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“The HUD manufactured housing program, under holdover Administrator, Pamela Danner, continues to freelance regulatory actions that defy key Executive Orders issued by President Donald J. Trump – providing yet a further basis for the Administrator’s re-assignment and replacement,” said the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR). In a statement […]
First in the mobile home business days, and later, as the manufactured home industry evolved, the sale of new homes was dominated for decades by independently owned and operated retailers and communities. Some independent retailers – a.k.a ‘dealers’ – developed over time into multiple-locations that also produced, sold – and
One of the hottest tickets in MHVille for several years has been the colorful Frank Rolfe. The New York Times, Bloomberg, MHProNews and a variety of others in media have spotlighted Rolfe’s often controversial views. The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) member has previously – and publicly – called out MHI’s
Frank Rolfe Wades In – Plus Sebastian Gorka, 21st/Tim Williams, More! Read More
“You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it’s an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.” – Rahm Emanuel, then President Barack Obama’s Chief of Staff, currently Mayor of Chicago. Update 3.24.2020 – Note to new readers: COVID19
“Never Let a Serious Crisis Go To Waste” Read More
Early reports from the Gulf Coast to MHProNews indicate that Nate’s harm will be minimal compared to Harvey, Irma, and Maria. More on how hurricane’s are impacting business and manufactured housing, are found further below. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to
Hurricane Season Boosts Sectors, says JP Morgan Report – MH Market Updates Read More
Tax and regulatory policy impacts the manufactured housing industry, much as it does other industries and parts of the economy. The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) are among those supporting tax reform, as the Daily Business News on MHProNews has previously reported.
Economist Kudlow says, “Trump…Ending War on Business,” Reactions, MH Industry Impact Read More
It is widely known in the industry’s circles that most manufactured homes are “Made in the U.S.A.” Many of the raw materials and comments that go into, or under, a manufactured home are also made or sourced in the U.S. But there are also an array of items that go
Imports, Capital, Manufactured Housing, and U.S. Policies Read More
“Tony, every week there is so much that happens, this [The Sunday Morning Headline News Recap] is an easy way for me to review the news, thank you for this [feature] and your team’s coverage of factory-built housing.” Our featured articles for September are available on the MHProNews.com home page. FYI – and ICYMI if you
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 further below, just beyond the Manufactured Housing Composite Value for today. The evolving Daily Business News market report sets the manufactured home industry’s stocks in the broader
“The U.S. lost 33,000 jobs in September after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit Texas, Florida and other Southeastern states. It was the first decline in nearly seven years,” reports AP, the Washington Times, and others. “The unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent from 4.4 percent, the Labor Department said Friday,
Texas, Florida Hurricanes Slam September Hiring, First Jobs Drop in Years Read More
Puerto Rico (PR) is not alone in its search for housing and financial stability. Millions only follow a story after a disaster, like Maria. The U.S. territory of PR is joined by several mainland American cities – and some states? – as part of a financial maelstrom that some noteworthy
Fight Club, Tyler Durden, Zero Hedge, JP Morgan, and the Coming Crash Cities Near You Read More
Controversial Berkshire Hathaway unit, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance (VMF), has announced the launch of a new program. Details on that will be found in tonight’s spotlight report, further below. If you’re new, already hooked on our spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline
“Tax reform is NFIB’s biggest priority, and we’re working hard to ensure that every small business gets a substantial tax cut,” said Junita Duggan, President and CEO of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). “Last week, Congress and the White House unveiled their framework for tax reform. This is
NFIB CEO Junita Duggan – “Small Businesses Must Get a Tax Cut” Read More
“Advertising is what you pay for, publicity is what you pray for.” – public relations maxim. “Advertising is saying you’re good. PR is getting someone else to say you’re good.” — Jean-Louis Gassée, former Apple executive. “We reviewed yet another report yesterday from a national MH source that was busily telling
Manufactured Housing – Ads & Self-Praise vs. Public Expert Praise Read More
If you have stock in a polygraph company, now might be a good time to sell it. Learn about the new technology – detection of deception – being used by banks, businesses and governments, to catch the liars, further below. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature
New AI Tech – Catch the Eyes in Lies, Video – Plus, MH Market Updates Read More
“In place for the last ten years, the Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission [OMHC] is an independent agency, with a team of trained professionals, knowledgeable about the homes and the way they are built and installed,” said a statement from the Ohio Manufactured Home Association (OMHA) to MHProNews. “The Commission does
Manufactured Homes Commission Abolished, Effective January 21, 2018 Read More
Time for a “perp walk,” says one senator, while her colleague says the accused is “trying.” What does the accused say? Who’s on first base on this MH lender-connected issue? If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever
“The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is Requesting Proposals from qualified Respondents to manufacture and supply residential Manufactured Housing Units (MHUs) as temporary housing for Texas residents affected by Hurricane Harvey in designated areas along the Texas coast and inland,” said the agency in a release. DJ Pendleton and the
Emergency Request For Proposals for Manufactured Homes, Deadline Tomorrow Read More
“As Washington, D.C. adjusts to a new administration, the fiscal carnage caused by past presidents continues to haunt the United States,” begins a new report by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW). “The national debt nearly doubled under former President Obama and is poised to exceed $20 trillion before the end
“Fiscal Carnage,” “Calamitous Economic Hole” Decried by Citizens Advocacy Group Read More
Various federal agencies and associations are reporting significant growth in the U.S. economy, according to recent reports compiled by the Daily Business News (DBN) on MHProNews. Data from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) states that some 12 percent of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is tied to manufacturing.
Stunning Post Harvey Economic Activity, Manufacturing Report Read More
