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Ignoring the Obvious, the Road to More Rewarding Manufactured Housing Future

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Several dozen manufactured housing industry professionals witnessed first-hand when Rick Robinson – Sr. VP and General Counsel to the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) – after his ‘Washington briefing,’ said “Tony, I will not be taking questions from the press.” Why would MHI’s Robinson avoid pro-industry media questions? Why would Robinson take a question from the …

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Cong Keith Ellison, Others Accuse Clayton Homes, Berkshire Hathaway Lenders, MHI of Monopolistic, Racism, Steering, Predatory Lending, and More

“When testifying in front of the House Financial Services Committee, Kevin Clayton, CEO of Maryville, Tenn.-based Clayton Homes and head of the Manufactured Housing Institute…” – HousingWire. “Mobile home [sic] loans and borrowers are different. Clayton Homes dominates the industry. Clayton charges borrowers of color a lot more. Clayton targets borrowers of color and steers …

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The Three Letters that Unlocks Manufactured Housing’s Answers

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Whoever you are. Whatever you do. Whatever brought you here. Whatever your political, economic, religious, ethnic, or other perspectives happen to be. Three letters turn a key that unlocks the answers for manufactured housing investors and professionals. Conceal, Reveal and ‘the Deal…’ Understanding the facts and opportunities unlocked by those three letters could lead to …

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MHI Executive Committee Member Emails MHProNews, Sam Zell’s Comment$

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A few days ago, an MHI Executive Committee member sent an email, which he asked that it be treated as not for publication. We respect the request, replied late yesterday afternoon, and made a like request about our message to them. The Masthead blog on MHProNews makes no predictions about this. Just an FYI to …

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Where I Come From

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Where I come from –  kids are taught 10 Commandments, and respect. Where I come from – faith, flag, and freedom aren’t words twisted to elect.   Where I come from – a gentleman opens a lady’s door. Where I come from – dishonesty is something to abhor.   Where I come from – people …

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Howard Walker, ELS Vice Chair, MHI Executive Committee, and Multi-Billion Dollar Industry Questions

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Subsidized housing is a way of tipping the scales against the free-market solution offered by HUD Code manufactured homes. Not enforcing enhanced preemption established by law under the Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000 (MHIA 2000) is clear evidence of HUD failing to do its lawful duty. It’s one of several clear reasons to immediately …

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Meet the Faces, Groups Behind Anti-MH Industry Activists, Protesters

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It isn’t a slam on anyone if they get blindsided. It has or will happen to us all. But to be forewarned is to allow for preparation. To ignore a sound warning is hubris, denial, wishful-thinking — or perhaps even incompetence. There are statements, indicators, plus track records, that point to anti-MH Industry Activists who …

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Expert Witnesses, Manufactured Homes, Investors, Professionals, Researchers, Media, Investigators, Public, Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg and MH Aficionados

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The vast majority who read this blog are professionals. While many are within our industry, a surprising number of those outside looking in come here too.  They may begin elsewhere on MHLivingNews.com or MHProNews.com. But they will often end up here on the publisher’s Masthead blog, looking for answers. Those who are serious, email, message or …

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July Justice 2017 – MH Billionaires, Millionaires, and You

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“Follow the Money.” – says MHI-award winner, Marty Lavin, JD.   “Pay more attention to what people do than what they say.” – Marty Lavin suggests, after many successful years in the retail, community, finance, plus as an expert witness in the Manufactured Housing Industry. We strive to watch the money, to see what moves …

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