We have read of late from Marty Lavin, Doug Gorman, industry lender Al Cole and here on this blog about the impact of Dodd-Frank on our Industry. Clearly we are not alone, as JPMorgan Chase’s leader recently sounded off on the negative economic impact Dodd Frank will have to the U.S. with Fed Chairman Ben …
Deal Making in Dodd-Frank’s Shadows over Manufactured Housing News Read More »
In his article “Hoping for Change Doesn’t Cut It”, Ross Kinzler from the Wisconsin Housing Alliance (WHA) used a term I would like to paraphrase, “partnering with government.” Specifically, here is what Ross said: “2. There will be no progress without agreement on an action plan to press the solutions with our government partners in …
Two Snapshots of topics in manufactured housing – plus a bonus! So thanks for joining us again. Let’s dive in and get started! 1. This week’s Manufactured Housing Events: 2010 Five-State Mid-Atlantic Convention Oct 18 – Oct 20 Albany, New York Contact: Nancy Geer (518) 867-3242 Manufactured housing industry professionals from the states of NY, …
Business growth is often very much dependent on government activity. The right, or wrong, actions or inaction on the part of government can help or harm the business environment. We all know that fact. We know, too, that organization and concerted effort can pay off; this is true of the winner of each and every …
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Engaging Congress on Manufactured Housing Issues
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History is often seen as a series of ‘great events.’ While great events obviously occur – the Stock Market Crash of 1929, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Invasion of Normandy, the attack on the World Trade Center, the sub-prime bubble bursting in 2008 and so on – history is in fact made up of …
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Capitol Building, the home of the U.S. Congress. All photos by L.A.’Tony’ Kovach. “Manufactured Housing Still Rocks!” with those words, Teresa Payne addressed the crowd at the busy L’Enfant Hotel solarium this morning, July 15th, an apt summation of this important MHI Summer Session meeting. Some of the many ‘Who’s Who’ personalities were at thisCongressional …
Storm Clouds Gathering over MHCC
A letter came to my attention that was circulated via email. The letter which follows my introduction here addresses the growing concern over HUD’s ‘handling’ of the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee, or MHCC. The MHCC is a critical body from the Industry’s perspective. The MHCC exists to protect the interests of both the Industry and the public, while providing safeguards for all concerned. If you are in the Industry, the MHCC is important to you!
An Exclusive Interview with Doug Gorman
…I do not have any specific knowledge of a conspiracy to destroy our industry. At the same time I find many of the actions taken in Washington are in fact resulting in driving up costs for our industry’s clients while reducing the financing options available. If it is a conspiracy, those responsible are being remarkably successful as we look at a 90% drop in industry shipments. I don’t read a lot of news coverage of any other industry taking a hit of that magnitude….
