“The super-rich and ultra-paranoid are preparing for the breakup of civilisation by purchasing of apocalypse-safe bunkers worth millions of pounds,” says Yarra Elmasry, for U.K.’s Independent. For Americans not used to seeing British spelling of certain words, their version of “civilization” is spelled correctly above. It’s the survival not of …
Larry Hall’s Ultra-Rich Hideaway for Global Disaster, Survival Condo Read More
The first word heard from Oklahoma on the subject of a new manufactured home community breaking ground was, “Awesome!” That industry professional’s email added, “We haven’t had a new community in years.” But some of those living in Edmond, OK nearby the new project don’t think this is an “awesome” …
“Awesome!” New Manufactured Home Community Draws Firestorm of Local, Industry Reactions Read More
“It is what our country is, it is a country of immigrants. We have not recently done a very good job of remembering who we are.” – George Clooney, commenting on President Trump’s border and immigration policies. (1) “He doesn’t feel like Amal and the twins are safe living in …
Battle of the Stars, Manufactured Housing, Security, and America First Read More
The Eric C. Conn – Social Security attorney, fraud case – would never have been mentioned in the Daily Business News save for this troubling fact. Several mainstream media accounts featured his office space – manufactured homes – in photos and copy, as if that was somehow relevant to the …
Ongoing Saga – Eric “Conn Man” MegaFraud – Media’s Troubling ‘Mobile Home’ Spin Read More
If you are a first time visitor, our headline report is deeper below. The evolving Daily Business News market report sets the industry’s stocks in the broader context of the overall market stocks. By spotlighting the headlines – from both sides of the left-right media divide – this report also helps …
Skyline Latest Investor Moves, EPS Outlook – MH Market UPdates Read More
Last week, the Daily Business News on MHProNews was the first in manufactured housing to report that Berkshire Hathaway’s Clayton Property Group added Colorado based Oakwood Homes to their expanding site-built housing portfolio. Now, Keith Holdbrooks, president of Clayton home building group, has another announcement. “We are proud to welcome Harris Doyle to our …
Buffett’s Clayton Buys Yet Another Builder, Growing Dominance in U.S. Housing Market Read More
The comments deadline to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regarding the controversial Duty to Serve (DTS) Manufactured Housing by the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs or “Enterprises”) are reportedly due at Monday night, by 11:59 PM. MHProNews and MHLivingNews publisher L. A. ‘Tony’ Kovach submitted the comments, linked here as …
GSEs Duty to Serve Manufactured Housing Comments Due by 11:59 PM 7-10-2017 Read More
GeekWire introduced us today to Blockable, a Seattle, Washington based factory built housing operation led by a former Amazon manager. GeekWire noted that, “According to an SEC filing, Blokable is looking to raise approximately $3 million and so far has brought in about $1.36 million. The document lists Jason Calacanis, …
Blokable – Making “Housing As Easy as Ordering A Car” Read More
If you are a first time visitor, our headline report is deeper below. The evolving Daily Business News market report sets the industry’s stocks in the broader context of the overall market stocks. By spotlighting the headlines – from both sides of the left-right media divide – this report also helps …
Heavy ELS Rumble, Leads MHCommunity REIT Stock Tumble, Market Moves Read More
The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) recent legislative fly-in reportedly had the lowest turn-out in years; perhaps ever, according to sources who said they were in attendance. The event was touted by MHI as focusing on two main issues. 1) HUD Regulatory overreach, and 2) Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act …
MHI’s Legislative Fly-In, Turnout and Impact Report Read More
Several recent industry events have highlighted just how significant the incorrect use of jargon – terminology – is for manufactured housing retailers, communities, producers and others who serve, supply, and support the industry. For instance, the Ohio Manufactured Home Association (OMHA) and their state’s resident group struggle to keep their …
Lies, Fables and MH Impact – A Rose by Any Other Name… Read More
While lumber costs have risen for all of housing – including factory builders – fuel prices are falling. In fact, CNN Money reports that prices are the lowest they’ve been in about 12 years. NBC News in the video below echoes that reality, stating that prices are expected to stay …
“A free people [claim] their rights as derived from the laws of nature, and not as the gift of their chief magistrate.” – Thomas Jefferson, Rights of British America, 1774 (1) “A people… who are possessed of the spirit of commerce, who see and who will pursue their advantages may …
Because Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has such big chunks of the manufactured housing industry’s production, lending, suppliers, and more – the “Oracle of Omaha’s” thoughts are carefully followed by the industry’s professionals. In a recent video interview with Judy Woodruff on PBS, the discussion included a look at what should …
With 1 out of 9 Americans moving every year in search of housing, that represents well over ten million potential opportunities for housing professionals annually. The U.S. Census Bureau says that in 2016, there were 324,118,787 Americans. With 2.64 people per household, that yields some 122,772,267. So, when one out …
USA Snapshot, the Need for Affordable Housing, by the Numbers Read More
“Affordable home ownership is Human Capital Investing as opposed to warehousing humans like cattle in a corral,” said Donald Tye, Jr. He made that and other potent comments as part of an in-depth upcoming video interview and related conversations with a man who understands factory-built housing after decades of first …
Meet Donald Tye, The Flashback Fast-Forward Face of Factory-Built Homes?! Read More
Manufactured home professionals may not always realize how many people are ‘on the move’ in their market. Not every mover in an area may not represent an opportunity to sell a home, or fill a leased site/home in a community. But many – once they’re properly exposed to the realities …
Americans On the Move – How Often? What are the MH Opportunities? Read More
As June 2017 winds to a close – a time which President Donald J. Trump proclaimed to be Home Ownership month – Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Dr. Ben Carson hosted a video broadcast via Facebook, which MHLivingNews captured, enhanced from the original and provided to the Daily Business …
HUD Secretary Ben Carson Exclusive Video – ‘Absolutely!’ ‘We Need Crusaders’ Read More
Recently, a manufactured home industry professional said, “We hear about affordable housing all the time.” He then asked – “What is affordable housing? How is it defined?” Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD’s Definition HUD defines “Affordable Housing as those households that are paying 30 percent or less of …
What is Affordable Housing? How Affordable is Manufactured Housing? Read More
The odds of passing the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) backed “Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act” may be rising. Sources tell MHProNews that MHI has reported to their members in an email yesterday that, “the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) passed the language of …
