“In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield.” – Warren Buffett. We begin our new, periodic Flashback Friday series with some pithy Rearview Mirror quotes and images, starting with the one above that the Sage of Omaha has long applied in discerning where to invest. Buffett is known …
Perhaps no statement of support for modern manufactured housing is stronger than when someone connected with the industry buys a home for themselves, or their beloved family members. That’s the ‘heart’ of the story behind Paul Bradley, ROC USA president, purchasing a manufactured home for his mother, Lois Bradley. Bradley …
Paul Bradley – Mom and I Believe in Manufactured Homes! Read More
Tens of billions of dollars are at stake. That translates to millions of dollars that are routinely being spent in each of the local markets that manufactured housing industry companies and communities serve. Manufactured home professionals are aware of the ongoing issues that the industry faces. Many of them are …
Billions Involved in Mainstream Media and Public Officials Engagement Read More
Noteworthy headlines on CNNMoney –Trump wants to cancel Air Force One order from Boeing. Trump claims credit for $50 billion investment by Japanese firm. AT&T, Time Warner CEOs hopeful merger will be approved under Trump. Donald Trump says he sold all his stocks in June. Why Disney should cut the …
SKY, AMG Risers on Manufactured Housing Comp Value, Markets Moving Up Read More
CNBC reports that President-elect Donald Trump, accompanied by SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son spoke to members of the media at Trump Tower in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016. The Japanese company bought large stakes in Sprint and British chipmaker ARM Holdings earlier this year. Son told the media that he arranged …
The 2017 Louisville Show is only 6 weeks away, and it promises to be another all-star event that draws manufactured housing professionals, corporate and association leaders from around the country. “The show provides attendees the opportunity to learn about the manufactured home industry from experts in a wide range of …
Americans just experienced a truly unique election and are now living through a historic transition. “News” has been called the first draft of history. The recent election has and will impact everyone and every industry – including ours – as we track here on the Daily Business News and daily …
Harvard Clinton-Trump Campaign Debate & Trump Thank You Tour-Videos Read More
Thanksgiving has just passed, and Christmas is coming. “Down on her luck” Ava Woods, living in very difficult conditions, but known for her giving spirit, has just been given her dream come true. Clayton home building group, Clayton Homes of Pelham and Jesus Works Ministry, teamed up with others to make this …
Dreaming of a Free Home at Christmas – Ava Wood’s True Story Read More
The new featured articles for the MHProNews.com home page are scheduled to go live on December 2, 2016, by close of business. Look for over 3 dozen articles, including several exclusives found only on MHProNews.com. Topics covered will include communities, events, legal, markets, political, production, inspirational, marketing, people and more. …
December 2016 MHProNews Featured Articles Scheduled Read More
The phone at MHProNews rang this morning, and after a brief bit of phone tag, Jim Visser, publisher of the Journal of Manufactured Housing and this writer were on an extended call. Mr. Visser called to say that their online issue was going live shortly, and that he wanted me …
Jim Visser, Journal of Manufactured Housing say “Thank You!” and Good-bye Read More
In an interview on November 21 with Charles Payne of Fox Business Network, BGC Partners Senior Strategist Steve Cortes and Paul Dietrich of Fairfax Global Markets explained why the markets have gone up since Donald Trump was elected president. Many of the points raised by Cortes and Dietrich dovetail with …
Charles Payne, Steve Cortes & Paul Dietrich-Market Rally, What’s Next – Video Read More
“I think Dr. Carson is an intelligent man – he’s a free thinker, he’s a compassionate person, a quick study obviously and I think that he can do the job,” former HUD Secretary during the Clinton administration, Henry Cisneros told FOX Business Network’s Mornings with Maria. The pick is an important …
Former HUD Secretary Cisneros on Dr. Ben Carson as HUD Secretary Read More
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 24, 2016. There has been a strong post-election rally, leading to numerous records. The most recent manufactured housing industry connected daily market report is linked here. Yesterday, President of the United States (POTUS) Barack H. Obama issued his final thanksgiving pardon of turkeys. This whimsical and …
Thanksgiving Day, Markets Closed, POTUS Obama, PE Trump Videos Read More
The “Trump Victory [is] a boost for affordable housing and consumers,” says M. Mark Weiss, CEO of the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform in a new article, linked below. “Many believe Donald Trump has the potential to go down in history as one of the most famous, or infamous, disruptors of all …
“Dodd-Frank was never meant to and never should have been applied to manufactured homes in manufactured home communities,” says Sam Landy, CEO of UMH Properties. “There is no mortgage and our residents are fully protected without Dodd-Frank.” Landy, an attorney who is leading the rapid growth of his firm, shared …
The Patch is a national network of news outlets, which includes the state of Florida. From the Lakeland, FL Patch is manufactured home industry related story, linked below. As Thousands Protest, an Industry Celebrates New Trump Administration Manufactured housing (MH) business and association leaders are quoted in the Patch article …
Leftist billionaire and Secretary Hillary Clinton campaign supporter, George Soros has been reportedly funding anti-President-elect Donald Trump protests, reports Politico. WikiLeaks reported dozens of leaked emails connected Soros to Democratic, Clinton campaign and groups that funded violence at Trump campaign events. Meanwhile, Clinton is said to be blaming FBI Director …
CBS and Full Measure Trump Videos, Transition Advances, Protests and Democratic Snafus Read More
Former Cincinnati mayor Ken Blackwell will be guiding domestic issues on President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s transition team. Blackwell has also served as Ohio Secretary of State. Blackwell is a Republican, a graduate of Xavier University and is an evangelical Christian. The move is an obvious outreach to the minority community, …
President-Elect Transition Team, POTUS Obama, Mr. Trump Meet Read More
On Tuesday night as election results began to look grim for Hillary Clinton’s campaign, Dow, S&P and Nasdaq futures all began to tumble. Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business said she expected that initial reaction, much as happened in England over their Brexit vote. But Bartiromo said that just as stocks …
This was an epic victory and a gracious Donald J. Trump, with his campaign team and family at his side, accepted victory from Secretary Hillary Clinton. MHProNews.com will update this tomorrow and plans to unpack the race and its meaning for America and our industry. …
Upset Win by Gracious President Elect, Donald Trump Read More
