“I’m tired of being the best kept secret. I’m ready to help house America.” – Terry Decio, Skyline Homes, to MHLivingNews. Terry Decio’s energetic video comment is a statement that leads to questions. Why is manufactured housing the best kept secret in America? The answer to that question isn’t an easy …
“I’m tired…” – Terry Decio, Skyline Homes, on Manufactured Housing Read More
The top story for the year wasn’t about the president and his administration. That was number 2. That’s according to a survey of U.S. editors and news directors that first occurred in 1936. The Associated Press (AP) says that the sexual misconduct allegations was the top story for the year …
Top News Story for 2017? Includes 3 Letters, First is S, the Last X Read More
“Elvis Summers crowdfunded $100,000 to build dozens of tiny homes.” But as this video by Reason spotlighted for over a million viewers, “City officials looking to pass a $2 billion housing plan tried to shut him down.” It’s a classic example of what’s wrong with the challenges that are in …
Tiny Houses for the Homeless, The Controversy Over What Happened Next Read More
“It’s the industry’s other image campaign,” quipped Marty Lavin, JD, an MHI award winner, to MHProNews. Marty Lavin Lashes the Manufactured Housing Institute’s (MHI) Latest Initiative How do the ‘two campaigns’ compare? The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) launched the video part of their “image campaign” on November 15, …
“Trailer Park Millionaires: How to Get Rich on Housing for the Poor,” Guardian Features Read More
Among the larger groups of mainstream housing shoppers are millennials. “Millennials have surpassed Baby Boomers as the nation’s largest living generation, according to population estimates released this month by the U.S. Census Bureau. Millennials, whom we define as those ages 18-34 in 2015, now number 75.4 million, surpassing the 74.9 million Baby Boomers (ages 51-69),” per …
Millennials, Affordable Housing and Manufactured Housing, 2017 to 2018 Read More
Before we get into the featured image at the left, and the headline above, some background will be useful to tee-up this Monday Morning Sales Meeting. Messages, calls, visits, and inquiries from marketers are among the common visitors to MHLivingNews.com and MHProNews.com. So, perhaps it’s no surprise that a marketer for Clayton Homes …
Clayton Homes Praise for Pro-Industry Trade Media – Monday Morning Sales Meeting Read More
It’s not about political labels. It’s about a search for the truth that alone informs and sets people free from the poverty of ignorance. When you surf to the right-of-center Forbes website, or read your left-of-center New York Times emailed news, they both feature quotable quotes. Those pithy expressions often …
“More Dangerous…Decisions” – Unlocking the Industry Professional’s Potential Power in 2018 Read More
On this the 7th day of Christmas, we’ll dive in below to the highlights – and countdowns – in the factory built home “Industry News, Tips, and Views Pros Can Use” ©, on dates that make up “the most wonderful time of the year.” We will also review some of …
It was a document read into the Congressional Record. It was first published by MHProNews. Barney-Frank_Finance-Reform_ManufacturedHousingLendingDailyBusinessNewsMHProNews The document originated from a reader who sent it in as a news-making tip. As in last night’s report, industry veterans will rapidly ‘get it.’ The two “Smoking Gun” documents from 21st Mortgage were …
Every industry professional, regardless of politics, should easily grasp the punch line. Let’s dive into the headline question. Even in the wake of the spreading wave of sexual abuse scandals, former President Bill Clinton remains for millions a quite popular figure. By all accounts, in person, he’s charming and delights …
Was Bill Clinton Just Wrong, or Did He Lie? MH Impact – Facts, Analysis Read More
Does the politics every end? Will you believe the graphic in one of the 2 videos below when you see it? 2018 is upon us, and that means mid-term elections are too. With 10 Democratic Senate seats up for grabs in 2018, what do the tea-leaves hold for the first …
Surprise! Partisan 2017 Ends with Disbelief, 2018 Previews – Plus MH Market Update$ Read More
MHProNews tends to focus on HUD Code manufactured homes, but we routinely spotlight other forms of factory-built housing. We’ve done so for years. This Daily Business News flashback 2017 year-in-review will be a series of links, that will let you click on some of the dozens of stories that we’ve …
Survey Top 2017 PreFab, Modular, Tiny and 3D Printed Housing News Stories Read More
Stating the obvious brings often clarity to an issue. Cartoonists are akin to others in the media in this respect. They typically have a left-or-right of center tilt, or agenda. 13 ½ months ago, some never believed that Donald J. Trump could win the race for the White House, much …
2017 Bi-Partisan Political Cartoons in Review (Note: Insightful, Satire, Tragic, Humor…) Read More
“A lot has changed in the way manufactured homes are constructed, utilized, and perceived,” reads a page on the State Farm Insurance website. Those are the first words under the photo at the left and after their classic headline, “Beyond ‘Trailers’ – Buying Modern Manufactured Homes,” “For starters, there’s sometimes …
Two pithy videos today bring you the landmines that other professionals stepped in during 2017, plus ‘the favorite book lesson’ for Warren Buffett and Bill Gates. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline reports are …
Biggest Biz Blunders 2017, Bill Gates Top Success Tip Videos, Plus MH Market UPdate$ Read More
“Manufactured homes are getting more attention in Central Oregon as a surging real estate market leaves behind many would-be buyers of traditional houses. Prices are up, and homes are spending less time on the market,” says Kathleen McLaughlin, the “technology reporter” with the Bend Bulletin, in Bend, Oregon. “The same …
Mainstream Media Reports Rising Manufactured Home Resale Value$, Analysis Read More
“For over two years, since at least 2015, I’ve heard one common theme: housing supply is tight. It’s difficult to find a home, particularly for first time homebuyers,” said Leonard Kiefer, Deputy Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, in a post on LinkedIn. Kiefer quips, “…if you think housing markets are …
2018 Outlook-Crisis Spell$ Opportunity, Per Leonard Kiefer, Freddie Mac Data Read More
The final S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Indices Report to be issued in 2017 provides a snapshot of the October 2017 data. It also yields and opportunity for manufactured home industry professionals to consider. 4 Top Lines for Manufactured Housing Consideration from S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Indices A) Thousands …
Latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, with Manufactured Home Connections Read More
“America may be the land of 2,600-square-foot starter homes with massive walk-in closets, but many people living in the United States will go to sleep tonight without a roof over their heads,” said the Culture Cheet Sheet. “Although the total homeless population has fallen almost 14% since 2010, there are …
Homelessness in America, and Factory-Built Housing Read More
Redfin is a real estate site, akin to Zillow. Redfin CEO, Glenn Kelman said today that “Silicon Valley is going to leave Silicon Valley — that’s already happened,” told CNBC. That report will be our featured video and spotlight for tonight. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature …
RedFin CEO On Tax Reform Impact on Housing, Plus MH Market Update$ Read More
