Big Picture-Have Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Leaders Defrauded Own Members? Prima Facie Case of Racketeering-Market Manipulating Allegations Based on MHI Members Published Statements
Google-Industry Issues-Trends-Behaviors-THE Witness for Contemporary MHVille Woes – Artificial Intelligence Praise for ‘Manufactured Housing Expertise’ – Experience of L. A. ‘Tony’ Kovach and Manufactured Home Pro News
August 2023 Production Data – Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Leaders Should Embrace Responsibility for Continuing Manufactured Home Production Decline – Consolidators Fueled Crisis?!
Lowey Dannenberg Probe Equity LifeStyle (ELS), Hometown America, Lakeshore Communities, Sun Communities, RHP Properties, YES! Communities, Inspire Communities, Kingsley Mgt, Cal-Am Properties
‘If We Keep Doing What We’ve Been Doing We Will Keep Getting What We Got!” – MHIdea-Post-Production Trade Association(s) Status – MHI, MHARR, NAMHCO, Other Examples Considered – Full Transcript plus Analysis
The Trump Arrest – Why it Means ‘Business as Usual is Dead or Dying’ and ‘The Party is Over’ – Malcom X, AI, Orwellian Two Minutes of Hate, and Silver Linings
America and Manufactured Housing are at a Crossroads – Greenwald: ‘It’s Not Left Vs Right Anymore, It’s Anti-Establishment Versus Pro-Establishment’
Outraged MHEC Member – ‘Crucify Gooch!’ – MHARR Says – ‘No One at MHI Should not be “Commending” Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac’ and ‘Bad Faith Excuse’ – Upton Sinclair Rules in Manufactured Housing?
‘Texas Manufactured Housing Expansion Continues, More Growth on the Horizon’ Per TMHA-Texas Real Estate Research Center (TRERC) – But ‘Sentiments’ Misleading per MHARR Data? Facts and Analysis
Historic Faux Pas! New Series Announced Explores American Exceptionalism Through Properly Sourced Research into Affordable Manufactured Housing History – Previewing Fleetwood Homes Dennis Hill Sagas
Steve Hollosi, Rev Emmanuel Akalue, Chuck Norris – True Inspired Tales of Independence Day, USA Fourth of July – Success360 – ‘Fourscore and 7’ and ‘We Hold these Truths to be Self-Evident’ Practical, Uplifting Tips
‘Smoking Gun’ Deal by Gary A. Shiffman Used by Tipster to Assert Insurance Fraud Scheme Involving Dr. William “Bill” Gonte; Sun Communities, CEO Shiffman, and Manufactured Housing Institute Silent
Prof. Lee Ohanian Testimony Boost Affordable Housing Supply and Manufactured Homes, More Manufactured Housing Research – What Senator Tim Scott and ROAD to Housing Act Supporters Should Consider
True Tale of Four Attorneys Research into Manufactured Housing – What They Reveal About Why Manufactured Homes Are Underperforming During an Affordable Housing Crisis – Facts and Analysis
50 State YTD 2023 Manufactured Home Production, Shipment Data Compared to NAR, NAHB Insights –Stick Builders Up While MH Falls – NAR Says ‘More Inventory Critical’ – Obstacles and Opportunities in MHVille Snapshot
6 Month Manufactured Housing Industry Production Plunge Continues, Accelerates – Where Are Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Leaders, Cheerleaders? Facts and Manufactured Home Community Factor
‘HUD’s Role in Manufactured Housing Not Just Structural, Also for Facilitating More Manufactured Homes’ – Exclusive Q&A Specifies ‘MHI’s Failure’ with HUD
‘Road Closed’ ‘I Respect Fighters’ ‘MHI Elevating Industry Profile’ Praise & Slurs? Retort to ‘Brilliant, Bullsh-t or Chickensh-t’ George Allen Remarks Slam Industry Leaders–MHVille Crisis
Conventional Housing Sales Rise in February 2023 per NAHB, But Manufactured Home Sales Plunged – What Data Suggests About Manufactured Housing Corporate or Manufactured Housing Institute Leaders?
Oh, MAMA – Epic! 4.1.2023 MHVille Notice – New Assoc Touts Trillion $ Manufactured Home Growth Plan-Boost Sale$, Pay, Include Legal Team for Suits vs Specific Agencies, Industry Trade Groups, Corp$
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Manufactured Home White Paper Rips Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) ‘Exploitation’ Posturing on Behalf of ‘All Segments’ Industry–Media Release, Documents, Allegations, Analysis, Viewpoints
July 25, 2022
News Analysis
“The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has published a research White Paper (copy attached) which exposes a decades-long pattern of public relations exploitation
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Touting Public Officials Praising Manufactured Homes, Manufactured Housing Institute Ironically Urges ‘Take Action to Support Cost-Effective MH Energy Efficiency Requirements’ – Facts & Analysis
July 18, 2022
News Analysis
The Biden-Harris 2020 campaign website aptly noted that in Washington, D.C. “access” to public officials can be a ‘form of currency.’ For years, the Manufactured
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NTSB Final Report Scalds James “Jim” Clayton “Pilot Failure” Crash Brother Joe Clayton Died in, Feds Say ‘Pilot 2 Passengers Survived 3rd Passenger Drowned’–Videos, Facts, Views Others Lack
July 4, 2022
News Analysis
“The helicopter pilot [James L. “Jim” Clayton Sr.] was returning to his property located adjacent to a river,” says the opening in the official paragraph
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Manufactured Housing Institute Leaders-Lawyers Asked About Explosive Allegations by Nonprofit Veteran on High Profile MH Industry Threat; Exclusive Q&A Claims Downturn Less Than 1 Year Away if MHI Fails
June 27, 2022
News Analysis
Bombshell allegations have been leveled against the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) that claim that if they don’t act swiftly, it may become impossible to avoid
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Former MHI and MHARR Executive Danny Ghorbani’s Keen Insights on History and Value of ‘Homes on the Hill’ for Manufactured Housing – Exclusive Q&A
June 22, 2022
News Analysis
Danny Ghorbani was working for the Manufactured Housing Institute as a vice president for years before he and some industry colleagues launched an independent trade
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H.R. 7651-Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2022, Skopos Labs, GovTrack Reveal Duplicity or Madness of Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Advocacy Claims
June 9, 2022
News Analysis
Colorado Public Radio (CPR) and the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) CEO Lesli Gooch have both made clear that MHI supports H.R. 7651 – the “Manufactured
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April 2022 Production and Shipment Data by Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) – MHVille Facts in Broader Mainstream U.S. Housing Context – Facts, Analysis, Views
June 4, 2022
News Analysis
The new manufactured home production and shipment data for April 2022 is in. To appreciate what is occurring, the new facts should be framed against
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Memorial Day Reflections, Donald Trump Jr.’s Surprising Remarks to AMAC, Getting to Root Causes and Common-Sense Solutions to Festering American Problems
May 30, 2022
News Analysis
On Memorial Day, the focus for millions is often on the beach, backyard grilling, burgers, and brats. The holiday weekend is the unofficial kick off
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Donald Trump Jr., The Smear, Exploring the Threat of the New Feudalism in America – Issues, Examples, Solutions
May 26, 2022
News Analysis
On Thursday evening 5.19.2022, Donald Trump Jr., son of deposed President Donald J. Trump, took to the proverbial stage to inspire a group of several
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Manufactured Housing Institute Admits ‘DOE’s Manufactured Housing Energy Efficiency Standards Rule Conflicts with Administration’s Plans to Ease Housing Costs,’ MHARR Reacts – Facts & Analysis
May 23, 2022
News Analysis
Superficially, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) and the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) both state their opposition to the Department of Energy (DOE)
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CBS 10 Troubleshooters: Taft Couple Wants Alleged Construction Flaws on New Palm Harbor Home Repaired, Claim Fraud, Public Officials and Regional News Investigate
May 19, 2022
News Analysis
Not every problem faced by the white hats and consumers of the manufactured housing industry can be connected to a brand that is a member
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Mother’s Day in MHVille, America – Timeless Lessons Learned from Real World Mom Experiences
May 6, 2022
News Analysis
Whatever terminology or beliefs that someone might have, there is a case to be made that mothers are an essential element to a healthy society.
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“If Something is Going to Affect Your Life, It’s Best to Know as Much as You Can About It” How Donald Trump Attributed Quote Applies to Best Practices and Life Tips
May 5, 2022
News Analysis
Apart from a clear understanding about what is and isn’t ‘the truth’ on any given subject, the threat of getting sucked in by a
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‘A Pimple on an Elephant’s Ass’ – White House Manufactured Housing Lending Listening Session ‘Logic’ Comments as Prepared
April 21, 2022
News Analysis
While the White House communications team involved in the 4.20.2022 listening session made time available for this writer, L. A. “Tony” Kovach, to address the
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Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Lashed by Current, Past Members; Odd Defense of Arlington VA Based MHI Association, Suggested Meeting for New Post-Production National Trade Group Considered
April 14, 2022
News Analysis
There are a range of journalistic reasons to provide a subject of an article, topic or series of reports an opportunity to respond. Those reasons
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‘Virtual Marketplace For Wisconsin Housing Alliance Unveiled’ – Keen Notion with Surprising Results – Facts, Analysis and Possible Profitable Opportunities Examined
April 7, 2022
News Analysis
Cison and PRNewswire published the following press release for the Wisconsin Housing Alliance (WHA – https://HousingAlliance.us), a Manufactured Housing Institute (MH) affiliate on 5.17.2021. Almost
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February 2022 Reflects Year-Over-Year Increase, Initial Manufactured Housing Production- Shipment Totals, plus SCMHI’s Biloxi Manufactured Home Show Attendance Report, Analysis
April 4, 2022
News Analysis
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has released the following data on February 2022 manufactured home production and shipment data to MHProNews. Note:
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MarketWatch, Economist Ian Shepherdson Says Home Sales Heading for 25 Percent Drop in Near Term; Joe Biden said- ‘Our Economic Strategy Has Worked’ ‘I think it’s still working’ – Facts & Analysis
March 24, 2022
News Analysis
On 3.21.2022 the White House website quotes Joe Biden opening his address to the Business Round Table by jesting, “My name is Joe Biden, and
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Shock! Manufactured Housing Institute Boldy Gives ‘Unforced Error’ Doc After Favorable Court Ruling, MHI Charged ‘Throwing Lifeline’ to DOE Energy Rule MHI Admits Harms MH – MHI, MHARR Analysis
March 14, 2022
News Analysis
“Manufacturers believe they can pick up the pace of production even more, but…a final rule from the Department of Energy [DOE] on energy efficiency
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ATR, AMAC Sign Coalition Letter on New IRS Funding – “Intelligence for your MHLife”© Making Sense of the News
March 10, 2022
News Analysis
On March 7th, 2022 the organizations named in the featured image, which includes Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) and the Association for Mature American Citizens
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Manufactured Housing Institute CEO Lesli Gooch Said ‘Our Goals Are Aligned” to Civic Leader Ivory Mewborn Asking for MHI Legal, Other Direct Engagement in Manufactured Home ‘Plant a Home’ Zoning Placement Controversy
March 3, 2022
News Analysis
In the later part of February 2022, MHProNews was provided with some forwarded emails and a related document that are all provided below. MHProNews also
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Biloxi Manufactured Housing Show Compared to Louisville, Tunica, and Prior Manufactured Housing Industry Trade Shows – Show Ways Unlimited Tips – Lessons, Tips, Facts of Import for Brighter MH and Trade Show Future
February 20, 2022
News Analysis
Comparing and contrasting can be illuminating. Let’s do that with the Biloxi Manufactured Housing Show for 2022. This column will compare the manufactured home trade
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Persuading Americans to Consider Different Housing Options During a Growing Affordable Housing Crisis
February 17, 2022
News Analysis
With enough marketing and/or media attention, millions can be swayed on a given topic. In a specific market area, persuasion on an issue can occur
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December 2021 Monthly New Manufactured Housing Data with 2021 Annual Manufactured Home Production Totals, Compare to NAR, Conventional Housing Starts, RVs – Opportunities & Obstacles Special Analysis
February 3, 2022
News Analysis
The December 2021 monthly and 2021 annual data for new HUD Code manufactured housing has been announced and is provided below. To unpack the facts,
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“Where is the ‘Equity’ for Manufactured Homes and Consumers of Affordable Housing?” – Unpacking Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform CEO Mark Weiss “Issues and Perspectives”
January 23, 2022
News Analysis
Mark Weiss, J.D., President and CEO of the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) provided this advanced copy of a report they will release
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FHFA Signals Better Manufactured Home Loans in 2022 – Prosperity Now, Manufactured Housing Assoc for Regulatory Reform v Manufactured Housing Institute – Official Statements, Facts & Analysis
January 11, 2022
News Analysis
Some 13½ years after the enactment of the Congressionally mandated Duty to Serve (DTS) manufactured housing, rural, and underserved markets for the Government Sponsored Enterprises
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“Trailerpalooza” to Manufactured Homes “Boomerang” Effect – Affordable Housing Crisis, Nov 2021 Manufactured Housing Production Data – 2022 SWOT Analysis – Housing Crisis Spells Danger and Opportunity
January 6, 2022
News Analysis
“When written in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters – one represents danger and one represents opportunity.” – John F. Kennedy, per
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50th Anniversary Celebration Year – Sunshine Homes 1971-2021 – From Mobile Homes to HUD Code Manufactured Homes and Modular Homes – A Romp Through Key Phases in Manufactured Home History
December 30, 2021
News Analysis
Under the category of saving one of the best for last (end of the year 2021) is this report on John Bostick and Sunshine Homes.
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Mayfield, KY Mobile and Manufactured Homes vs. Conventional Construction – Storm Chasing the Surprising Truth About Tornado Deaths, Damage, and Destruction
December 27, 2021
News Analysis
“Tornadoes in Mayfield, Kentucky caused profound losses,” wrote veteran journalist Edward Helmore for the U.S. edition of the Guardian. “Damage to life and limb caused
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Joy to the World? Jesus and Jefferson – Why This Christmas, Personal Liberty, and Hope for a Brighter Future Are Clearly Intertwined
December 24, 2021
News Analysis
Christmas is an ever-relevant event. Why? Let’s examine a few thoughts that make that point, weaving together some quotes from founding father, statesman, and third
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Unpacking Motley Fool’s and MHInsider’s Reports on Sun Communities $1.3 Billion Deal – Facts, Trends, Analysis Others Missed
December 16, 2021
News Analysis
To frame the financial site Motley Fool’s report on Sun Communities (SUI) and their recent $1.3-billion-dollar deal for Park Holidays UK “mobile home parks” and
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10 State AGs Join Energy, Environmental Special Interests to Press Costly Energy Standards Manufactured Housing Institute and Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform Oppose
December 11, 2021
News Analysis
RV Pro reported on 12.3.2021 that “New Mexico’s Attorney General Hector Balderas has joined several states in urging the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to
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Manufactured Housing’s 2022 Potential? Tips on Appeal, Facts, and Law on Your Side – What White Hat Manufactured Home Pros Can Do At Local Level to Grow Manufactured Home Sales in 2022
December 1, 2021
News Analysis
To keep doing the same things in the same ways fits a popular definition of insanity. Instead of an endless repetitive loop, there is good
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“If You Tell a Lie Big Enough and Keep Repeating It, People Will Eventually Come to Believe” the Lie – Unpacking Why Affordable Housing and Manufactured Homes Struggle During U.S. Housing Crisis
November 28, 2021
News Analysis
The following comments letter was sent to the Department of Energy on the date shown. It should be read in conjunction with the observations made
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“Shell Game“ Affordable Manufactured Home Threats “On Steroids“ – Exclusive Probe into Manufactured Housing Industry’s Twin Crises — a One-on-One Interview with MHARR President and CEO, Mark Weiss
November 22, 2021
News Analysis
In terms of the topic, the headline largely sums it up. The following is a exclusive new interview with attorney, manufactured housing industry veteran,
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Baptist News Spotlights Manufactured Homes AGAIN, “Connection Between Wealth Gap, Monopolies, Affordable Housing, and Biblical Truths” – Facts and Analysis
November 17, 2021
News Analysis
Earlier this month, Baptist News Global (BNG) featured a column by Rev. Ivory Mewborn on the topic of “Manufactured homes and just zoning laws can
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Cavco Industries – “The Devil is in the Details” – Latest Earning$ Call – Facts, Insights, Legal, Market, and Other Analysis Others Missed
November 11, 2021
News Analysis
It is axiomatic that ‘The Devil is in the Details.’ Before diving into the transcript and sifting those details from the recent Cavco Industries (CVCO)
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Marketplace’s, S2A’s Insights – September 2021 Manufactured Housing Production, Shipment Data – Pesky Fact$, Potential Promise, Penetrating Analysis
November 4, 2021
News Analysis
Politicians, public officials, as well as major business leaders have lost credibility. So said establishment-minded and Civic Alliance member Edelman in a survey linked here.
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Thomas “Tom” Hodges, J.D., General Counsel to Clayton Homes and Manufactured Housing Institute Chairman Hit with TBPR Complaint – Claims and Inside Scoop
November 1, 2021
News Analysis
The full complaint against Thomas “Tom” Hodges, J.D., filed with the Tennessee Bar Association for purported violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) are
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Musings on Truth or Consequences – Risks and Rewards of Learning from Personal, Professional, Political History
October 28, 2021
News Analysis
In the early morning pre-dawn hours, Newsmax TV often has weekday programming that is historic in nature. This is experiential knowledge, not something learned by
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