Indiana in many ways was the ‘birthplace’ of the RV and MH industries. Recreational vehicle (RV) production is still robust in Indiana. Manufactured homes are still built in Indiana too. But production of manufactured homes has become more diversified. States like Texas and Alabama far outproduce Indiana. Oddly …
The headline isn’t an all-encompassing list of those bulleted items, individuals, or groups that act as opposition or de facto “enemies” which artificially stifle the advancement of manufactured homes, homeowners, and professionals. But they do capture the flavor of important realities confronting the most proven affordable permeant homes built …
“We’ve been trained by the media to think that things are always getting worse – including on subjects like poverty,” said Visual Capitalist in comments to the Daily Business News on MHProNews. “For example,” Jeff Desjardins wrote, “a recent survey showed that 87% of respondents thought that global poverty …
“Decline of Extreme Poverty in Perspective,” Infographic, Report Read More
“Rental markets are local, and vary widely across country,” said Danielle Bastarche, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Housing and Voucher Programs. It is part of the introductory remarks for the video posted below, which includes several panelists who were involved in studying the issue. It’s recorded in front of …
HUD Voucher Program – Presentations Video – Manufactured Housing Can Qualify Read More
“All warfare is based upon deception.” – Sun Tzu, philosopher, strategist in The Art of War. “…the truth will set you free.” – Jesus of Nazerth, cited in John 8:32 “Easy doesn’t pay well.” – John Bostick, Sunshine Homes. “Arguably one of the most important …
Discerning and Sharing Truth, & Manufactured Housing Read More
In a media release to the Daily Business News on MHProNews, Skyline Champion Corporation (NYSE: SKY) announced that certain “shareholders (the “Selling Shareholders”) intend to offer for sale 6,000,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to the Company’s shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In …
Skyline Champion Makes Major Announcement, Plus “Insider” Look Read More
“On July 29, 2016, the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016, (H.R. 3700) was signed into law,” with Wisconsin Housing Alliance (WHA) reminds readers. “This gives the more than 2 million families that have a HUD Section 8 voucher the added flexibility of using the voucher to pay for …
CNBC reported last week that former President Jimmy Carter took aim at the Trump Administration on the important issue of affordable housing. “Low-income housing needs to be raised much higher as a priority for our country,” former President Carter said in a phone interview with Emma Newburger. “That’s …
Chris Salviati, Housing Economist with Apartment List provided the following data to the Daily Business News on MHProNews. It’s arguable subtle aim is to ‘sell’ or ‘justify’ some advantages to renting. It’s an eye-opener for manufactured housing professionals on several levels. We’ll note for now that this report …
Rental Housing Marketing – What Can Manufactured Home Pros Learn? Read More
There are precisely three ways to influence any organization of whatever size. Influence can only occur: From within an organization, from outside of a given group or from a combination of both. That’s the clarity of applied logic or common-sense reasoning. Day by day, MHProNews and MHLivingNews presents facts, figures, …
Pain, Pleasure, Persuasion, Honesty, and Sustainable MHVille Profits Read More
In a video statement today announcing a bipartisan measure, Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) raised the alarms about the dangerous “monopoly” that is increasingly placing housing finance “at systematic risk.” Hensarling said that today 9.6.2018, marks the 10th anniversary of the housing finance takeover by the Federal …
In Arkansas, and Florida, recent local media reports focused on tragic deaths that occurred when trees fell on what they each news outlet called a “mobile home.1” Meanwhile a West Coast law firm sent out a message announcing an event to discuss the liabilities involved, under the title – “Get …
Deaths in MH Communities from Trees Falling, “Get to the Root of It” Read More
There are some things you simply can’t make up. There are times when you find that the truth is more interesting than fiction. The following are direct quotes from the Delaware Online, by a gentleman named Robert Weymouth from Rehoboth Beach. He identifies himself as a resident of …
MH Communities, Owners, MH Independents Alert – NMHOA and MHAction Next Steps? – Part 1 Read More
The glass ceiling is the terminology used to describe an invisible – yet solid and real – barrier for advancement commonly applied to women. Let’s be clear. In many respects, MHVille is a male-dominated profession. That’s not to say that the glass ceiling doesn’t exist in other areas …
Main Place in MHVille That’s Cracked the Glass Ceiling? Read More
While there could be a debate about the ranking of the 50 states by which is the hardest working, a far clearer picture emerges on the topics of ranking states by income and credit. The reason? Facts about income and credit scores are just facts. But the criteria selected …
50 States Ranked by Income, Credit – Manufactured Housing Marketers Data, Cheet Sheet Read More
The word “Talent” has a modern and a biblical meaning, both of which matter to professionals. The meaning of words, ideas, and their practical impact or track record all have significance to the manufactured housing industry, along with every other profession, and field of endeavor. Talents has at …
Maybe you’ve been in the manufactured housing (MH) industry business for decades. Perhaps you’ve recently hired new people, or are new in the MH industry yourself. What sort of inventory would you order? What are the factors that should go into your inventory decision making? Certainly, part of what …
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, VA. – “The Marine Corps is leading the way in employing advanced technologies and robotic construction,” said Kaitlin Kelly, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication. “Earlier this month,” per their release, “the Additive Manufacturing Team at Marine Corps Systems Command teamed up with Marines …
USMC 3D Printed Barracks, Official Details, Video – Factory Builders Notice Read More
Hang onto your wallets. Industry professional and investors need to ask themselves, do they want a return to heavier regulations by HUD, or elsewhere? There are serious issues on the line. Spin, disinformation, conveniently overlooked history, and blatant lies are among the tools that could help-or-harm manufactured housing, workers, and …
In markets across the country, the effects of the affordable housing crisis are easy to find. In the Reno-Sparks area, local media reported just how bad the housing crunch has become. In that same market, local media has spotlighted a prominent manufactured home retailer for how business has become crazy …
