July / August 2007 - California Manufactured Housing Institute

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July / August 2007
A bi-monthly newsletter published exclusively for member companies
CMHI MEMBERS HONORED
During its Annual Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada the California Mobilehome Parkowners’ Alliance (CMPA) honored three
CMHI members for their dedication and contributions to the manufactured housing industry.
Joseph Stegmayer, President
Cavco Industries, Inc. & daughter Eliana
Scott Rosenthal & Michele Boucher,
Owners Modern Mobile Homes
Bill Strunk, Regional Manager
CU Factory Built Lending, LP
Joseph H. Stegmayer, Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of
Cavco Industries, Inc., accepted the
Manufacturing Services Award for
2007 on behalf of recipient Cavco
Industries, Inc. Joe joined Cavco in
2000 and has extensive experience in
the manufactured housing industry.
Previously he was Vice Chairman,
President and Chief Operating Officer,
and a member of the Board of Directors
of Clayton Homes, Inc., and Executive
Vice President, Chief Strategic and
Financial Officer for Champion
Enterprises, Inc.
Cavco was recently featured on the
hit television show “Extreme Makeover:
Home Edition” which highlighted a
building the company donated to serve
as a Native American Veterans’ Center.
The company is also listed among the
“200 Best Small Companies”, published
annually by Forbes magazine.
This year’s Retailer Services Award
recipient, Modern Mobile Homes, was
established in 1989 by co-owners
Michele Boucher and Scott Rosenthal.
According to CMPA, Modern’s success
is a reflection of its long-standing
relationships with park managers
and park owners, some relationships
lasting many years. Currently, Modern
is ranked 23rd out of 556 active
dealerships in California.
Modern’s business focus includes
in-park listing and sales throughout
San Fernando, Santa Clarita, Ventura
County and Antelope Valley. In addition
to in-park sales, Scott coordinates
the construction phases of resale and
new homes placed on private property
and manages a complete service
department.
Throughout the years, Michele and
Scott have dedicated themselves and
their business to Fulfilling the Promise!
CU Factory Built Lending was named
this year’s Financial Services Award
recipient. Accepting on their behalf
was Bill Strunk, Regional Manager. Bill
has been with the company since July
of 2004 when the credit union based
direct lender expanded and opened
their Western Regional Office. He is
responsible for product and strategic
development activities, guiding CU
Factory Built Lending’s market position,
sales support, operations support and
helps develop new products.
Prior to joining CU Factory Built
Lending, Bill was the Vice President
and Regional Center Manager for
Chase Home Finance where he grew
the region to one of the largest in the
company.
Bill has also worked for Greenpoint
Credit Corp, Bank America Housing
Services, Security Pacific Housing
Services, Transamerica Commercial
Finance and Cavco Industries, Inc.

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In Memoriam
Norman L. “Norm” McAdoo
1927 – 2007
It is with a deep sense of loss that we inform you of the passing of Norm
McAdoo on June 27th.
Norm was a founding member of CMHI and a consistent supporter of our
efforts to improve and protect our industry.
Mr. McAdoo was the 1997 recipient of the Jack E. Wells Memorial Award
and he was honored with CMHI’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002.
Always a leader, always a contributor and always a friend...we will always
celebrate his life.
We extend our sympathy to his wife Virginia and family.
Service arrangements are pending and we will advise everyone as soon as
we are notified.

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OUT OF STATE SALES TAX
We continue to receive calls from
California residents and retailers
concerning sales tax on homes
purchased in neighboring states for
delivery in California.
The question is always the same…
“An out of state retailer told me that if I
purchase a home in Utah, Arizona, etc.
for delivery and installation in California,
I will save money because I won’t have
to pay sales tax. Is this true?” Short
answer…NO!
What is the difference between
sales tax and use tax?
In California, transfers of tangible
personal property for a consideration
(sales and purchases) are subject to
sales tax or use tax unless the law
provides an exception (that is, an
exemption or exclusion). Although
the rates are generally the same, sales
tax is imposed on the retailer for the
privilege of selling tangible personal
property in this state. The retailer
may collect reimbursement from their
customer if the contract of sale so
provides. Although this is usually
invoiced as “sales tax,” it is actually
sales tax reimbursement. Whether or
not the retailer collects reimbursement,
the retailer is liable for the tax due.
Use tax is generally imposed on the
purchaser of tangible personal property
that is used, consumed or stored in
this state. Sales of vehicles, vessels,
and aircraft by licensed dealers are
usually subject to sales tax, for which
sales tax reimbursement is collected at
the time of purchase. Use tax applies
“Think Outside the Box”
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to the cost of vehicles, vessels, and
aircraft purchased from non-dealers
(for example, private parties) or from
outside California for use in this state.
Use tax also applies to most leases
of tangible personal property. Private
party sales or brokered transactions are
normally subject to use tax. If the first
use of the property occurs in California,
use tax may apply even if the purchaser
is not a resident of the state. The sales
and use tax are “mutually exclusive”,
which means that either sales tax or
use tax applies to a single transaction,
but not both.
The use tax is designed to protect
California merchants that would
otherwise be at a competitive
disadvantage when compared to the
out-of-state retailer making sales to
California customers without charging
them sales tax. Although the tax rates
of sales tax and use tax are the same,
the difference is that California retailers
must pay sales tax to the state and use
tax is the responsibility of the consumer
to report and pay.
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Sales Tax has a Twin Sister
While the homebuyer may not pay
sales tax to the retailer he/she will
not save money. Either the retailer
must report and pay the sales tax or
the homebuyer must pay a use tax,
equivalent to the sales tax, directly to
the State or by reporting use tax on
his/her State Income Tax return [see
Board of Equalization Regulation
1610.2 (5)].
“In general, you must pay California
use tax if you purchase an item out-ofstate
(for example, by telephone, over
the Internet, by mail, or in person) and:
• The seller does not collect California
sales or use tax, and
• You use, give away, store, or
consume the item in this state.”
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Around California
CMHI WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS:
Retailer Division
Developer/Community Owner
5 Star Homes – Branch
Mike Jessen – San Marcos
Anacapa Homes, LLC*
Katherine Hackett – Ojai
CMJ Classic Homes, Inc.
Dennis Fechter – Chula Vista
Concept Homes of the High Desert
Thomas Miller – Pinon Hills
Cousin Gary Homes – Branch
Larry David – Redding
Liberty Housing, Inc.
Eugene S. Davis – Sacramento
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS:
Tom Paden, Sr. Spotlighted
The June 2007 Automated Builder
magazine printed a feature story on
Tom Paden, Sr. titled: “Viva Homes
Founder Tom Paden Sr. Builds the
Market, then Builds the Business.”
In his article author Robert Mendel
writes, “It seems the entire HUD-
Code housing industry in California,
which is substantial, owes a debt of
gratitude to Paden, founder and owner
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of Viva Mobile/Manufactured Homes
of El Cajon.” He then goes on to
outline Tom’s 34 years in the industry,
which included Tom’s inexhaustible
efforts to promote, and see passed,
California SB 1960, which states that
a municipality cannot prohibit the
placement of manufactured homes on
residential lots.
Trinity Housing Group and
Silvercrest/Western Homes
Featured
Brotherton Square
The League of California Cities March
2007 Focus on Housing highlighted
Brotherton Square, a manufactured
home community subsidized by the
city of Escondido for families who
qualify for low- and moderate-income
housing. Brotherton Square features
22 homes ranging in size from 1,160 to
1,420 square feet.
In the article Beverly Peterka,
Escondido’s housing division
manager, is quoted as saying, “There
is not enough affordable housing in
Escondido. Our city council thought
it would give families that live here a
chance to move into their own singlefamily
homes.”
Articles are posted in their entirety at
www.cmhi.org.
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Around California continued...
This year’s Annual CMHI Foundation
Charitable Golf Tourney was a great
success. A field of 80 golfers enjoyed
the scenic beauty of Eagle Vines
Vineyards and Golf Club in Napa,
California. Results for the tournament
are:
LONGEST DRIVE – Patrick Boring
STRAIGHTEST DRIVE – Sam Hockett
CLOSEST-TO-PIN #6 – Kim Fortney
CLOSEST-TO-PIN #15 – Jim Brown
1ST PLACE TEAM –
Phil Clark
Dan DeVarennes
Kim Fortney
Jeff Todd
2ND PLACE TEAM –
Kevin Clark
Connor Clark
Ron Smith
Dave Hubbard
3RD PLACE TEAM –
Jeff Carter
David Steen
Mark Maniscalco
Gary Larsen
Patrick Boring
Kim Maliglig
$500 MULLIGAN DRAWING – Kim Maliglig
Kim graciously regifted her mulligan
winnings to the CMHI Foundation.
Thank-you very much, Kim and Quality
Communities.
We offer special thanks to Neal Hocker,
Kasco Homes for all his hard work
in soliciting sponsors and assisting with
tourney preparation! Thank you to our
sponsors and congratulations to our
winners!
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Throughout the 2007 legislative year,
CMHI has been focused on these
specific issues:
1. Clarify the definitions of
“Mobilehome” and “Manufactured
Home” – status: Senate Bill 538
(Battin) has passed the Senate and
is now being considered by the
Assembly. We know of no opposition
and anticipate a favorable vote in
the Assembly and approval by the
Governor.
2. Amend Section 18035(f) of the
Health and Safety Code to clearly
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define when a dispute between the
parties to an escrow exists and the
specific steps that each party must
follow – status: Assembly Bill 339
(Cook) is currently under review by the
Assembly Judiciary Committee. CMHI
has submitted amendment language in
an effort to provide procedural clarity.
3. Amend Section 18611 of the
Health and Safety Code to permit
factory built and manufactured
homes on foundation systems in
parks built prior to January 1, 1982
– status: We have encountered some
titling issues concerning factory-built
homes which could lead to unintended
consequences. We are in the process
of reviewing these issues and potential
solutions. Consequently, we will
probably not pursue a legislative
solution in 2007.
In addition to these issues, CMHI has
established positions on sixteen bills.
Please check our website at www.
cmhi.org for a complete listing and bill
description.
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Across the Nation
ENERGY STAR® REBATES
TO
RETAILERS:
The
Manufactured
Housing
Research
Alliance (MHRA)
will pay retailers
a rebate for each
ENERGY STAR®
manufactured
home they sell in Southern California
(Southern California Edison’s service
area). Retailers are eligible for the
following rebates:
• $400 for an ENERGY STAR®
qualified home equipped with a gas
furnace and properly sized cooling
equipment (if installed)
• $750 for an ENERGY STAR®
qualified home with an electric furnace
(home must be equipped with a heat
pump)
In the past, these rebates were paid
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manufacturers have together agreed
that the rebate should go to the retailer.
In addition, to help you sell ENERGY
STAR® homes MHRA will provide, at
no cost, sales and marketing materials.
These promotional materials include
a sales DVD, posters, brochures,
window decals, site signage and
other marketing materials. For more
information, contact Gwynne Koch
at MHRA at 212-496-0900 ext. 12 or
gkoch@research-alliance.org.
MHI - MHARR MERGER
REJECTED:
May 15, 2007
To the Members of the Manufactured
Housing Institute (MHI):
Despite good faith efforts and hard
work, the leaders of the Manufactured
Housing Association for Regulatory
Reform (MHARR) and MHI have been
unable to resolve significant differences
surrounding the merger of these two
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organizations and have agreed that
a merger is not feasible at this time.
MHARR rejected MHI’s latest counter
proposal in a May 9, 2007 letter and
the parties agreed that the common
objectives could not overcome the
fact that the two organizations have
significantly different scopes and goals.
The most recent MHARR proposal
would have created an organization
more reflective of the current MHARR,
with members who are not HUD-Code
manufacturers being assigned to lessinfluential
levels of membership and
participation. The newly-launched
Industry Priority Task Forces, targeted
at tackling major industry-wide
challenges and barriers, would have
been disbanded. All HUD-Code
manufacturer matters would have
been handled by MHARR President,
Danny Ghorbani out of an expanded
Washington, D.C. office, while MHI
President Gail Cardwell would be
responsible for a reduced staff handling
all other industry matters in Arlington,
Va. The merged association’s board
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Across the Nation continued...
of 14 would have included 8
HUD-Code manufacturers, 6 of whom
would be specified by MHARR. The
association’s chairman would always
be a HUD-Code manufacturer.
MHI is, and will remain, broadly
representative of all facets and sectors
of the factory-built housing industry,
emphatically including, but never
limited to, HUD-Code manufacturers.
As the voice of this broad-based
industry, MHI enjoys an effective
access to and credibility with Members
of Congress, federal agencies including
HUD, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and
other critically important audiences.
Through the Federated States Division
and our members across the country,
MHI reaches state legislative and
executive branches when that serves
the interests of modular builders,
retailers, communities, lenders and
suppliers. This broad representation
does not diffuse our efforts, as MHARR
believes, but gives our efforts critical
context.
While MHI’s Executive Committee
was prepared to compromise
on matters of governance and
representation, they were not prepared
to walk away from this broad industry
agenda. MHARR leaders were equally
unwilling to compromise their core
mission and agenda. Hopefully, we
may someday find common ground by
bringing MHARR and MHI’s HUD-Code
Manufacturers Division together as part
of a larger umbrella MHI, but that time
is not now.
Merger efforts since last October,
though time-consuming, have not
distracted MHI’s elected leadership
or staff from pursuing MHI’s industry
reform initiatives. We will continue
to cooperate with MHARR whenever
cooperation would benefit industry
objectives. Above all, we will continue
to serve you, the MHI members, and
the critical reforms necessary for the
manufactured housing industry.
Sincerely,
Barry McCabe, MHI Executive
Committee Chairman
FACTORY NEWS:
Laurel Creek Homes,
Newest Company to Enter
Manufactured Housing
Business:
Located in Phoenix, Arizona, Laurel
Creek Homes is situated on 20 acres
and spans over 243,000 square feet.
The facility is one of the largest in the
United States. Laurel Creek Homes
provides manufactured homes, modular
homes, park models, and cabin
units throughout the Western United
States.
Corporate Philosophy
According to Bryon Blandin,
President and COO., “We commit
Laurel Creek Homes to be the
benchmark for the industry by building
homes to exceed expectations the first
time while backing up our commitment
with the most comprehensive and
responsive ‘Customer Care Program’ in
the industry.”
Management Experience
Laurel Creek Homes’ management
team has over 200 years of combined
housing experience. According to
Blandin, “You can buy with confidence
knowing that Wen Hargis and Steve
Rapp’s 60 years of construction knowhow
stands behind each home. You
can live in comfort knowing Pasqual
Armijo, Mark Gonzales, and Jack
Willard’s 70 years of service experience
is just a phone call away. Our team,
together with our large production
capabilities, enables us to meet all of
our customer’s housing needs.”
Service
Laurel Creek’s Customer Care
Program entitles customers to a
comprehensive service package
including: Factory Setup Inspection,
Home Orientation and Service Walk
Through; followed up with a 1-year
Manufacturer’s Warranty.
For more information about Laurel
Creek Homes, you can call John
Evinger at (602) 272-6700 or visit their
website at www.laurelcreekhomes.
com.
Fleetwood Announces
Executive Title Changes:
Riverside, Calif., May 14/PRNewswire
- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
(NYSE: FLE) announced today title
changes for four of its executives.
To emphasize the autonomy of the
Company’s business segments and the
authority of their respective leaders,
Paul C. Eskritt has been named
President - Fleetwood Recreational
Vehicle Group, Charles E. Lott has
been named President - Fleetwood
Housing Group and Larry L. Mace has
been named President - Fleetwood
Supply Group. In addition, Michael
B. Shearin has been named Senior
Vice President - Human Resources
& Administration. The changes were
made effective as of the beginning of
the Company’s fiscal year, which began
on April 30, 2007.
“Since returning to Fleetwood in
2005, one of my goals has been to
place decision-making authority with
those closest to the customer,” said
Elden L. Smith, President and CEO
of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. “These
new titles more closely represent the
scope, breadth and depth of these
officers’ responsibilities, which I believe
clarifies their authority to vendors,
dealers, and customers.”
IN MEMORIAM:
It is with deep sorrow that we advise
you of the death of Harrold Bowen.
Harrold passed away on Sunday, July
1st after suffering a massive stoke
on June 14th at his home in Blowing
Rock, NC.
Until his retirement several years
ago, Harrold was founder and chief
executive officer of Bowen Supply,
Inc., a national supplier firm for the
manufactured housing industry.
During his many years of involvement
in our industry, he was a leader on
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ARE MANUFACTURED
HOMES “GREEN”?
By Billie Tribbett
“Do you build ‘green’
homes? Does manufactured housing
offer ‘green’ homes?” These were
two of the most frequently asked
questions this year at the Pacific
Coast Builders’ Conference in San
Francisco. Amongst legislators, public
officials, redevelopment agencies and
homeowners this topic is increasingly
more frequent. Why do we get asked
this? Our answer is simple, yet
complicated.
Global warming, greenhouse gases,
limited resources, our children’s
future…sound familiar? Hardly a day
goes by when we don’t hear one report
or another in the news. But what does
that mean to the building industry and
manufactured housing? Before that
can be answered it is important to
understand what is meant by “building
green”.
According to Global Green USA,
there are five major elements in
building green or green building
materials:
• It Saves Energy – products that
either reduce heating or cooling loads
by design or orientation, such as
high-quality windows and insulation;
products that use less energy, such
as Energy Star® rated appliances; or
products that produce energy, such as
solar electricity.
• It Conserves Water – products
that conserve water above and beyond
legal requirements; or products that
consume less water, such as native
landscaping and drought-tolerant
plantings.
• It Contributes to a Safe Healthy
Indoor Environment – products that
don’t release significant pollutants into
the building; such as non-toxic caulks
and sealers, and CRI Green Label
Carpet.
• It Protects Natural Resources
– products with recycled content;
products made from agricultural
waste material, such as wheat straw;
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products that reduce material use,
such as concrete pigment that turns
slabs into finished floors; products
made from rapidly renewable
materials, such as bamboo flooring,
or textiles made from hemp and
cotton; wood products made from
sustainably managed forests and
certified according to the principles of
the Forest Stewardship Council; and
salvaged products; such as used brick.
• It Reduces Buildings’ Impact
on the Community – products that
mitigate the effects of stormwater
runoff; products that provide easy
access to alternative modes of
transportation, such as bike racks;
products that do not need chemical
pesticides or treatment, such as plastic
lumber, physical termite barriers and
native vegetation; and, products that
contain no PVC or HCFCs.
Arguably, these elements are
subjective in nature. Different
municipalities have different standards
for what is considered building green in
their communities.
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Viewpoint continued...
For those who might think they can
slip through the system, consideration
should be given to the following:
• Many local jurisdictions will not
issue a permit to install without proof
that the sales or use tax has been paid.
• The Consumer Use Tax section
of the Board of Equalization receives
reports from the DMV, FAA and HCD as
well as the United States Coast Guard
on identity transfers and registrations
of vehicles, aircraft, manufactured
homes and vessels. The Board
requires the payment of use tax prior
to completing transfer of titles or new
registration.
• Filing false income tax returns
can result in heavy penalties.
• Failure to pay by the consumer
can result in severe penalties.
For more information about the
California Use Tax visit the Board
of Equalization website at
www.boe.ca.gov or the Franchise
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In Memoriam continued...
both the national and state levels.
Among his many accomplishments,
Harrold served several years on
the Georgia Manufactured Housing
Association’s Board of Directors and
as their Chairman. He also served on
the Manufactured Housing Institute’s
Board of Directors.
Harrold is survived by his wife Linda
and his two sons, Fred and Lee.
A celebration of his life was held on
Monday, July 9th at Calvary Episcopal
Church in Americus, GA. Further
information on Harrold’s life can be
found at www.caringbridge.org/visit/
harroldbowen.
Education Corner continued...
Although Global Green USA provides
the suggestions, they also argue:
• Because each project is different
and each person’s reasons for building
green are different, priorities need to be
set when selecting products.
• Building green is as much about
design strategy as it is about building
materials.
• There is no perfect green material.
Trade-offs are inevitable!
• Determining whether a building
material is green is not an exact
science. But there is still a role for
objective analysis and testing.
The Global Green USA website
lists several Independent Certification
Programs which include Energy
Star® and Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED). Of
those you are probably most familiar
with Energy Star®. However, LEED
is clearly positioning their new
certification, (LEED) Green Building
Rating System, as the nationally
accepted benchmark for the design,
construction, and operation of
high performance green buildings.
Moreover, most public officials and
consumers are familiar with Energy
Star® and LEED.
So where does manufactured
housing fit in? I believe manufactured
housing can meet a municipalities
desire to include green housing within
its General Plan. Manufactured homes
are built in a controlled environment
where materials, painting techniques
and waste management are subject
to state and federal regulators.
Additionally, recycled products such as
tires and axles are utilized, and homes
can be built to meet Energy Star®
standards.
It is not just the construction
of the home itself that makes it
green. Site work should have
minimal environmental impact. The
placement of a manufactured home
in a community or on private property
can meet green standards. Dust
control, minimal disruption to the site
and neighborhood, removal of waste
product, and landscaping and water
usage optimized for the location
are requirements that can be easily
accomplished by our developers and
contractors.
In today’s building environment
the hot topic is “green”. It’s not only
at PCBC or with local government
officials; it’s not only at CMHI or your
factory…it’s the industry. Site–built
projects are advertising green building
designs, lenders offer credit and
preferred financing for Energy Star®
homes, local municipalities and
building officials are requiring the
utilization of “green components” for
project approval (especially where
redevelopment money is available) and
most importantly, our homeowners
benefit from it. So why do we want
to think green in our industry? One
word… Competition.
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