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Personal federal income tax revenues, as MHProNews recently reported, are actually rising since the tax cut. That’s the historic pattern too. That said, with interest rates rising, those rates impact the federal budget more than anything other single entity in the nation. What it will take to cut the budget […]
Budget Cuts, Mick Mulvaney, and Manufactured Housing Market Updates Read More
The working conditions for women at the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) has been an issue since at least 2014, per association sources. When multiple women at MHI stepped up and contacted MHProNews with their concerns, it was clearly an issue that needed to be addressed here on the
Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), Women, #MeToo and Insider Information Read More
“The greatest hindrance and the greatest threat to the industry is not the economy, the homes or the communities, it is governmental interference and over-regulation,” said Neal T. Haney. ”The manufactured housing industry has long been a mainstay of affordable housing in the United States. For decades the
New National Manufactured Housing Association Makes Its Appeal to Industry Members Read More
“On Monday, Dr. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), joined Alex Acosta, Secretary of the Department of Labor , Senator Richard Burr (NC), Senator Thom Tillis (NC), and Congressman David Rouzer (NC-7) in North Carolina to visit areas impacted by Hurricane Florence,” said
CNBC’s and Morgan Stanley observations are interesting, but we’ll briefly lay out why there are likely 50 percent wrong. With the biggest single day rise since the spring of 2018, the CNBC/Morgan Stanley and related will be this evening’s market focus, found further below. If you’re new, already hooked
FEC filings and manufactured home (MH) industry sources are telling the Daily Business News on MHProNews that one of the big MH community operators is a large supporter of the campaign of U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (MI-D). While it is public record, that community operation’s name will be
There are some messages that come in to our offices that suggest that MHProNews ‘not do politics.’ Please tell that to highly engaged in politics manufactured housing industry and lending professionals, such as Jim Clayton. “It’s just politics.” “We don’t say that out of these walls,” are just some
The federal government has closed the books on their 2018 fiscal year. It made headlines, with more red ink than any year since 2012. That and some comments on retail numbers will be our featured report this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or
Debts, Retail, Dollars, and the Manufactured Housing Industry Evening Market Report Read More
Save for the first word, what follows below could be a mission statement for the manufactured housing industry. “HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.” Those mission statement words are a routine part of press releases from the Department of
HUD Announces Post Disaster Assistance for Hurricane Recovery Read More
Congressman Andy Barr has carried water for the Arlington, VA based Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) for several years. MHI has justifiably called him a “champion” for the industry. The screen capture reveals just one of the bills he helped get done for MHI indicates, he’s delivered for them
Was Manufactured Housing Advocate Congressman Andy Barr Backstabbed? Read More
When you or others know the truth, and act upon it, then the truth will set people free. There are principles and ideals that are timeless. The above is a paraphrase of such a principle. What follows are also tried and true principles that when applied, can be a
Celebrating Manufactured Housing! Protect, Educate, Promote, and “the Ground Floor” Read More
First, thank you for giving us a record start to October. It seems that the sharper the fact-checks, the more our audience or professionals and investors eats it up. Serious readers deserve facts, not pablum. The pie-charts below are about manufactured housing production. But they arguably represent
What follows dramatically changed the manufactured home industry. It started with the SAFE Act. Two years later, it was Dodd-Frank. While Dodd-Frank was being passed into law, came first one, then another letter from 21st Mortgage Corp that was sent to the independents of manufactured housing. In the wake
Financing – Dramatic Shift – Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Insider News Tips Read More
One network commentator said that Hurricane Michael coming on shore was like the force of an E4 Tornado that lasted for 30 minutes, instead of 30 seconds. It’s not a perfect analogy, but paints several images that many don’t realize. Among them, that tornadoes typically only stay on the
If you clicked on that headline, you aren’t alone. A growing number of manufactured housing industry professionals – including those who don’t consider themselves to be very ‘political’ – are waking up to the realization that politics very much impacts their business, jobs, and money. Others, of course, have long
Let’s begin with an analogy. Toyota today issued a recall on 168,000 vehicles, said Newsday. Just a week ago, Consumer Reports said that Toyota has recalled over 900,000 vehicles for stall. Do manufactured home industry professionals think those numbers prevent people from buying a Toyota? Is it unfair for
People can spin, but the unvarnished facts don’t lie. The facts about the headline will be revealed further below, as we tee up this timely topic. Follow the money. Follow the facts. What the money trail and facts reveal may surprise you, and/or your colleagues. Affordable Housing Is Non-Partisan
“I am a long time reader of your site but have never sent in a tip…below is the link to an article that ran in the Boston Globe last week. As someone in the industry…I have my own opinions on what is said and how the article is written but as the
They were both taking a risk. But business channels joined other media to tune into the White House meeting today between President of the United States (POTUS) Donald J. Trump, rapper Kanye West, and former NFL star Jim Brown. That suggests it was an important event. Markets slid today again,
The date for public comments requested by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding amending regulations for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) is rapidly approaching. Court Ruling for HUD on Amending Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Opens Door for More HomeSites for Manufactured Housing HUD provided the
