When retiree Lois Requist decided to downsize from her two-story condo to a manufactured home community in the San Francisco metro area, she was met with some resistance by friends and neighbors—some unfortunately threw the awful “T” word – “tr—lr trash” – at her. Despite the criticism, Requist is happy […]
After an estimated 81 million viewed the great debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, who won? Donald Trump won all of the flash polls after the debate, save CNN’s. Who in the pundit class would think it true? While many panned Trump’s performance, they forget that experts said the
Mixed Post ‘Great Debate’ Polling Results, but most Pundits Tilt Round 1 Towards Hillary Read More
As the U.S. population rises, the steady growth of the mainstream housing market probably comes as a surprise to few. What may come as a surprise to veteran HUD Code manufactured housing professionals is that an affordable housing option –– manufactured homes! – has had a suddenly flurry of positive
Emerging Mainstream News Trend? Are Positive Manufactured Home Reports Increasing? Read More
The stock of Skyline Corporation (NYSE: SKY) hit a 52-week high of $12.72 last week, according to a recent report from BarChart. While the stock price has had its ups and downs throughout 2016, Skyline executives have kept a positive tone and goal-oriented approach, which has clearly paid off. Their
Skyline Corporation Hits 52-Week High. Is Near-Term Analysis Positive? Read More
The first super-hyped presidential debate of the 2016 election cycle is history. There is what the pundits say. There is what the politicos and news junkies walked away with. There are instant polls, which to a certain degree will reflect what their readership composition is. Then there are the voters.
The Big First Presidential Debate – Pundits, Politicos and Instant Polls Read More
Noteworthy headlines on CNNMoney – Wells Fargo workers say fraud began years ago. PA Donald Trump win could tank stocks (ya think CNN is pro-Clinton? ;-). U.S. Companies consider relocating over Brexit. Some bullets from MarketWatch – Stocks retreat as Clinton-Trump debate looms. Gold edges higher as focus turns to debate. Deutsche
In the effort to provide shelter for the many displaced after the devastating August flooding in Louisiana, Mississippi-based Lexington Homes is about to step into the limelight, the Clarion-Ledger reports. Lexington Homes, a HUD Code manufactured home builder, was awarded a $6.76 million fixed-price contract from the Federal Emergency Management
“It does not appear that DOE grasps the unique challenges that small manufacturers encounter.” — U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy A controversial proposal by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for manufactured housing has drawn support as well as growing opposition. An arm of the United States Small
SBA, George Washington University, Blast Proposed DOE Energy Rule for Manufactured Housing Read More
Democratic strategist and long-time Clinton ally, adviser and supporter – Doug Schoen says, that “Change and Corruption” should be key themes in the Clinton vs Trump debate. Schoen also stated that the pundit class may read the ‘winner’ differently than what the general public does, which may not be clearly
First Debate May Draw 100 Million Viewers, Election Headline Coverage Rundown Read More
The saga of the legality of placement of tiny houses continues to play out throughout the United States. Coconino County, in north-central Arizona, is one such place. Amanda Acheson, Sustainable Building Program Manager for Coconino County, said she is contacted an average of once per day by someone either interested
New Rules for Tiny Houses crafted, Manufactured Housing Connections Read More
This past week continues our theme of Superior September 2016 coverage of the news that matters for manufactured housing industry professionals, as well as all those interested in quality affordable housing and/or are engaged in the factory-built home industry. The articles below will include a variety of news and special
Ventura, California based Anacapa Homes received positive local media coverage by announcing that they are the new area representative for Skyline Homes. The company touted how the addition of Skyline Homes adds to a mix that also includes California and Arizona based producer Redman Homes. Anacapa Homes is owned and
Manufactured/Modular Home Retailer Grabs Positive Local Media Coverage Read More
“No one should be forced to carry on a business that they want to close,” said Pacific Legal Foundation Attorney Larry Salzman. “The city is treating the Jissers as an ATM to solve a problem they didn’t cause — the lack of affordable housing in Palo Alto. That’s not just wrong, it’s
Noteworthy headlines on CNNMoney: Sin City’s multi-million dollar mail fraudster. You could have a Yahoo! account without knowing it. Wells Fargo CEO could walk away with $200 million. Samsung users say replacement devices overheating. Some bullets from MarketWatch – Yahoo hack fallout continues. How bank employees pose a risk to
An article in Bloomberg makes the case that manufactured homes – what they refered to as mobile homes (sic), are an obvious solution to the affordable housing crisis. It starts with a simple question: “Why Aren’t We Building More Mobile Homes?” While their terminology isn’t exactly accurate – and they admit
Bloomberg – Manufactured Home Industry is the Solution to the Affordable Housing Crisis Read More
Between now and Election Day, Nov 8th, MHProNews will continue to bring busy professionals periodic ‘headline news items’ from various third party media sources, featuring issues at-a-glance in the coverage of the race for the Oval Office from other news sources. These will focus on subjects that may influence voters,
The Oregonian and KATU News were among the area media covering the controversy surrounding Cal-Am Properties Heritage Village manufactured home community in Beaverton, OR. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR1) sounded off on the matter. Some of the media there did not promptly report that Cal-Am President Cory Sukert responded to Bonamici’s letter
Two sides of Protest, Controversy at Cal-Am’s Heritage Village, Beaverton, Oregon Read More
3D printing of homes is an area getting global attention, as regular readers of the Daily Business News know. A recent 3D home report is linked here. Specifically, we covered the rollout of the BigDelta 3D printer one year ago, today. So, what’s happened? According to Futurism the world’s largest
Mud 3D Homes? The BigDelta, One Year Later Read More
Noteworthy headlines on CNNMoney: Massive crackdown on global mail fraud empire. Warren wants Wells Fargo firings investigated. Tesla files suit to open store in Michigan. Some bullets from MarketWatch – Yahoo hacked, 500M users information exposed. U.S. existing home sales stumble in August. Nasdaq hits record high. Gold up 3
Patrick and Drew Up, Record High-NASDAQ, Dow Climb Continues Read More
Universal Forest Products, Inc. (UFPI) was recently listed as one of four homebuilder stocks to buy, according to Zacks Equity Research. This month, the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo said the builder sentiment increased to 65 from a reported 59 in August. September’s 65 sentiment rating is
Trent Williams loves UFPI – Zacks says Hold on! – plus Insider Trades… Read More
