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 […]
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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
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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
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“Contrary to popular belief, manufactured homes aren’t less expensive than site-built homes because they are “lower-quality” homes, they are just built in a more cost-efficient and innovative way.” Who says? Kristopher Grant is a policy analyst at the Colorado Center on Law and Policy. “Land costs notwithstanding, producers of
Ending Sales Tax on Manufactured Homes, Law Center – Which Praised MH Quality, Importance Read More
There are some scratching their heads as to why manufactured housing’s number #1 professional publication is spending time in the evening market report looking at China, trade, and tariffs? Or why Marty Lavin, MHI award winner – and MH finance, community and retail pro – has sounded off on the
CNN’s Fareed, Fox’s Tucker Carlson on Trade, China, & Tariffs, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
You may know the axiom, “If you keep doing the same things, the same way, expect the same results.” What does that mean for anyone selling in the manufactured home (MH) industry today? Several things. The independents in the MH industry, sources say, lacks enough strategists. For example, not
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Both the left and the right have developed their news and other media platforms. Both the American left and the right have watchdog sites that track the reports of the ‘other side.’ Sometimes those opposition researchers “Fisk” – or fact-check – how a story is presented, in the light
Media Bias, Ignorance, Manufactured Homes, Agenda Journalism, the Truth About “Fake News” Read More
“Trajectory.” “Trauma.” “Investor$ Eye View” of MHVille. MH “Top Ten Truths…” Latest New Manufactured Home Production Stats. The return of the MHI award-winner, and MH finance and MHC veteran, Marty Lavin’s writing. HUD Secretary Carson and Senator Thom Tillis. Jobs, Careers and hiring challenges in
Misunderstood. Perhaps no other industry which has a product that boasts 22 million daily users is as misunderstood as the Manufactured Housing Industry in 21st Century America. At the Tunica Manufactured Housing Show, Darren Krolewski exemplified the problem, when he told attendees that they can ask some adult about
“Trailer House Trauma,” Fresh Look at Manufactured Housing’s Opportunities Read More
With the stock markets roiled by uncertainty sparked by political events, concerns over “a trade war” that’s been underway for decades, and a number of tech giants bruised over regulatory issues, smart money investors are in search of options. While many investment opportunities can be found, perhaps among
He’s back. It’s vintage Marty Lavin, the award-winning MHVille attorney and expert commentator on MH finance, communities, and a manufactured home volume retail veteran. Our featured report for tonight will be insights from the MHI award-winner on the trade issue, plus some bonus videos. If you’re new, already hooked on
MHI Award Winner Marty Lavin, “Free Trade or Economic War?” Plus MH Market Updates Read More
Give credit where it is due. CFED/Prosperity Now has done important research for years. In many cases their research promotes manufactured homes as an important part of the solution to the affordable housing crisis. Granted, CFED – which rebranded as Prosperity Now last year – sticks its finger in
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When the National Association of Realtors ™ (NAR) does research, they often get granular in their details. “A growing share of homebuyers are millennials, and more of them are purchasing single-family homes outside of urban areas, according to the 2016 National Association of Realtors® Home Buyer and Seller Generational
The subject of immigration was in many ways the one that put Donald J. Trump on the path to the Presidency. Immigration is one of the issues that attracted blue collar Democrats to vote in key states, like Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. While many in media appear to
Visible Outrage, Passion on Immigration, Manufactured Housing Connections Read More
Markets continued to regain lost ground, as investors fears over a trade war over tariffs cooled, oddly, even after China announced its own tough talk on tariffs. Chase’s billionaire leader, Jaime Dimon has given the president’s moves a thumbs up, rhetorically asking, ‘where are the pro-growth Democrats?’ Related issues will
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A recent story involving MHVille included a threat to life and limb directed at a manufactured home (MH) resident. The MH resident – per local media – decided to prepare. He was “locked and loaded,” when the alleged perp approached the manufactured home with the stated intent to do
“Keep our Rights,” “Come Hell or High Water” says Resident Read More
The rising employment numbers in the U.S. presents a new set of challenges for many in the manufactured housing industry. The Trump Administration’s policies – while often controversial – have resulted in falling unemployment, fewer on food stamps, and wages that are beginning to rise. Decades of U.S. Immigration
Job and Career Recruiting, Manufactured Housing and You, Part I Read More
Former White House strategist and 2016 Trump Campaign team leader Steve Bannon “defended” President Trump’s trade moves in an…unusual way. Saying, “To Hell with Wall Street.” Hmmm…helpful? Bannon’s controversial comments will be our focus for tonight. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready
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