Manufactured/Mobile Home Continuing Education Courses
Nevada Housing Alliance Members:
Western Nevada College and NV Division of Manufactured Housing have teamed up to offer a some CE courses for Manufactured/Mobile Home General Serviceperson. I have provided course descriptions and links to the WNC website/course pages below.
WNC needs to have a minimum of eight (8) students enrolled in a course before they'll start the class. To date, they have had up to six people show an interest in one or the other of these courses. If you have any interest or know of anyone who may be interested in either course, please sign up soon or feel free to forward this information.
Course #1. CONS 256B. Manufactured/Mobile Home General Serviceperson - Theory
* Discipline: Construction (CONS)
* Credits: 2
* Prerequisites: CONS 265B
* Academic Division: Technology
o I: Catalog Course Description
o Provides instruction via site observation, technique demonstrations and discussion with industry professionals to insure a student's ability to provide a building that is structurally, electrically and mechanically compliant with NRS Chapter 289, NAC Chapters 461A, 489 and the Federal Manufacturers Home Standards and the Nevada Manufactured/Mobile Home and commercial Coach Installation Standards. Second of a two-course sequence that least to State of Nevada certification as professional Mobile/Manufactured Home General Serviceperson. http://www.wnc.edu/academics/catalog/cons/265b/
Course #2. CONS 266B: Manufactured/Mobile Home General Serviceperson - Field Observation
* Discipline: Construction (CONS)
* Credits: 2
* Prerequisites: CONS 265B
* Academic Division: Technology
I: Catalog Course Description
Provides instruction via site observation, technique demonstrations and discussion with industry professionals to insure a student's ability to provide a building that is structurally, electrically and mechanically compliant with NRS Chapter 289, NAC Chapters 461A, 489 and the Federal Manufacturers Home Standards and the Nevada Manufactured/Mobile Home and commercial Coach Installation Standards. Second of a two-course sequence that least to State of Nevada certification as professional Mobile/Manufactured Home General Serviceperson. http://www.wnc.edu/academics/catalog/cons/266b/
2010 Congress & Expo 'QUICK LINKS'
UPDATE! Announcing a REDUCED room rate of $159 (was $199) at Caesars Palace– to receive this rate you must book your room on or before Jan 31, 2010
Make hotel reservations NOW at Caesars Palace to SAVE $50 on your Congress & Expo registration fee
Bronze Sponsors CU Factory Built Lending Green Courte Partners RHP Properties, Inc. U.S. Bank Manufactured Housing Finance
Congress Adopts Extension of Home Buyer Tax Credit
Both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate adopted an extension of the home buyer tax credit which was due to expire on December 1 and President Obama has signed it into law. The extension runs until June 30, 2010. The tax credit applies to purchasers of manufactured homes, including both 'home only' and 'land/home' transactions. First-time homebuyers may claim a credit of up to $8000 if their annual income is less than $125,000 for individuals, and less than $225,000 for couples. In addition, the plan would allow a $6,500 tax credit for move-up home buyers who purchase a primary residence if they owned their current home for at least 5 consecutive years in the previous 8 years.
This represents a huge victory for MHI and its members. Starting with the MHI Summer Meeting in Washington last June, MHI members have been communicating to their Members of Congress the importance of the home buyer tax credit to our industry and the necessity of extending it. Hopefully, the extension of the tax credit through the middle of next year will encourage home buyers to purchase manufactured homes in significant numbers. Source: MHI
Elections
Elections | NHA Board of Directors
Nevada Housing Alliance
120A Vine Street
Reno, NV 89503
Dear NHA Member:
As required by the NHA bylaws, elections of the NHA Board of Directors shall take place at the Annual Membership Meeting. The 2010 Annual Meeting and Board of Directors election will be Wednesday, April 29 via conference call at 10:00 AM. Call information is as follows (866) 866-2244 the put in participant code 1937217. The nominating committee submits the following list of candidates for the board positions. All are members in good standing and all have agreed to serve to the best of their ability.
Two Year Terms
President – Leo Poggine, Craftsman Homes
Vice-President – Deanna Paynter, Wells Fargo
Retailer – Jim Blackwell, Easy Living Homes
Lender – Brad Waite, Land Home Financial
Community Rep. – Jerry Govan, Global Alliance Foundation
Developer – Dick Hersey, Sierra Estates
Installer/Supplier – J. C. McKendrick, J&P Enterprises
Retailer - Keith Bantz, Sierra Homes
Retailer – Kim Davis, Sage Homes
Manufacturer – Jessie Davis, Skyline
Manufacturer – Alan Lemley, Karsten
ANNOUNCEMENT -NEW NV CONTACTS
ANNOUNCEMENT —- NEW NEVADA CONTACTS
Starting January 2010 all Nevada Housing Alliance correspondence, calls, inquiries, emails, faxes, and accountings shall be addressed to:
Nevada Housing Alliance
Susan Fisher
120 A Vine Street
Reno, Nevada 89503
Cell: 775-742-7080
Email:
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MHI National in Reno April 14-16
MHI National Congress and Expo
April 14-16 2009
Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
We know it is tough out there. Major players in our economy – many of whom were considered recession- proof – are suffering. But we are here to tell you good times will be here again, and for our industry, they may be here sooner than you think! The National Congress & Expo is the largest annual national tradeshow for the manufactured housing and modular housing industry sectors. Register by March 18 at www.congressandexpo.com to take advantage of the early bird registration. The Congress & Expo is well known for its series of highly regarded educational sessions and programs presented each year. It is also draws a crowd, including hundreds of community owners and operators, builders and developers, and manufacturers.
Three Reasons Why YOU Need to Be in Las Vegas in April: • With a new $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers, changes and updates to FHA, and consumers looking for homes they can afford, our industry is ready to come BACK. You’ll need to learn the rules, and how to take advantage of the extraordinary opportunities the industry can offer. • Did you know manufactured and modular housing actually INCREASED market share of new homes in 2008? Did you know community owners and retailers are starting to report an increase in traffic? Now is the time to get in the game, not get out! • You can’t be an ostrich and be successful. Business may be slow now, but you still need to get out there, strut your stuff, and make sales.
The Congress & Expo offers you the BEST place to do business. AND- Las Vegas is easy to get to, with cheap airfare and discounted hotel rates, you can do Vegas for under $1000. We guarantee it is WORTH it! Nevada Housing Alliance members get a discount on Congress registration!
Nevada Housing Alliance members get a discount on Congress registration!
Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
