As thousands of industry professionals know, terminology is a problem in many parts of American society today, not just in our profession. Last week we looked at the topic of conservation and energy. Its a serious issue for factory built housing pros. ICYMI, or need a refresher, that useful …
Before we get into the purported Clayton/21st/MHI “kill shots” in our headline and feature image, a few words – a preface – are in order. Preface: We consider ourselves to be among those independent industry professionals who are positive-goals and solution-oriented people by nature. Those who know us …
Clayton’s Miss, Kevin and Tim’s Manufactured Housing Kill Shot, More Read More
It is one of the most controversial issues in the manufactured housing industry today. Through their apparent power at the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), Clayton Homes has backed the notion of a “new class of manufactured homes.” It is a thorny issue, as there are various, divided views …
It seems that the left and right don’t agree on a lot these days, so the fact that Democratic Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a self-declared socialist, and Fox News host Tucker Carlson agree on Amazon’s new deal alone ought to be newsworthy. A look at what Amazon – which recently had …
Right Winger and Socialist Agree on Amazon & Bezos’ Deal, Plus MH Market Update Read More
From New York to California, there have been protesters who’ve carried signs saying the “rent is too damn high.” It’s vexing. Because this ought to be yet another signal for manufactured housing professionals and investors to better understand the dynamics that could spark the industry’s authentic return as …
“Rent is Too Damn High,” But Why? MHVille Struggles & Solutions Read More
Tonight’s final article will be sooooooooooooo simple. What is the top industry in the state(s) that you or your location(s) operate in? You may be surprised. According to the sources as shown, above and below are the facts. If you are in manufactured home (MH) …
Top Industry in 50 U.S. States At-A-Glance, Infographic and Chart Read More
“It’s the economy, stupid,” said James Carville in one of his most famous lines as President Bill Clinton’s adviser. Sadly, Carville also gets credit for the infamous “Drag a hundred-dollar bill through a trailer park, you never know what you’ll find,” line too. President Ronald Reagan asked a pocket book …
In a written statement provided to the Daily Business News on MHProNews, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) and their prior Executive Committee Chairman, Nathan Smith, slammed the new manufactured home communities association. From the issue shown in the screen capture above, comes the following direct quote: “MHI was …
Halloween is beloved by millions, and thousands of industry professionals have youth that will participate. Adults will have their own ‘all hallows eve’ – Halloween festivities. Manufactured housing has arguably been limited by several artificial factors. From the outset of our launch of publishing 9 years ago, MHProNews …
Manufactured Housing’s Halloween Lighter Side, Cartoons and Video Tip Read More
On a day that the bulls returned, there are many in media that share precisely the same vantagepoint that CNBC does in our spotlight report this evening. It’s about automation and robots in the workplace. As on so many topics in MHVille trade media, it’s a subject we’ve led the …
Mayor Dean Dickey of Columbia, Tennessee was asked to comment via video about Countryside Village location of UMH Properties. As a housekeeping note for this report, recent data and information from UMH Properties (UMH) will be laced between some other commentary which may not be directly related to …
Mayor Sounds Off on UMH Properties – Data, Documents, & More Read More
The New York Times reports that Senator “Marco Rubio and Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson on Monday said in a letter to FEMA’s director that the alternative housing must be deployed.” Those alternative units requested that Brock Long, the director of FEMA, deploy RVs and FEMA Manufactured Housing Units, or MHUs. Regrettably, MHU …
The markets have been sliding in recent days. But why? The fundamentals of the economy and most companies on the exchanges are good. If you are over 35, and think back, you’ve seen this rodeo market-madness before. A few people already have – or soon will – benefit …
Markets, Money, Medicinal, Madness, and Manufactured Housing Read More
In a release to the Daily Business News on MHProNews, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) announced a live presentation by Steven Leitman, Vice President, Global Payment Experience and Solutions for Visa, Inc. “Commerce as we know it is at a tipping point, with retail environments and customer expectations …
“The U.S. is preparing to announce by early December tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports if talks next month between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping fail to ease the trade war, three people familiar with the matter said” per Bloomberg. As that word was absorbed by investors, gains for …
U.S. May Increase Tariffs on China, Stocks Drop, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
Every good company, indeed every professional, should have a general short-, medium-, and long-term strategy or business plan. What should your short-term strategy include? Consider the following sobering points. Every manufactured home business professional who has been in the business for 2 years or more has encountered several …
Opinions are common. As the saying goes, opinions are a dime a dozen. But facts, evidence, and money trails are nettlesome things. Sam Zell Sam Zell is the Chairman of Manufactured Home (MH) Community giant, Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS). In the MH and RV site spaces – and related home …
1. It can be interesting to observe a father and son. ‘Whenever you encounter a problem, what do you do?’ father Tony asked 11 year old son Tamas (pronounced ‘tah mash.’) “Goal and solution orientation,” young Tamas promptly said. 2. How often do you want your marketing message …
In a release to the Daily Business News on MHProNews, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has notified the industry’s professionals of charges brought under the Fair Housing Act of discrimination against a Tennessee manufactured home community owner. The HUD media release included a copy of …
Feds Bring Charges Against Manufactured Home Community Owner Read More
It’s the worst October for the markets in years. But why? The fundamentals are overall good. The U.S. was recently rated the best economy in the world, as MHProNews reported. There are numerous good reasons to source and curate information across the media and political divides, as the Daily Business …
