It’s only 2017, but the budget for the 2020 Census is being considered right now. This is the time to seek some changes that would serve the industry well for decades to come, says MHProNews publisher, L.A. “Tony” Kovach. “Part of the problem with statistics being used by researchers, be …
Governor John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) office tell MHProNews that Champion Home Builders Executive Wade Lyall announced “the company plans a $1.3 million capital investment to build manufactured homes in Leesville,” LA. “Champion plans to create 200 new direct jobs with an average annual salary of $35,000, …
New HUD Code Manufactured Home Factory Opening, State Announces Hundreds of News Jobs Read More
One of the hottest tickets in MHVille for several years has been the colorful Frank Rolfe. The New York Times, Bloomberg, MHProNews and a variety of others in media have spotlighted Rolfe’s often controversial views. The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) member has previously – and publicly – called out MHI’s …
Frank Rolfe Wades In – Plus Sebastian Gorka, 21st/Tim Williams, More! Read More
In “Interview with the Commissioner,” Manufactured Housing Association of Oklahoma (MHAO) Executive Director Deanna Fields, shares her insights on engagement – past, present, and planned – with public officials, and how that benefits the industry. Click here. In “Healthy and Unhealthy Personal and Professional Promotion,” best-selling author and consultant Tim …
Association, Business, Professional Leaders Sound Off – MHVille, October 2017 Read More
Controversial Berkshire Hathaway unit, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance (VMF), has announced the launch of a new program. Details on that will be found in tonight’s spotlight report, further below. If you’re new, already hooked on our spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline …
“Hurricane Irma was one of the most powerful storms ever recorded, prompting one of the largest evacuations in U.S. history,” said Florida Senator Bill Nelson (D). “The massive storm affected every part of our state. And, as we clean-up, and rebuild, I encourage every Flordian affected by this storm to …
“Today is the second annual Energy Efficiency Day, a time to celebrate the incredible benefits of saving energy,” said Steve Nadel Executive Director of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). “Energy efficiency is the cheapest, quickest way to meet our energy needs, lower consumer bills, reduce pollution, and …
Steve Nadel, Executive Director of ACEEE, Marking “Energy Efficiency Day” Read More
“Advertising is what you pay for, publicity is what you pray for.” – public relations maxim. “Advertising is saying you’re good. PR is getting someone else to say you’re good.” — Jean-Louis Gassée, former Apple executive. “We reviewed yet another report yesterday from a national MH source that was busily telling …
Manufactured Housing – Ads & Self-Praise vs. Public Expert Praise Read More
“In place for the last ten years, the Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission [OMHC] is an independent agency, with a team of trained professionals, knowledgeable about the homes and the way they are built and installed,” said a statement from the Ohio Manufactured Home Association (OMHA) to MHProNews. “The Commission does …
Manufactured Homes Commission Abolished, Effective January 21, 2018 Read More
“The California Housing Finance Agency has released new guidelines for lending on manufactured homes that will increase access to housing for low- and moderate-income homebuyers who use a CalHFA mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration,” said a release to the Daily Business News (DBN) on MHProNews. “New guidelines encourage …
Major State Agency Promotes Access to Manufactured Home Loans Read More
Official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), year-over-year manufactured housing industry production grew once again during August 2017. So says the latest report to the Daily Business News on MHProNews by the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR). “Just-released statistics indicate …
“The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is Requesting Proposals from qualified Respondents to manufacture and supply residential Manufactured Housing Units (MHUs) as temporary housing for Texas residents affected by Hurricane Harvey in designated areas along the Texas coast and inland,” said the agency in a release. DJ Pendleton and the …
Emergency Request For Proposals for Manufactured Homes, Deadline Tomorrow Read More
Darryl Searer, Hall president told the Daily Business News (DBN) on MHProNews that, “The deadline for nominations for the Class of 2018 is October 31st, so we are encouraging all those who plan to nominate a candidate to get their paperwork submitted as soon as possible.” Searer added, “The Hall welcomes nominations from all RV and manufactured …
Deadline for Nominations for the class of 2018 RV/MH Hall of Fame Closes on October 31 Read More
The newest episode for our popular Inside MH Road Show video series should be ready by next weekend. The upcoming episode will highlight a public official who shares some powerful insights on why other public officials – and why millions of Americans – should embrace manufactured housing. The video should …
After the results of the 2016 election became known, LifeStyle Factory Homes, LLC – the parent operation to MHProNews.com and MHLivingNews.com – undertook a series of what might best be termed experimental projects. One of those involved the following. We recruited an individual who said that they ‘wrote in’ Bernie …
“FEMA threaten to force manufacturers to put them in front of retailers [sic] orders. The threat is real but keep my name out of it. I will shut my plant down and they will have to nationalize before we build them sh-t,” said a reliable source to MHProNews. The allegation includes …
Articles, reports, and commentaries on MHProNews bring reactions for, against or neutral from factory built housing industry professionals, policy advocates, and others. Defenders of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), Pam Danner at HUD, Isbhel Dicken and NMHOA, or other industry personalities that are fact checked or analyzed by MHProNews are …
Response to Manufactured Housing Industry Questions Read More
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an urgent call for manufactured homes. Some of the details Manufactured Home Units Off the Lot Solicitation Number: HSFE70-17-I-MHOTL Agency: Department of Homeland Security Office: Federal Emergency Management Agency Location: Response Branch Click the below for details, and act quickly as the …
Urgent Call from FEMA for Manufactured Homes, Calling All MH Sellers Read More
Manufactured housing industry members from Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, North and South Dakota – and beyond – are coming to Deadwood South Dakota for information, inspiration, networking, and the business building that often takes place during their annual “Five States” meeting. Their full agenda of mixers, presentations, networking, and business meetings …
“All American hearts are with the people of Texas and Louisiana. We mourn and pray and struggle through the hardships — together. We know that a long and difficult path lies ahead to get our neighbors back in their homes and on their feet. But we also know that we …
