According to research published by MarketWatch, Warren Buffett, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has given 100% of his campaign contributions to Democrats during the 2016 election cycle. Berkshire has numerous manufactured housing brands, such as Clayton Homes. “Company executives often steer clear of any appearance of partisanship, in large …
MarketWatch Reports Warren Buffett’s Midterm Campaign Contributions Read More
For the 6th month in a row, existing home sales have dropped, says the National Association of Realtors, as reported by CNBC. U.S. home sales fell in September by the most in over two years as the housing market continued to struggle despite strength across the broader economy. The …
Official Federal Housing and Construction Activity Report, Video Read More
There are people in Washington, D.C. that are demonstrably fighting for the interests of small businesses and consumers. As Daily Business News on MHProNews readers may recall, the hearings last month with the House Financial Services Committee and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) were dominated by sexual allegations …
While GSEs Play Footsy with MHI, Congressional Leadership Demands Answers on FHFA Read More
On October 12, Jenny Hodge at the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) released the new HUD Code manufactured housing shipment data report. That report was sent to the Daily Business News on MHProNews for analysis and commentary. Hodge is doing her job. As readers learned from yesterday’s “…#Me Too…” report, …
Manufactured Housing Institute Shipment Data, FEMA, an Inside Look Read More
The working conditions for women at the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) has been an issue since at least 2014, per association sources. When multiple women at MHI stepped up and contacted MHProNews with their concerns, it was clearly an issue that needed to be addressed here on the …
Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), Women, #MeToo and Insider Information Read More
“The greatest hindrance and the greatest threat to the industry is not the economy, the homes or the communities, it is governmental interference and over-regulation,” said Neal T. Haney. ”The manufactured housing industry has long been a mainstay of affordable housing in the United States. For decades the …
New National Manufactured Housing Association Makes Its Appeal to Industry Members Read More
There are some messages that come in to our offices that suggest that MHProNews ‘not do politics.’ Please tell that to highly engaged in politics manufactured housing industry and lending professionals, such as Jim Clayton. “It’s just politics.” “We don’t say that out of these walls,” are just some …
First, thank you for giving us a record start to October. It seems that the sharper the fact-checks, the more our audience or professionals and investors eats it up. Serious readers deserve facts, not pablum. The pie-charts below are about manufactured housing production. But they arguably represent …
What follows dramatically changed the manufactured home industry. It started with the SAFE Act. Two years later, it was Dodd-Frank. While Dodd-Frank was being passed into law, came first one, then another letter from 21st Mortgage Corp that was sent to the independents of manufactured housing. In the wake …
Financing – Dramatic Shift – Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Insider News Tips Read More
People can spin, but the unvarnished facts don’t lie. The facts about the headline will be revealed further below, as we tee up this timely topic. Follow the money. Follow the facts. What the money trail and facts reveal may surprise you, and/or your colleagues. Affordable Housing Is Non-Partisan …
“I am a long time reader of your site but have never sent in a tip…below is the link to an article that ran in the Boston Globe last week. As someone in the industry…I have my own opinions on what is said and how the article is written but as the …
They were both taking a risk. But business channels joined other media to tune into the White House meeting today between President of the United States (POTUS) Donald J. Trump, rapper Kanye West, and former NFL star Jim Brown. That suggests it was an important event. Markets slid today again, …
The date for public comments requested by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding amending regulations for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) is rapidly approaching. Court Ruling for HUD on Amending Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Opens Door for More HomeSites for Manufactured Housing HUD provided the …
It’s complicated. There is little doubt that Frank Rolfe is a believer in affordable housing, manufactured homes, and what he routinely – albeit controversially – refers to as “mobile home parks”1 or “trailer parks.”2 Rolfe’s known for saying controversial things others don’t want in print. “Oh my God I’m …
Frank Rolfe. Manufactured Homes and Communities. Industry Politics. It’s Complicated. Read More
The fallout from the flooding, waves and wind destruction from Hurricane Florence is still being assessed and addressed, while Hurricane Michael is heading for the Gulf Coast, likely the Florida Panhandle. That will be our focus for this evening’s market report. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight …
Michael’s a Monster, Set to Destroy, Disrupt – Plus Manufactured Housing Market Updates Read More
If you thought it was over for Clayton Homes and their Berkshire Hathaway affiliated lending units with federal officials, mainstream media and other sources are telling the Daily Business News on MHProNews that it’s not. WBIR, an NBC News affiliate, said Federal authorities are involved in an ongoing …
State associations are weighing in on the rapidly approaching midterm elections in various ways. Among them, is Florida, which the latest data from the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports is #3 in recent years for new HUD Code home shipments in the United States. …
“Act Now to Help Pass Amendment 2,” Says State Association Read More
LinkedIn is a useful tool in several respects, one which thousands of manufactured home industry professionals enjoy. While Facebook certainly has more MH professional users, LinkedIn provides a different look, feel, features, and experience. Social media in many respects is ‘public,’ so on publicly posted messages, there is …
LinkedIn, Manufactured Housing, and Manufactured Home Industry Professional Insights Read More
It’s natural. International soccer – what much of the world calls in their native language ‘football’ – reflects hometown and national pride. It’s like having pride in your high school, college, university, city, state, or our nation. Patriotism evokes loyalty and pride in one’s country. It’s natural. …
The Arlington, VA based Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) sent out an emailed news item earlier this week. If the MHI trade group is serious about fostering a better business climate and less regulatory burdens on their members and the balance of the industry, then their message is confusing at …
