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Homemax Named Retailer of the Month
Homemax offers a wide array of manufactured home models in both single section and two section from a variety of home manufacturers. Their homes have a selection of features including large spacious kitchens, separate soaker tubs, and full Energy Star certification for an energy efficient home.
Van’s New and Used Homes Named Retailer of the Month
Van’s New and Used Homes offers a variety of homes manufactured by Legacy Housing and that hit the perfect balance between affordability and luxury. Van’s has just finished work on renovating their property. The community is located less than an hour from Columbia and just over an hour from Charleston.
Oakwood Homes of Lexington name MHISC’s January Retailer of the Month
Oakwood Homes of Lexington offers manufactured home models from multiple homebuilders all across the region. Their team consists of award-winning home consultants who can match customers with the home that best fits their needs.
Lexington Discount Homes Names Retailer of the Month for November
Lexington Discount Homes is family owned and operated and has been serving South Carolina’s Midlands region for over 35 years. They specialize in finding custom-build homes for any budget and work with a large variety of home manufacturers and lenders to make that happen.
Kent-Gault Homes Named Community of the Month for October
Kent-Gault Homes has been in business since 1959, and offers affordable and quality housing in convenient locations in South Carolina’s Upstate region, with options to both buy and rent. Communities are strategically placed within minutes of the Upstate’s biggest economic centers. the staff at Kent-Gault does an excellent job of managing their communities, ensuring that the residents are happy and taken care of.
Clayton Homes of Beaufort Named September Retailer of the Month
Clayton Homes of Beaufort provides a selection of popular customization options like built in entertainment centers, electric fireplaces, and farmhouse-style doors. Most homes can be custom ordered to customer specifications for personalized colors, flooring, and even room layouts in many models.
Yes! Gables Named August Retailer of the Month
Gables features modern manufactured homes in both single section and multi section. All homes come with both options for on-street parking and off-street parking.
Ken-Co Homes of Sumter Named July Retailer of the Month
Ken-Co Homes of Sumter is an independently owned retailer serving South Carolina’s Midlands and Pee Dee area. They offer a wide variety of manufactured homes from Clayton Homes, Fleetwood, ScotBilt and other manufactures and can work with homebuyers to customize the home of their dreams.
Oakwood Moncks Corner Named June Retailer of the Month
Oakwood Homes of Moncks Corner offers both manufactured and modular homes from several different manufacturers. Their team is comprised of award-winning home consultants who can match customers with the home that best fits their needs.
Ken-Co Florence Named MHISC’s May Retailer of the Month
Ken-Co Homes of Florence is an independently owned retailer serving South Carolina’s Pee Dee area. They offer a wide variety of manufactured homes from Clayton Homes, Fleetwood, ScotBilt and other manufactures and can work with homebuyers to customize the home of their dreams.
Yes! Wind Gate Chosen as MHISC’s April Retailer of the Month
Yes! Wind Gate is not only a great place to live, they are also an active retailer of modern-day manufactured homes. Wind Gate features homes in both single section and multi section. All homes come with both options for on-street parking and off-street parking.
CONSUMER ALERT – Fake Tiny Home Scam
Consumers across South Carolina should be on the lookout for illegal structures being misrepresented and sold as tiny homes. MHISC has learned of an increasing number of small popup operations across the state featuring road-side retailers selling modified storage sheds marketed as “tiny homes” intentionally misrepresented as legal dwellings. [CLICK HERE TO READ MORE]
Clayton Conway Names March Retailer of the Month
Clayton Homes of Conway offers a wide variety of manufactured and modular homes from an array of retailers. Their team is comprised of award-winning home consultants who can help match customers with the home that best fits their needs. The Clayton Conway staff can also guide customers through the permitting and installation process to get them in their new home as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Aiken Housing Center Named February Retailer of the Month
Aiken Housing Center has been matching families with new homes since 1984. They offer a wide variety of manufactured and modular homes from an array of manufacturers.
Sun Crossroads Named MHISC’s January 2022 Retailer of the Month
Crossroads features a wide variety of top-of-the-line manufactured homes in their gated community. All homes have off-street parking and are placed on a quarter-acre home site. Residents also have access to use the community’s newly built clubhouse for events.
Oakwood Homes of Spartanburg Named MHISC’s December 2021 Featured Retailer
Oakwood Homes of Spartanburg offers a wide variety of manufactured and modular homes from an array of manufacturers. Their team is comprised of award-winning home consultants who can match customers with the home that best fits their needs.
MHISC Retailer Runs “Shoes for Sharing” Program in Greenville Area
In addition to managing their properties, the team at Kent-Gault Homes collects new and well-kept used shoes to donate to people who need them. They call the program Shoes for Sharing, and provide footwear to men, women, and children wherever there is a need. [Click Here to Read More]
Rabon’s Home Center Named MHISC’s Featured November Retailer
Rabon’s opened in Horry County in 1975 and specializes in manufactured and modular homes from Scotbilt, Fleetwood, Sunshine, Franklin, and TruMH. They offer a variety of single and multi-section homes, both new and pre-owned.
Clayton Homes of Greer named as MHISC’s Featured October Retailer
Clayton Homes of Greer offers a diverse selection of popular customization options like soaker tubs, entertainment centers, farmhouse sinks and much more. Most homes can be custom ordered to customer specifications for personalized colors, flooring, and even room layouts in some models.
Yes! Birch Hollow Chosen as September Retailer of the Month
Yes! Birch Hollow features modern manufactured homes in both single section and multi section. All homes come with both options for on-street parking and off-street parking.
Gallery of Homes of the Upstate Chosen as August Retailer of the Month
Gallery of Homes is locally owned and operated, and specializes in modular homes in addition to manufactured homes. They have a great selection of innovative designs. A talented team is on site to answer questions, provide advice, and to make your home buying experience the best it can possibly be.
New Safety Standards go into Effect on July 12
HUD’s Office of Manufactured Housing Programs (OMHP) just released an FAQ document in response to questions about changes to the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (the HUD Code) that go into effect on July 12, 2021. In its announcement, OMHP stressed the statements in response to the questions are not intended to provide specific HUD guidance or direction related to compliance with the HUD Code. Click here for more info.
Clayton Homes of Greenwood Chosen as July Retailer of the Month
Clayton Homes of Greenwood offers a diverse selection of popular customization options like soaker tubs, entertainment centers, farmhouse sinks and much more. Most homes can be custom ordered to customer specifications for personalized colors, flooring, and even room layouts in some models.
Manufactured Housing Outlet Chosen as June Retailer of the Month
Manufactured Housing Outlet has been serving the housing needs of South Carolina for 40 years. They opened their doors in Sumter in 1983, but have since moved to a new retail lot in Orangeburg. Their experienced staff can help customers with any question they have related to buying their new home.
Second Round of Rental Assistance Funds Available to South Carolina Residents
Second Round of Rental Assistance Funds Available to SC Residents Community Owners and Residents Can Apply Online May 5, 2021 At a Glance: • The application can be completed right now • Funds are not expected to last long • Forms can be accessed at this link • Certian counties have their own application, see […]
Yes! Palmetto Palms chosen as MHISC’s May Retailer of the Month
Yes! Palmetto Palms is not only a great place to live, they are also an active retailer of modern-day manufactured homes.
Discount Homes Chosen as MHISC’s April Retailer of the Month
Discount Homes is a locally owned Manufactured and Modular home business in Hartsville, SC, and the surrounding area. They are proud to provide Hartsville and surrounding SC families with quality and affordable housing.
Association Recognizes Distinguished Youth in the Industry
MHISC hosted the Rising Star Awards on March 10, celebrating accomplished young people in the industry.
Eight industry members under 35 were recognized from the retail, community, manufacturing, and insurance sides of the industry.
Oakwood Homes of Beaufort Chosen as MHISC’s March Retailer of the Month
Oakwood Homes of Beaufort offers a great selection of Wind Zone 2 homes that can withstand the high winds in South Carolina’s coastal counties. Whether you’re still researching the best options for your family or are ready to pick your wall colors and backsplash, they can help answer any questions you may have.
MHISC’s Spring Meeting Goes Virtual
The association is moving its Spring Meeting to be 100% virtual. We are offering online events at convenient times for members who work both at home and in office.
Participants do not need to be tech savvy to participate. All content can be accessed by simply clicking on a link in the email and following the instructions on screen.
South Carolinians Can Apply for up to $7500 in Rental Assistance
Congress has passed a COVID-19 relief package that provides funds for assisting tenants who are behind on their rent.
The package allocates $25 million to help South Carolina families and individuals pay their rent and utility bills while also helping rental property owners continue to cover their costs.
Yes! The Gables Chosen as MHISC’s February Retailer of the Month
Yes! The Gables is not only a great place to live, they are also an active retailer of modern-day manufactured homes.
Yes! The Gables features modern manufactured homes in both single section and multi section. All homes come with both options for on-street parking and off-street parking.
Aiken Housing Center Chosen as MHISC’s January Retailer of the Month
Aiken Housing Center has one of the largest selections of modular and manufactured homes in the state. Even more, if they don’t have what you want in stock, they can build it for you.
MHISC is Headed Back to Hilton Head in July 2021
MHISC’s 2021 convention has been scheduled for July 12-14. Click here for full meeting details.
Oakwood North Charleston Chosen as MHISC’s December Retailer of the Month
Oakwood Homes of North Charleston has knowledgeable and friendly home consultants who are committed to helping you find your dream home. Whether you’re still researching the best options for your family or are ready to pick your wall colors and backsplash, they can help answer any questions you may have.
Herrington’s Chosen as MHISC’s November Retailer of the Month
Herrington’s is a family owned and operated independent home retailer with over 30 years of experience in selling manufactured homes. They sell a wide variety of Clayton, Deer Valley, and Buccaneer model homes built to withstand the Horry County weather.
October Retailer of the Month – Yes! Ashley Arbor I
Yes! Communities’ Ashley Arbor I is not only a great place to live, they are also an active retailer of modern-day manufactured homes.
September 2020 Retailer of the Month
CLAYTON HOMES OF WALTERBORO
August 2020 Retailer of the Month
SANGAREE HOMES
July 2020 Retailer of the Month
CLAYTON HOMES OF SUMTER
June 2020 Retailer of the Month
BROTHERS HOUSING
Homebuilding Plants Use Third-Party Inspectors to Ensure Quality
The industry has worked hard to build up a system of consumer protections to make our product the best they can be. Many people are already aware of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation (SCLLR) that closely regulates the sale and production of factory-built homes. Another lesser known protection system that exists […]
Energy Star Homebuyers Pay Zero Sales Tax
Energy Star Homebuyers Pay Zero Sales Tax The popular ENERGY STAR zero sales tax incentive will remain in effect until at least July 1, 2024 thanks to a new law passed on May 12, 2020. This incentive allows South Carolina homebuyers purchasing a home that meets ENERGY STAR criteria to pay no sales tax on […]
Home Centers Safely Serving Customers During C-19 Distancing
The COVID-19 crisis has affected every industry in America, but industry members are finding ways to safely work with customers and keep their employees on the job. MHISC surveyed 20 retail members in SC to learn more about how they are dealing with the issue. The results of the survey are displayed on the right. […]
April 2020 Retailer of the Month
CLAYTON HOMES OF ROCK HILL
Course Work for Manufactured Home Professionals
Every manufactured home retail dealer and salesperson must be licensed, bonded, pass a rigid test and take a detailed course on the laws and regulations governing the industry. The SC Manufactured Housing Board has approved Joanne Polston to teach the course to all new licensees. She is an experienced GM, salesperson and regional manager. She […]
March 2020 Retailer of the Month
M&M MANUFACTURED HOMES