“The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for October 2017,” begins a release to the Daily Business News. “Home building in the United States skyrocketed to a 12-month high in October, going by the Commerce Department […]
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“I have been a vocal critic of HUD’s Alternative Construction (AC) approval for carport-ready homes. I don’t believe an AC approval for homes built with a host beam is warranted or that the AC approval process is the proper regulatory procedure,” said Jim Ayotte in a letter-to-the-editor of MHProNews. “I
As promised last Saturday on the Daily Business News, exclusive comments made by university researchers about manufactured homes has been published. Those exclusive comments reveal manufactured homes (MH) means for wealth creation by MH homeowners and buyers. That means that savvy industry marketers, owners, managers, sales agents, now have a
It’s not a deal within the manufactured housing industry, but the DoJ move may set up what could be a precedent that will send waves through offices in Omaha, metro Knoxville, and Arlington, VA. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get
“The Texas Land Commissioner [GLO] was in Rockport Thursday morning to present the keys to a FEMA manufactured housing unit to a couple who lost everything to Hurricane Harvey,” said South Texas’ KIII News. The GLO commissioner is George P. Bush, son of previous Florida Governor and one-time GOP presidential
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“There seems to be some perverse human characteristic that likes to make easy things difficult.” – Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway (BH) Chairman, parent to Clayton Homes, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance (VMF) & 21st Mortgage Corp, other industry suppliers, et al, cited per BrainyQuote. The essence of simplicity for business
“You can get everything you want out of life, if you help enough other people get out of life what they want.” Zig Ziglar. Owners, managers, investors, and front-line sales professionals, that quote above is an important secret for manufactured housing (MH), or any other, career success. Those who learn,
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The November Featured Articles are live, go to this link here. “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.” “If MHProNews is writing
The National Association of Realtors (NAR), and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) must be huddling in strategy sessions on how to respond to new university level research. The study group’s claims could shake the core belief of which is better as an investment, renting or buying? And is renting
New University Research Shaking Rent vs. Buy Beliefs in Housing, MH Industry Impact? Read More
“Consider the source” said Kayla Moore, speaking of those she says were contacted by the Washington Post to try to defame her husband. Kayla says that her husband has always been “an officer and a gentleman.” Moore says the people of Alabama aren’t going to be fooled. Sexual misconduct is
“The residents of Irons Acres are ready for a fight,” said Maria Counts for Coastal Point, about events unfolding in Sussex County, DE. Counts says that the 26 home sites have 21 homes on them. Angry residents are complaining about a manufactured home that they believe was placed in their
Clayton’s Oakwood Accused, “Trying to Circumvent the Law,” ‘Ready for Fight’ – BoA Fracas Read More
“Walmart continues executing well in a generally solid US consumer environment with the combination of offensive market-share gaining moves and defensive inventory and pricing execution,” Cowen & Co. analyst Oliver Chen wrote in a recent note to clients, per a report on Business Insider. “More and more people are dropping out of middle
What can Manufactured Housing Pros Learn from Walmart’s Recent, Successful Move$? Read More
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) President and CEO Juanita Duggan said that “the House took a big step toward tax cuts that will help America’s small businesses grow and create jobs. Small businesses account for more than half the jobs and half the economy. We look forward to working
NFIB’s Juanita Duggan Cheers, Leads, Explains Why on Tax Reform for American Businesses Read More
There’s a significant difference between advertising and educating. It is a difference that some will instinctively grasp, but others may have a problem defining. The difference is a fundamental one. It can literally be worth billions of dollars to the manufactured housing industry. Who says? A careful review of the
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For some time, the Daily Business News has periodically spotlighted a specific claim by an Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) member. That member’s concern? “The big companies have figured out how to get the smaller companies to pay for what they [the big MHI member companies] want,” stated the source to
‘Gift Keeps Giving,’ Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Proves Member’s Point? Read More
In the two videos in our spotlight feature today, the first one will explain in under two minutes, with graphics, why this bill is important for the future economic development of America. The House’s move to pass their versoin of tax reform today is likely to have contributed to the
“Give Us A Chance…Improve Your Life,” Why House Bill Matters, MH UPdate$ Read More
“On Thursday morning, Los Angeles radio host Leeann Tweeden wrote a disturbing article alleging that Sen. Al Franken sexually harassed her on a 2006 USO tour. According to Tweeden, Franken coerced her into “rehearsing” a kiss for a skit, then forcefully stuck his tongue in her mouth. She also provided
Senator Al Franken Should Resign Immediately, Says Slate’s Mark Stern, Roy Moore Update Read More
In our Monday Morning Sales/Marketing Meeting Video Seminar, included a review of how manufactured housing compares to conventional housing in terms of the quality of credit attracted. The same video covers best practices for sales centers and communities looking to see more residential style homes, vs. the entry level product
“If something is going to affect your life, it is best to know as much as you can about it.” Donald J. Trump, per the book entitled, “Why We Want You To Be Rich,” as cited by MegaInvestments. In an upcoming report that will be found in the industry only
How Many Millions of Housing Units Does the U.S. Need Today? Read More
As was teased earlier today, a new report has been released that recommends to manufactured housing industry companies and state associations that a new “post-production” trade association be formed to represent their unique interests. A post-production association could be defined as an trade association that represents all those not directly
