Relevant background information is important for understanding an issue. To understand why Dave Ramsey’s take on “mobile homes” [sic] as an “investment” for a home buyers matters to the industry and millions of manufactured home owners, Ramsey’s background matters. “The Dave Ramsey Show is a three-hour, self-syndicated radio program and […]
“Live in a Mobile Home to Buy a House?” – Dave Ramsey Video Read More
Comparisons and analogies are useful methods of sharing ideas. God rest Grayson Schwepfinger’s soul; while he and I did some things similarly, others were quite different. “Schwep” believed in telling “the company story” using a “pitch book,” a presentation book. In his method, that was to be done
What’s Your Manufactured Housing Narrative? Monday Morning Sales Meeting Read More
Maybe you’re working for a giant, or maybe your a one-person operation. Either way, it’s your manufactured and modular home industry too. Thousands depend on us, and we depend on caring people willing to share what they know, to help inform others, so that they can navigate and
“It’s the gift that keeps on giving,” an attorney researching the manufactured housing industry said to the Daily Business News. If so, it’s a gift courtesy of Warren Buffett, Kevin Clayton, and 21st Mortgage’s – and prior MHI Chair – Tim Williams, and the Urban Institute, among others.
Warren Buffett Wants an MH Shark Tank – Clayton, 21st, MHI, ‘Gift that Keeps Giving’ Read More
Warren Buffett gave billions to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Accordng to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation website, that organzation in turn gave millions of dollars to the Urban Institute. The Urban Institute (UI) recently published a report on manufactured housing. The Urban Institute
“Follow the Money” – Controversial Urban Institute Report on Manufactured Housing Read More
Let’s simplify what this highly politicized FISA memo uproar is all about. What’s been called the “Trump Dossier” for over a year, was in fact paid for by former Secretary Hillary Clinton, and the Democratic National Committee. That document was deemed “Salacious and Unverified” per James Comey, former FBi director, and
FISA Memo Released, Markets Drop, Bargain$ Ahead – Plus MHMarket Update Read More
When the Daily Business News first began doing periodic reports on Revolution Precrafted Properties, the Trump family had some interests in their operation. For the purposes of this update on their star-studded designs and plans, we’ve not delved into that aspect of their business at all. But that previously reported
The hysteria over the tax bill will be relatively short lived. Says who? National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) CEO Jerry Howard, who says that the “rising tide will raise all boats.” In an interview with right-of-center Fox Business, Howard reacts to record-high construction spending. Howard explains why he
“All Housing is Local” – NAHB CEO Reacts to U.S. Latest Housing Data Read More
First, let’s note that while the report was dated today, the video shown below is from Tuesday. With that disclosure, the data is fresh, and the video was part of that same report. Even left-of-center CNBC is acknowledging that the Atlanta Federal Reserve’s forecast of a robust 5.4 percent Gross
Atlanta Fed Release Surprising Economic Forecast – What it Means for Manufactured Housing Read More
It’s not an issue today. It could become one in the near term. As the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) winter meeting approaches, and there is more talk in the industry about anti-trust concerns, the question has been raised. What are the risks and responsibilities of corporations that could get up
“The Democratic National Committee (“DNC”) filed their Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) disclosure form for the month of December in the middle of President Donald Trump‘s inaugural State of the Union speech,” says Law and Crime. Why did the DNC try to bury their filing in a hot moment in the news
“Now is the Time for All Good People to Come to the Aid of their Country” Read More
Social media giant, Facebook beat Wall Street’s expectations. But they made an admission that Business Insider says should cause investors to wonder what’s next. The social media platform is used extensively by manufactured home marketers, along with all others in the housing sector. “Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made
Disruptive Social Media Giant, Used by MH Marketers, Facebook Admits It’s Being Rocked Read More
“This report by Innovation Trail reporter Jenna Flanagan introduces an Ithaca, N.Y.-area man who is trying to make a big impact on the homeless — one tiny house at a time,” says their YouTube page. Innovation Trail “is a reporting project that aims to help the public gain a better
“This, in fact, is our new American moment. There has never been a better time to start living the American dream.” – President of the United States (POTUS) Donald J. Trump, was the left-of-center New York Times ‘quotation of the day.’ Quotes, facts, figures, and pictures can be worth a
“Never a Better Time…Living the American Dream,” plus MH Market Update$ Read More
First, the Daily Business News will share the email that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Acting Director, Mick Mulvaney sent out. Then, we will then briefly examine what it could mean to lending, and the manufactured home industry. The CFPB email: ————– From: Mulvaney, Mick (CFPB) <Mick@cfpb.gov>Date: January
CFPB’s Mulvaney’s Email; What it Says, Mean$ to Lending, & Manufactured Housing Read More
This will be an overview. A series of one liners, links, and facts. They will all tie it all together with last night’s State of the Union, (SOTU) and what has been taking place surrounding the event. Industry impacts will be considered. Sound Bites and “Open For Business” Politics
SOTU, Manufactured Housing Business, Regulations, Investments, Americans, and You Read More
It looks to be yet another case of the truth hiding in plain sight. Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Jaime Dimon for JP Morgan Chase announced a healthcare deal. The market reaction? A selloff. What could it mean for MHVille, the nation? That will be our focus
Buffett, Bezos – Time Announcement to Drop Market Ahead of SOTU? Plus MH Market Update$ Read More
Washington, D.C., January 30, 2018 – On January 29, 2018, HUD Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson met with a delegation of officials from the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR). “MHARR’s delegation provided the Secretary with a first-hand opportunity to hear the concerns of smaller industry businesses regarding the operation of
Greg Schoor is about to become much better known in MHVille. In an exclusive statement published on MHLivingNews, a National Weather Service (NWS) severe storms expert – Greg Schoor – has made admissions that could shake the foundation of what the public has been led to believe about
Investopedia said that, “According to the College Board, the average annual tuition at a private university is $31,231 for the 2014-2015 academic year. With room, board and fees included, the total is $42,419. That means, over four years, a typical NYU student will pay $84,212 more than the average for a private-university attendee.”
America and the Manufactured Housing Industry’s Future – It’s in Their Hands?! Read More
