There are not many adults who doubt that America is highly divided today. It’s not a coincidence. This week’s Masthead looked at an insightful quote from former President Barack Obama. Per the Hill, “Former President Obama said in an interview that Fox News viewers and NPR listeners are living on […]
Disturbing Trend of Two Very Different Views of America, Understanding Why Read More
As you’ll see further below in our market spotlight, SKY is HIGH. Institutional moves, and insider trades are part of this evenings report. 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 further below,
This post blends several topics – one of them mildly humorous to the left – into one. The immigration debate – which is important to manufactured housing producers, communities, retailers and the nation – took a back seat after a leak alleged that the President Donald J. Trump in a
“Cannot survive if…weak” Golden Sh-thole – Lighter Side, Plus Tough Talk Respected Read More
Stating the Obvious for Clarity. Manufactured housing professionals are busy doing what they do, day-by-day. People go to work, invest in, or own a business in order to earn a good living. With the affordable housing crisis, the manufactured home (MH) industry ought to be doing far better than
When it comes to a colorful phrase, “stronger than a garlic milkshake,” has to rank up there. Raymond James’ Jeffrey Saut sounds off on why he’s overall bullish. But Sault is wary of a short term correction, just over the horizon. That will be our spotlight report, with video. If
“Economy is Stronger than a Garlic Milkshake,” Raymond James’ Saut – plus MHMarket Update$ Read More
HUD asks for Public Comment to identify regulations that stifle affordable housing and job creation. Notice: Industry reactions follow the HUD release, below. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a top-to-bottom review of its manufactured housing rules as part of
HUD Announces Wholesale Review Of Manufactured Housing Rules, National Association Reacts Read More
A few minutes after 9 AM ET, the previously announced conference call between Skyline and Champion took place. The call lasted about 30 minutes. There was no Q & A after their presentation. The presenters generally followed the information provided in their power point. The meat of the presentation, minus
Triad Financial Services is now part of Canadian based ECN Capital, a publicly traded company, as the Daily Business News has previously reported. ECN/Triad produced a power point designed for investors. Three of those slides have been published on MHLivingNews, as part of a broader report for savvy shoppers of
While conventional housing remains hot, the statistics that follow continue to spell “opportunity” for visionary, and long-term thinkers in manufactured housing. “Existing-home sales [EHS] subsided in most of the country in December, but 2017 as a whole edged up 1.1 percent and ended up being the best year for
Home Sales slide in December, But Rose Overall in 2017, Import for Manufactured Housing Read More
For those who don’t recall or missed the news some weeks ago in 2017, the day that ABC News’ Brian Ross mistakenly reported ‘news’ about the Mueller probe, his misstatement sent the U.S. stock markets tumbling. Once that Brian Ross/ABC News report was cleared up, markets rose again. Markets and
DiGenova: “America’s Most Dirty Cop,” Plot to Frame, Plus MHMarket UPdate$ Read More
As news and retrospectives tied to the release of O.J. Simpson last year reminded tens of millions, crime happens in neighborhoods of all kinds. Notorious Charles Manson’s death also reminded the public about the same point, crime happens across the economic spectrum. But all-too-often in media, ‘if it bleeds, it
“Murder in Mobiles” Mainstream Media = “Trailer Park” [sic] “Dispute Turns Deadly” Read More
In a press release to the Daily Business News and others in media, Skyline Corporation and Champion Home Builder’s have announced a joint conference call scheduled for 1.25.2018. Before getting into their press release about the conference call and other details, sources tell MHProNews that Keith Anderson, president of Champion,
“Other compensation” – is that a legal phrase, a euphemism – for a bonus? Documents filed by MHI obtained by MHProNews reveal that the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) paid “an estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations” over “$61,610” – what could be a substantial
Stock continue to rise, to what some fret are nose-bleed levels. Are these increases based upon hype, or are they founded upon sustainable business and investment principles? That will be our spotlight report and video for today. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are
Are Stocks Over Bought, Over Valued? Experts Analyze – Plus MH Market UPDate$ Read More
The “Oracle of Omaha” billionaire whose Berkshire Hathaway owns several manufactured housing (MH) brands, backed Barack Obama for the White House, twice. Before looking at what that Warren Buffett support for Mr. Obama did for Clayton Homes, 21st Mortgage, Vanderbilt Mortgage and other Berkshire MH brands, let’s peek at what
Warren Buffett’s Political Payoff$, THIPS, and Manufactured Housing Read More
Warren Buffett is closely watched by several in the manufactured housing industry, with good reason. His Berkshire Hathaway brands with stakes in manufactured housing include Clayton Homes, 21st Mortgage, Vanderbilt Mortgage, Berkadia, Wells Fargo, Shaw, NAI, and other suppliers, and businesses engaged in the factory-built housing industry. So, a recent
Warren Buffett’s Role in a “Perfect Storm,” per Oxfam Research Read More
“We will vote today to reopen the government to continue negotiating a global agreement [on immigration reform] with the commitment that if an agreement isn’t reached by February the 8th, the Senate will immediately proceed to consideration of legislation dealing with DACA,” Chuck Schumer, Democratic Minority Leader said on the
Chuck Blinks, Stocks Jump, Plus Manufactured Housing Market Update$ Read More
It was a battle that the entire industry needed to track, because of the implications for other state governments that might be tempted to follow suit. In spite of several ‘false narratives,’ the manufactured home industry ultimately lost that battle. Fires Burning Manufactured Housing’s Public Image? News, Review, MH Industry
New Manufactured Homes Regulatory Program Update Read More
Facts Matter. Reality is what is, not what we wish or hope it to be. Every successful business uses numbers to measure their success, such as profit and loss statements. These are black and white issues, not a matter of subjective opinion. A few quotes and four bullets from ‘the
The traditional golden rule is, “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” (Mt. &;12, Lk. 6:31) The new secular golden rule goes like this. “Cash is king,” so “he who has the gold, rules.” Knowledge is potential power. The reason thousands of manufactured housing industry owners,
“How Gold Rules,” Tim Williams/21st Mortgage, MHI VP, State Execs Conference Call Read More
