An off the record comment yesterday by the president was apparently leaked, and may have delayed and complicated trade negotiations with Canada. Stocks closed mixed, but is reportedly the best August on record for the markets in 4 years. Two videos will spotlight the changes for small businesses that are […]
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, VA. – “The Marine Corps is leading the way in employing advanced technologies and robotic construction,” said Kaitlin Kelly, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication. “Earlier this month,” per their release, “the Additive Manufacturing Team at Marine Corps Systems Command teamed up with Marines
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“The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased in August, following a modest increase in July. The Index now stands at 133.4 (1985=100), up from 127.9 in July. The Present Situation Index improved from 166.1 to 172.2, while the Expectations Index increased from 102.4 last month to 107.6 this month,” per the Conference
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As some head for the beach, hills, lakes or other favorite getaway spot for the long Labor Day weekend, the president has sent a new round of signals in an interview and tweets. Markets closed down today. The focus report this evening will be his comments in an interview with
One of the distinctions between a modular and manufactured home is the amount of work that has to be done on site, as most industry professionals know. HUD Code homes are built to federal standards, largely administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), while modular homes are
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Hang onto your wallets. Industry professional and investors need to ask themselves, do they want a return to heavier regulations by HUD, or elsewhere? There are serious issues on the line. Spin, disinformation, conveniently overlooked history, and blatant lies are among the tools that could help-or-harm manufactured housing, workers, and
Stanley H..Jackson was born on January 26, 1934 and passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018, says Tributes. “Stanley was a resident of Quarryville, Pennsylvania at the time of passing.” “Born in Glyndon, Maryland, Stanley was the son of the late Benjamin H., and Frances W. (Gill) Jackson. He
There are a few readers who’ve said to MHProNews, ‘don’t get into politics.’ Or ‘avoid industry politics.’ A few said, ‘Don’t get into economics.’ Others have said, ‘Don’t ever say anything that cites religion or morality,’ etc. We respect and appreciate thoughtful comments from our readers. We strive to read
U.S. Canada Trade Deal Looming, Stocks Rise, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
Skyline Champion Corporation (NYSE:SKY) (“Skyline Champion”) announced earnings for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2018 of the fiscal year ending March 30, 2019 (“fiscal 2019”). In an August release to the Daily Business News on MHProNews, per their statement: “On June 1, 2018, Skyline Corporation (“Skyline”) and
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In markets across the country, the effects of the affordable housing crisis are easy to find. In the Reno-Sparks area, local media reported just how bad the housing crunch has become. In that same market, local media has spotlighted a prominent manufactured home retailer for how business has become crazy
Florida is a top state for manufactured housing (MH). Battles like this one will define the business climate for years to come. Don’t be surprised if some resident group, like MHAction, gets involved. Don’t let past habits or lethargy lull you into complacence, because what happens in this looming
Epic Battle for MHVille Mainstay Looms, With “Not the Most Popular Guy” and His Rival Read More
Don’t look now, but a subject that MHProNews has been spotlighting for years has now drawn President Donald J. Trump’s attention. There are many things this could mean, which will be part of our market focus for this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature –
There are statements made or reported by the mainstream or specialty media, such as the one that follows, that routinely includes a mix of interesting, wrong, and problematic elements. Writing for Globe Street, a commercial real estate investor focused publication, Kelsi Maree Borland says some things that would
Globe St ‘Discovers’ Manufactured Homes – “Competition Heats Up in the Mobile Home Market” Read More
To tee this up, the emailed messages revealed below were all sent under the subject line, “for the record.” So, there is no violation of information shared off the record. Furthermore, the replies – initiated by George F. Allen (COBA7) – went to an email list of his. Joe
“HUD Secretary, Dr. Ben Carson, as the saying goes, “gets it.” – wrote Mark Weiss, JD, President and CEO of the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) in a new Issues and Perspectives. “First, and most fundamentally, he understands – and has very plainly stated — that to
MHI SVP Lesli Gooch & MHARR CEO Mark Weiss Bookend New, Prior HUD Controversies Read More
Are you a business owner, executive or manager? Do you have assets that make you a millionaire? Or do you aspire to be in the 1 percent? Then this alert is for you. The potentially costly politics of class envy are on full display in the headline of an article
The Dow, S&P, NASDAQ and Russell all finished in record territory today. President Donald J. Trump announced a new trade deal with Mexico, which set the markets up to those records. That will be our featured report for tonight. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or
US, Mexico Reach Trade Deal, Replacing NAFTA, Stocks Roar, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
It would be hard to find a business or a business professional that would argue against more good sales or higher profits. It would be harder still to find a professional or investor that would argue against more sales and higher profits achieved with happy customers, and high
“The growth rate of real gross domestic product (GDP) is a key indicator of economic activity, but the official estimate is released with a delay. Our GDPNow forecasting model provides a “nowcast” of the official estimate prior to its release by estimating GDP growth using a methodology similar to the
Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow Projects Growth Ahead in Q3 – Includes Positive MH Signal Read More
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