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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When U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke at an oversight hearing with HUD Secretary Ben Carson about a “mobile home” with a “bump out,” likely few understood just how keen an insight that statement was. Back in the pre-HUD Code days of the factory-built home industry – prior to
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“We are honored to host Dr. Carson as a keynote presenter,” said Five Star Institute President and CEO Ed Delgado via a release to the Daily Business News. “The importance of HUD’s leadership in furthering the health and wellness of the United States housing market simply can not be overstated. We look
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Washington, D.C. The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), year-over-year manufactured housing industry production increased again during February 2018. “Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced 8,065 homes
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From President Trump ordering troops to the border, to an active shooter at YouTube, to Amazon losing 60 Billion in market cap in just one week of tweets…its been a hyper packed day for business and markets news. The border and Amazon will be our featured reports tonight. If you’re
“For years, Mission Trailer Park provided an affordable place to live in a city with high housing costs, but it deteriorated over time and residents faced problems such as occasional sewage backups and an old, shoddy laundry room,” said the Tribune News. John Belsher with The Obispo Company helped
Mick Mulvaney, the interim director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), said in a letter to Congress on Monday that legislators should limit the agency’s power. “The Trump administration wants to limit a federal regulator’s independence in policing the consumer-finance industry, the latest salvo by the White House
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“Nearly 50 years ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and fair housing became law,” said the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in a release to the Daily Business News. In signing the landmark measure, President Johnson declared, “Now, with this bill,
Secretary Carson, HUD Commemorates 50 Years Of The Fair Housing Act, Fair Housing Month Read More
There is no doubt that market’s like certainty. The traders don’t seem to be feeling that, if the sliding market is any sign. Yet, some – including POTUS Trump trade advisor Peter Navarro – are saying the fundamentals of the economy are sound. That’s our market focus for tonight. If
“Buy the Dip,” ‘Economy as Strong as an Ox’ – Peter Navarro, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
Howard Buffett is the 63 year old son of Warren Buffett, sits on the board of Berkshire Hathaway, heads up a philanthropic foundation largely funded by Berkshire stock, and is serving as the interim sheriff of Macon County, IL. He also has property in Arizona, and knows the challenges of
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The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about the placement of a manufactured or modular home that arises from a dispute in Allegan County’s Watson Township. The state’s high court will determine whether “a house violated a neighborhood ban on modular, or manufactured, homes in Allegan
State Supreme Court to Hear Placement Case on Manufactured Home Read More
It isn’t every day that a U.S. Senator tells America that he grew up in a “trailer park” [sic], and later bought a “mobile home.” And it isn’t every day that a world-famous brain surgeon tells America that manufactured homes are “amazing.” Everyone in sales or marketing ought
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The celebration of Easter comes around once a year, but Sunday is a weekly occurrence. As one scans national news, millions with a cause, effect and solutions mindset are seeing the connection between social and political ills and a loss of the sacred in society. It’s all about the truth, and
In the video interview with Kevin Clayton, the son of Jim Clayton says what Warren Buffett, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway says is what’s wrong with the manufactured home industry. Per Clayton, Buffett says it’s resale. “Kevin, it seems to me that the problem of your industry is resale.” –
“Kevin…the Problem of Your Industry…” Read More
There are signals that the tech sector – notably giants such as Facebook and Amazon – could come under greater regulatory or even antitrust actions. The markets have already signaled that such action could take some of the bloom off that rose for investors. Where will capital seeking opportunities
Investor$, Manufactured Housing, and Proof of Concept Read More
Among the nation’s many trillion-dollar sectors is housing. So as tech has taken it’s hit this past week, is it a passing blip? Or is it as Axios and other media sources suggest, the start of something bigger? This panel discussion on right-of-center Fox Business looks at some of the
Tech’s Tumble, POTUS Trump & Antitrust Panel Discussion and Potential MH Industry Impact Read More
The “Trailer Park Boys,” on Netflix and the movie. “8 Mile,” movie with Eminem. Some zoning board, near you… Day by day, for whatever reason, numbers of entertainers, officials and in media find an excuse to spotlight mobile or manufactured homes, and routinely do so in a negative light.
“Ready Player One” Movie – Unsubtle Slam on Manufactured Housing? Read More
The markets are closed on Good Friday, and many are making their personal spiritual preparations for their high holy days. A reflection on manufactured housing, set in the context of this day is linked below. The Masthead Let’s be crystal clear at the outset. Only One can claim to
