The New York Times, and others like the Sarasota Herald Tribune carried a recent news story about using modular construction in NYC’s “Build It Back” program. The story provided an opportunity to highlight the pros and cons of off-site construction in a storm surge prone zone. “We are excited to …
It is hours before the closing bell, but market watchers and industry professionals will be more than curious about how the latest developments out of Washington, D.C. will impact the Trump Administration’s efforts to boost American economic activities. The NY Times and CNN lead the leaked word this past weekend …
The infographic below hails from Insurance Quotes, and the topic is “The Future of Homes: From Smart to Autonomous.’ Such tech is easier to install in a factory built home at the point of assembly, as many industry professionals know. “By the end of 2017, it’s estimated that only 16.3% …
VC – The Future of Homes – Good, Challenging, Concerns Read More
“Tony, every week there is so much that happens, this [The Sunday Morning Headline News Recap] is an easy way for me to review the news, thank you for this [feature] and your team’s coverage of factory-built housing.” Our featured articles for September are available on the MHProNews.com home page. FYI – …
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) tells the Daily Business News in a release that, “Our most recent forecast released this week estimates that home purchase originations will increase at a faster clip in 2018, nearly double the rate that they increased in 2017, to $1.2 trillion.” “In contrast, we expect …
Latest Mortgage Bankers Research Reveals 2018 Finance Forecast Read More
Is the American economic magic back? Listen to the expert voices in the videos, below, in our spotlight feature for today. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline reports are found further below, just beyond …
‘The Most Important Word in Investing,’ “Certainty,” MH Market Updates Read More
The manufactured home industry’s professionals are on Google – and use their services – much like the rest of America does. With SEO (Search Engine Optimization) website and marketing coaches telling the industry’s pros how to navigate and benefit from Google and their sister operation YouTube’s tendencies, some have failed …
“It’s Outrageous!” “Censorship” — Suing Google/YouTube Read More
One of the progressive movement’s flagship media – the left-leaning Huffington Post or HuffPo – first reported this story, hereby being reviewed by the Daily Business News. When it was initially published, their headline read: “Why Some Cities Are Buying Trailer Parks” [sic]. Several hours later, they softened that headline …
“A new bill has been introduced in Congress by Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA) that would impact both the regulation of manufactured housing by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and, potentially, the utilization of HUD-regulated manufactured housing by local jurisdictions that receive housing-related federal grants from HUD.” …
New Bill on Manufactured Home Inclusion/Regulatory Impacts Read More
How much regulation is good, and how much is too much? Today’s snapshot, graphics and video, on that topic further below will be used to complement the Time Magazine cover that frets that the Trump Administration is wrecking the modern regulatory state. And ICYMI it, earlier today the Daily Business …
Time Frets Trump Wrecking Ball Hitting Government As We Know It, MH Market UPdates Read More
From L.A. to D.C., the left, right and center of the nation has been buzzing about the Kid Rock for Senate tease. He says, the door is still open… Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren had stated that given President Trump’s victory, the idea of Kid Rock running for the U.S. Senate …
“Born Free,” “Po-Dunk” Manufactured Homeowner Kid Rock Updates Senate Race Status Read More
Manufactured housing struggles with education and its image daily. Yet the members of the industry are on social media by the thousands daily. While the manufactured home industry is experiencing a modest annual recovery, it pales compared to the rapid growth of the use of social media by producers, retailers, …
In a press release, ECN Capital announced its intention to buy Triad Financial Services, the oldest manufactured housing lending operation in the United States. Per their release, Toronto based ECN will pay $100 million in cash (C$125M) for Triad. “In addition, ECN Capital has agreed to an incentive compensation plan …
Canadian ECN Capital Signs Agreement to Acquire Triad Financial Services, Inc. Read More
When someone in the mainstream media begins to truly ‘discover’ today’s manufactured home, it can be an insightful – and emotionally enriching – exercise. Staten Island Advance reporter Tracey Porpora was chosen as “Journalist of the Year” by The Newswomen’s Club of New York for her coverage of Hurricane Sandy. …
Where a 14×60 Single Section Manufactured Home Selling for $150,000 is a Bargain Read More
There’s a lot of good economic news, as the Daily Business News has reported for months. But there are also storm clouds on the horizon. They have and will impact the industry. To learn more, see our spotlight report, further below. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight …
How Will the Crash of Retail Impact Economy, MH Sale$? MH Industry Market Updates Read More
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in a release, touted its support for a bill that would strike down a new anti-arbitration rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Per the Chamber’s statement, “The CFPB promulgated an anti-arbitration rule that subjects millions of consumer contracts to regulations that degrade consumer …
Battle Over Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s “Sweeping New” Rule Read More
“One believes things because one has been conditioned to believe them.” ― Aldous Huxley, Brave New World “In almost every act of our daily lives, whether in the sphere of politics or business, in our social conduct or our ethical thinking, we are dominated by the relatively small number of persons…who understand …
Propaganda, and the Manufactured Housing Revolution Read More
Here in the U.S., it’s the RV MH Hall of Fame that industry professionals are the most likely to know. In jolly old England, what’s starting to get its footing is the PreFab Museum. “Opened for one month in March 2014, it is now supposed to last for a few …
The PreFab Museum, Celebrating the Past, Pointing to the Future? Read More
Our Warren Buffett report spotlight segment today includes a thought provoking video from Money, a division of the Time family. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline reports are found further below, just beyond the …
Warren Buffett’s Net Worth All-Time High, New Market Highs, MH Market UPdates Read More
A list of manufactured home industry attendees at the recent Fannie Mae Duty to Serve (DTS) meeting in Washington, D.C. included the name of Tom Heinemann. As regular MHProNews readers know, Heinemann and Lois Starkey both quietly left the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI). ‘Quietly,’ that is, in terms of MHI’s …
