There are a variety of ways MH Pros can and should engage MH homeowners and MH Community residents. Clearly, they need to be respected and their interests understood. With that common-sense jumping-off point, we are able to tee up the following way to approach MH owners for mutual benefit. While there are studies that suggest …
Engaging the Manufactured Home Owner and Resident Read More »
When something like 2,500 pros come to an industry event, that tells you there is something ‘there’ to see and experience. For those who haven’t gone to an industry event like the recent Louisville MH Show or the rapidly approaching Tunica MH Show, what is it like? What are the take aways and value to …
What You Saw, What You Missed and Can Still Experience Read More »
We could argue that Manufactured Housing has seen some improvement in the way the mainstream media covers our Industry. In the very next breath, we’d also have to say there are plenty of stories out there that paint a very unbalanced view of the most quality, durable, affordable permanent home solution known in America today. …
The Value of Exposing Media Errors in MH Related Reports Read More »
Winter will soon release her icy grip on much of the nation. The spring “selling season” is rushing upon us. We are picking up 3 minutes a day of light. The Tunica MH Show will be here in a matter of weeks. As you look at the balance of the year 2015, this is a …
MH March-ing, Money, Motivation, Movement, Morality and Matthew Read More »
Clearly, The World has Changed. It isn’t the 1990s. Hawaii is exploring using more MH to meet their affordable housing shortage. A prior HUD Code MH Administrator has come out in a strongly pro-MH public statement via a video, linked here. A new 3rd party report projects MH Shipments to roughly double in 5 …
Exploring the Future of Manufactured Housing – Public Industry Pro Discussion! Read More »
“Long overdue.” “Great Interview!” “Powerful!” “Very helpful.” “If this video is widely shared, it has the ability to influence many…” These are a sampling of comments that have come in on the interview we did with Bill Matchneer, a prior administrator for HUD Code manufactured housing. Matchneer is unique in a variety of ways, including …
Retired Federal Official Sounds Off on Manufactured Housing Read More »
There are few things more exciting yet stressful than finding a home. There is a powerful impetus for ‘home’ in the majority of mortals. Ballads of home fill the lyrics of songs. They are the stories of books and movies. At the end of the work day, we want to be, homeward bound. Manufactured housing …
We can learn about a thing like love in part from its opposite. Would we understand the breathtaking majesty of the mountain apart from being in the valley far below? Hate is ugly, true love is beauty. The opposite that is missing teaches us about the good once discovered. In a hookup culture – with …
Valentines Day reflections on Love, Commitment and Success Read More »
It may be surprising to some, but in an association business meeting – such as MHI’s just finished meeting in New Orleans, LA – there is a kind of ‘right to privacy’ with respect to an organization and the news or trade media. While an association can certainly invite media in, if they so desire, …
NOLA, Manufactured Housing Institute and an Association Right To Privacy? Read More »
The political games and spin have to stop. In the next ten years, nanotech could be cleaning the oceans and the plaque in your arteries or heart. Pharmaceuticals could be produced in your home with 3D printers, meds tailored to your specific medical needs and DNA. Some 5 years ago, I spoke with a HUD …
Feb 2015 – Mad as Hell! The Future, Politics and Manufactured Housing Read More »
