The people who say ‘there is no silver bullet’ are sincerely mistaken. There is proven path that once used, might seem to the less informed to work like magic. But it is actually a matter of common sense, routinely applied. What are our industry’s greatest outside enemies? They are […]
“Silver Bullet,” Manufactured Housing’s Monday Morning Sales Meeting Read More
Industries, companies and professionals ignore or overlook emerging trends to their own peril. Significant trends are emerging in the black community, that bear close attention, as a recent interview with America’s first black billionaire, Robert Johnson indicates. Background Nationally, under 9 percent of manufactured home residents are blacks
The manufactured home industry grows both older, and younger. We pause to remember the passage of ELS’ Howard Walker, J.D. Our sincerest condolences to all of those touched by his loss. In the headlines for the week that was, you’ll find new resources on MHLivingNews and MHProNews. There’s more
In a message to members of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) begins, “It is with great sadness that I inform you that industry leader Howard Walker, Vice Chairman of Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) and MHI Treasurer, passed away Wednesday morning.” Bloomberg said, “Mr. Howard Walker has been a Co-Vice Chairman of Equity LifeStyle
Howard Walker, Equity Lifestyle Properties Vice Chair, Passed Away Read More
Via a media release do the Daily Business News, Skyline Corporation (NYSE:SKY) (“Skyline” or the “Corporation”) reported the following results for the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Net sales of $57,978,000, an increase of 12.3% over net sales of $51,640,000 in the year ago quarter. The current quarter included approximately $5,000,000of homes constructed
The announcement by real estate marketing and data giant Zillow yesterday is significant. It signals a move that if sustained should be expected to be disruptive for the housing market long term. Zillow, and another peak into economic data as first quarter earnings hit, are our market spotlight tonight. If
The Daily Business News reported over a year ago, Warren Buffett’s public statement that he’s not in the business of attacking a president, and he has no plans to do so with President Trump. As CNN Money, Kevin Clayton and others have noted, Mr. Buffett has numerous contacts with
Buffett Blasts Trump, via Classic Twist Read More
Behind every good intention can be unintentional consequences. Behind every real problem, abuses of the system can occur. What some might consider to be an innocent flirt, what if an applicant or resident might view it as sexual harassment? Thus everyone should be aware of a new initiative between
It’s grand to see local media using the proper terminology, and a city considering the use of manufactured homes as an option in an area where conventional builders haven’t been prepared to build any longer. So on vacant “buildable” lots, Andy Taubman’s local manufactured home operation has offered to develop
City Considers Manufactured Homes on Scattered Lots for More Affordable Housing Read More
Call it a victory lap, joy, or exuberance. Manufacturers who were struggling just a few years ago, are now roaring. Data points and the president’s talk today about it all are our featured report this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready
Manufacturers Roaring Back, Hiring, Growing, Investing – Plus MH Market Update$ Read More
Every day, new people enter the manufactured housing industry. Investors who are considering manufactured housing as an investment, or who stumble onto the factory-built home industry, are often looking for reliable facts. Media, home shoppers, researchers, or public officials run across outdated information, but unfortunately believe it to be
The Ultimate Manufactured Home Facts Summary and Infographic 2018 Read More
A HUD PD&R, and other third-party studies reveal that manufactured homes appreciate side-by-side with conventional housing. There’s been no new mobile homes built in the U.S. since June 15, 1976, the date construction on the first HUD Code manufactured homes formally began. But you may not know those facts
Evergreen, Manufactured Homes and NIMBY, “Why the Feds Must Step In” Read More
Another segment of the affordable housing focus group will be posted soon on Manufactured Home Living News. That and this afternoon’s Masthead focus on a key issue for the industry’s future growth. The untold story about manufactured housing is that most businesses are honorable, and most home owners are
Happy Manufactured Homeowners, Honorable MH Pros – The Untold Story Read More
There are several reasons why manufactured home professionals ought to be closely watching what’s developing with Big Tech in D.C. Scott Galloway weighs in on Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony, which is our market focus tonight. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready
Marketers Alert – Galloway on Zuckerberg, FB – Plus MH Market UPdates Read More
The Collingwood Group tells the Daily Business News about new research that may signal a looming challenge in manufactured home lending. “…a recent study tracking delinquencies among mobile-home [sic] loans could signal the build-up of troubling trends,” said DS News. “Are increasing mobile home delinquencies the “canary in the
Manufactured Home Loan Delinquencies Rising, Per ABA, FED Read More
President Donald J. Trump took his oath of office on January 20, 2017, at about 9:00 AM PST (noon ET). Since that time, there have been significant, and well publicized, regulatory freezes and roll-backs. A number of these have benefited the manufactured housing industry. There has been the Tax
Trump Administration and the Manufactured Housing Industry Read More
ECN Capital, the new parent company for Triad Financial Services, has reported year-over-year growth of 14.4 percent in 2017, vs. 2016. That translates into some $466 million in loans. Triad formally closed their deal with ECN on December 29, 2017. The significance for manufactured housing is this. Unlike some
Triad Financial Service’s Parent Company, ECN Capital – First Data Report Read More
Chinese tariffs could be eased – says their President Xi – so trade war fears diminished. The raid of the president’s personal attorney’s offices and residences are all making headlines. With just a brief nod in our bullets to the over-reported Facebook/Mark Zuckerberg hearings – China, tariffs, trade plus the
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced today that they have awarded nearly $28 billion in federal aid to help “hard hit areas in nine states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.” In a release to the Daily Business News, HUD stated that “Disaster recovery
UMH Properties (UMH:NYSE) has both touted and tempered the results and expectations that investors may have with respect to one of the largest players in the manufactured home community (MHC) sector. To provide a balanced view of the latest reports on the manufactured home (MH) community REIT (Real Estate
UMH CEO Sam Landy Touts and Tempers Manufactured Home Operation’s Expectations Read More
