This image at the left was posted and is found online in Iran today. It’s a page from a newspaper published during the ousting of the Shah, and the coming to power of the once exiled Ayatollah Khomeini, an Iranian Shia Muslim religious leader. The red outlines around the Farsi […]
“You Made Me, Promises, Promises…” Historic Iranian, American Lessons in Freedom Read More
For several years, MHProNews has done periodic looks at economic basics that impact the industry. Understanding these Economic 101 topics – and sharing it with other professionals – can help the industry and the nation get past decades of economic malaise that’s limited the middle class. The current economic disorder
Growing the Middle Class, Where Left-Right-Middle Should Agree Read More
Data security and credit records impacts almost everyone in America. More specifically and closer to the interests of industry professionals, manufactured home retailers and communities deal with credit and personal data daily. Producers, wholesale lenders, suppliers, and vendors deal with business credit and data daily too. So today committee hearing
Subcommittee Hearing on Security, Reforms to Protect Consumers and Businesses Read More
While some market watchers say that there’s not much that could slow the markets down at this point, the fluctuation in stocks that occur when it looks like an unpleasant surprise may come from Congress on the issue of tax cuts sends a different message. Leaks out of Washington that
As thousands of manufactured home professionals know, a significant portion of HUD Code and modular housing buyers come from those selling a conventional house. That equity from a house sale may then be used to pay cash, or make a larger down payment, to buy a new manufactured or modular
“Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $59 million in funding through the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) to help cut utility costs for approximately 9,200 income-eligible families and seniors across the state,” the New York Governor’s Office said in a press release to the Daily Business News. “This program has helped
The headline on Crain’s Chicago Business quipped, “Zell’s mobile home biz courts [sic] new customer: Yacht owners.” It was an editor/writers play on words – “mobile home,” “courts” – phrases the Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) Chairman would not likely embrace. Those familiar with the billionaire real estate and investment mogul
Sam Zell’s Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) Unique New Score 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
It’s Halloween. Wikipedia reminds us that the name Halloween is derived from All Hallows Eve, or the night before All Saints day (November 1). 500 years ago, a divisive event took place. It wasn’t the first or last serious division in human history. The nation is divided. So, why is it
First reported here on the Daily Business News, others in the manufactured home publishing arena have since picked up and carried on their own expressed concerns and/or claims about the number of communities there are in manufactured housing industry. Why Does the Controversy Matter? Several reasons, which this report/analysis will
In a release to MHProNews, The Michigan Manufactured Housing Association (MMHA) stated that it “put on its second MMHA Home Showcase and presented six manufactured homes to nearly 5,000 attendees at The Novi Home Show, held at Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, in mid-October,” 2017. “The homes highlighted the various
Thousands Come, Manufactured Home Shoppers Attend MMHA’s Novi Home Show Read More
Generally speaking, the more Americans there are working in stable jobs, the more opportunities there are to sell homes – including manufactured homes – to those citizens. That reality is one reason why publicly traded manufactured housing companies often note economic activity and signals – up or down – in
It’s been a packed news day that hit the markets, which dipped. To jump to see summary of the key items, driving the markets today, the latest on Mueller, the White House response and more, scroll down to what grabs you. It’s the latest, best one-stop snapshot of the manufactured
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
