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It was over a decade since Tiger Woods had won a major tournament. It took Nike only hours to put together a commercial video that celebrated his win and did so in a manner that we a good reflection on their company and target market. On a day when most […]
What Tiger Woods, Nike Can Teach Manufactured Housing Leaders, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
“Attorney General (AG) Lawrence Wasden has announced the conclusion of a consumer protection lawsuit against manufactured home retailer Hathaway Homes Group, LLC, and its former owner, Paul J. Hathaway,” the Idaho AG’s Office told the Daily Business News on MHProNews. “Judgments entered…in Fremont County District Court restrict Hathaway Homes and
Done! AG Bag$ Manufactured Modular Home Retailer Read More
“Off the record, but these [other] state associations [in this email thread] have crossed the line with their blind loyalty and kiss a — to Clayton [Homes] and MHI. This is not healthy for the industry well-being and [the] future of the industry,” said one of several news tips received
Dictionary.com says, “Jujitsu definition, a method developed in Japan of defending oneself without the use of weapons by using the strength and weight of an adversary to disable him.” Ponder that, “using the strength and weight of an adversary” against them. Here’s more about jujitsu or jiujitsu: “use of an
Jujitsu – Last Week Tonight John Oliver “Mobile Homes” Video Fact-Check Revelations Read More
Businesses, organizations, and professions are based upon solving some need(s). Keep that simple truth in mind. In the case of our industry, that need is for affordable housing, and/or for ‘fast homes.’ Manufactured homes are not instant, but compared to many other operations, HUD Code homes are quicker. This morning
The historic vision in America for the news media is to hold the powerful to account. To be a voice for the voiceless. Investigating concerns about governmental, criminal, or corporate malfeasance are what made for riveting reports that sold newspapers or caused channels to be turned to for some breaking,
Watchdogs? Attack-Dogs? The Smear, and Manufactured Housing Read More
President Donald J. Trump and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai made several announcements today about 5G. On a day when the markets largely rose, as did much of the manufactured home industry’s tracked stocks, our focus will be the importance and looming economic impact of 5G.
Announcements Speeding 5G, Plus Manufactured Home Stock Updates Read More
It’s Flashback Friday. Reviewing two reports by MarketWatch are timely, and ought to make followers of the popular personal finance guru Dave Ramsey, or HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver sit up and think again. These are equally timely because of the arguably injustice that is taking place in
MarketWatch Reports on Manufactured Housing, 2018-2019 Read More
Someone might take HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver satirical hit on “Mobile Homes” at face value. For those lacking sufficient insight, they might be left with the impression that buying a manufactured home is stupid, because the industry is filled with nothing but heartless sharks. The examples they
WTAW, Bryan’s website, and locals on the ground tell the Daily Business News on MHProNews that “The Bryan city council voted 5-2 Tuesday night to eliminate future manufactured home placement on individual lots. Joining Greg Owens, who made the motion, and Buppy Simank, who seconded the motion, were Reuben Marin,
Most manufactured home tracked stocks rose, while the major markets mostly slid today. Properly understood and promoted, HUD Code manufactured housing out to do well in good times or bad, because there is always a need for affordable homes. That said, our feature this evening is another follow up for
“Cannot believe they used our promotional material from the nineties to mock our industry! Not cool!!” said William G. ‘Bill’ Sheffer, CAE, Executive Director, Michigan Manufactured Housing Association (MMHA). Sheffer and the MMHA are not the only Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) members and affilates who have ranted about HBO’s
Michigan Association’s Video Campaign, What They’ve Said About Manufactured Home Living Read More
“Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is once again wading into the topic of politics,” according to CNBC in an article linked here. The article is entitled, “Warren Buffett wants to ask the 2020 presidential candidates this 1 question.” The Daily Business News on MHProNews will explore that as our focus for
Warren Buffett Wades Into Politics, Why Not John Oliver’s Piece on “Mobile Homes?” Read More
There are concerns in MHVille about the 4.4 million plus views of John Oliver’s HBO piece for Last Week Tonight on “Mobile Homes.” There arguably should be furrowed brows among industry leaders. But that’s not our focus, rather, the viral Tiny House Video below is. Why? Because in about 5
“Mind Blowing,” Ultra-Modern Tiny House on Wheels, Viral Video – MH Intelligence Report Read More
There are numerous ties between energy sector jobs and factory-built housing. UMH Properties (UMH), to name but one example, has a significant location count in the Marcellus region. Several producers are keen on workforce housing, or retailers who sell homes to those who work in the energy sector. On a
It is the Department of Justice, says the makers of this video, that put the theft of wages workers as 4x higher than the loss to property crimes. 4 times more lost wages to companies – white collar – than to those who steal, rob, vandalize, etc.? That’s the claim
Generation Z or Gen Z are the rising group of workers and prospective younger home buyers that follow the Millennials. While all such simplistic presentations are obviously boiled down generalizations, they can provide independents in our industry the same type of snapshot insights normally only accessible to the industry’s giants.
Let’s be clear. There are some things that are different now, then it was back then for comedy, late night TV, and for Donald J. Trump. That said, whatever your view of the 45th president, take 10. See what he says. Compare and contrast it to what you hear from
Flashback! Funny, Surprising, Interesting Jay Leno, Donald J. Trump 1999 Video Interview Read More
On a day that saw each major index drop, and almost all manufactured home tracked stocks fall, with Tax Day approaching, we thought we’d feature a short history of U.S. taxation infographic. Not perfect, but it is fascinating. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature –
Short History Of Taxation in U.S., Infographic, Plus Manufactured Home Equities Updates Read More
There are several operations that believe they are positioning themselves for the future of manufactured housing. Some are not only aware; they are arguably counting on the Berkshire Hathaway owned Clayton Homes and their “strategic Moat.” A number of those firms are Manufactured Housing Institute members, but others are not.
