Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – How this man is wiping out school lunch debt. Netflix is no house of cards: Now worth $70B. Venezuelans are outraged at Goldman Sachs. Exxon under fire to stress test climate risk. Some bullets from Fox Business– Spicer: Trump’s foreign trip resulted in tens […]
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New numbers out show that under the guidance of the Trump Administration, the nation’s economy is finally recovering from the recession. According to the Daily Caller, Americans credit scores notched a record high this spring in conjunction with a decline in the share of U.S. consumers that are deemed to
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In another move from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the group has revised its estimate for the Q1 real gross domestic product (GDP). According to HousingWire, the bureau revised its estimate higher, increasing it to an annual rate of 1.2 percent in the first quarter of 2017. The original
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A Malaysian designer has made quite a splashing when it comes to a hybrid of modular units and 3D printing. According to Dezeen, Haseef Rafiei was awarded an honorable mention at this year’s eVolo Skyscraper competition. The competition recognizes innovative ideas for futuristic high-rise living. Rafiei’s concept, a skyscraper that
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In Central Florida, Ro-Mac Lumber and Supply Inc. CEO and host of the “around the house” radio show Don Magruder, touched on a very important subject for those who live in, or are looking to live in manufactured housing. “There are an estimated 20,000-plus older manufactured homes with improper tie-downs
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The U.S. Stock Markets are closed today, in deference to the Memorial Day holiday. Normally known in the U.S. as the “gateway to summer,” Memorial Day is a significant homage to those who have made sacrifices. Per Wikipedia, Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering
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In what many have called “Trumponomics,” the battle lines became even more clearly drawn last week. At the Harvard commencement speech, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg made the call for Universal Basic Income (UBI). “Every generation expands its definition of equality. Now it’s time for our generation to define a new
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Our theme for this month: Magnificent May. Our featured articles are now available on the MHProNews.com home page. To see the line-up of over 3-dozen featured articles for this month, along with the headline commentary, please click the link above. Manufactured, modular and prefabricated home professionals know that how a home got
Texas Manufactured Housing Association (TMHA) Executive Director DJ Pendleton tells MHProNews that, “the vote is either later tonight [Saturday, May 27th] or tomorrow. The deadline for the session is tomorrow so it will all be over one way or another. You didn’t get it late, we had to wait to send this till the CC
The two most visible billionaires in manufactured housing are evenly split between pro-Democratic Warren Buffett, and now pro-Trump Sam Zell. Certainly, other industry professionals run the gamut, from pro-Democratic, pro-GOP, Libertarian, other political affiliations and the all-important independents. But informal surveys of industry professionals by MHProNews reveals that the clear
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Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Zuckerberg supports universal basic income. What is it? Google, Amazon call for govt. surveillance reform. $1.3 trillion student loan problem facing Betsy DeVos. ID thieves used stolen data 9 minutes after it was posted. Some bullets from Fox Business– Consumer sentiment slips slightly in
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A recent post from Eric Enloe, Managing Director of JLL Valuation and Advisory Services has revved up debated topics in the industry – home rentals versus sales – as well as a look at various best practices regarding accounting and corporate structure methods. “Most participants in the manufactured housing industry know that
In the U.S., a number of professions and businesses are regulated to varying degrees. While some are obviously necessary, others present questions – and responses – from individuals and businesses alike, who wonder if having to play the game of “captain may I?” is meant to help or hurt them.
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Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Trump wants at least 6 million people off welfare. GM accused of diesel emissions cheating. Best Buy stock at all-time high. How NATO is funded and who pays what. Some bullets from Fox Business– Trump to NATO: Unpaid dues unfair to U.S. taxpayers. Obama
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In Nova Scotia, Canada, the challenge of shuttered schools looms large for communities, school boards and politicians. But a solution is on the horizon, in the form of modular classrooms. According to the Chronicle Herald, Lunenburg County in the province has had to close two schools, with two more on
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New data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows more proof that the manufactured housing industry stands at the cusp of significant opportunity. According to HousingWire, existing homes stayed on the market for less time in April than in any month since 2011, but tight inventory drove a decline
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Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Fox fires back at illegal electronic surveillance allegations. BMW plans for a future where nobody buys cars. Fed signals June rate hike likely. Vermont governor rejects recreational pot bill. Some bullets from Fox Business – CBO: House-approved health care bill to lower premiums, stabilize
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Today is a big day in the history of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), as it heads to an appeals court in a case brought by PHH Corp. That case could completely reshape the organization. As Daily Business News readers are already aware, critics of the CFPB point to
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The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) tells MHProNews that the organization has succeeded in winning a delay of the effective date(s) of the Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products final rule published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in December 2016. The EPA announced the
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Never one to pull punches, Equity LifeStyle Properties Chairman Sam Zell, out promoting his new book “Am I Being Too Subtle,” shared some handy words of wisdom. According to Business Insider, when it comes to getting to know people, Zell is all about movement. “Today I could probably get just
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