America is in the final days of the ‘last minute rush’ to Christmas. To say that millions of people across the land are busy is an understatement. That said, we’re getting interesting ‘thank you’ messages from MH industry pros. Some have come with pictures like the ones above and below. These photos-with-pics inspired a thought, …
Common sense is misnamed, because it has seemingly become far too rare: in daily living as well as politically. There is much to do. We continue to get feedback on the disappointment on MH missing out Dodd-Frank reform plus on chattel lending from the GSEs, per FHFA’s recent ‘no’ on that subject. For fresh and …
Hundreds of MH pros gave a good effort for inclusion of Preserving Access to the omnibus appropriations bill. Certainly, every good effort need not be in vain, as contacts and relationship are forged that can be fruitful later in life. We were among those who were keenly involved in promoting inclusion of S 682/HR 650. …
First things first. For those behind on reading due to the holiday hustle, your attention should go first to the three links that follow. Then, share them with others in your circle – to take the steps that Ross Kinzler, Joe Kelly, Tyler Craddock, my team and hundreds of other MH Pros have. Ross is …
“For shame, for shame, for shame!“ was a common admonition by the comedic character of Gomer Pyle, USMC. But it’s no laughing matter if the MH industry misses out on a prime chance to correct the improper use of the powers given to the CFPB in Dodd-Frank. Shame on them for cutting off good people …
There are voices that command attention. There are voices not yet known, who will rise to power. There are voices that may differ from us on this or that, but who nail it on a key issue. There are gems to be heard from almost anyone, for those willing to listen objectively. The problem for …
Where Sam Zell, Lindsey Bostick and Paul Bradley all meet Read More »
If you’ve been in manufactured housing: at least 5 years, and have been to at least 3 MH professional events/association meetings/shows a year, then odds are excellent that you know first hand how diverse our industry is: politically, by Industry segments (MH Retailers, MH Communities, MH Producers, Lenders, Installers, Transporters, Suppliers – plus sometimes stark …
December to Remember – Manufactured Housing News, Tips and Views 2015 Read More »
USA Today reported that: “As retailers seamlessly transitioned from Black Friday deals to Cyber Monday deals as early as Saturday, they were riding the tailwind of a shopping weekend that found more than 103 million people say they had or planned to shop online Thursday through Sunday, according to the National Retail Federation’s consumer sentiment survey of 4,281 …
Let’s set aside the heavy topics, and focus on this Thanksgiving day on some of what should matters the most in our lives. I Believe in Giving Thanks… …For The Faith …for the Family …for the good represented by our Flag …for true Friends …for the good Fortune found in the Fabulous Factory-Framed Freeholds, Flats …
“Tony, everyone I’ve met in this industry has been top shelf. Just good people.” With such words our videographer, Charles Drake, spoke about the various professionals he has met during our journeys for the Inside MH Road Show episodes, as well as numerous video interviews with pros at events like the annual, upcoming Tunica Manufactured …
