In a pluralistic and largely secular society it is worth noting that a new survey indicates that some 73 percent of Americans plan to observe Easter Sunday. That’s a staggeringly high and hopeful figure. The Daily Signal said: “Nearly 70% of registered voters believe that Jesus Christ physically rose from the dead, and more than 70% plan to celebrate Easter this year, a new poll finds.” Before pivoting to the MHVille Top 30 in Part II, Part I considers the topic of deception in the light of this three-day holiday (i.e.: holy days) weekend. The Harvard Business Review said: “As people begin to realize that they are being misled, manipulated, and lied to, they resent it.” Of course. A Facebook post by an influencer said: “People lie to have control over you. People lie to manipulate you. People lie because they are afraid they’re desires will not be met.” Lying, manipulation, and deception are hot topics periodically considered on MHProNews. A quick review of this through the lens of this holiday weekend is ever timely. It was a topic explored in the classic movie Charade. 

Part I – Deception and Good Friday

“See to it that no one deceives you,” are the words of Jesus found in Matthew 24:4. That same verse (Mt 24:4) is also translated as: “Don’t let anyone mislead you” and “Be careful that no one misleads you [deceiving you and leading you into error],” all per Bible Hub.

All three of the great world religions are from the part of the world know as the Holy Lands. Each religion is distinct, but they share things in common including stern warnings against liars, lying, deception, and deceit. From the Hebrew or Jewish Scriptures there is a similar phrase Matthew 24.4. “Do not deceive yourselves” Jeremiah 37:9 and Jeremiah 29:8 which states: “Do not be deceived by the prophets and diviners among you, and do not listen to the dreams you elicit from them.”

For Muslims, it is an interesting topic. According to the Understand Quran Academy, deception is condemned. “And do not argue on behalf of those who deceive themselves. Indeed, Allah loves not one who is a habitually sinful deceiver.” [Quran 4:107] But there is also this which has some Good Friday implications.

Per the Surah Al-Imran Ayat 54 (3:54 Quran): “Then they schemed (against the Messiah), and Allah countered their schemes by schemes of His own. Allah is the best of schemers.”

Quran.com translation of that same verse (Surah) is interesting.

“And the disbelievers made a plan ˹against Jesus˺, but Allah also planned—and Allah is the best of planners.”

The translation in the Noble Qu’ran says it like this: “O Jesus, indeed I will take you and raise you to Myself and purify you from those who disbelieve…”

All the great religions warn against deception, and/or offer advice on deception.

From the Eastern philosophies are the thoughts of Sun Tzu on deception found in The Art of War. “All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.”

People might attempt to deceive others, thinking their deception is justified.

Some are willing to be deceived, almost ‘want’ to be or stay deceived rather than admit that they may have been misled for a significant timeframe on an important issue. Centuries before modern psychology or sociology, there were master manipulators in the world. As the Scriptures put it, the devil is a liar and the father of liars. One of the Ten Commandments given to Moses is “thou shall not bear false witness” which is an older English way of saying don’t be deceitful but is also an implied don’t be deceived.

With that background, let’s pivot to the seemingly odd name for the day Jesus was crucified being called “Good Friday.” Why is that? MHProNews asked Bing’s AI powered Copilot about that in a fresh Q&A thread. The stock markets are closed on this date. Some get or take the day off. Why?

Explain the importance of Good Friday.

Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Great and Holy Friday, or even Black Friday, holds immense significance for Christians. Let me delve into why this day is considered pivotal:

1. Crucifixion of Jesus: Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and His death at Calvary. On this solemn day, Christians reflect on the immense suffering and sacrifice that Jesus willingly endured for humanity ¹².
2. Turning Point in History: Good Friday marks a momentous event in the history of the world. Ever since Jesus died and was raised, Christians have proclaimed the cross and resurrection as the decisive turning point for all creation. The apostle Paul emphasized its importance, stating that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose to life on the third day, fulfilling God’s promises ¹.
3. Understanding Our Condition: To appreciate the good news of deliverance, we must first grasp the bad news of our sinful state. Good Friday helps us recognize the gravity of our fallen nature and our desperate need for a Savior. Just as people don’t seek good news unless they’ve endured something bad, the suffering and death of Jesus pave the way for the joy of Easter ³.
4. The “Good” in Good Friday: Despite the darkness of Jesus’ crucifixion, the name “Good Friday” is entirely appropriate. It signifies that God’s plan for salvation unfolded dramatically. The wrath of God against sin was poured out on Jesus, the perfect sacrificial substitute, leading to forgiveness and salvation for all who believe ¹.

In summary, Good Friday serves as a poignant reminder of Jesus’ sacrificial love, our need for redemption, and the hope that springs from His resurrection. It is a day of mourning, reflection, and gratitude for Christians worldwide ²⁴. …”

For an AI based answer, let’s note that Copilot overall did quite well. Clearly, hundreds of millions if not a billion-plus Christians believe that salvation is more than a ‘once saved, always saved’ statement of belief (a phrase found nowhere in the Bible). As the Scriptures say, Satan believes and trembles. Satan believes but is forever doomed to perdition’s flames. Anyone can be saved, that’s the good news.

When someone contemplates the problems in our nation, our world, or in our profession, every single woe can be boiled down to a three-letter word. Sin.

Doing what’s right – through the Godly gift and power of grace – is necessary, useful, and good. Doing what is right rather than looking the other way or doing what is wrong is part of what turned the ancient world with its many ills into the civilization that while it was practiced steadily transformed our world into a better place. That is part of what makes the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus a transformative event. It is worth noting that as the practice of faith eroded and more purely secular practices have taken their place, the rise of all manner of social and political ills has filled the gap. Religion, or the lack of religious practices can be significant. That is something that the George Washington, among other founding fathers for the U.S., publicly recognized.

Some wonder if there will be ‘justice’ for evildoers in this life. While justice occurs at times, the honest answer in numbers of cases is, maybe not. But the ‘good news’ is that God is both perfectly just and merciful. That too is woven into the message of Good Friday. Two criminals were crucified next to Jesus, one repented, and that one was told by the Lord that he would be the saints in Paradise. One might think that the unrepentant criminal didn’t get such a good outcome and forever is a long (as in endless) length of time.

Another Q&A with Copilot.

It is said that in the Western world, our calendars are dated from presumed date for the birth of Jesus. Before Jesus, is B.C. or before Christ. After the birth of Jesus, it is “in the year of our Lord,” or in Latin Anno Domini, or A.D. It is also said that as Christianity spread through the old Roman Empire and to other parts of the world, a steady transformation of societies occurred that was part of uplifting humanity.

Indeed, the dating system you described has had a profound impact on Western culture and history. Let’s explore it further:

1. B.C. (Before Christ): Before the birth of Jesus, the calendar system used in the Western world did not have a specific reference point tied to a significant event. The term “B.C.” denotes the time period before the presumed birth of Jesus Christ. It serves as a historical marker, allowing us to measure time backward from that pivotal moment.
2. A.D. (Anno Domini): After the birth of Jesus, a new era began. The term “A.D.” stands for “Anno Domini,” which translates to “in the year of our Lord” in Latin. It signifies the years following Jesus’ birth. This dating system was popularized by the Christian Church and gradually gained widespread acceptance. It provides a central reference point for counting years forward from the birth of Jesus.
3. Transformation of Societies: As Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire and beyond, it profoundly influenced societies. Here are some ways in which this transformation occurred:
   • Ethical Framework: Christian teachings emphasized compassion, forgiveness, and love for one’s neighbor. These principles influenced legal systems, social norms, and individual behavior. Concepts like the Golden Rule (“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”) became foundational.
   • Education and Literacy: The establishment of monasteries and Christian schools contributed to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge. Monks and scholars copied ancient texts, including classical works, scientific treatises, and religious manuscripts. Education became more accessible, leading to increased literacy.
   • Art and Architecture: Christian art and architecture flourished. Cathedrals, churches, and religious paintings reflected devotion and theological themes. Iconography played a significant role in conveying religious narratives to both the educated and the illiterate.
   • Social Welfare: Christian communities prioritized caring for the vulnerable. Initiatives such as hospitals, orphanages, and hospices were established. The idea of serving others as an expression of faith became integral to societal values.
   • Legal Reforms: Christian leaders advocated for just and compassionate laws. Slavery, gladiatorial combat, and other practices were challenged. The concept of human dignity, rooted in the belief that all people were created in God’s image, influenced legal reforms.
   • Literature and Philosophy: Christian writers and theologians contributed to philosophical discussions. Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas, and others explored the intersection of faith and reason. Their works shaped intellectual discourse.
   • Spread of Christianity: Missionaries carried the Christian message to distant lands, leading to cultural exchange and the blending of traditions. Christianity’s influence extended beyond Europe to Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

In summary, the dating system based on Jesus’ birth significantly impacted Western civilization. It not only marked a shift in chronological reckoning but also catalyzed changes in art, ethics, education, and social structures. Whether one follows this system for religious reasons or as a historical convention, it remains a testament to the enduring impact of Jesus’ life and teachings. …”

For those who want to flash back in time and get a sense of the events this date calls to mind, consider the following full-length movie video. As a disclosure, this writer and his son have started but not finished this movie. Halfway through, it is interesting and seems to be worth the watch. That noted, it has been viewed 67 million times on YouTube. It is currently available on Amazon Prime. It is based on the text of the Gospel of John. (Update 3.31.2024: we finished this movie and observe that near the end it makes remarks along the lines of ‘once saved always saved,’ words not found in the Gospel of John, nor elsewhere in the Bible. That noted, the movie overall is interesting).

Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ was controversial yet critically acclaimed. It is often graphic and thus can be difficult to watch, so this writer would not recommend it for a young viewer. The Passion of the Christ is a fascinating take based on Biblical events related to the arrest, torture, crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. It is a more specifically “Good Friday” theme. If someone wonders how much God loves us, and just what are the consequences of evil in the world, this movie sheds light on those themes. One of the less graphic scenes from Gibson’s movie is the one posted below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLA3fN9Irc0

The title given to the above: “THE They Realized They Killed The Son of God | The Passion Of The Christ Scene.”

Deception has real world consequences, but it also has spiritual ramifications too.

Pivoting from Good Friday facts and reflections to the top 30 MHVille headlines for the month of March through the date and time shown below.

Part II

Per Webalizer 2.23, Generated 29-Mar-2024 07:11 CDT | Usage Statistics for manufacturedhomepronews.com | Summary by Month. March 2024 is slightly ahead of February. January was on a per-day basis as measured by visits bested by February. Pageviews on MHProNews have been high for years and the past 12 months are no exception. Month to date, the first quarter of 2024 has had a total of 3,043,886 page views on what might be described as the main server, and we have 12 others (which normally more have modest traffic levels than the main one) all of which serve the MHProNews website. The typical visitor will access 5.34 pages per visit in Q1 2024. For the last 3 quarters of 2023, there were 9,422,025 total pageviews on the main server.  There was an average of 6.12 pages per visitor. Traffic is up, pages per visitor (presumably new visitors getting into the groove of our content), are down a bit, but that has often resulted over time with new visitors ‘catching up’ to the reading habits of our regular visitors.  Copilot and other known indicators all suggest that MHProNews is the runaway largest and most read source for manufactured housing “Industry News, Tips, and Views Pros Can Use.” ^©

Let’s say, as an example, the Manufactured Housing Institute website, per data from SimilarWeb on 3.29.2024, is dwarfed by both MHProNews traffic and pageviews counts. For the period Dec 2023 – Feb 2024, SimilarWeb said MHI’s website had 12,810 total visits for the month (our main server alone will have that many visits in less than 2 days, so we have more than 15 times as many visits. Total pageviews for MHI? 34,315. Pageviews per visit for MHI = 2.68. Using our main server’s data alone, MHProNews had 2,940,941 more visits than MHI did. Ouch for them and embarrassing. Our thanks to you and all that make this site possible, because we demonstrably dwarf what others do. And how is that accomplished? By sharing facts, sources that are routinely and clearly identified, and expert analysis that is found nowhere else, save at our sister site on MHLivingNews which also dwarfs MHI’s stats.

Note in the list that follows the top article for the month is withheld for proprietary reasons.  Only articles are posted, rather than categories (like the Masthead, Daily Business News, the home page, or other categories).

MHProNews is unabashedly pro-manufactured housing industry growth, emphasizing that growth should be achieved via ethical and sustainable standards. As numbers of the reports above will reveal, there are insiders in MHVille that are undermining manufactured housing industry growth through their stated or de facto policies. We will note anew that the report linked below breaks new ground, which is perhaps a reason that Bing’s Copilot said that no one else in MHVille trade media had yet covered that subject. Indeed, a check of several of the articles above are likely to be found only on MHProNews in MHVille trade media.

UMH Properties FQ4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript-Sam Landy ‘Expansions-Greenfield Development’ ‘Significantly Outperform Stabilized Properties’ Eugene Landy-‘Build 100,000 Communities’; plus MHMarkets

Much of the balance of what passes for manufactured housing industry trade media and/or bloggers are arguably routinely derriere kissers, brownnosers, or masked attack dogs for the powers that be at MHI. Yet, MHI is demonstrably failing at their own mission (see several of the reports linked above).

There are some that believe that people of faith have to be weak or timid. As one of the scenes from the movie The Life of Jesus revealed straight from the pages of the Bible (a story told multiple times), Jesus created a whip out of rope and physically drove the money changers out of the Temple. It is one of a few items covered in all four Gospels.

How many times is the cleansing of the temple by Jesus with a whip of rope told in the Gospels?

The cleansing of the Temple by Jesus with a whip of rope is recounted in all four canonical Gospels of the New Testament. Here are the references:

1. Matthew 21:12–13: In this account, Jesus enters the temple area and drives out those who were selling and buying on the temple grounds. He overturns the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who were selling doves. Jesus declares, “My house shall be called the house of prayer; but you have made it a den of thieves” ¹.
2. Mark 11:15–17: Mark’s Gospel describes Jesus accusing the Temple authorities of thievery. He specifically names poor widows as their victims and provides evidence of this. The incident occurs in the outermost court, the Court of the Gentiles, where buying and selling of animals took place ¹.
3. Luke 19:45–46: Luke’s account aligns with the Synoptic Gospels, emphasizing Jesus driving out those who were selling and buying in the temple area. He also overturns the tables of the money changers and declares that the temple should be a house of prayer ¹.
4. John 2:13–16: In the Gospel of John, Jesus makes a whip of cords and drives out the merchants and money changers from the temple. He scatters their coins and overturns their tables, saying, “Take these things away; stop making My Father’s house a place of business!” ²³⁴.

This powerful event symbolizes Jesus’ zeal for the sanctity of the temple and his condemnation of commercial activities within its sacred walls. The cleansing of the Temple remains a significant moment in Jesus’ ministry and is often depicted in Christian art as a vivid and memorable scene. …”

 

There is a case to be made that in an information age, much important information is buried, misunderstood, or obscured through a variety of methods. That is often true in politics, business, manufactured housing, or religion. People should be passionate about finding the truth, sharing the truth, and following the truth. So long as we follow half-truths, paltering, or out-and-out lies, we as an industry or as a society are asking for trouble. The good news remains the good news. Even more so than manufactured housing, the Good News is worth learning more about.

 

Part III – is our Daily Business News on MHProNews stock market recap which features our business-daily at-a-glance update of over 2 dozen manufactured housing industry stocks.

This segment of the Daily Business News on MHProNews is the recap of yesterday evening’s market report, so that investors can see at glance the type of topics may have influenced other investors. Thus, our format includes our signature left (CNN Business) and right (Newsmax) ‘market moving’ headlines.

The macro market moves graphics below provide context and comparisons for those invested in or tracking manufactured housing connected equities. Meaning, you can see ‘at a glance’ how manufactured housing connected firms do compared to other segments of the broader equities market.

In minutes a day readers can get a good sense of significant or major events while keeping up with the trends that are impacting manufactured housing connected investing.

Headlines from left-of-center CNN Business – 3.28.2024

• Port of Baltimore could reopen as soon as May, expert says
• A customer walks through The Home Depot store on February 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
• Why Home Depot is spending $18 billion to buy a roofing company
• In an aerial view, the cargo ship Dali sits in the water after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
• Paying for the Baltimore bridge collapse will be a complicated, yearslong mess
• China’s Xiaomi joins the crowded EV race with ‘dream car’ to take on Tesla
• Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in federal prison
• Are you struggling to save for retirement?
• People walk by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 20, 2024 in New York City.
• Dow nears 40,000 as stocks look to close out first quarter on a high note
• Portrait of Daniel Kahneman, Israeli-American psychologist and 2002 Nobel Prize winner in economics.
• She makes $20,000 a month to make 1-minute YouTube videos. Inside Google’s strategy to beat TikTok
• A Thames Water water treatment facility on the banks of the Thames river in Dartford, east of London, in March 2023.
• ‘Uninvestible’: Britain’s biggest water company left in the lurch by shareholders
• Wait, is TikTok really Chinese?
• A glut of cheap Chinese goods is flooding the world and stoking trade tensions
• How markets smashed records during the first quarter
• As cocoa prices soar this Easter, chocolatiers consider alternatives
• NBC’s Ronna McDaniel disaster is dragging Comcast into the political firestorm
• ‘No force’ can stop China’s tech progress, Xi Jinping tells Dutch PM
• VP Harris announces new requirements for how federal agencies use AI technology
• Trump Media is a risky bet, whether you love it or hate it
• You can buy this electric luxury SUV for $25,000 right now. But there might be a catch
• Powerball jackpot soars to an estimated $935 million after no grand prize winner Wednesday
• China’s Xi meets American CEOs to boost confidence in world’s second largest economy
• Some New England universities and colleges break $90,000 barrier for total cost in upcoming school year
• MTA Board passes final vote on congestion pricing plan

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Headlines from right-of-center Newsmax – 3.28.2024

• Trump Pays His Respects to Slain NYPD Officer Diller
• Former President Donald Trump stands silently after giving a brief statement on Thursday. Trump attended the wake for slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller at the Massapequa Funeral Home in Massapequa, New York. Officer Diller was killed on March 25 when he was shot in Queens after approaching an illegally parked vehicle. Two suspects have been arrested and charged. (Getty)
• Former President Donald Trump on Thursday paid his respects to NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was killed on duty earlier this week. “The police are the greatest people we have,” he said. “There’s nothing and there’s nobody like ’em and this should never happen.” [Full Story]
• Remembering Joe Lieberman
• Dershowitz: Last Words Warned Anti-Israel Dems
• Ruddy Remembers ‘Lion, Statesman’ Lieberman | video
• Lieberman Death Leaves Void in ‘No Labels’ Movement
• Remembering Joe Lieberman, the Gentleman Democrat
• Rabbi Potasnik to Newsmax: Lieberman ‘Enriched’ Us All
• Lieberman’s Passing Marks ‘End of an Era’
• Netanyahu Mourns Lieberman as Loyal Friend of Israel
• Historian Shirley: Lieberman ‘Last of the Conciliators’
• Joe Lieberman, Indy Sen. and Onetime VP Nominee, Dies at 82
• Israel at War
• DOD Funding for Gaza Peacekeeping Force Discussed
• Hamas Releases Rare Recording of Terror Chief
• Colombia Threatens to Cut Diplomatic Ties With Israel
• Israel Orders 20,000 Locally Produced M-4 Rifles
• State Dept. Employee Publicly Resigns Over Gaza Policy | video
• Lebanon-Israel Border Battle, Strikes Raise Death Toll
• IDF Isolating Rafah, Orders 40,000 tents
• Graham: It’d Be Biggest Mistake to Let Hamas Endure
• Talks Resume to Bring Israeli Delegation to D.C.
• IDF: 1,000 Terrorists Hiding in Gaza Hospital
• Newsmax TV
• Lee Greenwood: Rise Up This Easter Weekend
• Ric Grenell: Biden Weaponizing Courts
• RNC Chair Whatley: Working ‘Hand-in-Glove’ With Trump
• Alford: Biden Refuses to Slow Migrant Surge
• ‘Sopranos’ Star Drea de Matteo: Newsmax a ‘Beacon of Truth’ | video
• Lara Trump: Biden’s Policies Emboldening Criminals | video
• Van Drew: Infrastructure Safety Depends on Party | video
• Newsfront
• Speaker to Senate: Announce Trial Date for Mayorkas
• House impeachment managers and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Thursday requesting that the Senate schedule an impeachment trial for DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas…. [Full Story]
• Jordan to Investigate Biden’s Red Flag Law Center
• Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, opened an investigation on Thursday into the [Full Story]
• Ship Pilot Called for Tugboat Help Before Bridge Crash
• The pilot of the cargo freighter that knocked down a highway bridge [Full Story]
• Related
• Central American, Mexican Families Mourn Missing Bridge Workers
• Key Bridge Collapse Could Cost $4B in Insurance Claims
• Ship Carried Hazardous Materials
• Ship Had Been Undergoing Engine Maintenance
• Buttigieg: Rebuilding Bridge Won’t Be Quick, Easy, or Cheap |video
• Andy Harris to Newsmax: Biden Needs to ‘Cut Red Tape’ on Bridge Rebuild |video
• US, Mexico Launch Semiconductor Supply Chain Development
• The United States will partner with Mexico to explore semiconductor [Full Story]
• Trump to Press Biden on Crime at Slain NYC Officer’s Wake
• Donald Trump will attend Thursday’s wake of a New York City police [Full Story]
• Related
• Biden at Radio City for $25 Million: Colbert, Obama, Clinton
• Republican Chris Christie Says No to No Labels Presidential Run
• Xi: ‘No Force Can Stop China’s Technological Progress’
• Chinese leader Xi Jinping told visiting Dutch Prime Minister Mark [Full Story]
• Report: Global Smartphone Market Set to Rebound in 2024
• Global smartphone shipments are expected to rebound 3% this year as [Full Story]
• Soccer Fans Excoriate Nike’s New ‘Woke’ Jerseys
• Nike may want to reconsider its goal to “unite and inspire” England’s [Full Story] | Platinum Article
• Pope Washes Feet of 12 Women Prisoners on Holy Thursday
• Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome [Full Story]
• Moscow Terror Attack Shows ISIS Still Poses a Global Threat
• While ISIS may no longer be the powerful caliphate that once [Full Story] | Platinum Article
• Related
• Russia Arrests Another Suspect in Concert Hall Attack
• Kremlin: Ask Investigators About 95 Missing After Concert Attack
• Trump Pays Respects to Slain NYPD Officer
• Former President Donald Trump on Thursday paid his respects to New [Full Story]
• David Harris Jr.’s New Show Starts on Newsmax2
• “Unapologetically patriotic” conservative commentator David Harris [Full Story]
• Bernardo Arévalo: Invest in Guatemala to Deter Migrants
• Guatemalan President Bernardo Arvalo told CBS News in a recent [Full Story]
• Putin Rejects Talk Russia Would Eventually Attack NATO
• Russia has no designs on any NATO country and will not attack Poland, [Full Story]
• Related
• Russia Keeps Up Drone, Missile Strikes to Wear Down Air Defenses
• Ukraine Destroys 26 Russian Drones in Latest Overnight Strike
• House Speaker Johnson Committed to Advancing Ukraine Aid
• Meuser: Biden’s Bridge Funding Vow ‘Outrageous’
• Dan Meuser, R-Pa., slammed President Joe Biden for promising [Full Story]
• Former Prosecutor: Judge Could Block Jack Smith in Trump Case
• Former prosecutor Bill Shipley said U.S. District Court judge Aileen [Full Story]
• Judge Questions Hunter Biden’s Ask to Dismiss Tax Charges
• A U.S. judge gave a skeptical reception on Wednesday to an attempt by [Full Story]
• SF Mayoral Candidate: Send in the Guard to Fight Drugs
• San Francisco mayoral candidate Mark Farrell floated the idea [Full Story]
• Fallen Crypto Mogul Sam Bankman-Fried Gets 25 Years
• Crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced Thursday to 25 [Full Story]
• Judge to Hear Trump Motion to Dismiss Ga. Election Case
• The charges against former President Donald Trump in the Georgia [Full Story]
• Surge of Arrests at Northern Border Alarms GOP
• S. federal agents along the Canadian border are on pace to arrest [Full Story] | video
• Josh Kushner, Karlie Kloss to Revive Life Magazine
• Entrepreneur and model Karlie Kloss, along with her husband, [Full Story]
• Cases of STIs More Than Doubled in Older Adults
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that [Full Story]
• Report: Soros Funding Pro-Hamas Group
• Progressive billionaire George Soros has given at least $1 million [Full Story]
• Bittersweet Easter: Chocolate More Expensive Than Ever
• Shoppers might get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this [Full Story]
• 4th Quarter GDP Revised up to a Healthy 3.4 Percent
• The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.4% annual pace from October [Full Story]
• Kremlin: Silence Essential for Gershkovich Prisoner Swap
• The Kremlin said Thursday complete silence was needed when it came to [Full Story]
• Biden Widens Fundraising Lead Over Trump
• S. President Joe Biden’s campaign has pulled in more money ahead of [Full Story]
• Former Trump Impeachment Witness to Lobby for Ukraine Aid
• Gordon Sondland, a key figure in former President Donald Trump’s [Full Story] | video
• $2.1M to RFK Jr. Super PAC After VP Pick Named
• American Values 2024, a super PAC supporting independent presidential [Full Story]
• C.’s $1.8B Mystery Fund Sparks Fiscal Fiasco
• South Carolina found itself entangled in a financial mystery as [Full Story]
• More Newsfront
• Finance
• Economy Shines With Help from Consumers, Job Market
• The U.S. economy grew faster than previously estimated in the fourth quarter, boosted by strong consumer spending and business investment in nonresidential structures like factories and healthcare facilities…. [Full Story]
• Apple’s New iPad Pro Likely to Launch in May
• Fed Roundtable Reveals a ‘Perfect Storm’ of Financial Hardship
• ‘Titanic’ Door Prop That Kept Rose Alive Sells for $718,750
• 3 Reasons This Could Be the Year for Gold
• More Finance
• Health
• Study: Too Little Sleep Can Raise Your Blood Pressure
• A major review of data confirms that getting less than the recommended amount of sleep each night is a risk factor for high blood pressure. Data collected in 16 studies conducted from 2000 through 2023, involving over 1 million people in six countries, revealed a 7% rise in…… [Full Story]
• US Tuberculosis Cases at Highest in a Decade in 2023
• The Big 3 Risk Factors for Dementia
• Binge Drinking Harms the Heart, Especially for Women
• US Mpox Cases Rising Again as Vaccinations Lag

 

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Notice: MHProNews invites the firms named in these reports to respond to any concerns about possibly inaccurate information via email that identifies the concern and offers evidence that sheds a different light on the topic discussed. That said, neither MHI nor MHI publicly traded ‘insider brands’ have done so. They’ve been repeatedly invited to do so, including but not limited to an outreach on Dec 7, 2o23 and Feb 25, 2024.

APO = Apolo Global Management – bought Inspire Communities

BAM = Brookfield Asset Management – owns and invests in manufactured home communities (MHCs).

BLK = BlackRock – conglomerate has investments in firms and operations involved in manufactured housing.

BRK-A = Berkshire Hathaway – includes outright ownership of Clayton Homes, 21st Mortgage Corp, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, other manufactured home industry linked firms (MHC brokerage, suppliers, etc.).

BX = Blackstone – Blackstone Group LP has made its first big bet on manufactured housing by buying a portfolio of communities sold by Tricon Capital Group Inc.

CDPYF = Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust – also has manufactured home communities (MHCs).

CIGI = Colliers International Group Inc. – The Manufactured Housing and RV Group “We Assist Owners and Investors with Disposition, Acquisition, and Financing for Manufactured Housing Communities and RV Parks.”

CG = The Carlyle Group – has manufactured home communities investments.

CSGP = CoStar Group – is commercial real estate’s leading provider of information, analytics and online marketplaces. They acquired listing service Homes.com.

CVCO = Cavco Industries – manufactured home and other factory-built housing production, retail, finance, insurance.

ECNCF = ECN Capital Group – includes manufactured home lender Triad Financial Services.

ELS = Equity LifeStyle Properties – includes land lease manufactured home communities (MHCs), but also RV and marine slips holdings. Also has captive manufactured home retail operations, and parent to Datacomp/MHVillage.

FGF = FG Financial Group – FG Communities “Owns and Operates Growing Portfolio of Manufactured Housing Communities.” KEY = KeyCorp – manufactured home community financing and manufactured home single-family mortgage financing.

KMMPF = Killam Apartment REITs- (includes manufactured home communities (MHCs).

LCII = LCI Industries – components for the manufactured home industry and others (RVs, housing, etc.).

LEGH = Legacy Housing – produces manufactured homes, tiny houses, retail, and captive finance operations.

LPX = Louisiana Pacific Corporation – components for the manufactured home industry and others (housing, etc.).

MHC-UN.TO = Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).

MHPC = Manufactured Housing Properties – land lease manufactured home communities (MHCs).

MMI = Marcus and Millichap – commercial real estate brokerage services that include land lease manufactured home communities (MHCs).

NOBH = Nobility Homes – produces and offers captive retail, financing, and insurance services for HUD Code manufactured homes and modular homes.

PATK = Patrick Industries – components for the manufactured home industry and others (RVs, housing, etc.).

SKY = Skyline Champion – produces and offers captive retail, financing, and insurance for HUD Code manufactured homes and modular homes.

SUI = Sun Communities – includes land lease manufactured home communities (MHCs), but also RV and marine slips holdings. Also has captive manufactured home retail operations.

UMH = UMH Properties – includes land lease manufactured home communities and captive manufactured home retail, leasing, and financing operations.

UFPI = UFP Industries – components for the manufactured home industry and others (housing, etc.).

• • • NOTE 1: Chart above of manufactured housing connected equities includes the Canadian stock, ECN, which purchased Triad Financial Services, a manufactured home industry finance lender.
    • NOTE 2: Drew changed its name and trading symbol at the end of 2016 to Lippert (LCII).
    • NOTE 3: Deer Valley was largely taken private, say company insiders in a message to MHProNews on 12.15.2020, but there are still some outstanding shares of the stock from the days when it was a publicly traded firm.  Thus, there is still periodic activity on DVLY.
    • Note 4: some recent or related reports to the REITs, stocks, and other equities named above follow in the reports linked below.
    • Note 5: Gifts of Sight and Insights, What’s in Store for 2024? Including 2023 Year End Reflections, manufactured homes, manufactured housing, mobile homes, MHVille, USA Snapshots, Manufactured housing industry year in review 2023.

 

2023 …Berkshire Hathaway is the parent company to Clayton Homes, 21^st Mortgage, Vanderbilt Mortgage and other factory-built housing industry suppliers.
· LCI Industries, Patrick, UFPI, and LP each are suppliers to the manufactured housing industry, among others.
· AMG, CG, and TAVFX have investments in manufactured housing related businesses. For insights from third-parties and clients about our publisher, click here.

 

2022 was a tough year for many stocks. Unfortunately, that pattern held true for manufactured home industry (MHVille) connected stocks too. See the facts, linked above.

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• Note 1: MHVille means manufactured housing industry, MHVille also means artificially smaller manufactured housing (MH) industry,
• Note 2: Manufactured housing, building, factories, retail, dealers, manufactured home, communities, passive mobile home park investing, suppliers, brokers, finance, financial services, macro-markets, manufactured housing stocks, Manufactured Home Communities Real Estate Investment Trusts, MHC REITs.
• Note 3:
  

  APO, Apollo Global Management, BAM, Brookfield Asset Management, BLK, BlackRock, BRK-A, Berkshire Hathaway, BX, Blackstone, CDPYF, Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, CIGI, Colliers International Group Inc, CG, The Carlyle Group, CSGP, CoStar Group, CVCO, Cavco Industries, ECNCF, ECN Capital Group, ELS, Equity LifeStyle Properties, FGF, FG Financial Group, FG Communities,  KEY, KeyCorp, KMMPF, Killam Apartment REITs, LCII, LCI Industries, LEGH, Legacy Housing, LPX, Louisiana Pacific Corporation, MHC-UN.TO, Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), MHPC, Manufactured Housing Properties, MMI, Marcus and Millichap, NOBH, Nobility Homes, PATK, Patrick Industries, SKY, Skyline Champion, SUI, Sun Communities, UMH, UMH Properties, UFPI, UFP Industries.

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