One of the take aways from off-the-radar discussions in Vegas was this. The GSEs – Government Sponsored Enterprises of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – are being as polite as they can to our industry, but they have have clearly said they have no intention to offer chattel lending on manufactured housing. Support for lending …
There are no easy or perfect ways to explain a complex issue to someone else. If there were, a K Street Lobbyist would be using such a method for 100% results, and it would be worth billions in DC (sad, but true). So those trying to get that 15 minute meeting with a Congressman, Senator …
A Different Way to Explain the MH Regulatory Lending Challenges Read More »
Let’s change things up on reporting today by using more photos than words, as we let these pictures walk you through elements of the 2016 Manufactured Housing Institute Congress and Expo, the related mixers, receptions, presentations and breakout sessions. There were an estimated 700 pros in the main discussion Wednesday morning – Where do …
2016 MHI Congress & Expo–Manufactured Housing Institute-Photo Recap Report Read More »
Our industry has its routine mix of events and news: ranging from good, interesting and some troubling, as we roll into May 2016. 1) There is a serious plant show being done by Clayton Homes in AL during this same week that MHI’s Congress and Expo is set for Las Vegas. I love industry home …
Mischief, Mayhem, Marvel, More in May for MHVille? Read More »
Let’s start today with this quote, sent by a reader. “Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable… Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. I have to agree, this quote ‘fits’ what MH is and has …
Constant Contact, Aweber, AWS are among the many email services out there. The one we currently use to deliver MHProNews’ twice weekly emailed newsletter is MailChimp. Part of what we like about it are the reports. A snapshot of one such report is below, eye opening for the thirst for reliable third party manufactured housing …
People don’t know what they don’t know. Duh, right? Parents and instructors take on the duty of informing the child; much good effort is needed to properly form every single life. To the degree parents and teachers fulfill their task of instruction, they are part of the solution and advance the child, family and society. …
The text exchange screen captured below is between a top manufacturing executive – one who is not yet a sponsor – and moi, your humble Masthead scribe. If you are a top guy, and you meet others like you, then odds are good that you know him. First, please take ten yourself and see if …
The Truth about Manufactured Homes Well Told is Powerful Read More »
We don’t move toward something without moving away from something else. If a person’s goal is to have a reputation and legacy of excellence, but one is currently only average, what must be done? Answer: that pro must decide to leave mediocrity behind. Take the challenge to select the steps, talent and resources needed to …
February 2016 witnessed a record shipment increase in new homes, the biggest jump in some time in our manufactured home (MH) industry. That Daily Business News report is linked here. While that’s obviously a positive sign, pros must keep in mind that until we crack at least 100,000 new home shipments annually again, MH as …
Industry Growth vs. Industry Threats – Coal Industry Lessons for Manufactured Housing? Read More »
