As the turbulent year of 2021 draws toward a close, affordable housing has been one of the key issues that confronts tens of millions of Americans. On November 29, 2021 Michael Smith and Shelly Hagan did a report for AutoNews – their original report is linked here – that will […]
Before diving into the headline topics, let’s briefly tip the hat towards our Jewish and Christian readers who are celebrating Hannukah or Advent. More on those at a later time as part of a unique history lesson that will include manufactured housing and Islam. That teaser stated, there is no
It is useful to begin this discussion of Flagship Communities REIT (MHC-U.TO), Nathan Smith, Kurt Keeney and their leadership through the lens of this exchange involving far larger and more established Sun Communities (SUI). “Obviously, manufactured housing is probably the most practical solution available for California’s affordability issues, and with
For some years, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) has been providing their members and others with what amounts to a form letter comments system. It is pitched as an easy way to support MHI’s efforts on a particular topic. However, as MHProNews has uniquely reported to the industry previously and
0 Jerry Newcombe, D. Min. “serves as the executive director of the Providence Forum, founded by Dr. Peter Lillback, Providence Forum president emeritus.” Dr. Newcome, says WND, “is a TV producer and the co-host of “Kennedy Classics.” He has also written or co-written 24 books including “The Book That Made America” (on
On the surface, much of what the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) “News and Updates” said is quite correct. In their MHI 11.24.2021 ‘news’ items there are several items that MHProNews covered days or weeks before and that our publication reported in more detail. That noted, what is said and unsaid
Facts always are what they are. Certain facts may make some uncomfortable; understandably so. That noted, there are many possible and actual “durable competitive advantages” that “castle and moat” proponents in business and/or politics can deploy. Among those durable competitive advantages in business? Access to cost-effective capital. Regulations that third-party
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is an obvious competitor to HUD Code manufactured housing. Third-party researchers have said that NAHB has been working for decades to undermine a greater acceptance and placement of manufactured homes. So, when data from the NAHB is cited, it should be viewed with
As a disclosure, this writer for MHProNews is in the midst of several distinct outreaches involving attorneys, nonprofit organizations, public officials/agencies, and other media outlets. One of those is on behalf of the Taft family, the Rev. Ivory Mewborn – Mayor Pro-Tem of Ayden, NC – and an apparent violation
The verdict of the widely watched and much debated Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial that occurred in Kenosha, WI is in and likely already known by everyone that reads these words. This may seem to have little to do with manufactured housing at first blush. But it was an auto dealer
In the minds of some economists, news announcements like the one below has just been a question of time. For example, CNBC reported on October 28, 2021 that: “As inflation escalates, traders are expecting a more aggressive response … interest rates three times in 2022 as price pressures increase.” Others have been talking about something
On Monday 11.15.2021, KTRK ABC 13 reported that: “Houston residents facing eviction, despite paying for mobile homes” (sic). That source said that the property, Queens Coach Mobile Home Park , 4710 Amalie St, Houston, TX 77093-6000, is owned by International Investment Partners, LLC, a claim confirmed by other online sources. The report raises an
Yes, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) said that ‘hundreds’ of form emails have been sent by MHI members and/or affiliate members regarding the looming Department of Energy (DOE) rule. Yes, MHI admits that this would be harmful to the industry. But MHI has apparently left out some key items. They
In a report on financial news publisher Benzinga on Friday, November 12, 2021, they reported on a Form 4 Securities and Exchange Commission Form 4 filing by Skyline Champion (SKY) Executive Vice President Joseph Kimmell. Per Benzinga, this is only the latest of a steady stream of trades by corporate
Legacy Housing (LEGH) is only a fraction of the size of manufactured housing rivals Cavco Industries (CVCO) or Skyline Campion (SKY). Clayton Homes (BRK) is reportedly equal in output to all of the rest of manufactured housing combined, so they clearly dwarf Legacy Housing. But with the recent absorption of
It’s a tale of two competing views of reality. Repeating a lie, paltering, or spin often doesn’t make it true. Consider these examples of competing claims about reality: there are those who believe that several of the 2020 election results in key states were stolen, while other deny that claim.
Just as slick ‘advertising’ can be effective and produce results, for similar reasons, propaganda can be effective too. Indeed, the reason that propaganda or advertising are used is precisely because a percentage of the public will buy into whatever is being promoted. At the same time, just as numbers can
It would be hard to argue that how COVID19 has occurred and been dealt with by governments has been as or perhaps more disruptive as the housing/financial crisis of 2008. For a range of reasons, much of what mainstream sources say about the COVID19, vaccinations, or other treatments are connected
A double shooting has made regional news in Southampton Township, NJ, not far from the Philadelphia, PA metro area. That report and several videos, including ariel footage, will be examined in this report below. But it is worth framing this in the context of how this reflects on the manufactured
It is axiomatic that the past is prologue. Or – “We study history in order to understand the present and prepare for the future. Because anything that’s happened before can happen again,” said House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, a former history teacher. But history is something that some in Arlington,
