Bullets from CNN Money: · Uber’s CEO is under fire. Can he keep his job? · A new bubble bursting? Tech stocks plunge. · Ford offering buyouts to 15,000 salaried workers. · Treasury’s Mnuchin: U.S. won’t default on its debt. · California could become a […]
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“Recent research shows that transit-oriented development programs can create social inequities and increase the pace of gentrification, and there is already evidence that this has been happening in D.C.,” says Yesim Sayin Taylor, with the D.C. Policy Center. The Washington Times noted today that, “The D.C. Policy Center’s report focuses
Public Policies May Hurt Poorer, Older Residents Read More
Sophia is one of many stories that the Drudge Report is tracking about the rapid advance of AI – artificial intelligence and advancing robotics. Sophia can tilt her head, furrow her brow and converse with you in convincing ways. Phys states that up to 85 percent of current jobs could
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After listening to the former FBI director James Comey’s explosive testimony, pro-Clinton MSNBC‘s Chris Matthews said the Russia-Trump collusion story was now dead. That didn’t keep the New York Times from leading this morning by saying that Comey raised the possibility that President Donald J. Trump obstructed justice. That would
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Bullet points from CNN Money: House to vote on killing Dodd-Frank today. Dow hits record high in the midst of Comey hearing. Pro-Trump media claims vindication in Comey hearing. Jamie Dimon’s heir apparent at JPMorgan is leaving. Trump’s renewable energy cuts alarm former officials. Verizon’s Yahoo deal closes next week,
Third Ave MH Position Revealed, Markets Welcome Comey-Trump Nothing Burger Read More
“Prefab goes in disguise with these sleek tiny dwellings from Estonian company ÖÖD. With mirrored glass facades—reminiscent of Portuguese prefabs inspired by minimalist artists—ÖÖD homes blend into their surroundings, appearing especially sublime in rural or natural landscapes,” crows Curbed. Designboom sings, “ÖÖD promises that in eight hours anyone can build
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The Financial Choice Act, what some are calling version 2.0, passed out of the House Financial Services Committee in May on a partisan line vote, 34-26. Financial Choice is back in the news, as the full House takes up the measure. A Google search on Financial Choice Act 2017 brings
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Fairborn, Ohio, City Manager Rob Anderson said they were not the heartless people that a letter, which he pointed to, made them out to be. But that’s not how Glenn Acres resident Pat Collins sees it. “No trailer park [sic] that I’ve ever talked to will take a trailer that’s more
Residents Bought Time, But City Still Taking Aim at Their Location, Video Read More
Until 11:59 PM on June 14, manufactured housing industry professionals have a unique opportunity to sound off in favor of regulatory relief for the HUD Code manufactured housing program. The comments request is based upon President Trump’s Executive Order #13777 Because President Trump has a proven willingness to effect regulatory change
Some bullets from CNN Money. Oil has a Tesla problem. But when will it hit? Comey testimony: Media prepares for spectacle. Google think tank sets its sights on countering fake news. SpaceX wins contract to launch secret space plane. Good Wisconsin jobs are moving to Canada. Trump risks his agenda
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Darren Krolewski, Executive Vice President at DataComp/JLT Associates tells MHProNews that they’ve released their most recent market reports. The 2017 reports cover several states; to see those covered and their release, please click the link here. About JLT Reports JLT Market Reports was founded by John Turzer in 1995, and
DataComp, JLT Associates Announces New Manufactured Home Market Reports Read More
After months of blistering media attacks, innuendo, protests, and allegations that have turned up no evidence, President Donald J. Trump, has neither resigned nor faced impeachment. In fact, while polling is fairly low, it is higher – per the Real Clear Politics average – than President Bill Clinton had at
“Following five consecutive years of robust growth and the development of an impressive customer base throughout North America, Northpoint Commercial Finance has recently announced that they are to be acquired by LBC Capital, a subsidiary of Laurentian Bank of Canada,” the company tells MHProNews. “The transaction is expected to close
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Bullet headlines from CNN Money: · U.S. and Mexico dodge trade war over sugar. · U.S. has record 6 million job openings. · Betsy DeVos: Student loan debt is ‘of grave concern’. · Oil lobby met with interior secretary at Trump hotel. · Anthem pulls out of Obamacare in Ohio
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You may agree or disagree with CNN’s clearly slanted coverage of President Trump, as even Harvard’s recent media study reported. But one must give credit where it’s due. CNN gave solid coverage recently on the growing factory-built home movement. They even got (most) of the facts and nomenclature right. What
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Bryan Crump, owner of Cedar Creek Homes in Columbia Missouri, is making plans to relocate his business to the 4900 block of North Baltimore street in Kirksville, MO. Crump’s development and site plan for the lot will be considered by the Kirksville Planning and Zoning Commission at its June 14
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The Modular Building Institute (MBI) informs MHProNews of an effort to work with the International Code Council (ICC) to promote modular and offsite construction. MBI, via a release, stated that they are working to eliminate barriers for the industry, by developing guidelines and resources for code officials. “The current content
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Over the years, one of the most persistent thorns in the side of manufactured housing is the topic of tornadoes. In numerous meetings with dozens to 100 plus industry veterans in the room, L. A. ‘Tony’ Kovach has asked industry attendees this simple question. “How many of you believe that
Bullet headlines from MarketWatch: Why global oil production looks set to grow in 2018, despite OPEC-led output cut. Stock market closes lower as geopolitics hamper equity benchmark’s record run. Harley-Davidson is recalling 57,000 motorcycles. Apple downgraded as analysts say investors dazzled by iPhone 8 aren’t pricing in enough risk. Bullet
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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 April, 2017. The association tells the Daily Business News that just-released statistics indicate
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