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Treehugger says, “Yes in my back yard” (YIMBY), “Yves Behar and Plant Prefab introduce ADUs.” California recently signed into law the okay for a broader use of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The environmental focused publisher, says, “The reason prefabs make so much sense in the A.D.U. context is […]
YIMBY, Amazon backed Plant Prefab Introducing ADUs, Product Video Read More
Cavco Industries (CVCO) stock has been slowly recovering from the word last week that the SEC issued a subpoena to the firm in connection with trading by now ex-Chairman and CEO, Joseph Stegmayer. 2 law firms subsequently announced investigations. Now, 2 more law firms are diving in. That will be
“FHA is in good hands, guarding against excessive risks, protecting the American taxpayer, and remaining true to our core mission to facilitate safe and affordable mortgage options for qualified borrowers.” – HUD Secretary Ben Carson, M.D. “As we look to the future, FHA must continue to seek the
Latest on the FHA, New Federal Report to Congress, Insider Insight Read More
Let’s start with some facts. There’s a shortage of construction and other workers. That worker shortage impacts manufactured housing, and other builders too. There is also the cost and consequences of incarceration. According to Wikipedia, “In October 2013, the incarceration rate of the United States of America was
Don’t skim this featured report. If you are reasonably young, you may or may not recall that Larry King used to be on CNN. If you aren’t familiar with RT ‘news,’ it’s one of the troubling realities of American media today. Politico reminded readers last December that the Department of
Cavco and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have both responded to inquiries from the Daily Business News on MHProNews. Before turning to their comments, the larger news item is the start of the headline above. At least two law firms are calling on Cavco Industries (CVCO) shareholders to
Cavco Shareholder Suits Prepping, CVCO, SEC, Insider Responses to Growing Scandal Read More
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced disaster relief assistance for the victims of the devastating fires in California. Manufactured home owners are among those who have been impacted by the fires. FYI, the death toll has risen since this video posted below, which shows
HUD Announces Relief from California Wildfires, MH Owners Can Qualify Read More
The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) has sent out a message to their members earlier today. It’s debatably a common-for-the-Arlington, VA based trade group, in that it has a mix of purportedly accurate, questionable, misleading, and missing information. Among the more interesting points are what MHI was mute on.
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
Paul Lee Nelson, who was age 72, passed away at his home in Bend, Oregon, on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Local media reports that his family was with him at the time of his death. The Bend Bulletin says that “A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, November
Manufactured Home Transporter Dies, Services Announced Read More
What’s the “Enemy of Capitalism?” That’s a question that John Stossel asks in this thought-provoking video. There are good reasons for taking a ‘wheat and chaff’ approach to information sourcing. Sometimes it will be the Washington Post, but at other times, it may be the Washington Examiner or the
‘Use Government to Handcuff Your Rivals, Clever’ – Stossel Read More
The report by WFLA, an NBC affiliate in Tampa, FL, is so glowing, one must wonder if the article and report were ‘commissioned,’ or a straight-news report. The Daily Business News on MHProNews asked WFLA. Normally, mainstream news media are happy to say, unless it is a de facto advertorial,
PreFab SunDog’s Leaders Encourage Buyers to “Contain Yourself” Read More
You don’t have to be a ‘toter’ driver to know that fuel prices have been falling. Everyone that gets a new or pre-owned manufactured home moved has or will see a reduction in moving costs. What’s ahead on the horizon? What other impacts do energy costs have on our HUD
Oil Drop – Outlook, Energy Production, and Manufactured Housing, Plus MH Equities Updates Read More
“A brothel-owning, evangelical Christian-backed Republican candidate who died last month won his race for the Nevada state legislature late on Tuesday, according to state election officials,” said Reuter’s. “Dennis Hof, 72, defeated Democratic candidate and educator Lesia Romanov in the race for Nevada’s 36th Assembly District, earning about 68 percent
Dead Pimp, and Multiple MH Owner, Wins Election Read More
A well-placed source said from inside the hexagon began by saying something in a series of messages to MHProNews that thousands of manufactured housing (MH) industry professionals know. “MH is a logical solution to the affordable housing crisis in our cities. Does not matter [,]1 they are typically run
Over a year has gone by since Clayton Homes and their marketing company launched their new image campaign. It was touted in part with the video published on YouTube, which is shown below. The screen capture above is from the Clayton video, below. As of 2:02 PM ET, on 11.12.
CNBC did highlight the factors noted in the headline, above as factors in the markets tanking today. What wasn’t included was talk that House Democrats are reportedly now up to over 100 planned investigations of the Trump Administration. So much for bipartisanship. Elections have consequences, and the early signals are
Tariffs, Tech, Fed, Oil, Commodities and Today’s Tumble, Plus MH Equities Updates Read More
It goes without saying that life is a series of marathons, not just a single sprint. That: first home sale, that first business deal, that first new client, are important. But once isn’t enough. Repetition is critical for learning. Systems that can more routinely produce the desired outcome are
Work, Life Balance and MHVille, Monday Morning Manufactured Housing Meeting Read More
Our 11, soon to turn 12-year-old son Tamas (pronounced “Tah Mash”, in photo above, on the left) Kovach spotted the veteran in his scooter as we strolled in Disney Springs. Tamas knows we stop and thank our veterans for their service, as well as uniformed law enforcement officers too.
An MHProNews Thank You to America’s Veterans, Plus VA Market At-a-Glance 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
