Investors like maximum certainty. It is a longtime adage that is widely agreed to, and a similar comment could be made about professionals in a given industry. So, it logically follows that when there is uncertainty, investors and professionals like do not like that type of outcome. While attorneys may, […]
Starting at 10 AM on Monday 12.14.2020, former President Barack Obama’s Vice President Joe Biden (D) and his running mate Senator Kamala Harris (CA-D) are expected to be named by the Electoral College as the President and Vice President Elect. Others say, not so fast. Because the century-old fruit of
As what follows reveals, the accurate and brief answer to the headline question is – so far yes, no, and to be determined. A pre-pandemic manufactured housing trade event sheds light on the current professional, investor, and advocates’ landscape. At a display of manufactured homes, a high-ranking official of well-known
“Truth, Freedom, and Health” – Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai led the #StopTheSteal crowd in Washington, D.C. in the rally-style chant. The message in part is that if Americans don’t stand up and ‘Fix Election Integrity Now,’ ‘Or We Are All Fricking Slaves,’ said Ayyadurai. Ali Alexander is the head of the
Following the publication of the report earlier today about the Florida Manufactured Housing Association (FMHA) and Bow Sterns marketing program, some additional information and feedback was provided. In an on-the-record response from Jim Ayotte, Executive Director of the FMHA, came this statement. “Demand for manufactured housing in Florida is strong
The year 2020 will soon be ending. It is a time of year that some assess results to see where adjustments or improvement can or should be made. So, what can the manufactured housing industry’s professionals and investors learn from the experience of the Florida Manufactured Housing Association (FMHA) and
Evan T. Miller, J.D., in an article whose title begins with the phrase “Badges of Fraud and the Imputation of Actual Fraudulent Intent,” noted in Case No. 08-11407 that the trial judge found that the evidence “contained sufficient “badges of fraud” for the Court to draw the “reasonable inference…” that the
Attorney General Curtis Hill announced on December 8, 2020 that his office finalized a settlement with the company whose actions in 2019 forced multiple residents out of their mobile and manufactured homes, due in part, because they had no legal way to move their homes because they were never
The latest 8K filing by Sun Communities includes the factoid that Sun (SUI) has some 269 manufactured home communities. In their 3rd quarter report from Sun, which is found further below, Sun stated that they have “710” manufactured home sales. For those who don’t have their calculator handy, that is
“Another brutal wave of infections and associated economic shutdowns threaten to put beleaguered employers out of business for good,” wrote Alfredo Ortiz, President and CEO of the Job Creators Network. In a recent op-ed posted on their website as well as on Fox Business, Ortiz opened with the words “It’s
Earlier today, William “Bill” Boor, President and CEO led Cavco Industries was the subject of an in-depth report linked here. This evening’s report will be a more focused look at the headline topics, drawing from the in-depth statements and investor relations information Cavco (NASDAQ:CVCO) has published and provided. There are
In what follows from Cavco Industries’ most recent quarterly and annual statements, there are one or more topics raised that appear to be in response to reports and analysis previously generated exclusively by MHProNews. One example is the issue of manufactured home retailer “pushback,” see that further below. But there
Facts matter. For the thousands of readers who closely follow MHProNews reports, they already know about controversies that periodically arise regarding the true state of the manufactured home industry. A common question we probe is an obvious one to those who peer into manufactured housing. Given the value proposition, and
The U.S. Labor Department latest jobs report showed that the private sector of the national economy added about 344,000 net new jobs. Several manufactured housing producers have reported that despite higher post-pandemic unemployment rates, it was often more difficult to fill jobs. The thrust of the commentary from manufactured home
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This past week, there were calls to MHLivingNews from residents that had concerns about the management at the properties’ where they lived. The callers were each from different parts of the country. But their issues were similar. Also, this past week, there were more mainstream media reports about manufactured housing.
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Mobile homes. Manufactured Homes. Manufactured Housing. Modular Housing. CrossModTM. Prefab Housing. Trailer Parks. Mobile Home Parks. Manufactured Home Communities. Right and wrong, these are just some of the terms used by media, writers, public officials, investors, researchers, and the home-shopping public that are looking into the factory-built home industry. Regarding national trade
The markets are soaring to new highs. But we have all seen this sugar-high market dance before, right? Pre-COVID and pre-2008, markets were riding high only to crash from arguably foreseeable developments. There are developing issues that are impacting businesses, including manufactured housing, which include: The 2020 election challenges and
Before diving into the quarterly “Eye on Housing” by National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) report by Rose Quint, the following tweet from the NAHB helps set the stage with respect to current housing-relevant data. Last week, initial jobless claims declined to the lowest level since the end of March.
Let’s be clear. Not all news is fake news. Sources across the left-right media divide can present accurate as well as inaccurate information. That means that information and claims – at a minimum – merit a double check. Attorneys advocate for a client, it is there job to make the
The following news release from the Washington, D.C. based Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) is followed by additional information. That information is in part focused on Lesli Gooch, Ph.D., CEO of the Manufactured Housing Institute, and their response to inquiries about the disconnect between historically low manufactured home
