Capital Research Center (CRC) describes itself as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is “America’s investigative think tank.” Before diving into their research, and in fulfillment of our pledge in our first article today, let’s first set the table with some general political and manufactured housing specific background. The billionaire …
Preface/programming note. This article will tee up a major report that uses at its core several third-party researched items later today. It is also worth noting that while analogies can be useful to make a point that can spark a ‘aha moment,’ all analogies limp to some degree. With those …
“You’re a Gutless Cheat,” The Sting, and Manufactured Housing Read More
Every week, regularly readers here know that we have a new article plus a recap of the headlines from the week that was. This has been part of our evolutionary tradition on MHProNews for some years. This weekend’s Sunday morning topic asks apt questions for every professional. Who do …
For those who need the reminder, “Bain Capital is a private investment firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. It specializes in private equity, venture capital, credit, public equity, impact investing, life sciences and real estate. Bain Capital invests across a range of industry sectors and geographic regions. As of 2018, …
On the CBS local affiliate KPIX in the San Francisco Bay Area video posted below, the following comment was posted. “Blame the person trying to fix it, when he hasn’t been there barely 3 years, pathetic! Trump fixes this, he wins California!” – Diana Bailey. What Bailey was describing as …
The beauty of manufactured housing, in its pure form, is that it is recession resistant. Indeed, when conventional housing hits headwinds, manufactured housing for many years did well. It is only in the post 2003 MHVille era that this pattern has begun to change. It need not be so, as …
China has got to start “playing by the rules.” The CNBC video below opens with Vice President Mike Pence, but the bulk of the interview is with Democratic Senator Chris Coons (CT). VP Pence said, “For too long one administration after another, Republican and Democrat administrations, were willing to accept …
As a follow up to the 9.19.2019 announcement that HUD’s Teresa Payne has been elevated to the role of Administrator of the Office of Manufactured Housing Programs (OMHP), a few reminders to new as well as longer-term industry readers is in order. In no particular order of importance: 1) …
Friday Federal Follies – Deep State, Revolving Door at HUD, MHI? Read More
Once more the feature this evening will be a mix of politics, business and economics. That intersection influences investing, markets, and business decisions. One recent headline claims that many CEO’s confidence levels have slipped back to 2016 levels. What some of those CEO may not have said is that they …
As long-time readers of MHProNews know, this publication and MHARR routinely see things quite similarly. That said, there is a nuanced variance between MHProNews and the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) on part of this next report. First their report, verbatim, and then MHProNews’ analysis will follow. …
Pam Danner’s Replacement Announced, MHARR Rips HUD Leadership, More Read More
The article that Frank Rolfe and Dave Reynolds a.k.a. ‘Frank and Dave’ linked in the extended quote from the duo was dated 9.3.2019. The Manufactured Home Pro News (MHProNews) article that spotlighted the sales was dated 9.11.2019. Details Behind Big Carlyle-Hometown Deal, Ripples in Manufactured Homes, Communities Ahead …
The transcript that follows of an interview with HUD Secretary Ben Carson was provided from “Season 1, Episode 1” of HUD’s House Keys podcast. It is worth mentioning that there is no date on this podcast’s webpage. That said, there are possible indicators that it occurred prior to the June …
The headline should be understood as a pull quote from what follows below. It is also an example of biting sarcasm from the keyboard of Mark Weiss, J.D., President and CEO of the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR). Some pull quotes from what follows from Wiess …
Examining “Incredible Shrinking Zoning Problem” for Manufactured Homes Read More
It is of course important that the Fed cut the base rate and arguably may or should cut them more. But what is perhaps more pressing for manufactured housing is the topic of antitrust. The Senate has been holding antitrust hearings. Recently, an amazing 50 state attorney generals launched their …
The U.S. Constitution gives an American citizen of whatever background a reference that can be pointed to that summarizes protections that the Declaration of Independence called our God given and unalienable rights. In an era of confusion and often problematic claims, it is good to go back to the …
Constitution Day, Facts, Videos, Grants Available, and Why It Matters Read More
Laws, and public policy impacts numerous aspects of our industry and others. That is why millionaires and billionaires, along with businesses of all sizes, often get involved early in making donations to various political campaigns. For example. Chairman Sam Zell of Equity LifeStyle Properties fame has reportedly made a campaign …
Blood Sports, Politics, Manufactured Housing, and You Read More
Senators Elizabeth Warren (MA-D), Bernie Sanders (VT-I) and former Obama administration Vice President Joe Biden have been the top 3 candidates in most polls among the Democratic 2020 presidential hopefuls in recent weeks. While it is Biden who has been tagged for gaffes, in fairness, other hopefuls have had their …
Fair is fair. The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) has produced a fine video of just under 6 minutes in length. That video is posted below. Some clips in this video have been used by MHI or others previously. But there are short clips in this video which are apparently being used for the first time. That’s fine, because much …
Our publisher calls this track from a Steve McDonald’s classic album of the same name, “warrior music.” Some conflicts are peaceful in the sense that no blood need be shed. But as a multiple year Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) executive level member told MHProNews, “I’m ready for …
Sons of Somerled, Warrior Music to Inspire Manufactured Housing Professionals Read More
There are no 14x70s in orbit. Not yet anyway, nor are there plans for any. So, the topic here today is about communications, navigation, the related economic and political freedom which allows our industry – and all other professions in the United States – to operate in the first place. …
GPS, Satellites, Economic Vulnerability, China, and Space Force Read More
