1) – Introduction and background. Let's set the stage for what I sincerely hope will be an important dialogue within our industry. I've seen estimates that there are some 5 to 9 billion dollars worth of captive finance paper created by manufactured home professionals, mostly in the land lease community side of the industry. Much …
It seems that some are insistent on focusing on division vs. unity at a time when unity is so valuable. Part of this is due to 'divide and conquer' style strategies. The question for this column is simple. What is the biggest fish that we need to fry? What are our top priorities as an …
The word fraternity is derived from the word fraternal. Wikipedia says: A fraternity (from the Latin frater: "brother") is a brotherhood, or a fraternal organization. In ancient times, fraternal – brother – meant 'kin' and in many societies it was understood in a gender neutral (male and/or female) fashion, that went well beyond immediate siblings. …
We will save the international segment of this message for later, but don't think that means it's a footnote. The international factory builders and investors have their eyes on us and the North American housing market. That is important to know. So too is the association piece, so let's start with that before we weave …
MHARR Message, Associations, China, Japan, Russia and You Read More »
A dear, wise soul told me years ago that 'news is gossip for intellectuals.' It was meant to be witty as well as often being a truism. Some 'news' – entertainment news comes to mind – is indeed gossipy. But other news and commentary are more serious, notably when it impacts people's lives, including our own. …
I'm not aware of any manufactured home communities in Africa, much less on the islands off the African coast. So you can image my surprise when a client called me last week during the MHI/NCC annual Congress and Expo with a question about something he read; and the call came from off the coast of …
Two topics today. The second, Loyal Opposition. The first, Is it Worth it? An MH Industry colleague reached out privately to ask me this e-question: "Tony I was wondering your thoughts on the Tunica show. I have been thinking about going. Is it worth the trip?" Sans the name, here was my reply. "Fair question. …
We are pleased to announce that UMH's CEO will join us in the next in our popular, periodic series: A Cup of Coffee with…Sam Landy coming up in our April issue. It is incredible to see the manufactured housing world through the eyes of Sam Landy, or through the lens of other leaders in our …
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Do you recall the first time the image of being 'painted into a corned' really hit home for you? Maybe it was a cartoon – like the from Canaconcepts shown below – but the real life implication of doing something that 'cornered' someone you know has likely hit home many times over the years. Some …
Richard A. "Dick" Jennison is having his first anniversary as MHI's (Manufactured Housing Institute) President and CEO (Chief Executive Officer). It was just before the 2012 Legislative session that Dick Jennison came on board and was introduced to members at that session. The year has gone by quickly! Happy anniversary, Dick. Glad our industry hasn't …
