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‘Naughty No Shows’-HUD, SSA, Other Govt Offices Mostly Empty in 2023 Charges Senator Ernst While Senator Paul ‘Festivus Report’ Reveals Massive Waste; plus MHVille Markets Update

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HUD recently revealed its annual report on homelessness. Despite federal, state, and local spending, HUD’s own data admitted that homelessness is on the rise to record levels, despite ever-higher spending. Perhaps U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (IA-R) “Naughty No Shows” list might spark the notion that vacant federal office space could […]

‘Naughty No Shows’-HUD, SSA, Other Govt Offices Mostly Empty in 2023 Charges Senator Ernst While Senator Paul ‘Festivus Report’ Reveals Massive Waste; plus MHVille Markets Update Read More

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Cavco’s HUD Approved Duplex Touted in MHI 12.22.2023 Email w/Meetings and ‘Education’ Fails Mention of Declining Manufactured Home Production – Hits-Miss in MHI ‘News’-Facts and Analysis

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Near the end or ‘the bottom’ of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) email that follows, MHI has the following statement. “MHI News & Updates is a bi-weekly, members-only publication with important updates on federal legislative and regulatory activities, association accomplishments, industry events and other items important to our membership.” However,

Cavco’s HUD Approved Duplex Touted in MHI 12.22.2023 Email w/Meetings and ‘Education’ Fails Mention of Declining Manufactured Home Production – Hits-Miss in MHI ‘News’-Facts and Analysis Read More

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Doing the Math on Christmas; Jesus the Jew; Celebrating Christmas Eve from the Moon, a Rabbi’s Thoughts on ‘(No) Christmas in Bethlehem’ – Charlie Brown, Linus and the True Meaning of Christmas

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Full disclosure. MHProNews have not specifically fact checked the first article below about “Doing the Math” on Christmas. That said, over the years, several similar reports have been published that we have seen, which suggests that the information is common and presumably reliable. A quick check of Bing AI said:

Doing the Math on Christmas; Jesus the Jew; Celebrating Christmas Eve from the Moon, a Rabbi’s Thoughts on ‘(No) Christmas in Bethlehem’ – Charlie Brown, Linus and the True Meaning of Christmas Read More

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‘Facts are Stubborn Things-Whatever Our Wishes, Inclinations, or Passions, They Cannot Alter State of Facts and Evidence’-John Adams; True Lies; Evergreen and Sunday Weekly MHVille Headlines Recap

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‘God has this problem: He seems to think that He is God.’ That’s an evergreen maxim just as the headline paraphrase of the following John Adams quote, confirmed by the Quote Investigator. “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions,

‘Facts are Stubborn Things-Whatever Our Wishes, Inclinations, or Passions, They Cannot Alter State of Facts and Evidence’-John Adams; True Lies; Evergreen and Sunday Weekly MHVille Headlines Recap Read More

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12-2023 State-by-State Data, Regional-USA New Manufactured Housing Cost-Facts Reveal True State of HUD Code Manufactured Home Industry 1995-YTD 2023-What MHI-MHARR Sources Say-Don’t Say; MHMarkets

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The average price nationally of a new HUD Code manufactured home in July 2023 was below the cost for the average manufactured home in in 2022 or 2021.  Who says? The most recent U.S. Census Bureau data. In July 2023, per the Census Bureau, the average cost for a new

12-2023 State-by-State Data, Regional-USA New Manufactured Housing Cost-Facts Reveal True State of HUD Code Manufactured Home Industry 1995-YTD 2023-What MHI-MHARR Sources Say-Don’t Say; MHMarkets Read More

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‘Banana Republic’ ‘The New Fight for Freedom’–Pundits and Politicos Cheer-Jeer-Fundraise over State Court’s Trump Ruling–Lifelong Democrat Decries; Buffett Buck$ Connection; plus MHMarkets

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As this news analysis will explore, there are several states where primarily Democratic officials are attempting to keep deposed President Donald J. Trump from being on their  primary ballots under the premise that he is an “insurrectionist.” But remarks like those made by lifelong Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an

‘Banana Republic’ ‘The New Fight for Freedom’–Pundits and Politicos Cheer-Jeer-Fundraise over State Court’s Trump Ruling–Lifelong Democrat Decries; Buffett Buck$ Connection; plus MHMarkets Read More

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DOE Strikes Back-Manufactured Housing Institute and Texas Manufactured Housing Association vs. United States Department of Energy and Jennifer Granholm Case No. 1:23-CV-00174-DAE; plus MHMarket$

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According to Mark Weiss, J.D., the latest Department of Energy motion “…continues DOE’s longstanding track record of Orwellian double-speak regarding this [manufactured housing energy] rule. Out of one side of their mouth, they claim that the May 2022 rule is “final.” Out of the other side, they claim that it

DOE Strikes Back-Manufactured Housing Institute and Texas Manufactured Housing Association vs. United States Department of Energy and Jennifer Granholm Case No. 1:23-CV-00174-DAE; plus MHMarket$ Read More

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Mortgage Payments on Average New House Up 90 Percent in U.S. Under Bidenomics–90%-Not a Typo! Factors Why Affordable Housing Crisis Worsened-Facts and Analysis; plus MHVille Market$ Update

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David Ditch is a “Senior Policy Analyst, Budget Policy, Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget” at and per the Heritage Foundation. Ditch spoke with MHProNews on an affordable housing related topic on 12.19.2023. “The under-production of housing…has undermined the country’s prosperity and growth for decades,” said Ditch. More

Mortgage Payments on Average New House Up 90 Percent in U.S. Under Bidenomics–90%-Not a Typo! Factors Why Affordable Housing Crisis Worsened-Facts and Analysis; plus MHVille Market$ Update Read More

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‘First in Nation’ AG Suit Against Giant BlackRock-‘Deceptive Climate Policies’–Several Potential MHVille Implications for Corporations, Others in Potentially Seismic Case; plus MHVille Markets

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BlackRock (BLK) reportedly has significant manufactured housing industry investments, some of which are noted herein below. That noted, the opening paragraph of a 73-page complaint against private equity giant BlackRock, stated the following. “As one of the world’s largest investment-management firms, defendant BlackRock, Inc. has been at the forefront of

‘First in Nation’ AG Suit Against Giant BlackRock-‘Deceptive Climate Policies’–Several Potential MHVille Implications for Corporations, Others in Potentially Seismic Case; plus MHVille Markets Read More

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HUD 2023 PIT–Homelessness Worst in Years-‘Homelessness Solvable Should Not Exist in United States’ Said Sec Marcia Fudge, Homelessness and Manufactured Housing Connection, Facts/Analysis

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“Homelessness is solvable and should not exist in the United States,” said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge per the press release found below in this fact- and evidence-packed report and analysis that includes the entire statement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The PIT is HUD’s abbreviation

HUD 2023 PIT–Homelessness Worst in Years-‘Homelessness Solvable Should Not Exist in United States’ Said Sec Marcia Fudge, Homelessness and Manufactured Housing Connection, Facts/Analysis Read More

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Dees-‘Price Fixing’ Defense MHCommunities Antitrust Case, Frank Rolfe on Buffett Moat, Research on Removable Chassis, DOE-Zoning-Finance-Image-Education, w/Sunday Weekly MHVille Headlines Review

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Frank Rolfe and Dave Reynolds have been involved in the Kurt Kelley, J.D., quarterly MHReview since the early days when the quarterly was still a monthly publication. Rolfe, for example, often appears with an article in their pages. Ads by one or more of Rolfe/Reynolds enterprises are not uncommon in

Dees-‘Price Fixing’ Defense MHCommunities Antitrust Case, Frank Rolfe on Buffett Moat, Research on Removable Chassis, DOE-Zoning-Finance-Image-Education, w/Sunday Weekly MHVille Headlines Review Read More

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‘Output Building’ But Texas Real Estate Research Center and Texas Manufactured Housing Association Say What’s in Store for 2024 in Manufactured Home Industry-Facts/Analysis; plus MHVille Markets Update

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The purpose of analytical journalism is to ‘connect the dots’ that a typical news report may not provide. When the Texas Real Estate Research Center (TRERC) released its latest monthly report on 12.13.2023, MHProNews made the decision to hang back a bit and see if any others in MHVille trade

‘Output Building’ But Texas Real Estate Research Center and Texas Manufactured Housing Association Say What’s in Store for 2024 in Manufactured Home Industry-Facts/Analysis; plus MHVille Markets Update Read More

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Unpacking PR with Kevin Clayton-‘Clayton Applauds New FHA Appraisal Requirements Improving Valuation of Off-Site Built Homes’ What Manufactured Housing Institute Members May Not Say; plus MHMarket$

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Facts-Evidence-Manufactured Home Industry Expert News Analysis. There is no single factor that explains why the manufactured housing industry is underperforming during an affordable housing crisis. There are several factors, which researchers and manufactured housing industry pros alike agree include the challenges of barriers in zoning and inequalities in finance. That

Unpacking PR with Kevin Clayton-‘Clayton Applauds New FHA Appraisal Requirements Improving Valuation of Off-Site Built Homes’ What Manufactured Housing Institute Members May Not Say; plus MHMarket$ Read More

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ALG’s Bill Wilson on YouGov Survey – Americans Turn on Globalists – Government Spending, Greed, Global Issues Drive Inflation – Facts and MHVille Analysis; plus MHVille Market$

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The affordable housing industry obviously operates within the larger macro-U.S. economic, business, and political environment. To better understand what is occurring in our profession, it is therefore useful to take the periodic look around at the bigger picture that includes, but goes beyond, our affordable home profession. With that brief

ALG’s Bill Wilson on YouGov Survey – Americans Turn on Globalists – Government Spending, Greed, Global Issues Drive Inflation – Facts and MHVille Analysis; plus MHVille Market$ Read More

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‘Stunning and Unworkable’-DOE’s Extreme Energy Enforcement Regulations Would Destroy Affordable Manufactured Homes per Manufactured Home Assoc-Added Info with Exclusive Insights and Analysis; plus MHVille Markets

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According to the Department of Energy (DOE) press release provided herein in Part I of this report:  “DOE Issues a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Request for Comment Pertaining to Enforcement of Manufactured Housing Energy Standards.” Also included in this report is media release from the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR), which is

‘Stunning and Unworkable’-DOE’s Extreme Energy Enforcement Regulations Would Destroy Affordable Manufactured Homes per Manufactured Home Assoc-Added Info with Exclusive Insights and Analysis; plus MHVille Markets Read More

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‘National Housing Shortage Necessitates Non-Traditional Residential Options’ per MMI Research Report U.S. Manufactured Home Communities Data-Apparent MHI Blind Side-Deal Flow Hindered

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The latest research by Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) member and publicly traded Marcus & Millichap Inc. (MMI) is shown further below. MMI curiously opened their introductory paragraph with the words: “Manufactured home shipments to communities on the rise.” That seems to contradict what some manufactured home producers have told analysts, investors,

‘National Housing Shortage Necessitates Non-Traditional Residential Options’ per MMI Research Report U.S. Manufactured Home Communities Data-Apparent MHI Blind Side-Deal Flow Hindered Read More

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Business Insider Reveals ‘Rising YIMBYism’ ‘Bipartisan Sentiment’ to Fix U.S. Affordable Housing Crisis, Potentially Good News for Manufactured Homes, But…Plus Sunday Weekly MHVille Headlines Recap

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Business Insider and MSN on 12.9.2023 said the following. “Large majorities [of the public] say they support policies that would facilitate more — and denser — housing, according to a Pew Research survey conducted in September and published last week. The survey asked respondents about 10 different pro-housing policies. The most popular

Business Insider Reveals ‘Rising YIMBYism’ ‘Bipartisan Sentiment’ to Fix U.S. Affordable Housing Crisis, Potentially Good News for Manufactured Homes, But…Plus Sunday Weekly MHVille Headlines Recap Read More

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REQUIEM FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM, ‘Concentration of Wealth-Power’ Noam Chomsky Documentary Video-Transcript; Views-Analysis on Affordable Housing-Vanishing Middle Class from MHVille; plus MHMarkets

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The concentration of wealth and power is a real issue which no less a figure involved in manufactured housing than Warren Buffett has spoken about. Regardless of whether or not someone agrees or disagrees with certain thinkers, it can be useful to probe what they said to see what may

REQUIEM FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM, ‘Concentration of Wealth-Power’ Noam Chomsky Documentary Video-Transcript; Views-Analysis on Affordable Housing-Vanishing Middle Class from MHVille; plus MHMarkets Read More

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Manufactured Housing Institute Gives ‘Updates’-Urban Infill CrossMods®, Claim New ‘Production Up’ Pitch Membership-Meetings Ed-Spending on MHI in 12.6.2023 Email; plus MHVille Markets

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Perhaps someday public officials and/or plaintiffs’ attorneys peering into the woes hobbling the manufactured housing industry will consider if emails like the one below from the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) violated RICO. The Jeffrey Grell law firm says under the heading: “Mail and Wire Fraud. The extensive use of RICO in the

Manufactured Housing Institute Gives ‘Updates’-Urban Infill CrossMods®, Claim New ‘Production Up’ Pitch Membership-Meetings Ed-Spending on MHI in 12.6.2023 Email; plus MHVille Markets Read More

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