The pre-announced move in Warren Buffett’s annual letter of Berkshire Hathaway deeper into the housing market was already realized today, as Cobb Business Journal announced that “Silverton Mortgage Specialists Inc., with three locations in Cobb County, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to join the Berkshire Hathaway family […]
“The Flathead County Board of Adjustment will discuss project on March 6,” says the Flathead Beacon. “On March 6, the Flathead County Board of Adjustment will consider a conditional-use permit that would allow for a manufactured-home park with 122 rental spaces in Evergreen,” per the their report. “Evergreen
122 Site Manufactured-Home Community Proposed Read More
Just over 50 years have elapsed since then President Lyndon B Johnson announced the formation of the Kerner Commission. It was formed in response to race riots protesting poor housing, insufficient jobs, educational, and other issues in Detroit and other cities across the country. In the vintage video below, the
Housing, Jobs, Poverty, Opportunity – Kerner Commission Remix, HUD and Manufactured Homes Read More
He’s worth millions. He’s directed hit, and critically acclaimed movies, like “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” Rupert Wyatt is doing season two for The Exorcist, which runs on Fox is based upon the 1973 film of the same name, based upon William Peter Blatty’s chilling book
‘Tricked Out Trailer’ – Movie Mogul’s Multimillion ‘Mobile Mansion’ Read More
You don’t have to spend a lot of time on regulatory comments, if you still want to get them in tonight by 11:59 PM. The TMHA’s comments are brief, and one of several examples, linked further below. Recent research by the Daily Business News reveals that the HUD Comments could
HUD Reg Review Could Yield Housing, Econ Boom; Plus MH Market UPdate$ Read More
Sales meetings are important. But there are some things so urgent, and today could be one of them, that requires that the meeting be pushed back for the moment. Get More MH Lending…from HUD?! Yes, you can… The opportunity to open up more good loans from FHA Title I
DEADLINE! Invest 1 Hour NOW to Secure Brighter Future – Monday Morning Sales Meeting Read More
When examining an industry or an issue, such as the manufactured housing and regulations that impact an industry, common sense dictates that one spend time looking at the proverbial elephants in the room. In manufactured housing, one elephant in the room is arguably Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway and companies such
In the Spokesman Review, real estate author Tom Kelly points to the use of FHA Title I loans as a way for manufactured and conventional home owners to borrow money for home improvements. All kinds of housing, as they age, require updates, maintenance, or the home owner just may
Federal Manufactured Home Improvement Loans Are Available, says RE author Tom Kelly Read More
How many places in the manufactured housing industry can you find such a wide array of relevant reports, data, articles, research – plus the controversies and behind the scenes actions – that keep pros hoping? Exactly one. By 11:59 PM on Monday 2.26.2018, you need to have your
There are important reasons to reach across political, economic, and social divides to gain a fuller perspective of an issue. In the case of housing, the Obama Administration was closing out his time in the Oval Office with a useful insight, reported by left-of-center Politico 18 months ago. It’s
YIMBY vs. NIMBY, Obama Admin Concept Could Unlock $1.95 Trillion Annually, HUD & MH Impact Read More
Manufactured home industry professionals. Resident group leaders. Others outside of the industry that believe that manufactured housing needs more financing options. These are among those that have been alerted to the unique opportunity that the HUD Comments offer. The FHA Title I and Title II programs are
Getting More Manufactured Home Financing Options? HUD Comments Provide Unique Door, Read More
POTUS touted the “blazing economy” today, while Steve Forbes gaze is on the FED, and concerns that it is impacting the recovery and stocks unnecessarily. Those are in our spotlight report tonight. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH
“Blazing Economy” Touted at CPAC, Forbes on the FED, Plus MH Market Update$ Read More
The Alabama Manufactured Housing Association (AMHA) inducted Keith Holdbrooks, President of Clayton Home Building Group, and Chet Murphree, President and General Manager of Deer Valley Home Builders (DVLY), into the industry’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony held on the campus of Bevill State Community College. “It’s such a
Clayton Homes’ Keith Holdbrooks, Deer Valley Homebuilders’ (DVLY) Chet Murphree Honored Read More
“I’m a political researcher from Christchurch New Zealand. I believe in freedom…” says author Trevor Loudon about himself. Loudon’s book, “Barack Obama and the Enemies Within“ currently gets 4.1 stars from readers on Amazon. His next book, “Enemies Within: Communists, Socialists and Progressives in the U.S. Congress,” enjoys a
“The Enemies Within,” Pacific Freedom Foundation, Author Trevor Loudon Read More
Rates have moved closer towards 5 percent. Loan applications are dropping, per the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). What was problematic for conventional housing, 2 or 3 decades ago, used to be ‘good news’ for manufactured housing sales. That was then. More recently, the HUD Code manufactured housing
Mortgage Loans Applications “Tank” Two Looks at Rising Rates, MH Industry Impact? Read More
Ouch. Economist Ben Stein says that “Democrats have no concept of US economy.” The bullet dodged, and Stein’s take on economic developments will be tonight’s focus. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline reports are
“Sinister” or “Frighteningly Evil,” Says Stein, Bullet Dodged; Plus MH Market UPDate$ Read More
The manufactured housing (MH) profession is blighted by propaganda from a variety of sources. One example of a routine misstatement of reality – which can have a similar effect as propaganda – that has hurt the MH Industry, but has recently been debunked, and is linked below. Weather Expert’s
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This article will look at two different trojan horses, one political, the other specifically manufactured housing. Let’s define the term first. Google’s dictionary defines a Trojan Horse like this: “a hollow wooden statue of a horse in which the Greeks concealed themselves in order to enter Troy. a person or
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Near Houston, in a residential style neighborhood off Atascocita Road in Humble, TX is Classic Pine Estates. It was a seen as a hot property when it was developed. Among its bragging points? A full two-story HUD Code manufactured home, reportedly built by Fleetwood Homes, circa 2002. According to Zillow,
Reaching for the Sky, Multiple Level HUD Code Manufactured Homes Read More
The Daily Business News reported yesterday about the looming deadline for comments to HUD about regulatory reforms desired by industry members, home owners, and others interested in manufactured housing. Federal Manufactured Housing Program Review Comments Due Next Week, 2.26.2018 The message below reflects the essence of a comment letter
HUD Comment Letter – FR-6075-N-01 Regulatory Review of Manufactured Housing Rules Read More
