We’ll spend a few minutes today on: How close we could be to getting passage of HR 650/S 682 – and how to cross the finish line. The heart breaks of the DOJ cases (yes, there are more of them). Let’s start with Dodd-Frank in the manufactured housing, and broader, context… Dodd-Frank after 5 Years …
The John Marshall Law School had a recent presentation that reportedly featured in attendance members of the: Department of Justice (DOJ), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), State and Federal officials, Fair Housing focused non-profits, attorneys, Plaintiffs’ attorneys, educators and others. During a briefing, our MHProNews sources tell us a presenter stated that DOJ has made …
Department of Justice Targeting “Mobile Homes,” “Cash Cow” “Trailer Parks” (sic) Read More »
Three letters, DOJ. Department of Justice. That won’t be today’s sole topic, though it is a very important one we will be sharing with you soon. We’ll tell you why our sources tell us this matters to MHVille. Because informed, legal sources tells MHProNews that the DOJ is reportedly placing MH in their “cross hairs.” We’ll …
DOJ. What’s Coming to MHVille & What’s Heading to Washington, DC Read More »
Make no mistake. There is a terrific need for manufactured housing to see Dodd-Frank amended along the lines of the MHI sponsored bill. The need exists for home owners, as well as for industry pros, as the link above demonstrates. My professional view is that protecting MH home owners resale values is crucial for the …
MHARR, MHI Push GSE Reforms – While others Pushing MH Image & Education Read More »
People love to look behind the scenes. As the Enquirer coyly says, Inquiring Minds Want to Know. Ever wonder how we manage to create more content every month than anyone else in Manufactured Housing? In fact, we create more content on most any WEEK than the rest of the ‘national’ publications, combined. How is that …
What Manufactured Housing’s October Invite Looks Like Read More »
America is great, but a number of things are notably wrong in the Republic. Recall that all problems are opportunities in disguise, and we’ll tie dis-ease together with our profession shortly. Thursday, I sent Bill O’Reilly at Fox the following: Bill, If the KY clerk is going to be arrested for not enforcing the SCOTUS …
Thought Control Revolt? Something’s Wrong, and Americans Know It Read More »
Serious September 2015. It could just as easily be named, how to Scale Success, or Sliding Sideways September. Which of the later two it will be depends on how each of us views and responds to events and opportunities. Before outlining our STRONG Serious September Featured Articles and Interviews line up, let me explain what …
One longer, plus a few shorter MH topics today. Let’s dive in. Something like half the meals consumed in America are served by restaurants, if their trade association’s stats are accurate. Kitchens in restaurants are normally hidden from customers’ views behind swinging doors, or there is an open doorway you pass through, and turn a …
Concerns, Sunshine and Cures – David Rand, Spotlighting MHI Read More »
1) I reviewed pages of plans this morning that are in motion for a new factory-home builder operation that targets a Ohio River Valley and Rust Belt state. The builder plans to focus on a residential market, using developments and a new production facility geared for the purpose. These are projected to save home buyers …
Up and Coming in MH – new builder, new lender – more Teasers and Industry Survey Topics Read More »
In the near future, PBS News will be featuring video interviews on a broadcast and posted on their website that will focus on manufactured housing lending. Our sources tell MHProNews that PBS will have “both sides” of the issue represented in their report. We’re also told by pro-industry voices that PBS assigned a journalist known …
