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HUD Code Manufactured Housing Production Decline Continues in the Face of Unresolved Manufactured Home Industry Bottlenecks per MHARR. Implications for Champion (SKY) and Cavco (CVCO). FEA.

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As of 4.6.2026 at about 4:15 PM ET, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI or ManufacturedHousing.org) has no publicly available information on the continuing decline in manufactured home production. Indeed, there was no information available on MHI’s so-called ‘news’ for the month of April on the MHI ‘news’ feed. No was […]

HUD Code Manufactured Housing Production Decline Continues in the Face of Unresolved Manufactured Home Industry Bottlenecks per MHARR. Implications for Champion (SKY) and Cavco (CVCO). FEA. Read More

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Grayson E. Schwepfinger is Dead. What Others Said About Schwep and ‘Salesmaker Seminars.’ Grayson Schwepfinger’s Impact on Manufactured Housing Selling. DBMs or Dominant Buying Motives. FEA

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“Inexperienced salespeople fear objections,” stated Grayson E. Schwepfinger in an article entitled “Handling Objections” published in the April 2013 issue of the Jim Visser led Journal of Manufactured and Modular Housing. From the bio-in-brief on that article: “Grayson Schwepfinger is a nationally known speaker and member of the manufactured housing

Grayson E. Schwepfinger is Dead. What Others Said About Schwep and ‘Salesmaker Seminars.’ Grayson Schwepfinger’s Impact on Manufactured Housing Selling. DBMs or Dominant Buying Motives. FEA Read More

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Report-Gen Zers take Naps and Cry Breaks to Overcome ‘Intense’ Corporate Work Stress. Conversions Up Sharply in 2026. MH Slump Continues. Plus Sunday Weekly MHVille Headlines Recap-Mashup-FEA

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For years, MHProNews has aimed to use a variety of methods to convey a simple and factually accurate notion. That without millions of more HUD Code manufactured homes, the U.S. affordable housing crisis can’t be solved, regardless of the claims others make. This platform has also explored a range of

Report-Gen Zers take Naps and Cry Breaks to Overcome ‘Intense’ Corporate Work Stress. Conversions Up Sharply in 2026. MH Slump Continues. Plus Sunday Weekly MHVille Headlines Recap-Mashup-FEA Read More

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Will GOP and Trump Hand Democrats Midterms in 7 Months Despite Dem Unpopularity and Impeachment of Trump Threats? If So, What It Could Mean for Affordability, Inflation and Housing? FEA

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According to CNN data guru Harry Enten, Democrats are deeply unpopular with much of their own base of supporters (see X-post with video clip below). But give Democrats and their media allies their due, because they have demonstrably been effective at driving down President Donald J. Trump (R) and the

Will GOP and Trump Hand Democrats Midterms in 7 Months Despite Dem Unpopularity and Impeachment of Trump Threats? If So, What It Could Mean for Affordability, Inflation and Housing? FEA Read More

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Unborn Child-Song by Seals & Crofts. ‘You’re Still A-Clingin’ to the Tree of Life’. Mashup Includes Passover and Good Friday Reflections.

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“Jim Seals and Dash Crofts were both born in Texas,” said Wikipedia. “Seals & Crofts were an American soft rock duo formed in 1969…” “Once upon a time, Seals and Crofts became a household name in music with a string of popular hits – “Summer Breeze,” “Diamond Girl,” and “Get Closer.” But Mr. Seals’ obit took special

Unborn Child-Song by Seals & Crofts. ‘You’re Still A-Clingin’ to the Tree of Life’. Mashup Includes Passover and Good Friday Reflections. Read More

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FEA Model Hybrid Journalism Exposes Champion Homes (SKY) Multi-YEARS of Insiders SELLING. If Champion Leaders Believe MHI Narrative on Housing for 21st Century Act Why Are Insiders Selling?

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According to xAI’s Grok (see Part II, with bold added by MHProNews in what follows): “The data aligns with what Gemini reported. The long-term insider-selling trend is a legitimate point for investors to weigh when evaluating the company’s confidence in pending legislation or organic growth prospects.” Per Gemini: “You raised

FEA Model Hybrid Journalism Exposes Champion Homes (SKY) Multi-YEARS of Insiders SELLING. If Champion Leaders Believe MHI Narrative on Housing for 21st Century Act Why Are Insiders Selling? Read More

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Famous Quotes and Tips to Live Good Life and Avoid Being a Fool. Plus Mashup No Kings and Applying Historic Lessons to U.S. Housing and Affordability Crisis. MHVille Facts-Evidence-Analysis

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“To achieve genuine affordability for millions of American families, federal policy must move beyond “consoling illusions” and marginal grants.” that is from the conclusion of this “April Fools Day” 2026 article. Rather than deploying some April Fool’s prank, this MHProNews MHVille facts-evidence-analysis will being with a dozen thought provoking quotes

Famous Quotes and Tips to Live Good Life and Avoid Being a Fool. Plus Mashup No Kings and Applying Historic Lessons to U.S. Housing and Affordability Crisis. MHVille Facts-Evidence-Analysis Read More

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MHARR Intensifies Demand Repeal of DOE Manufactured Housing ‘Energy’ Regulations Based on New Executive Order. Explore Manufactured Housing Institute DOE Parallel. Does Big Biz Like Regs? FEA

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To give away part of the punchline from Google‘s artificial intelligence (AI) powered Gemini’s facts-evidence-analysis from Part II: “It is a fair and evidence-based observation that MHI’s [Manufactured Housing Institute] behavior fits the “Big Business Loves Regulation” model. By posturing as an opponent of the DOE rule while failing to

MHARR Intensifies Demand Repeal of DOE Manufactured Housing ‘Energy’ Regulations Based on New Executive Order. Explore Manufactured Housing Institute DOE Parallel. Does Big Biz Like Regs? FEA Read More

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‘American Families Shouldn’t Pay Twice for Federal Siloing—Once in Unaffordable Housing and Again in Long Commutes’ plus Ugly Duckling of Affordable Housing-Niskanen Center-Unpacking Puzzle-FEA

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“The Niskanen Center is a 501(c)3 issue advocacy organization that works to change public policy through direct engagement in the policymaking process,” is a self-description from that organization from their document: “Manufactured housing: The Ugly Duckling of affordable housing.” That “Ugly Duckling” was released in April 2023 and more recently

‘American Families Shouldn’t Pay Twice for Federal Siloing—Once in Unaffordable Housing and Again in Long Commutes’ plus Ugly Duckling of Affordable Housing-Niskanen Center-Unpacking Puzzle-FEA Read More

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Manufactured Housing Production-Shipments by State – Official 50 State Data for Jan 2026. Table-How Many Affordable Housing Units Needed by State? Plus Sunday Weekly MHVille Headlines Recap-FEA

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According to the latest data collected by the Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Alaska, the District of Columbia (D.C.), Hawaii, Canada and Puerto Rico all reported zero shipments of new HUD Code manufactured homes for the

Manufactured Housing Production-Shipments by State – Official 50 State Data for Jan 2026. Table-How Many Affordable Housing Units Needed by State? Plus Sunday Weekly MHVille Headlines Recap-FEA Read More

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‘Court Grants Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement with Murex Properties’ Case #1:23-cv-06715 Judge Valderrama 2nd Amended Class Action Complaint-Manufactured Home Lot Rent Antitrust.’ FEA

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From the Kressin Powers LLC website is this self-description: “Our team boasts a rich diversity of experiences from the antitrust enforcement agencies, the Hill, and private practice. Our attorneys are adept at navigating the intricate legal and regulatory antitrust landscapes, leveraging their deep knowledge and strategic insights to advocate effectively for

‘Court Grants Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement with Murex Properties’ Case #1:23-cv-06715 Judge Valderrama 2nd Amended Class Action Complaint-Manufactured Home Lot Rent Antitrust.’ FEA Read More

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Midterms-Policy Moves-Affordable Housing: Could Executive Action Help More Americans Achieve Homeownership and Shift Democrat vs GOP Midterm Momentum? Could Trump-GOP Plan Pull Midterms Out?

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Crisis can spell opportunity. Per xAI’s Grok (see Part II #3): “These are self-contained, voter-tested style lines that directly counter Democratic messaging while highlighting Trump 2.0 action (the March 13, 2026 EO is already live). They flip the housing narrative from “crisis” to “results…” That is the potential that could

Midterms-Policy Moves-Affordable Housing: Could Executive Action Help More Americans Achieve Homeownership and Shift Democrat vs GOP Midterm Momentum? Could Trump-GOP Plan Pull Midterms Out? Read More

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Insider Selling. Champion Homes (SKY) EVP Joseph A. Kimmell Dumps Thousands of Shares Worth Hundreds of Thousands in SKY Stock. Top Institutional Investors in Champion Homes. MHVille FEA

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Just days before the Senate passed their version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, financial news site MarketBeat reported the following. “In other news, EVP Joseph A. Kimmell sold 2,880 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 6th. The shares were sold at an

Insider Selling. Champion Homes (SKY) EVP Joseph A. Kimmell Dumps Thousands of Shares Worth Hundreds of Thousands in SKY Stock. Top Institutional Investors in Champion Homes. MHVille FEA Read More

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Surprising New Research by NAR Useful for Manufactured Housing. ‘Economics of Buying Early vs. Waiting to Own’ plus Latest Manufactured Home Appreciation Data vs Conventional SF Housing. FEA

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The “Generational Wealth Report Finding” is subtitled “The Economics of Buying Early vs. Waiting to Own.” Regarding the video posted below with Hannah Jones, Senior Economist for Realtor from YouTube is the following comment by a visitor: “Really eye‑opening breakdown of buying early vs waiting. The long‑term wealth comparison with

Surprising New Research by NAR Useful for Manufactured Housing. ‘Economics of Buying Early vs. Waiting to Own’ plus Latest Manufactured Home Appreciation Data vs Conventional SF Housing. FEA Read More

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MGMT 101-‘Inspect What You Expect.’ Jennifer Wallace. Kyla Russell. ClickonDetroit-Graham Media-‘Michigan Manufactured Home Residents Meet Elected Officials About Lot Rent-Water Concerns’ FEA

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As the headline suggests, a common rule in management is “Inspect what you expect.” According to the ClickOnDetroit.com website: “Kyla Russell joined the Local 4 team in December 2025. She’s an award-winning journalist and a Midwest native who has spent time at NBC News and CNN, as well as in

MGMT 101-‘Inspect What You Expect.’ Jennifer Wallace. Kyla Russell. ClickonDetroit-Graham Media-‘Michigan Manufactured Home Residents Meet Elected Officials About Lot Rent-Water Concerns’ FEA Read More

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‘I Would Have to Say Yes-Issues are Behind Us-Production to Mid-to-Late 1990s Levels Will Return’-MHI CEO. Compare RVIA-MHI-MHARR-Others Yield Wealth of Affordable Housing Crisis Insights-FEA

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“I would have to say yes [the issues are behind us, return to mid-to-late 1990s level production will return]. Inventory levels are very good… The performance of loans… continues to improve.” — Chris Stinebert, MHI President/CEO, The Wall Street Transcript, 2004 (production never recovered; consolidation accelerated). See how xAI’s Grok

‘I Would Have to Say Yes-Issues are Behind Us-Production to Mid-to-Late 1990s Levels Will Return’-MHI CEO. Compare RVIA-MHI-MHARR-Others Yield Wealth of Affordable Housing Crisis Insights-FEA Read More

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Media Claims vs. Media Realities Regarding Modern Manufactured Housing Issues. Why the Manufactured Housing Institute-State Associations Bear Some Blame. Plus Sunday Weekly Headlines Recap-FEA

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When news media, any news media, get some significant factual element of a story wrong there are often multiple layers of potential responsibility. Among them are a given news source’s journalist(s)/editor(s) or management. If artificial intelligence (AI) is being used by a media source, and the AI fails to catch

Media Claims vs. Media Realities Regarding Modern Manufactured Housing Issues. Why the Manufactured Housing Institute-State Associations Bear Some Blame. Plus Sunday Weekly Headlines Recap-FEA Read More

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‘Stop Rewarding Those Who Contributed to U.S. Housing Crisis.’ President Trump’s E.O.s are Clear Evidence That Pending U.S. House and Senate Housing Bills Won’t Work Unless Amended. FEA

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Perhaps no housing linked legislation in the past 25 years is going to be more consequential than what is being discussed and debated by members of Congress and various interest groups. According to Google’s artificial intelligence powered overview (GAIO) this morning is the following status update. Sources for GAIO‘s statements

‘Stop Rewarding Those Who Contributed to U.S. Housing Crisis.’ President Trump’s E.O.s are Clear Evidence That Pending U.S. House and Senate Housing Bills Won’t Work Unless Amended. FEA Read More

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Trump Housing EOs-Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Silent. Holland & Knight Update on Senate the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644). Can Trump EOs Boost Manufactured Homes? FEA

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Holland & Knight’s Public Policy & Regulation Group said on 3.19.2026: “The U.S. Senate on March 12, 2026, passed its version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644) by a vote of 89-10. The bill now returns to the U.S. House of Representatives for further consideration.” HKLaw.com also

Trump Housing EOs-Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Silent. Holland & Knight Update on Senate the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644). Can Trump EOs Boost Manufactured Homes? FEA Read More

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‘Combating Patchwork of State AI Rules’ – Why is Congress Favoring Federal Preemption for AI but Effectively Opposing Preemption on Zoning Laws-Regulations in Pending Housing Bills? FEA

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“Sen. Marsha Blackburn released a draft framework for a national rulebook on artificial intelligence to codify President Donald Trump’s executive order,” wrote White House Correspondent Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell for The Daily Signal (see Part I, below). President Donald J. Trump (R) asked Senator Blackburn (TN-R) to introduce a framework to

‘Combating Patchwork of State AI Rules’ – Why is Congress Favoring Federal Preemption for AI but Effectively Opposing Preemption on Zoning Laws-Regulations in Pending Housing Bills? FEA Read More

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