There are some things that ought to immediately raise a cautionary flag when they occur, a point that will be made further below in our analysis of what follows first. A courtesy message that was forwarded will be shown and is being republished with the expressed written permission …
The National Association for Manufacturers (NAM) has for years weighed in topics with respect to the regulatory environment or other public policy issues. Over the years, MHProNews has periodically highlighted some of their findings that could or do apply to the manufactured housing industry. With the border, immigration …
Manufacturers Trade Group Floats “A Way Forward” – Immigration Fix Plan Read More
The report this morning that the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is reporting a modest dip in small business confidence could have several possible causes. Certainly, one of the concerns is political uncertainty. Much of the energy in the Democratic Party since the 2018 midterms seems to be on …
The quotes above are pulled from the videos below. They spotlight the tension and a growing awareness of the problem of not only the homeless living in cardboard boxes, tents, or on the street. But there are also the ‘hidden homeless’ who are living for an extended period of time …
Washington, D.C., July 9, 2019 –The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR), in a June 28, 2019 communication to HUD Secretary Ben Carson (copy attached), has called on the Secretary to take strong action on four key matters relating to the availability, utilization and affordability of federally-regulated manufactured …
HUD Secretary’s New Role Should Help to Advance Manufactured Housing Read More
In a release to MHProNews, the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) reports that business optimism, while still high, has taken a dip. NFIB, per sources there, has hundreds of manufactured home industry companies as members, among the roughly 325,000 companies that comprise the trade group. For those …
June 2019 Business Optimism Dips, Says New NFIB Survey Read More
A new report by left-of-center CNBC examines mainstream housing trends that once again, ought to spell opportunity for manufactured homes, and other factory-based housing builders. Three top lines: · The housing shortage that fueled competition and resulted in sky-high price gains throughout 2017 and the first half of …
5 Fastest Growing Suburbs, But Housing Report Signals Shift, New Woes Read More
Just as the first defection from the 2020 Democratic party hopeful list was announced, billionaire Tom Steyer has announced his own run for the Oval Office as a Democrat. The green energy activist will compete with former VP Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders on our evening report tonight, as …
“Join MHI and top-level executives from the companies below at the 2018 NCC Fall Leadership Forum. One of a kind event with top-notch education and endless networking,” says a post on the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) website. Among the firm’s listed? Time Out Communities, LLC. The firm’s website says, …
With increased visibility after her debate performance in Miami comes increased pressure on the campaign of Senator Kamala Harris (CA-D) to set herself apart from others in the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential primary hopeful field. The Harris campaign has released a plan that is being met with mixed …
Senator Kamala Harris Releases Details of New Home Ownership Plan Read More
Want to see more manufactured home sales in the U.S.? One of the proven ways of accomplishing that aim is to help people ‘connect’ with the product being offered. Authentic story telling is one such method. Among the top 15 Karaoke bars in the U.S. is Santa’s Pub, according …
Want to Sell More Affordable Housing? Discover Top U.S. Karaoke Bar – a Manufactured Home Read More
There are those who say that the growing federal debt is a threat to the economy. They point a finger at President Trump, the GOP, and the tax cuts of 2017. In fairness, many of those same finger-pointers were mute when the Obama Administration and Congressional Democrats added roughly an …
For the next few moments, forget about everything that you think you know about factory home building. Look at everything as if it were for the first time. There’s a well-publicized affordable housing crisis. Senator Kamala Harris’ (CA-D, 2020 presidential hopeful) recently announced a $100 billion-dollar plan – …
Senator Kamala Harris, Amazon, PreFabs, and Manufactured Housing – “ForgetAboutIt…” Read More
Affordable housing, and the manufactured home industry’s role in it, are garnering more attention by federal lawmakers. “Affordable housing isn’t just about keeping a roof over your head – it’s about making sure you have a solid foundation for every other aspect of your life,” said Senator Angus King …
Our latest iteration of the MHProNews website is now a reality. There will be some fine tuning on this, by far the largest and most read trade media site in all of the ‘factory-built’ housing industry, with our special focus on manufactured homes. It is axiomatic that as new …
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” – English maxim, origin credited to George Herbert. “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford “No matter how great the talent or efforts, some things take time. You can’t produce a baby in one …
What’s Next in Affordable Housing, or for Manufactured Home Professionals and Investors? Read More
“While we believe that this bill is well intended and that HUD Code manufactured housing is a key part of the solution to the nation’s affordable housing crisis…” “…we also believe that the legislative provisions needed to advance the availability and affordability of manufactured housing are already contained in …
In the sometimes-topsy-turvy world of investors good news can be bad news. The U.S. jobs report was surprisingly strong, which causes some analysts to fear that the Fed now may hold off on an interest rate cut. Other factors covered in our financial bullet headlines are below. Our spotlight this …
Strong U.S. Jobs Report, Markets Slide, plus Manufactured Housing Stock Updates Read More
Part of the ‘secret’ for legal victories can be consistency, procedures, and documentation. There is little doubt that Tim Williams, President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway owned 21st Mortgage Corporation and his company has vastly more experience in legal matters than our far more modest operation does. It should …
Music gets appropriated for commercials, campaigns, causes, and political events on a routine basis. So why not do that for the interests of manufactured home professionals, investors, and the tens of millions in the affordable home seeking public? Facts, figures and slogans often get swatted around like a ping-pong ball …
