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It is no surprise that there are more manufactured homes built in the United States than there are in Canada or Australia, because both of those other nations have smaller populations. It is also no surprise that manufactured housing is poised to cross the 100,000 annual new HUD Code manufactured […]
When manufactured housing has been tarnished for so long by so many – and given decades of zoning, financing and other woes – a ‘good news’ report like the fresh research about the value of manufactured homes rising faster than conventional housing ought to have been a lead story for
“If everybody is thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking.” ― George S. Patton. It would be difficult for thinking people to deny how COVID19 has upended life in America and around the world. The impact caused by the handling of the declared COVID19 pandemic has disrupted our affordable housing profession, housing in general,
As is true for several Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) “leaders,” prior or current, Leo Poggione is an outwardly affable and often well-liked by his peer’s personality. The company’s “ForaHouse.com” website proclaims that manufactured home retailer “Craftsman Homes president, Leo Poggione, takes pride in the fact that his staff are willing to
A month has gone by since 28-year-old Justin King was shot and killed by an unnamed-by-media and -police white resident who claimed self-defense to Crawford County Sheriff’s investigators. But NBC News reported that Justin “King was shot Nov. 3 in the small town of Bourbon, Missouri, by his neighbor. King’s family said he
373,143. According to data collected on behalf of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that was how many manufactured homes were built in the United States in 1998, 373,143. But by 2007, the industry produced only 95,752 HUD Code manufactured homes. At the current pace, the
The popular and eclectic Zero Hedge site has featured author Michael Snyder’s fascinating look into the headline question: “What do they know? Insiders are dumping stocks at the fastest pace in history.” Regular and detail-minded MHProNews readers will recall our report on data via Benzinga that reflected that Skyline Champion
“The National Federation of Independent Business [NFIB] is the largest small business association in the U.S. It is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with offices in Washington, D.C., and all 50 state capitals.” That’s according to Wikipedia. NFIB says they have around 300,000 small business member firms. In days gone by,
Stating the obvious can bring clarity. Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance, Inc. (VMF) is a Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) owned brand. Berkshire is a conglomerate under decades of leadership by billionaire Warren Buffett. The connection between the various problems caused by monopolization is ironically spelled out by a White House document issued
Facts and evidence have always mattered. Such is the case with COVID19/coronavirus data. Such is also the case with policies with respect to off-shoring to China or elsewhere vs. onshoring. Both of those will be topics explored in this report. MHProNews monitors a wide range of media and resources that
“Melinda Gates was reportedly disturbed by her then husband’s relationship with the wealthy Epstein way back in 2013, telling friends how uncomfortable she was in his company and that she wanted “nothing to do with him”, the Daily Beast reported.” The Sun said that and: “Bill Gates has been urged
As the turbulent year of 2021 draws toward a close, affordable housing has been one of the key issues that confronts tens of millions of Americans. On November 29, 2021 Michael Smith and Shelly Hagan did a report for AutoNews – their original report is linked here – that will
Before diving into the headline topics, let’s briefly tip the hat towards our Jewish and Christian readers who are celebrating Hannukah or Advent. More on those at a later time as part of a unique history lesson that will include manufactured housing and Islam. That teaser stated, there is no
It is useful to begin this discussion of Flagship Communities REIT (MHC-U.TO), Nathan Smith, Kurt Keeney and their leadership through the lens of this exchange involving far larger and more established Sun Communities (SUI). “Obviously, manufactured housing is probably the most practical solution available for California’s affordability issues, and with
For some years, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) has been providing their members and others with what amounts to a form letter comments system. It is pitched as an easy way to support MHI’s efforts on a particular topic. However, as MHProNews has uniquely reported to the industry previously and
0 Jerry Newcombe, D. Min. “serves as the executive director of the Providence Forum, founded by Dr. Peter Lillback, Providence Forum president emeritus.” Dr. Newcome, says WND, “is a TV producer and the co-host of “Kennedy Classics.” He has also written or co-written 24 books including “The Book That Made America” (on
On the surface, much of what the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) “News and Updates” said is quite correct. In their MHI 11.24.2021 ‘news’ items there are several items that MHProNews covered days or weeks before and that our publication reported in more detail. That noted, what is said and unsaid
Facts always are what they are. Certain facts may make some uncomfortable; understandably so. That noted, there are many possible and actual “durable competitive advantages” that “castle and moat” proponents in business and/or politics can deploy. Among those durable competitive advantages in business? Access to cost-effective capital. Regulations that third-party
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is an obvious competitor to HUD Code manufactured housing. Third-party researchers have said that NAHB has been working for decades to undermine a greater acceptance and placement of manufactured homes. So, when data from the NAHB is cited, it should be viewed with
As a disclosure, this writer for MHProNews is in the midst of several distinct outreaches involving attorneys, nonprofit organizations, public officials/agencies, and other media outlets. One of those is on behalf of the Taft family, the Rev. Ivory Mewborn – Mayor Pro-Tem of Ayden, NC – and an apparent violation
