MHC News 06/09/2025
Cities Rebrand and Rethink Manufactured Housing.
Manufactured homebuilder Cavco Industries rebrands Valley locations - AZ Big Media
Cavco Industries, a Phoenix-based leader in manufactured housing, has rebranded two of its Valley locations to better align with its national brand strategy. The Cavco Home Center in Glendale is now named Palm Harbor Village, while the Phoenix location is rebranded as Cavco Home Center of Phoenix.
This move is part of Cavco’s effort to unify its retail presence across the country and strengthen brand recognition. Cavco operates 31 retail home centers and owns several well-known brands, including Cavco Homes and Palm Harbor Homes. Despite the new names, both locations will continue to offer the same range of high-quality manufactured homes and services.
The rebranding reflects Cavco’s ongoing commitment to affordable housing and an improved customer experience. As housing demand continues to grow in Arizona, the company sees this as a strategic step to reinforce its market presence and leadership in the manufactured housing sector.
Rochester seeking proposals for manufactured homes - RochesterFirst.com
The City of Rochester, New York, is inviting proposals from developers to build manufactured homes on city-owned vacant lots as part of its affordable housing strategy. This initiative aims to increase housing supply, reduce construction costs, and provide more homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income residents. Manufactured homes, which are factory-built and assembled on-site, offer a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional housing.
The city has identified several vacant parcels suitable for these developments and is seeking proposals that align with its goals of neighborhood revitalization and sustainable growth. Developers are encouraged to submit plans that incorporate energy-efficient designs and community-oriented layouts.
This effort is part of Rochester's broader plan to address housing shortages and promote equitable development across the city. By leveraging manufactured housing, the city aims to provide quality, affordable homes while revitalizing underutilized land.
New digital service will help lower home-energy bills - British Columbia
The Government of British Columbia has launched the BC Home Energy Planner, a free online tool designed to help residents make their homes—including manufactured homes—more energy efficient and reduce heating costs. The tool offers personalized advice based on a home’s age, heating system, insulation, and energy usage. It recommends practical upgrades that can improve comfort, lower utility bills, and reduce carbon emissions.
Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, emphasized that many older homes, lose heat and waste energy without homeowners realizing it. The BC Home Energy Planner provides an easy way for people to understand how their homes use energy and what changes can make a difference.
This initiative is part of the CleanBC plan, which focuses on making homes and buildings more climate friendly. By empowering residents, including those with manufactured homes, the tool supports goals of affordability, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.
