The Latest Riverview Homes News

July 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc. has teamed up with “Kiducation”, a part of Community Crusade for Children, Inc., a nonprofit organization, to turn donated clothing into much needed funds for local charities, libraries and schools.  “Kiducation” contracted Riverview Homes with the proposal to let them place their pick up bins at our retail sales locations”, explains Robert Fanelli, “Our locations are in good areas along well traveled roads which are perfect for their needs.”  Mr. Fanelli explains the process, “Basically if you have unwanted, useable, clothing and shoes, you take them to the pick up bins located at each of our 8 locations, put the items in the bin, “Kiducation” empties the bins on a regular schedule and they turn the donated cloths into funds which they then distribute to local schools and charities including the American Cancer Society.  Riverview Homes is proud to be cooperating with such a well respected charity.” 

July 2009 - PMHA announced the election results for the additions to their 2009-2010 Board of Directors.   John Fanelli, Vice President of RHI, headquartered in Vandergrift, PA is returning as Southwestern District Director.  He currently chairs the Retailer Committee and works closely with fellow retailers on legislative and regulatory issues that threaten the viability and affordability of factory built housing.   

May 2009 - Riverview Homes, has just completed its most successful Retail Finance Seminar and Plant Tour.  “We had more than 60 home buyers attend.” says Robert Fanelli, President of Riverview Homes.  “We have provide these seminars in the past as a service to our customers, but we have not had the volume of response like we did this weekend.  I take it as a very good sign of a strong local housing market and the huge amount of positive interest in our product.”   As in the past, the seminar included a presentation by Riverview Homes about the company history and services and about the modular home industry in general.  Additionally representatives of the finance industry gave informative presentations about the mortgage process.  The guests were given a complete guided tour of the Penn West factory and conclude the day by viewing the model homes that the factory has on display which are all set up, furnished and decorated.

May 2009 - Hobbins Family Testimonial.  Read what a satisfied Riverview Homes customer has to say.

April 2009 - Forest Area Baptist Church Video Testimonial.  Watch a Riverview Homes customer's own video.

March 2009 - RHI Board Chairman named to PA Governor's council.  Read about Riverview Homes owner working with Governor's team.

February 2009 - RHI joins regional Builders Associations.  John Fanelli, Riverview Homes Vice President, announced the RHI has joined the membership ranks of the Indiana-Armstrong Builders Association and Washington County Builders Associations.  Mr. Fanelli states that such affiliation will continue to solidify RHI's commitment to customer service and support of the local economy.

March 2008 - RHI Teams Up With Local Builders Association.  As an activist in the promotion of quality construction Riverview Homes continues to be a force in striving to maintain the highest standards in the industry.  For their efforts, RHI was accepted into the Westmoreland Professional Builders Association by WPBA President, Patrick J. Dicesere.

February 2008 - Huge Savings Event Announced!  All 8 RHI sales centers will be offering tremendous savings on all new homes during a 5 day Spring Open House.  Dates for this event have just been announced as from Thursday, March 6 through Monday, March 10th.

December 2007 - Exclusive Land Finder Program Delivered.  The owners of RHI have put together a unique program that enables their sales team to make available to prospective homebuyers that need to purchase land to build their Riverview home on.  Customers giving a moderate initial down payment towards the purchase of any new Riverview home can now get access to this new program.  Under the Land Finder program, a network of partnering realtors, private land owners along with the use of a host of technology solutions are put into play in the hopes of finding land that meets their specific needs of that customer.

December 2007 - Riverview Managers of the first Professional Housing Consultant in the state!  Click Here To read the Press Release.

October 2007 - John Fanelli, vice president of Riverview Homes was awarded the annual  President's Award from the Pennsylvania Manufactured Housing Association during their State Convention in Baltimore.  The award was presented in recognition and appreciation for Mr. Fanelli's leadership and tireless efforts directed toward the adoption of installation regulations in Pennsylvania.

January 2007 - Riverview Homes has a fresh new look and names!  All 8 sales centers now share the Riverview Homes name.  This effort is just another in our striving to better serve you.

January 2006 - Riverview Homes expands Corporate Offices in Vandergrift, PA.  More than 2,000 square feet of office space was added to the existing corporate office complex.  The expansion project also included updating computer, telecommunications, and surveillance systems in addition to offices and a conference room.  Bob Fanelli, the company's president comments, "Despite tremendous growth over the years, this our first major expansion since 1982.  We welcome the change since we were bursting at the seams here.  The new facilities will help position us for success in the years to come."

October 2004 - Pleasant Valley Modular Homes breaks ground on state-of-the-art modular factory in Pine Grove, PA. Visit Pleasant Valley Modular Homes on-line at www.pvmhi.com.

January 2003 - Riverview Homes expands operations by 20% with expansion into Clarion County and a second Butler County sales center!

February 2001 - Riverview Homes announces the formation of a sister company, Venture Settlements, to help expedite and simplify financing for new homebuyers! Find out more about Venture Settlements at www.venturesettle.com.