There’s an old axiom that describes the purported three options that someone faces when confronted with a threat. “Fight, flight or deal with it.” Marty Lavin, JD, is one of a few voices in manufactured housing who has publicly called out in digital print the problem of discrimination against …
Manufactured Home Communities, Retailers, Developers Face Disruptive, Troubling Trend Read More
A poll by Reuters of property market analysists revels that “an acute shortage of affordable homes in the U.S. will continue over the coming year,” said a new report by CNBC. “U.S. house prices are slightly over-valued when looking at fundamental valuation metrics such as the median-home-price-to-income ratio,” noted …
Reuters on U.S. Housing Price Pace, Manufactured Housing Visions Read More
If analyst Dick Bove is correct, the Warren Buffett-Jamie Dimon plan could spell trouble for investors. That will be our focus 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 reports are found …
“Americans deserve accountability from their government,” President Donald J. Trump said. In a release to the Daily Business News, the White House press room has provided a partial list of some of what the Trump Administration sees as accomplishments on behalf of the Americans. “Through the first 500 days …
Via a release from the White House Press Room to the Daily Business News, the President of the United States (POTUS), Donald J. Trump, said as follows. — start of extended quote — “During National Homeownership Month, we affirm the joy and benefits of homeownership. For millions of Americans, …
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), blasted the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda Tuesday. The progressive firebrand defended the post-2008 crisis reforms she helped implement, announcing legislation to end “corporate capture of the regulatory process,” per American Banker. Her speech will accelerate speculation that she will be one of dozens of Democrats …
Senator Elizabeth Warren, 2020 Presidential Prospect, Threatens Wave of New Regulations Read More
The first look at last night’s primaries continue to indicate that the blue wave from 6 months ago, has vanished. It’s a jump ball. With about 2 out of 3 Americans giving President Donald J. Trump “credit” for economic improvements, it is easy to see why Democratic strategists are concerned. …
“Finally, in 2018, a rallying cry, an apt theme, a worthy goal, for the manufactured housing industry! Here it is: Make Manufactured Housing Great Again!” So said Vietnam veteran, MH Industry blogger, and retired Marine Lt. Col. George F. Allen, on 6.4.2018. Perhaps he’s forgetting that ‘his’ theme was a …
“This is why we operate with a “North Star Goal‘, a light that represents the highest aspirations of a business. Like a next-generation mission statement, a North Star Goal orients the identity and direction of a brand, guiding all decisions, strategies, and partnerships.” – Bag the Habit. (emphasis added) …
“Eight states – Alabama, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota – will hold primaries Tuesday to pick candidates to run in the midterm general elections Nov. 6. But before turning our attention to those races, it’s useful to look back at primary results in May …
In a letter to the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) and Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform presidents, Jonathan Lawless, Vice President of Fannie Mae advised the two national trade associations of their news “MH Advantage” program for manufactured homes. The opening from the letter from Lawless to the two …
Citing the monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey released today, CNBC says that for the first time in U.S. history, for two months running, there are more job openings than people available to fill them. That video and related commentary will be our market focus tonight. If you’re new, …
Presidential powers are substantial, but they are not unlimited. So among the tools a president can use to some effect is the bully pulpit. That’s the power of spotlighting a topic via a public forum. In a speech, President Donald J. Trump raised the profile of a once-famed factory-based …
Skyline Corporation (“Skyline”) and Champion Enterprises Holdings, LLC (“Champion”), the parent company of Champion Home Builders, Inc., publicized the closing of the previously announced combination of their operations. Exclusive details will be found near the end of this report. Via a press statement to the Daily Business News, carried …
“When you find the person opposed by the elites of both major political parties, then you’ve found your presidential candidate.” That won’t turn up a search result for who first said that, but it’s a close paraphrase from a meme that was circulated during the 2016 political campaign. It’s a …
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports to the Daily Business News that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by their contractor. Year-over-year “manufactured housing industry production grew again in April 2018. Just-released statistics indicate that …
Manufactured Home Production and Shipment Report, April 2018, per MHARR, HUD, IBTS Read More
There are many times in dealing with prospects that a sales person, or a selling community manager, faces a decision. It can be summed up like this. Should I tell the truth, or should I shard the truth, or even tell a lie? What if telling the truth might cost …
Truth or Consequences – Monday Morning Sales, Marketing Meeting Read More
“Meshuggeneh” We were checking out at Walmart last night after dinner. The woman who was ringing up our order was lightly conversing with my husband and family. She was commenting on something the previous lady in line had said before leaving with her new goodies. The lady at the …
“Scientia potentia est,” is Latin that is commonly translated as Knowledge is Power, but it is more accurately translated into English as Knowledge is Potential Power. All Knowledge comes from one of two sources, your own experiences, or insights learned from the experiences of others. There are no exceptions. …
7 Surprising Keys to Unlock Manufactured Housing Industry Sales Success Read More
When the left-of-center CNBC starts singing the praises of the Trump Economic Recovery. When Democratic politicos, and their allies get nervous, those indicators – plus the strong numbers posted today – are reminders of how the pendulum is moving. Today’s jobs and economic numbers will be our focus tonight. If …
