for those who are either electronically challenged or for some reason we have tion missed in our e-mails. Although we discontinued the quarterly printed Messenger this year, replacing it with electronic communication, the MMHA Board of Directors agreed to send this mailing This past month I shared information on anti-money laundering reporting requirement feeling its important to share written communication for those who are either and template. Ken Rishel, writes a comprehensive monthly newsletter as Publisher of electronically challenged or for some reason we have missed in our e-‐mails. the Chattel Finance Newsletter, a noted MH consultant and trainer I’ve shared in my e-mails links to this news. His August newsletter, focused on LENDING OVERSIGHT, This past month I shared information on anti-‐money laundering reporting requirement penalties and problems. Multiple federal agencies have becomePinvolved; and template. Ken Rishel, writes a comprehensive monthly newsletter as ublisher of for example, the PatriotFAct, falls under FBI/Treasury; Red Flag Rule and Safeguard under Federal the Chattel inance Newsletter, a noted MH consultant and trainer I've shared in my e-‐ mails links to this news. His August newsletter, focused on LENDING OVERSIGHT, Trade Commission (FTC); Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crimes (suspipenalties and problems. Multiple federal agencies have becoming involved; for cious activities) under FinCen (new group a bureau under Dept of Treasury). State Asexample, the Patriot ct, falls under FBI/Treasury; Red Rule and Safeguard under sociation Directors Aand other interested parties,Flag participated in a webinar/conference Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Anti-‐Money L aundering ( AML) and Financial Crimes call to work through “does this mean me?” some templates and questionnaires have (suspicious activities) under FinCen (new group a bureau under Dept of Treasury). State been developed by states with the disclaimer “this is not legal advice”. Within the last Association Directors and other interested parties, participated in a 2webinar/conference call to work through “does weeks, Rishel sent an alert that State Banking Supervisors in one state have begun this mean me?” some templates and toquestionnaires have been developed by states with the disclaimer “this is not legal get involved in AML enforcement. This web of enforcers seems to be growing and demands our attention. www.rishel.net advise”. Within the last 2 weeks, Rishel sent an alert that State Banking Supervisors in one state have begun to get involved in AML enforcement. This web of enforcers seems Mid-Year Meeting Recap -In June, 65 members and guests attended the association to be growing and demands our attention. www.rishel.net mid-year meeting at the Holiday Inn, Taunton. Highlights for the day included excelMid-‐Year Meeting Recap -‐In June, 65 members and guests attended the association lent speakers; sharing; raffle prizes and Associates displays. Representative Shaunna mid-‐year meeting at the Holiday Inn, Taunton. Highlights for the day included excellent O’Connell (R-Taunton-3rd Bristol district) gave a wonderful kickoff describing the Legspeakers; sharing; raffle prizes and Associates displays. Representative Shaunna islative Process highlighting bills we have filed on manufactured housing. She invited rd O'Connell (R-‐Taunton-‐ 3 Bristol district) gave a wonderful kickoff describing the us to participate in the small business legislative caucus, a group she’s formed at the Legislative Process highlighting bills we have filed on manufactured housing. She invited Statehouse, we accepted. Andrew Shealy of the AG’s office provided a review of the us to participate in the small business legislative caucus, a group she's formed at the basics of MH law in the Commonwealth; and Ed Donnelly AAG discussed legislation Statehouse, we accepted. Andrew Shealy of the AG's office provided a review of the and respond to Q&A and members concerns of H2117/S614 (AG’s bill). basics of MH law in the Commonwealth; and Ed Donnelly AAG discussed legislation and respond to Q&A and members concerns of H2117/S614 (AG’s bill). Sarah Shave and Ralph Amadeo of ProGuard (Powderhorn Agency, CT) shared key information on oil tank Kelliher(Powderhorn of PriorityAFunding; Sarah Shave and Rinsurance; alph Amadeo Jack of ProGuard gency, CT) Bob Capenos of Haylor, Freyer and Coon and Dave Piper, MMHA President in the afternoon panel shared key information on oil tank insurance; Jack Kelliher of Priority Funding; Bob session timely information on finance lending, riskin the management strategies Capenos shared of Haylor, Freyer and Coon and Dave Piper, and MMHA President afternoon panel session shared timely information on finance and lending, risk related to insurance and installation questions, respectively. Rob Kraus Esq. MMHA management strategies related to insurance and installation questions, respectively. Legislative Agent, discussed recent MH judgments. I presented “MH 101” PowerPoint Rob Kraus Ein sq. MMHAs’ Legislative Agent, discussed recent MH judgments. I presented slideshow, the development stage, ultimately to be used with key decision-makers “MH 101” PowerPoint slideshow, in the development stage, ultimately to be used with explaining key components, laws, oversight etc. of our industry. key decision-‐makers explaining key components, laws, oversight etc. of our industry. Some new attendees included two directors from South Meadow Village Cooperative, Some new attendees included two directors from South Meadow Village Carver, Laurie Rheault and Alan Hanson; Robert Ruais, of ARCAP /Rocky Knoll Estate, Cooperative, Carver, Laurie Rheault and Alan Hanson; Robert Ruais, of ARCAP /Rocky Taunton; Walter Raudonis,Raudonis, Baobab, LLC/In Town MH Park , Attleboro; Baobab, LLC/In Town MH Park , Attleboro; Linda Fobert, Knoll Estate, Taunton; Walter Cape Cod Small Property Owners (& Pocasset MH/mgr); Don Linda Fobert, Cape Cod Small Property Owners (& Pocasset MH/mgr); Don Theriault, Theriault, Hometown America/Millers Woods; Fred Taylor, Hometown America/Oak Point; Ralph Amadeo, Hometown America/Millers Woods; Fred Taylor, Hometown America/Oak Point; Ralph &Amadeo, & Carrie Carrie Starnes Sof ProGuard / Powderhorn Agency; Robb Ellis, tarnes of ProGuard / Powderhorn Agency; Robb Ellis, CChris hris Landry,and Joe Landry,and Joe Brown, Roth Industries, Inc. Brown, Roth Industries, Inc. st Welcome new members and 1 time attendees! Welcome new members and 1st time attendees! 3 STATE NEWS MMHA Website A redesigned association website was officially launched after the midyear meeting. In order to access the members only information you need a username and password, due to security issues that have changed dramatically since the system was first developed some old passwords needed to be adjusted slightly. In June you MAY have received an e-mail directive from Karen Callahan of Adventures Online our website host. For new members simply go to www.MassMHA and sign up. Take a look, and write some comments on blog/issues addressed. Thank you to Roth Industries, Inc. for being the Mid-Year Meeting luncheon sponsor, for bringing a Roth tank for display and for joining our Association. Welcome NEW Welcome Arthur Jemison, Deputy Undersecretary and Karl McLaurin, MHC Program Coordinator in the Executive Office of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). We thank them for attending our mid-year meeting to learn more about our association and industry. Jemison, discussed the function of his office and expressed openness to further discussions on collaborations. There appears to be more opportunities, especially with MH cooperatives. McLaurin, enthusiastically introduced himself, one of his duties is Program Coordinator of the Manufactured Home Commission (MHC) replacing John Curran who recently retired. National Website geared for MH Home Owners and a useful to reference in YOUR community news is MHLivingNews.com. This site captures the essence of MH community living and shares the positive side of community life as well as alerts on legislation pending. Scholarship Fund We need YOUR help to continue our scholarship program in 2013 and for years to come. At the mid-year meeting a suggestion was made to include a check off on your membership invoice. Consider a donation of $25; $50 or $100 for this fund. It provides a small stipend to support and encourage 2-3 young people, nominated by association members. Next application deadline is April 1st. Contributions accepted anytime make check payable to MMHA Scholarship Fund. Member Request We are looking for used homes to rehab and place in some of our communities. Call Mark to discuss further. Mark Asnes, VP Real Estate Acquisitions Mobile: 860-918-4104 Email: [email protected] 4 NATIONAL NEWS New MHI President/CEO Welcome Richard A. Jennison to the position of President and CEO of Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI). Jennison is responsible for the management of our national industry association. He oversees staff in the areas of government affairs, codes and standards, communications, marketing, membership development, meetings, education and administration. Prior work includes Omni Solutions Group as Senior Vice President for Marketing and Business Development; nearly eight years as President and CEO of the Brick Industry Association (BIA); Chief Operating Officer at the Point-of-Purchase Advertising International (POPAI). He replaces Thayer Long. MHI Testimony House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit on Negative Impacts of Dodd-Frank and SAFE Acts MHI and the manufactured housing industry testified before the U.S. House of Representative’s Committee on Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit. Tom Hodges, Clayton Homes General Counsel represented MHI and the industry detailing the unforeseen, negative consequences of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform; the Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) and the Secure and Fair Enforcement of Mortgage Licensing Act (SAFE Act) has on manufactured housing lending. Other groups testifying included the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, the National Consumer Law Center, the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, the National Association of Home Builders, the National Association of Realtors, and the Mortgage Bankers Association. MHI was the only manufactured housing industry group invited to testify before the Subcommittee. Anti-Money Laundering - On February 14, 2012 the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Treasury, published final rules on anti-money laundering requirements for non-bank residential mortgage originators. The new requirements went into effect August 13, 2012. The regulations require nonbank mortgage originators to establish (internal) anti-money laundering programs and report suspicious activities. Template copies are on the MHI website. 5 DID YOU KNOW? RV/MH Hall of Fame Update Shipping Reports A great consumer attraction, the industry “Hall of Fame”, serves as an important institution for the general public, media, legislators as well as provides a place to document pride, unity and accomplishments of the MH industry” Have you ever visited? If so, send us your reactions. Important Update: MMHA Directors recently voted to supported the MH Hall of Fame summer fundraising effort with a $250 state contribution to the “buy a brick” program joining many other state associations. To learn more about this program go to www/rvmhhalloffame.org/. Address: 21565 Executive Parkway, Elkhart Indiana 46514 telephone 800-378-8694. MHI reports in June 2012, that 12 homes were delivered to Massachusetts (last years 12-month total was 82 homes.) The top three (3) states for shipments in June were Texas (911); Louisiana (443) and Florida (217). In the Northeast two states were up significantly in June from the same time last year. Pennsylvania =172 homes shipped in (+33 from previous year) and New York = 170 homes delivered (+31 from same time previous year). Overall 5,987 homes were delivered to US States /Canada in June. The total number of home delivered in 2011 (single and multi) was 51,606. If you are bringing new homes onto your property, we encourage you to request dues be submitted to our Association. Dues have been paid by Skyline; Colony Factory Homes; Virginia Homes; Champion Home Builders. MHI Issue Briefs: MHI has the following fact sheets that may be useful to owner/operators of MH communities. www.manufacturedhousing.org/ Topics Include: Appreciation/Depreciation; New Energy/Ventilation Standards; Energy Efficient Tax Credits; Discriminatory Financing; Fire Safety; Hurricanes; Indoor Air Quality; Life of Manufactured Homes; Tornadoes/Wind Safety. MH Buyer Survey: Who is buying, what are the trends? Check out the recent survery published in MHVillage.com. 6 Two New Cooperatives in the State Two resident associations purchased properties in Carver, MA on June 22nd. According to ROC USA®, Pine Tree Village, a family community of 186 homes/lots and Cranberry Village (55+) with 280 homes/lots were purchased by the residents with assistance from the Shelburne Falls, MA based Cooperative Development Institute. CDI is a certified technical assistance provider with a national nonprofit organization that works to help residents of mobile/manufactured home communities form cooperatives and buy the property. Technical assistance continues to be provided by CDI to the association for the length of the mortgage a minimum of 10 years. The David Piper Family, who previously ran these two communities received high praise for their professionalism over the years in various news reports of this transaction. Welcome new Resident Association Presidents David Tessier of Cranberry Village and Susan Roovers of Pine Tree Village. Some MH Headlines in the Press • • • • Wall Street regulation is felt on Main Street –Daily Mail, Charleston. MH Park gets license back (Boston.com7/26/12) Edgeway, Middleboro, MA. Study: Energy Efficient Manufactured Homes Generate Economic Stability. (Mortgageorb 8/2/12). Mobile Home Park Tenants relieved with Court Plan –Pocasset (Cape Cod Times 8/23/12). DATES TO NOTE: September 28 – 7:30am to 1:00 pm at Lombardo’s in Randolph, MA is training on the latest development sin the Affordable Housing Law (40B). The discussion will include the past, present and future. DHCD and several other key sponsors. Registration is $40/$50 at the door. What role will manufactured homes play in this future? October 6-9th –MHI Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. October 9 – Manufactured Home Commission Meeting, to be held in Peabody. 10:30-12:30pm. The Commission meets quarterly in different areas of the state. Watch the MMHA website for meeting location and directions. October 25 – See you at the MMHA Annual Meeting! Invite a colleague. Don’t miss the installation training. Sponsors include Roth Industries; Adventures Online, ProGuard and Oak Point (Hometown America). Businesses are invited to contact MMHA at 508-460-9523 for meeting sponsorship opportunities and display table information. 2013 National Congress & Expo, April 16‐18, 2013, Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. 7 Plan to attend the Plan to attend the 17th ANNUAL MMHA MEETING MEETING REGISTRATION FORM Oak OakPoint Point (HTA (HTA Property) 200 Drive 200Oak OakPoint Point Drive Middleborough,MA Middleboro,ugh,MA Thursday, October 25, 2012 8:30 am to 1:00 pm SPECIAL Installation Training 12:45-3:00 p m Please print information: Name(s) for nametag Community Name or Company *Mailing Address:(if new/non-member) *City/Town: State: Telephone: Zip: Cell: Email address for Agenda in Advance of meeting________________________________________ REGISTRATION FEES PART 1: Pre-Registration for Members –Morning session/lunch $40. (At door Registration $ 50.) Associates / to be a meeting sponsor ADD $100. Yes, I would like to have a display table and be listed on the program as a SPONSOR. Pre-Registration for Non-Members $ 75. for general session *(8:30-1:00pm only) PART 2-Additional fee -This year we are offering a special training module on Manufactured Home installations and Standards. Attendees will obtain a certificate for completion of the 2-hour training. INSTALLATION TRAINING 12:45pm -3:00pm _$100 first registration _$150 for two from same business/community Make check payable to MMHA OR to use “PayPal" Contact MMHA Treasurer Melissa Caron at 508-‐822-‐5075 (email ([email protected]) for a PayPal invoice. MMHA MMHA P.O. Box7373 P.O. Box Halifax, MA 02338 Halifax, MA 02338 mmha Massachusetts Manufactured Housing Association, Inc. P.O. Box 73 Halifax, MA 02338 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED SOME ISSUES BEING ADDRESSED IN INDUSTRY NEWS It has NOT been a quiet summer! • MH personal property loan transactions are still subject to Truth in Lending Act (TILA) disclosures (MHI). • A recent proposed rule would exempt all MH personal property loan transactions from conforming to Dodd-Frank appraisal requirements, it is an open rule that must be issued in final form by Jan. 2013 (MHI) • MHI continues work on S. 3484 and H.R. 3489 statutory revisions to both the SAFE Act and the high-cost mortgage provisions within Dodd-Frank. Continue to SUPPORT! • CFPB considers Chattel Relief. Comment period ends 11/9/12. • Rent to Own Concession Agreement with State Review (Wisconsin Assn). • Boston-State House ended formal session, however in the 2010 year-end recess action was taken on 1309 bills (MassTrac)…we are vigilant and working on several bills! The 2013 Membership Drive is beginning. It’s more important than ever for MH owner/operators; resident communities; and businesses associated with us to JOIN and have YOUR voice heard!