Energy and fuel costs impact virtually everything else. This has become part of the broader debate over the politics, regulations, and investing practices tied to ‘green’ policies. “Green” and “ESG” investing’s impact on energy and fuel are among the underlying causes of inflation which in turn increases the costs of all housing, including naturally more …
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 to their mailing list on 1.24.2022. It is part of Weiss’ “Issues and Perspectives” series and is on the topic of “Where is the ‘Equity’ for Manufactured Homes and Consumers …
On July 20, 2021 WTXL ABC 27 in Tallahassee, Florida showcased “something pretty cool happening on Clay Street” in Griffin Heights. Their videos states that one of reportedly three 3D printed houses currently being produced in the U.S. at this time is being installed there. Printed Farms’ Fredrik Wannius said that this may be the …
Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) in national research on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), reported the following to the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR). The MHARR media release, shown below, will be followed by some additional information, MHProNews analysis and commentary in brief. FOR …
An array of mainstream and other media have for years serious, evidence-based allegations against Warren Buffett led Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) owned Clayton Homes, 21st Mortgage Corporation, and Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance (VMF). A longer list is found further below, but among the sources that span the left-right media and political divide was HBO’s Last Week Tonight …
“June is National Homeownership Month, a time to share our stories and create opportunities for future homeowners. NAR encourages REALTORS® to celebrate with the American Property Owners Alliance by joining the conversation on social media.” So said the National Association of Realtors (NAR). History “In 1995, National Homeownership Week began as a strategy of President …
Federal and corporate corruption. Sabotaging monopolies. Iron Triangle. “Sock puppet” regulators that bow to the regulated and special interests. Above the law. Thumbing their nose at Congress and millions of Americans seeking affordable housing. The truth is hiding in plain sight. The apparent failure of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) in keeping their word on …
Theranos’ “Elizabeth Holmes’ trial [was] pushed to August following [a] surprise pregnancy announcement. Prosecutors said they were “frustrated” to learn recently that Holmes is due to give birth in July. A federal judge postponed her criminal fraud trial to Aug. … If convicted, Holmes could be sentenced to 20 years in prison.” So reported CNBC …
FHFA hosted a virtual listening session today with various nonprofits and interested parties in the Enterprise Housing Goals (EHG) for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The link here has the previously filed comments by the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) CEO Lesli Gooch. This link also has today’s comments as prepared and the related press release …
Facts are what they are. Facts are not partisan. Facts are not opinions. Hard data has no bias. While facts make some happy and others unhappy, when facts are objectively viewed, they shed light on issues that matter to manufactured housing Industry professionals, investors, and public officials. What follows is “inside baseball” for industry-connected professionals. …
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