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“…the Senate Banking Committee passed legislation to clarify that a manufactured housing retailer or seller is not considered a “loan originator” simply because they provide a customer with some assistance in the mortgage loan process,” said a “Housing Alert” from Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) to their members, and through them, […]
A few months ago, who had heard about the so-called ‘deep state?’ It was seen by millions as the stuff of right-wing conspiracy theories. Now, it’s being discussed across the media spectrum. There are over two million hits under the news category on Google. And the latest example of Deep
FBI = “Fix Be In” As Deep State Reports Go Mainstream, Plus MH Market Update$ Read More
Equistone Partners Europe is set to buy two German prefab home manufacturers. In a release to MHProNews, said “Equistone Partners Europe has agreed to acquire two German prefabricated home manufacturers Bien-Zenker and Hanse Haus from ADCURAM Group AG. No financial terms were disclosed. The deal is expected to close in January 2018.” The firm’s website
Private Equity Fund Grabbing 2 PreFab Home Builders Read More
“Complaining about a problem without a solution is called whining,’ is attributed by some to Teddy Roosevelt. As an executive summary, this report will sum up the issue, and will point to solutions, not just whine. A CBC newscast in Nova Scotia, with anchor Jim Nunn, called the Trailer Park Boys an “awful television
‘Trailer Park Boys’ Death Focuses Manufactured Home Industry, Homeowners Challenge Read More
A recent article in Oxford Magazine featured the thoughtful gift of President and CEO John Bostick, who donated a manufactured home to The Pantry. “The Pantry has provided food for those who might need that extra bit of sustenance, and the countless volunteers who run and work at the facility have
Oxford Magazine Spotlights John Bostick & Sunshine Homes Read More
The Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2017 was passed last week, as the Daily Business News reported at the first linked article below. Today’s report spotlights the opposition to the bill from Democratic lawmakers; in this case, Representative Maxine Waters. Expect her House opposition to be carried into the
Democratic Minnesota Senator Al Franken has not stepped down, even though there are photos, his apologies, and several accusers. The most senior Democratic leader in the House, John Conyers (D-GA) has announced he won’t seek re-election. That has come from his hospital room, and only after significant pressure from within his
Sex Allegations, Roy Moore, Trump Agenda, GOP Pivot; Plus MH Market Update$ Read More
“This kind of wealth-based banishment scheme is unconscionable discrimination,” said Phil Telfeyan, Executive Director of the non-profit, Equal Justice Under Law. “McCrory, [AR] and all of our communities, should invest in residents rather than criminalize poverty,” Telfeyan said. Telfeyan’s comments addressed to MHProNews related to a victory reported by the
Washington, D.C. – In a release to the Daily Business News, the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that “according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), year-over-year manufactured housing industry production grew once again during October 2017.” “Just-released
Latest Manufactured Home Shipment Data, for October 2017 Released Read More
The 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, isn’t an attorney. But he has access to plenty of them, and he’s been involved in his fair share of litigation over the years. The president’s take, plus other expert views on a muffled mainstream media report that cost investors
Fake New$ Legal Suit? MH Market Updates DBN Read More
The image to the left and those below are from a Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) produced booklet. It’s good. With nuanced exceptions, it’s accurate. This booklet – combined with other educational materials – are precisely the kind of document that could appeal to and inform: home buyers/consumers, public officials, policy
Appealing Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Marketing, Finance Booklet Reviewed Read More
Every professional adult interacts/or is impacted by every Top 10 U.S. based giant periodically. But odds are excellent that manufactured housing operations, and interests like your business, are impacted daily – either directly, or indirectly – by the top 6 mega-corporations shown in the infographic below. There are also many
The Top 10 American Corporations, Manufactured Homes, and PreFab Housing Read More
A federal judge has ruled on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) case filed by Leandra English. English was selected by outgoing agency director, Richard Codray, to replace himself. She sued to claim Cordray’s old job. Meanwhile, the CFPB’s own general counsel advised CFPB staff that the president’s pick, Mick
Former CFPB Attorney Spotlights Problems, Judge Rules on English/Mulvaney Leadership Read More
Higher wages. More economic output. More opportunities. All of these would be good things for manufactured housing, and it goes to the heart of what the White House Pressroom has told the Daily Business News is at the heart of what they say this bill that passed early this morning
Tax Reform, “Epic Blunder” in “Bizzaro World,” Fact Check$, Videos Across Partisan Divide Read More
‘Markets like certainty’ is a well known investment mantra. When news broke earlier that former White House and Trump Campaign team member, General Michael Flynn agreed to a guilty plea, the market’s tanked. They’ve since largely recovered. We’ll tell you what’s behind the curtain. We’ll also share expert analysis on
Media Political Chess/Poker, Market$ Drop, Recover-Behind Bluffs, Noise-Analysis Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives “passed bipartisan legislation on Friday that protects consumers’ ability to become homeowners and access affordable housing,” said a release from the House Financial Services Committee to MHProNews. “Manufactured housing serves as an affordable housing option for roughly 22 million Americans and represents the largest
House Approves the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act, Again, Meanwhile… Read More
Owners, managers, operators, and service personnel at manufactured home communities (a.k.a., “mobile home parks”), know the often-ongoing headaches caused by clogged drain lines. Besides the hassles, there are the time delays, plus those ongoing expenses of having outside contractors come in to service those needs. There are resident satisfaction issues
In this teaser for an upcoming report for Manufactured Home Living News (MHLivingNews.com), is this photo of the home that Elvis and Priscilla Presley spent part of their honeymoon in. The home was a true mobile home, built well before the national manufactured housing construction and safety standards went into
Elvis & Priscilla Presley Honeymooned In this Mobile Home, Shown Here Read More
On the day that the markets smashed passed 24,000 on the Dow, we look today as a spotlight, this question. What is a hedge fund? If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline reports are found
Hedge Funds Investing Facts, Infographic – Plus MH Markets Update$ Read More
“Senators need to hear directly from YOU about the importance of floor plan financing to your business. Call your Republican Senators and ask them to cosponsor Senator Rand Paul’s amendment to ensure floor plan interest remains fully deductible,” said the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). In a media release, David
