“Fortunately, for Louisiana and our friends along the Mississippi Gulf Coast Nate’s impact was relatively minimal,“ said Leonard “Lenny” Kopowski, of the Louisiana Manufactured Housing Association. “Hurricane Nate barreled over Pensacola quickly, but left relatively little damage in its wake,” said the Pensacola News Journal. “Nate rolled into the mouth of …
Nate Wasn’t Harvey, Irma or Maria – Gulf MH Report Read More
“You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it’s an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.” – Rahm Emanuel, then President Barack Obama’s Chief of Staff, currently Mayor of Chicago. Update 3.24.2020 – Note to new readers: COVID19 …
Early reports from the Gulf Coast to MHProNews indicate that Nate’s harm will be minimal compared to Harvey, Irma, and Maria. More on how hurricane’s are impacting business and manufactured housing, are found further below. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to …
Hurricane Season Boosts Sectors, says JP Morgan Report – MH Market Updates Read More
Tax and regulatory policy impacts the manufactured housing industry, much as it does other industries and parts of the economy. The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) are among those supporting tax reform, as the Daily Business News on MHProNews has previously reported. …
Economist Kudlow says, “Trump…Ending War on Business,” Reactions, MH Industry Impact Read More
It is widely known in the industry’s circles that most manufactured homes are “Made in the U.S.A.” Many of the raw materials and comments that go into, or under, a manufactured home are also made or sourced in the U.S. But there are also an array of items that go …
Imports, Capital, Manufactured Housing, and U.S. Policies 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 – and ICYMI if you …
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Richard Cordray was widely rumored to be preparing for a run as a Democratic candidate for Governor of Ohio. Rick Robinson, Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) SVP and General Counsel, is among those who have recently said before a live audience in Deadwood, SD that …
Does CFPB’s Richard Cordray Have His Own Email Legal Issue Brewing? Report Read More
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 Manufactured Housing Composite Value for today. The evolving Daily Business News market report sets the manufactured home industry’s stocks in the broader …
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
