The markets are soaring to new highs. But we have all seen this sugar-high market dance before, right? Pre-COVID and pre-2008, markets were riding high only to crash from arguably foreseeable developments. There are developing issues that are impacting businesses, including manufactured housing, which include: The 2020 election challenges and …
Before diving into the quarterly “Eye on Housing” by National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) report by Rose Quint, the following tweet from the NAHB helps set the stage with respect to current housing-relevant data. Last week, initial jobless claims declined to the lowest level since the end of March. …
Let’s be clear. Not all news is fake news. Sources across the left-right media divide can present accurate as well as inaccurate information. That means that information and claims – at a minimum – merit a double check. Attorneys advocate for a client, it is there job to make the …
The following news release from the Washington, D.C. based Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) is followed by additional information. That information is in part focused on Lesli Gooch, Ph.D., CEO of the Manufactured Housing Institute, and their response to inquiries about the disconnect between historically low manufactured home …
“A Wells Notice is a notification issued by regulators to inform individuals or companies of completed investigations where infractions have been discovered,” said Investopedia on 11.11.2020. The Cornell University Law website definition is more pointed: “A “Wells Notice” is a letter sent by a securities regulator to a prospective respondent, notifying him of the substance of …
With so much capital chasing land lease manufactured home communities, which are often – if inaccurately – called “mobile home parks,” a logical question should be – is it overheating? To shed light on that timely concern, consider the following. “A prevalent question in the mortgage industry is whether the …
“Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday the Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud that would change the outcome of the 2020 presidential election,” said the left-of-center Boston Globe in an email today to MHProNews. “His comments come despite President Trump’s repeated, baseless claims that the election …
Pending conventional housing sales fell slightly in October, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in a release to MHProNews and others in media. Contract activity was mixed among the four major U.S. regions, with the only positive month-over-month growth happening in the South, although each region achieved year-over-year …
Zero Hedge is reporting that Black Friday foot traffic at stores was reportedly down some 52 percent. That is a huge ‘ouch’ that doubtlessly portends a looming wave of business failures ahead. “As of Nov. 16, 27.8 percent of small businesses in New York shut down for good” said Fox Business. That same source …
On 11/27/2020 the pal-item news site reported that “Home Sweet Home Developments or its owner, Matthew Jennings, have been named in at least 15 civil and criminal cases across Indiana…” Days before NewsBug reported that “A businessman from Richmond, Indiana, has been charged with theft and fraud after failing to …
The Epoch Times reported on 11.28.2020 on the legal filings of the Thomas More Foundation’s Amistad Project. While attorneys for the Trump Campaign, attorneys Sidney Powell, L. Lin Wood, and others have understandably drawn their share of attention for their legal claims, the Amistad Project spotlighted this week its own …
As regular MHProNews readers know, there are good as well as problematic brands operating in the manufactured housing industry. Regrettably, negative media often can taint white hat brands operating in the industry. A pre-Thanksgiving shocker to residents at Maplewood Estates in Omaha, Nebraska was brought to MHProNews attention early this …
Before getting into the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), it should be noted that there are websites such as popular Zero Hedge that don’t mind exploring topics that others in media might mock as “conspiracy theories.” To be clear, there are “conspiracy theories” that are wacky at best or dead …
It isn’t just Clayton Homes that have suffered COVID19 related shutdowns earlier this year as well Skyline Champion (SKY) more recently. Millions of restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, and places of worship have periodically – and sometimes for weeks on end – government ordered closures. It is not just giant companies …
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“Should Americans celebrate Thanksgiving as a day of gratitude? Or should they mourn it as a day of guilt? Michael Medved, author of The American Miracle, shares the fascinating story of the first Thanksgiving,” is the teaser on the YouTube page for the Prager University video posted below, entitled “What’s …
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The National Housing Conference (NHC) stated the obvious, which can be a useful thing. Specifically, in an email to MHProNews and others in media, NHC said on 11.25.2020 that “One of the biggest factors that continues to fuel the housing affordability crisis is the lack of supply. With demand for …
A high-level executive with a publicly traded manufactured housing firm told MHProNews that there are certainly advantages for privately owned companies. His statement was a reference to the significant levels of disclosures that must legally occur for a public company. In one sense, that comment mirrors a previous statement by …
Former Democratic strategist and advisor for President William Jefferson “Bill” Clinton (D) Dick Morris told Newsmax TV on Monday that Democratic presidential voter turnout was disproportionately larger than the population gains from 2012 to 2020 in key cities where President Donald Trump is disputing reported election results. Morris told “Greg Kelly Reports” three …
The Washington, D.C. based Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) trade association provided Manufactured Home Professional News (MHProNews) with the following report. Their statement will be followed by additional information, plus an MHProNews analysis and commentary. FHFA REPORT EXPOSES BLATANT DECEPTION REGARDING DUTY TO SERVE A report recently …
On former President Barack Obama-era Vice President Joe Biden’s Twitter feed is the following self-description. “President-elect, husband to @DrBiden, proud father & grandfather. Ready to build back better for all Americans.” “Build Back Better.” It was a campaign slogan he is still using. In Canada as well as the United …
