CNBC and Survey Monkey conducted a survey of some 2,300 Americans in March, 2019. This is a particularly apt example of how “News through the lens of manufactured homes, and factory-built housing” © could significantly reshape for the better the lives of millions of Americans. Before turning to the MHProNews …
In a media release, Cavco Industries (CVCO) has notified the Daily Business News on MHProNews of their latest executive changes. Industry watchers see signs that the moves continue to be efforts to rebuild investor confidence in a firm rocked last November by the sudden departure of Joe Stegmayer as Chairman …
Cavco Industries Announces Latest Executive Level Changes Read More
The story from the Boston Globe has nothing on the surface to do with housing, much less factory-built housing. But it had much to do with independence, and the willingness to fight in an arguably increasingly monopolistic, manipulated or ‘rigged system’ society. Who says? The New York Times, see the …
“Fight Like Hell” for Independence, Says Trustee – Manufactured Housing Inspiration? Read More
In a statement today to recapping what they are calling “Bold New Initiatives,” the Washington, D.C. based Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) is taking aim at issues to get to some underlying challenges facing manufactured housing going that arise from post-production scenarios. MHARR and its members have kept …
Historic Manufactured Housing Industry Decisions Were Made Here on 3.27.2019 Read More
Happy talk is easier to listen to than serious or sobering words. There are ‘hawks’ that continue to sound warnings about China. Steve Bannon says he is one of them. It is a message not often heard in the U.S., and this one was carried by left-of-center CNBC. While …
No, this is not a ‘how to’ course by the federal government. Rather, it is how to avoid a serious problem, and as needed, to report alleged violations. Last July, the Daily Business News on MHProNews reported on the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sexual harassment PSAs, or …
HUD’s Fair Housing Month – Sexual Harassment Campaign, Training Initiative Announced Read More
Given the nature of the internet, bad news in one part of the country travels nationally and globally. So, while this specific incident may or may not seem to be in your market(s), or that of some professional that you know, this Gannett Company media series of exposés could well …
We’ve curated tonight’s report from 3 different sources that cover the left-right media divide. It will be laced – of course – with our own Daily Business News on MHProNews manufactured home industry focused analysis. By way of disclosure, our plan for this campaign season is to do something different. …
It’s Your Money, Future – Snapshot of Leading 2020 Democratic Contenders for Oval Office Read More
We reported Friday that it was the best first quarter in years. If stocks kept up this pace, before the end of this week, the leading markets would have recaptured – and surpassed – all time highs. Left-of-center CNBC interviewed 5 analysts which will be our focus this evening on …
This isn’t an April Fool’s joke. If it is funny in any sense to anyone, it’s only so for those in the industry who may see a perverted value to themselves in the troubling declines in new home shipments and sales in numbers of states across the country. This data …
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” —Vince Lombardi, per BrainyQuotes. There’s significant value to live events of many kinds, and the Tunica Manufactured Housing Show last week underscored that on several levels. The MHProNews team was there, and we had a chance to hear …
Errata, Apologies, Explanations, Tunica Talk, and Manufactured Housing Read More
Once the rules of the game – and the methods of one’s opponents – are clearly understood, then potentially winning strategies can be forged. The oriental philosopher military strategist Sun Tzu said similarly. “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred …
Sun Tzu – Ultimate Manufactured Home Freedom Alliance Read More
It is a principle of good medicine and good business that one must treat the underlying cause(s), and not merely the symptoms of an illness or problem. The headline topic will follow this rapid thumbnail of mobile/manufactured home (MH) history, which will prove useful to new and longtime readers alike. …
On a day when the stocks broadly rose, including most manufactured housing tracked stocks, the records set will be our featured report for this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline report …
Best First Quarter for Markets in Years, Plus Manufactured Home Stock Updates Read More
In Hungarian (Magyar) there’s an expression that when translated into English goes something like this, “The one making the accusation is the one guilty of the offense.” Keep that penetrating phrase in mind as you digest what Warren Buffett said that follows. In an interview with CNBC, Warren Buffett said …
Warren Buffett Urges Government Care For People Who’ve Become ‘Roadkill’ – Video, Analysis Read More
MHARR URGES CONGRESS TO PRESERVE DTS IN GSE REFORM LEGISLATION Washington, D.C., March 28, 2019 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR), in written testimony submitted to the Senate Banking Committee in conjunction with its March 26-27, 2019 hearing concerning reform of the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) and the domestic …
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has made headlines by charging Facebook with housing discrimination. Here is a video interview that touches on that topic and another. Then there is the official statement from HUD, which follows. HUD Charges Facebook With Housing Discrimination Over Targeted Advertising …
HUD Secretary Ben Carson sounded of on important topics today, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. On a day when manufactured home tracked stocks saw more gainers than losers, the Russell, Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P all rose, we’ll take a peek at what the good doctor had to say about …
Numbers of manufactured home independents, many of whom are so called ‘street retailers’ or independently owned communities, producers, lenders, and other professionals from MHVille stopped the MHProNews team to say ‘thank you’ while walking show homes or the exhibit hall. Among them was an independent retailer who had acquired a …
MH IDEAL, Understanding Manufactured Housing’s Choke Points, Tunica Show Day 3 Read More
It will be recalled that Clayton Homes made a move largely away from their presence at the Tunica Manufactured Housing Show, when they decided to have their own plant show for Clayton retailers in Birmingham, AL. With highways torn up for reconstruction for the next 18 months, a return to …
