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Most people don’t think – much less behave – in devious or treacherous ways. The trusting are thus susceptible to buying into the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing. In politics, think RINO or DINO. Understanding the notion of gaslighting as a form of propaganda and manipulation is important too. …
“The first step in solving a problem is to recognize that it does exist.” – Zig Ziglar, per Quote Fancy. “I think Dad’s quote says it best: “You cannot solve a problem until you acknowledge that you have one and take responsibility for solving it.”” – Zig Ziglar, …
It has nothing to do with COVID19. This suit is about “radiation contamination,” says Mark Lanier, founder of the Lanier Law Firm. The press release to MHProNews touts that “The National Law Journal,” named “Lanier Law” as an “Elite Trial Law Firm.” Lanier has offices in Houston, New York, Los …
“There are no coincidences in Washington [DC]” and “Follow the money” are the keys to understanding American politics. – Attributed to the late Senator William Proxmire (WI-D), according to reporter John Solomon. The White House press room has provided MHProNews with the media release are below. It will be followed …
White House Spotlights What House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Wants in Next ‘Coronavirus’ Bill Read More
For the 36 million plus officially unemployed there are not many silver linings in the facts that are pouring in from a variety of sources, including the Federal Reserve. The 2020 data dwarfs the so-called Great Recession of 2008-2009 that was sparked by the housing/finance meltdown largely sparked by so-called …
“What a bunch of BS about working with Dana Wade. Blow their [MHI] cover, as they didn’t do a damn thing to replace Pam Danner. In fact, they [MHI] wanted her [Danner] to stay and they are on record in the Washington Post saying it.” That comment came from an informed …
Insider Blows Whistle on Dana Wade Confirmation Statement Read More
Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC Law Provides Updated Guidance on SBA’s PPP Economic Necessity Certification, plus Manufactured Housing Investing, Stock Updates The markets have largely been sliding for three days. As stunning as it may have sounded a mere 60 to 90 days ago, there are those who think that the markets …
“This is 100% untrue and complete nonsense.” Dave Reynolds, partner of Frank Rolfe in Impact Communities, Mobile Home University, other manufactured home community operations, and members of MHI/NCC and business allies with various Berkshire Hathaway owned companies. “Push Rents [in manufactured home communities] Relentlessly…” Dave Reynolds, partner with Frank …
In mid-January, President Donald J. Trump had signed the so-called “phase one” trade deal with China. On February 5th, the U.S. Senate voted to acquit President Trump along largely partisan lines of the impeachment that kept the media and much of the public’s rapt attention for weeks. On March 13, …
There are those in as well as outside of various trade groups who are either singing the blues or are quietly celebrating “unprecedented opportunities” as a result of the Wuhan Virus pandemic. The focus of this report will be statements by companies who are involved in manufactured housing that relate …
“Sales of manufactured homes decreased 12% during the three months ended March 31, 2020 from the prior year period primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 and governmental stay-at-home orders and social distancing. We anticipate that sales will improve as the impact of the virus is reduced. Demand for quality affordable housing …
A report on May 5, 2020 from the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) headline states that “Small Businesses Finally Receiving Financial Help, 61% Received Funds From PPP Loan.” The subheading further noted that their survey revealed that “Half applied through small/community bank; Nearly all owners concerned about increased liability claims.” …
Small Business Bailout$ – Data-Driven Updates on PPP and EIDL SBA Loans Read More
Publicly traded firms have long recognized the connection between employment levels and economic activity in general with the sale of big-ticket items like housing, vehicles, RVs or boats. So, the brief story of ‘4 star’ Mexican restaurant in north Lakeland, FL provides a clue as to what the U.S. economy, …
Think of what follows as a six-month warning to the bulk of the manufactured housing industry from a relevant industry player. As an analogy, it’s mildly akin to the fourth quarter – or the two-minute warning – in a game of American football. The game clock is winding down. What’s …
Manufactured Housing Industry Given 6 Month Warning Read More
There are three pull quotes from the LCII investor relations call found further below that are worth teasing. In addition, as with 9/11 and the 2008-2009 recession, we expect there to be business to pick up as a result of suppliers that have difficulty coming back from this. Further, customers …
There are beyond any doubt winners and losers in this tragic Wuhan Virus outbreak. Death tolls are climbing in the U.S. passed 75,000. Unemployment has gone from historic lows to record highs as over 33,000,000 lost their jobs in a matter of weeks. Medical, modelers and media projections from January …
“Never Let a Good Crisis Go To Waste” – COVID19 Pandemic – Problems and Solutions Read More
“Achieving full self-awareness can be difficult, especially when new biases emerge in our constantly evolving world. So where do we begin?” That’s the question near the conclusion of the article that wraps the Visual Capitalist’s new infographic on the left-right media divide and spotting various types of cognitive biases infographic. That source …
There is a division of views in manufactured housing among professionals and observers as to what the prognosis is for industry sales post-Wuhan Virus pandemic. Some involved in the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) orbit are predicting a drop of some 20 to 30 percent. Meanwhile, while acknowledging the severe drop …
There will be a few shocked readers in the audience tonight who may wonder, why this generally ‘good news’ story that involves Clayton Homes but focused on others is being featured as our spotlight tonight? It would be a fair question coming from those with furrowed brows. Readers of MHProNews …
A link arrived in an MHProNews inbox to a report published on The Quad City Times (QCTimes) by writer Graham Ambrose published on April, 24, 2020. The headline read, “‘Sure, it sounds unfair. But there’s nothing illegal about it’: How residents of Quad Cities trailer parks [SIC1] are getting pinched …
