The story from the Boston Globe has nothing on the surface to do with housing, much less factory-built housing. But it had much to do with independence, and the willingness to fight in an arguably increasingly monopolistic, manipulated or ‘rigged system’ society. Who says? The New York Times, see the …
“Fight Like Hell” for Independence, Says Trustee – Manufactured Housing Inspiration? Read More
In a statement today to recapping what they are calling “Bold New Initiatives,” the Washington, D.C. based Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) is taking aim at issues to get to some underlying challenges facing manufactured housing going that arise from post-production scenarios. MHARR and its members have kept …
Historic Manufactured Housing Industry Decisions Were Made Here on 3.27.2019 Read More
Happy talk is easier to listen to than serious or sobering words. There are ‘hawks’ that continue to sound warnings about China. Steve Bannon says he is one of them. It is a message not often heard in the U.S., and this one was carried by left-of-center CNBC. While …
No, this is not a ‘how to’ course by the federal government. Rather, it is how to avoid a serious problem, and as needed, to report alleged violations. Last July, the Daily Business News on MHProNews reported on the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sexual harassment PSAs, or …
HUD’s Fair Housing Month – Sexual Harassment Campaign, Training Initiative Announced Read More
Given the nature of the internet, bad news in one part of the country travels nationally and globally. So, while this specific incident may or may not seem to be in your market(s), or that of some professional that you know, this Gannett Company media series of exposés could well …
We reported Friday that it was the best first quarter in years. If stocks kept up this pace, before the end of this week, the leading markets would have recaptured – and surpassed – all time highs. Left-of-center CNBC interviewed 5 analysts which will be our focus this evening on …
This isn’t an April Fool’s joke. If it is funny in any sense to anyone, it’s only so for those in the industry who may see a perverted value to themselves in the troubling declines in new home shipments and sales in numbers of states across the country. This data …
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” —Vince Lombardi, per BrainyQuotes. There’s significant value to live events of many kinds, and the Tunica Manufactured Housing Show last week underscored that on several levels. The MHProNews team was there, and we had a chance to hear …
Errata, Apologies, Explanations, Tunica Talk, and Manufactured Housing Read More
Once the rules of the game – and the methods of one’s opponents – are clearly understood, then potentially winning strategies can be forged. The oriental philosopher military strategist Sun Tzu said similarly. “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred …
Sun Tzu – Ultimate Manufactured Home Freedom Alliance Read More
It is a principle of good medicine and good business that one must treat the underlying cause(s), and not merely the symptoms of an illness or problem. The headline topic will follow this rapid thumbnail of mobile/manufactured home (MH) history, which will prove useful to new and longtime readers alike. …
On a day when the stocks broadly rose, including most manufactured housing tracked stocks, the records set will be our featured report for this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline report …
Best First Quarter for Markets in Years, Plus Manufactured Home Stock Updates Read More
MHARR URGES CONGRESS TO PRESERVE DTS IN GSE REFORM LEGISLATION Washington, D.C., March 28, 2019 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR), in written testimony submitted to the Senate Banking Committee in conjunction with its March 26-27, 2019 hearing concerning reform of the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) and the domestic …
HUD Secretary Ben Carson sounded of on important topics today, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. On a day when manufactured home tracked stocks saw more gainers than losers, the Russell, Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P all rose, we’ll take a peek at what the good doctor had to say about …
Numbers of manufactured home independents, many of whom are so called ‘street retailers’ or independently owned communities, producers, lenders, and other professionals from MHVille stopped the MHProNews team to say ‘thank you’ while walking show homes or the exhibit hall. Among them was an independent retailer who had acquired a …
MH IDEAL, Understanding Manufactured Housing’s Choke Points, Tunica Show Day 3 Read More
It will be recalled that Clayton Homes made a move largely away from their presence at the Tunica Manufactured Housing Show, when they decided to have their own plant show for Clayton retailers in Birmingham, AL. With highways torn up for reconstruction for the next 18 months, a return to …
There are those who think that climate change is as big a hoax as the Russian collusion narrative has been. Or was, until Special Counsel Robert Mueller released his summary findings to the Justice Department saying there was no evidence anyone in the U.S colluded with Russia, much less Team …
AOC’s Green New Deal Senate Flameout, What it Means, plus MH Market Updates Read More
A new national non-producers, or post-production, trade association for manufactured housing should have as one goal to increase the appeal of manufactured homes to the mainstream housing consumer. The credit profile of existing or new conventional housing is routinely better than it is for manufactured homes. Yet, once someone …
Executive Summary in one phrase. It’s about making the manufactured housing great and respected, as the most proven form of affordable housing, while making doing business in the manufactured homes industry as easy and profitable as possible for independents. The rest are details and commentary. Don’t skim, and don’t miss …
There is always something far more personal to those face to face contacts with professionals across the span of the industry. Some of the things heard today, in no particular order of importance, from those at the Tunica Show were: The mood was generally good. Builders still report several …
Tunica Manufactured Housing Show, MH Industry Pro Feedback, Day 1 Read More
The American people are disgusted and exhausted by revenge politics, says former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz. Schultz has been traveling for 7 weeks and claims he has not once heard someone ask him about the Mueller report or the now debunked Russian collusion, for instance. On a day when the …
