Clayton Homes

Operation HOPE Continues Streak of Impressive Growth With Release of 2023 Impacts

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, announced its top-line results for 2023.

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  • Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, announced its top-line results for 2023.
  • Operation HOPE continued its impressive streak of growth by expanding its national footprint of HOPE Inside locations, growing its portfolio of top-tier partner organizations, and serving a record number of clients.
  • Operation HOPE uses its HOPE Inside locations to deliver no-charge financial coaching to individuals in the community or at work.
  • Increased donations from private foundations, high net wealth donors, and individuals by 75%, closing 2023 at $2.21 million.

Lifestory Research Releases 2024 America's Most Trusted Home Builder Study Findings

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trust in home builders continues to decline, according to the 2024 America's Most Trusted® Study, released today. Among the largest home builders in the United States, Lifestory Research found a universal decline in trust in each national builder in the annual study. The decline in trust among home builders underscores a concerning trend within the housing industry. The study found that factors such as construction quality, adherence to timelines, transparency in communication, and customer service can contribute to the erosion of trust.

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Guild Mortgage Lists First Two ‘Making Paradise Home’ Initiative Houses Available for Purchase

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Guild Mortgage (NYSE: GHLD), a growth-oriented mortgage lending company originating and servicing residential loans since 1960, announced the first two homes from its Making Paradise Home Initiative are completed and listed for sale.

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  • Guild Mortgage (NYSE: GHLD), a growth-oriented mortgage lending company originating and servicing residential loans since 1960, announced the first two homes from its Making Paradise Home Initiative are completed and listed for sale.
  • The affordable, sustainable manufactured homes are available for sale in Paradise, California, the community hardest hit by the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in the state’s history.
  • Both brand new CrossMod homes – located at 6249 Fern Lane and 5931 Debbie Lane in Paradise California – boast beautiful curb appeal, high-end quality and energy efficiency throughout.
  • Through the Making Paradise Home Initiative, Guild will sell the homes to aspiring homeowners and qualified borrowers.

Virginia Governor's Housing Conference to kick off on Wednesday in Hampton

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Monday, November 13, 2023

HAMPTON, Va., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 

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  • Youngkin to speak at the VAGHC Housing Awards Luncheon on Nov. 16 ~
    WHAT: The 2023 Virginia Governor's Housing Conference will kick off on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia.
  • The three-day conference is the largest and most comprehensive housing and community development event of the year in Virginia.
  • Governor Youngkin will speak at the beginning of the Virginia Governor's Housing Conference Housing Awards Luncheon.
  • WHERE: Hampton Roads Convention Center | 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, Virginia 2366
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Clayton Home Building Group® Publishes Fall 2023 Opening Doors Magazine

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

MARYVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton Home Building Group is excited to announce the publication of the fourth issue of its lifestyle magazine, Opening Doors. The magazine is designed to educate future Clayton homebuyers about Clayton homes while inspiring joyful homeownership during the beloved season of Fall.

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  • MARYVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton Home Building Group is excited to announce the publication of the fourth issue of its lifestyle magazine, Opening Doors .
  • The magazine is designed to educate future Clayton homebuyers about Clayton homes while inspiring joyful homeownership during the beloved season of Fall.
  • "As leaves turn and temperatures cool, we're proud to present the Fall 2023 issue of Opening Doors magazine," said Keith Holdbrooks, CEO and Executive Chairman of Clayton Home Building Group.
  • More Fall 2023 Opening Doors highlights include a tale of Clayton homeowners rebuilding their lives and homes after the devastating Camp Fire destroyed their home.

39 Clayton Home Building Group Facilities Earn 2023 ENERGY STAR® Award

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

MARYVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton Home Building Group, a leading national builder of single-family attainable housing, is pleased to announce that 39 of its home building facilities won the 2023 ENERGY STAR® Residential New Construction Market Leader Award.

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  • MARYVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton Home Building Group, a leading national builder of single-family attainable housing, is pleased to announce that 39 of its home building facilities won the 2023 ENERGY STAR ® Residential New Construction Market Leader Award.
  • Since 2005, Clayton Home Building Group has built 142,488 ENERGY STAR® certified homes, including 30,244 in 2022.
  • "Energy efficiency is a core component of sustainability in homebuilding," said William Jenkins, senior director of environment and sustainability for Clayton Home Building Group.
  • ENERGY STAR® estimates the 30,244 certified homes Clayton Home Building Group built in 2022 will save Clayton homeowners $8.89 million in annual utility bills.

University of Denver Graduates Receive Surprise $500 Gift at Commencement Ceremony

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

DENVER, June 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the University of Denver celebrated the graduation of over 1,150 undergraduate students.

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  • DENVER, June 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the University of Denver celebrated the graduation of over 1,150 undergraduate students.
  • DU graduates receive surprise $500 gift as the graduation speaker shares message of paying it forward and help others.
  • Delivering this year's commencement address was Pat Hamill, chairman and CEO of Oakwood Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company.
  • University of Denver Chancellor Jeremy Haefner thanked Hamill for his generous gift and reinforced the message to the graduates.

Guild Mortgage ‘Making Paradise Home’ Initiative to Benefit Community Devastated by Fire

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Guild’s Making Paradise Home initiative is a partnership with Clayton Homes, Golden West Homes of Chico and Redline Installation to build CrossMod™ Homes to benefit the community.

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  • Guild’s Making Paradise Home initiative is a partnership with Clayton Homes, Golden West Homes of Chico and Redline Installation to build CrossMod™ Homes to benefit the community.
  • Guild, a growth-oriented mortgage lending company originating and servicing residential loans since 1960, and its partners purchased lots in Paradise, California where they are building four homes to help educate residents about the benefits of manufactured housing, while helping to rebuild the community.
  • “With this initiative, we’re taking a small step to rebuild a community devastated by fire.
  • Guild also helps active duty and retired military personnel who qualify for VA loans with 100% financing and flexible qualifying standards.

Lifestory Research Announces 2023 America's Most Trusted Home Builder Study Findings

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Changes in the housing market have impacted home buyer sentiment in a trend toward waning customer trust among the nation's largest home builders.  According to the Lifestory Research 2023 America's Most Trusted® Study released today, trust has decreased across the home-building industry following an unprecedented increase in trust during the pandemic.

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  • For more information about the Lifestory Research 2023, America's Most Trusted® Home Builder study, visit https://www.lifestoryresearch.com/2023-best-home-builder-review-rankings
    Customers have selected Skyline Homes as America's Most Trusted® Manufactured Home Builder for the third year in a row.
  • In the Lifestory Research 2023 America's Most Trusted® Study,  17,308 people were surveyed and asked their opinions of active adult resort home builders.
  • For more information about the Lifestory Research 2023, America's Most Trusted® Active Adult Resort Builder study, visit https://www.lifestoryresearch.com/2023-best-active-adult-resort-builder-...
    The Lifestory Research America's Most Trusted® study is the most extensive and longest-running independent research program seeking to understand the opinions of consumers within the new home marketplace.
  • About Lifestory Research® and America's Most Trusted® Advertising/Promotional Rules:
    America's Most Trusted® is a registered trademark of Lifestory Corporation.

PermitUsNow Provides Tips to Homeowners and Contractors on Pulling Permits for Residential Repairs After Texas Freeze

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Friday, December 23, 2022

HOUSTON, Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PermitUsNow, an industry recognized building permitting and expediting firm located in Texas , is providing practical residential repair permits to homeowners and Contractors in case of busted water pipes due to incoming winter freeze.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PermitUsNow, an industry recognized building permitting and expediting firm located in Texas , is providing practical residential repair permits to homeowners and Contractors in case of busted water pipes due to incoming winter freeze.
  • PermitUsNow knows the importance of being prepared for possible damage caused by winter conditions and to alert homeowners and contractors steps to consider when requiring a repair permit.
  • We do what we do best and that's being a great resource share permitting tips to homeowners and Contractors if homes repairs are needed."
  • "We are happy to be a building permitting resource to Contractors and homeowners in Texas.