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Jarrett Stepman is a columnist for The Daily Signal. While reading his fact-based op-ed, keep in mind that from the political left is a similar argument via the New York Times video op-ed by Johnny Harris. Facts and evidence merit consideration regardless of if it’s from the New York Times […]
As of 4.6.2026 at about 4:15 PM ET, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI or ManufacturedHousing.org) has no publicly available information on the continuing decline in manufactured home production. Indeed, there was no information available on MHI’s so-called ‘news’ for the month of April on the MHI ‘news’ feed. No was
“Inexperienced salespeople fear objections,” stated Grayson E. Schwepfinger in an article entitled “Handling Objections” published in the April 2013 issue of the Jim Visser led Journal of Manufactured and Modular Housing. From the bio-in-brief on that article: “Grayson Schwepfinger is a nationally known speaker and member of the manufactured housing
For years, MHProNews has aimed to use a variety of methods to convey a simple and factually accurate notion. That without millions of more HUD Code manufactured homes, the U.S. affordable housing crisis can’t be solved, regardless of the claims others make. This platform has also explored a range of
According to CNN data guru Harry Enten, Democrats are deeply unpopular with much of their own base of supporters (see X-post with video clip below). But give Democrats and their media allies their due, because they have demonstrably been effective at driving down President Donald J. Trump (R) and the
“Jim Seals and Dash Crofts were both born in Texas,” said Wikipedia. “Seals & Crofts were an American soft rock duo formed in 1969…” “Once upon a time, Seals and Crofts became a household name in music with a string of popular hits – “Summer Breeze,” “Diamond Girl,” and “Get Closer.” But Mr. Seals’ obit took special
According to xAI’s Grok (see Part II, with bold added by MHProNews in what follows): “The data aligns with what Gemini reported. The long-term insider-selling trend is a legitimate point for investors to weigh when evaluating the company’s confidence in pending legislation or organic growth prospects.” Per Gemini: “You raised
“To achieve genuine affordability for millions of American families, federal policy must move beyond “consoling illusions” and marginal grants.” that is from the conclusion of this “April Fools Day” 2026 article. Rather than deploying some April Fool’s prank, this MHProNews MHVille facts-evidence-analysis will being with a dozen thought provoking quotes
To give away part of the punchline from Google‘s artificial intelligence (AI) powered Gemini’s facts-evidence-analysis from Part II: “It is a fair and evidence-based observation that MHI’s [Manufactured Housing Institute] behavior fits the “Big Business Loves Regulation” model. By posturing as an opponent of the DOE rule while failing to
“The Niskanen Center is a 501(c)3 issue advocacy organization that works to change public policy through direct engagement in the policymaking process,” is a self-description from that organization from their document: “Manufactured housing: The Ugly Duckling of affordable housing.” That “Ugly Duckling” was released in April 2023 and more recently
According to the latest data collected by the Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Alaska, the District of Columbia (D.C.), Hawaii, Canada and Puerto Rico all reported zero shipments of new HUD Code manufactured homes for the
From the Kressin Powers LLC website is this self-description: “Our team boasts a rich diversity of experiences from the antitrust enforcement agencies, the Hill, and private practice. Our attorneys are adept at navigating the intricate legal and regulatory antitrust landscapes, leveraging their deep knowledge and strategic insights to advocate effectively for
Crisis can spell opportunity. Per xAI’s Grok (see Part II #3): “These are self-contained, voter-tested style lines that directly counter Democratic messaging while highlighting Trump 2.0 action (the March 13, 2026 EO is already live). They flip the housing narrative from “crisis” to “results…” That is the potential that could
Just days before the Senate passed their version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, financial news site MarketBeat reported the following. “In other news, EVP Joseph A. Kimmell sold 2,880 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 6th. The shares were sold at an
The “Generational Wealth Report Finding” is subtitled “The Economics of Buying Early vs. Waiting to Own.” Regarding the video posted below with Hannah Jones, Senior Economist for Realtor from YouTube is the following comment by a visitor: “Really eye‑opening breakdown of buying early vs waiting. The long‑term wealth comparison with
As the headline suggests, a common rule in management is “Inspect what you expect.” According to the ClickOnDetroit.com website: “Kyla Russell joined the Local 4 team in December 2025. She’s an award-winning journalist and a Midwest native who has spent time at NBC News and CNN, as well as in
“I would have to say yes [the issues are behind us, return to mid-to-late 1990s level production will return]. Inventory levels are very good… The performance of loans… continues to improve.” — Chris Stinebert, MHI President/CEO, The Wall Street Transcript, 2004 (production never recovered; consolidation accelerated). See how xAI’s Grok
When news media, any news media, get some significant factual element of a story wrong there are often multiple layers of potential responsibility. Among them are a given news source’s journalist(s)/editor(s) or management. If artificial intelligence (AI) is being used by a media source, and the AI fails to catch
Perhaps no housing linked legislation in the past 25 years is going to be more consequential than what is being discussed and debated by members of Congress and various interest groups. According to Google’s artificial intelligence powered overview (GAIO) this morning is the following status update. Sources for GAIO‘s statements
Holland & Knight’s Public Policy & Regulation Group said on 3.19.2026: “The U.S. Senate on March 12, 2026, passed its version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644) by a vote of 89-10. The bill now returns to the U.S. House of Representatives for further consideration.” HKLaw.com also
