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What a win for manufactured housing! Maryland's @iamwesmoore passed three bills that will increase access to affordable housing. Among the changes are updates that will remove local zoning barriers to manufactured housing throughout the state. ow.ly/fGEz50Rv7mE

Today, members of the Underserved Mortgage Markets Coalition released a statement applauding Monday’s announcement from the @FHFA finalizing a rule on fair housing, fair lending, and equitable housing finance (EHF).

The White House announced $225 million in funding for the preservation and revitalization of manufactured housing and eligible MHCs. The PRICE program is a great step toward making factory-built housing a permanent part of affordable housing solutions. ow.ly/Sg1u50QRBrr

Join us for a walk through one of our Kilpatrick Woods homes! Kilpatrick Woods is bringing more than 230 ENERGY STAR-certified⚡ homes to Hagerstown, MD. Learn more: nextstepus.org/kilpatrickwoods

We're so thankful to have our work featured alongside other housing innovators in @inclusivecap's Steps Forward Magazine!

Here's what our first homeowner in Petersburg, MD, had to say to those who may have misconceptions about manufactured homes. Learn more about Hector: ow.ly/t5zy50Qvzfu

Our first homebuyer in Petersburg, Hector Cardenas, chatted with @NPR about his purchase: "With these inflated interest rates in the market right now, to be able to find the house of this caliber for the set price, it's - I don't think you could beat it." ow.ly/BVos50Qq7QT

This recent article highlights our hard work in Maryland and Virginia that, once completed, will bring hundreds of affordable homes to the cities of Petersburg and Hagerstown. ow.ly/ZfG750QnY5c

Wishing you a joyous holiday and a prosperous New Year!

Be sure to keep Next Step in your #GivingTuesday plans next week! #ManufacturedHomes

The first homes for our Kilpatrick Woods project have arrived on site for assembly! Kilpatrick Woods is a community that will bring 241 energy-efficient manufactured homes to Hagerstown, MD. Learn about Kilpatrick Woods at nextstepus.org/kilpatrickwoods.

The first homes for our Homes in the Heights project have arrived onsite for assembly! This project will bring 3- and 4-bedroom affordable homes to the Delectable Heights community in Petersburg, VA. Learn about Homes in the Heights at nextstepus.org/homes-in-the-h….

The perception of prefabricated homes is changing—with new visionaries & innovations, they’re becoming an attractive, affordable housing game-changer. Ivory Prize Finalists @NextStepUS & @ConnectHomesUS are leading the way. Read more: nationalmortgagenews.com/list/how-facto…

The pending Down Payment Toward Equity Act of 2023 aims to start closing the homeownership and wealth gaps by boosting homeownership among low- and moderate-income households, POC, and first-time, first-generation buyers. ow.ly/NCRY50PXMzy

What We're Reading: As mortgage rates remain higher than in recent years, homebuyers can potentially save $600-$1,200 annually by applying for mortgages from multiple lenders, according to new research by @FreddieMac. ow.ly/aPcX50PVI38

The Next Step team is in Oregon for @noah_org's Manufactured Housing Community Development Training Program! Knowledge-sharing and learning from others are some of the best ways to strengthen and expand our critical work in affordable housing.

New York City's “City of Yes” proposal aims to build 100,000 new homes over 15 years through a series of zoning reforms and incentives, using the language of the “Yes in My Backyard” (YIMBY) movement. ow.ly/a1KQ50PVbac

After over two years of spiking real estate prices, mortgage rates, and rents, the housing affordability crisis is more apparent than ever—and expanding manufactured housing is one possible solution. However, some states are investing more than others. ow.ly/bbep50PSZal

Whether you’re a developer just learning about manufactured housing or looking to expand your technical vocabulary, this glossary provides clear definitions for the most common terms in the field. ow.ly/pwRa50PRirw

Our 10 Things Manufactured Housing Developers Should Know guide helps developers make informed decisions that lead to successful and socially responsible housing developments. #AffordableHousing #ManufacturedHousing Get the Guide: ow.ly/AihN50PRiiX