Manufactured housing industry professionals are still assessing the fall out and impacts of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria. After a decade of relative quiet from Atlantic and Gulf hurricanes, Mother Nature has struck this year with a vengeance. FEMA is buying homes as fast as it can acquire them, …
Harvey, Irma, Jose, Maria…Now, It’s Nate – More MH Industry Impact Looming Read More
“The U.S. lost 33,000 jobs in September after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit Texas, Florida and other Southeastern states. It was the first decline in nearly seven years,” reports AP, the Washington Times, and others. “The unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent from 4.4 percent, the Labor Department said Friday, …
Texas, Florida Hurricanes Slam September Hiring, First Jobs Drop in Years Read More
In “Interview with the Commissioner,” Manufactured Housing Association of Oklahoma (MHAO) Executive Director Deanna Fields, shares her insights on engagement – past, present, and planned – with public officials, and how that benefits the industry. Click here. In “Healthy and Unhealthy Personal and Professional Promotion,” best-selling author and consultant Tim …
Association, Business, Professional Leaders Sound Off – MHVille, October 2017 Read More
Puerto Rico (PR) is not alone in its search for housing and financial stability. Millions only follow a story after a disaster, like Maria. The U.S. territory of PR is joined by several mainland American cities – and some states? – as part of a financial maelstrom that some noteworthy …
Fight Club, Tyler Durden, Zero Hedge, JP Morgan, and the Coming Crash Cities Near You Read More
Controversial Berkshire Hathaway unit, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance (VMF), has announced the launch of a new program. Details on that will be found in tonight’s spotlight report, further below. If you’re new, already hooked on our spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline …
“Hurricane Irma was one of the most powerful storms ever recorded, prompting one of the largest evacuations in U.S. history,” said Florida Senator Bill Nelson (D). “The massive storm affected every part of our state. And, as we clean-up, and rebuild, I encourage every Flordian affected by this storm to …
“Tax reform is NFIB’s biggest priority, and we’re working hard to ensure that every small business gets a substantial tax cut,” said Junita Duggan, President and CEO of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). “Last week, Congress and the White House unveiled their framework for tax reform. This is …
NFIB CEO Junita Duggan – “Small Businesses Must Get a Tax Cut” Read More
“Today is the second annual Energy Efficiency Day, a time to celebrate the incredible benefits of saving energy,” said Steve Nadel Executive Director of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). “Energy efficiency is the cheapest, quickest way to meet our energy needs, lower consumer bills, reduce pollution, and …
Steve Nadel, Executive Director of ACEEE, Marking “Energy Efficiency Day” Read More
“Advertising is what you pay for, publicity is what you pray for.” – public relations maxim. “Advertising is saying you’re good. PR is getting someone else to say you’re good.” — Jean-Louis Gassée, former Apple executive. “We reviewed yet another report yesterday from a national MH source that was busily telling …
Manufactured Housing – Ads & Self-Praise vs. Public Expert Praise Read More
If you have stock in a polygraph company, now might be a good time to sell it. Learn about the new technology – detection of deception – being used by banks, businesses and governments, to catch the liars, further below. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature …
New AI Tech – Catch the Eyes in Lies, Video – Plus, MH Market Updates Read More
“In place for the last ten years, the Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission [OMHC] is an independent agency, with a team of trained professionals, knowledgeable about the homes and the way they are built and installed,” said a statement from the Ohio Manufactured Home Association (OMHA) to MHProNews. “The Commission does …
Manufactured Homes Commission Abolished, Effective January 21, 2018 Read More
“The California Housing Finance Agency has released new guidelines for lending on manufactured homes that will increase access to housing for low- and moderate-income homebuyers who use a CalHFA mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration,” said a release to the Daily Business News (DBN) on MHProNews. “New guidelines encourage …
Major State Agency Promotes Access to Manufactured Home Loans Read More
“What’s wrong is that we don’t ask what’s right.” – G.K. Chesterton South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman told Alex Marlow on his radio show after the Las Vegas shootings by Stephen Paddock that, “For this to happen just shows the issues this country has.” “To say that guns ought to …
Cong Norman – ‘Need God, Not Gun Control’ – NYT, Jihadi Turns to Jesus Read More
Official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), year-over-year manufactured housing industry production grew once again during August 2017. So says the latest report to the Daily Business News on MHProNews by the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR). “Just-released statistics indicate …
Time for a “perp walk,” says one senator, while her colleague says the accused is “trying.” What does the accused say? Who’s on first base on this MH lender-connected issue? If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever …
“The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is Requesting Proposals from qualified Respondents to manufacture and supply residential Manufactured Housing Units (MHUs) as temporary housing for Texas residents affected by Hurricane Harvey in designated areas along the Texas coast and inland,” said the agency in a release. DJ Pendleton and the …
Emergency Request For Proposals for Manufactured Homes, Deadline Tomorrow Read More
“As Washington, D.C. adjusts to a new administration, the fiscal carnage caused by past presidents continues to haunt the United States,” begins a new report by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW). “The national debt nearly doubled under former President Obama and is poised to exceed $20 trillion before the end …
“Fiscal Carnage,” “Calamitous Economic Hole” Decried by Citizens Advocacy Group Read More
Various federal agencies and associations are reporting significant growth in the U.S. economy, according to recent reports compiled by the Daily Business News (DBN) on MHProNews. Data from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) states that some 12 percent of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is tied to manufacturing. …
Stunning Post Harvey Economic Activity, Manufacturing Report Read More
Darryl Searer, Hall president told the Daily Business News (DBN) on MHProNews that, “The deadline for nominations for the Class of 2018 is October 31st, so we are encouraging all those who plan to nominate a candidate to get their paperwork submitted as soon as possible.” Searer added, “The Hall welcomes nominations from all RV and manufactured …
Deadline for Nominations for the class of 2018 RV/MH Hall of Fame Closes on October 31 Read More
Tragedies like Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria – along with tax reform and other hot button topics – are sparking new record highs in the markets, including those stocks tracked here on the Daily Business News connected to the manufactured housing industry. If you’re new, already hooked on our new …
Financial Service Industry’s “New Villains?” Plus, Virtually All MH Tracked Stocks Rise Read More
