The following media release from HUD will be followed by an MHProNews Analysis and Commentary on how this aligns with third-party data plus recent statements as promoted by the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI). U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Marcia L. Fudge, Secretary Office of Public Affairs, Washington, […]
“The estimated Net Worth of Mark J. Yost is at least $37.1 Million dollars as of 11 March 2021,” said Wallmine. “Mr. Yost owns over 70,421 units of Skyline Champion Corp stock worth over $15,697,597 and over the last 3 years he sold SKY stock worth over $17,716,970. In addition,
In a land where losers can become ‘winners’ via oceans of legends, legal loopholes, lawyers, and layers of lies, the words “don’t tell me, show me” come to mind. Our profession and scores of others are impacted by media that produce a mix of accurate, inaccurate, or utter falsehoods. How
The term prima facie means “based on the first impression; accepted as correct until proved otherwise, says the Oxford Languages dictionary. Fraud, says Oxford Languages is defined as “a person or thing intended to deceive others…” Beyond first impressions, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), their inside leadership, MHI outside counsel,
The manufactured housing industry has been in what pure data indicates could be described as a prolonged Bearish Market type trend. The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) has quietly stopped issuing monthly “economic reports” like the one shown here, but has nevertheless continued to provide certain annual snapshots for those who
As newcomers or longtime readers alike should know, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) for years provided their readers with what they called their monthly “economic report.” However, in recent months, the Arlington, VA based MHI has for whatever reason apparently stopped providing such information to their email readers. Further, to
If some industry professionals might believe that Kevin Clayton, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) owned Clayton Homes, could make a personal appearance at a municipal planning commission meeting, they would be correct. But the meeting attended last Thursday March 11, 2021 in Townsend, TN has no apparent direct connection with
If only one simple thing was needed to fix what ails our society and profession, it would be a far easier challenge to convey. But as former President Barack H. Obama once said, people are complex. Even some problematic people can do good things. Whatever one’s politics, that is a
Stating the obvious can clarify issues. Our profession is a subset of the greater American economy. The economy, like it or not, is influenced by political decisions. In the age of COVID19, political decisions related to ‘health’ and ‘public safety’ have taken on a meaning that many would never have
For readers old and new alike, the headline is not hyperbole, as this outline, data, and what is linked from this report and analysis will arguably reflect. Rather, the case can be made that it is the truth hiding in plain sight, so long as someone is willing to look.
“The one issue that will prohibit affordable housing in the future — not only manufactured homes, but site-built — is local zoning and covenants.” Jay Hamilton, then executive director of the Georgia Manufactured Housing Association, said that in a report published on Mobile and Manufactured Home Living News (MHLivingNews.com) entitled
The featured focus tonight will be 5 graphics from CNN that present a snapshot of the jobs market one year into the pandemic. For those retailers or sellers who are looking for a marketing hook beyond tax refund checks, the enactment of what has been billed as “COVID-19 relief legislation”
“In a typical application of the scientific method, a researcher develops a hypothesis, tests it through various means, and then modifies the hypothesis on the basis of the outcome of the tests and experiments. … In this way, hypotheses serve as tools by which scientists gather data.” So says Britannica.
The Associated Press (AP) reported the following about Marcia Fudge’s appointment as HUD Secretary earlier today. Senate confirms Ohio Rep. Fudge as housing secretary “WASHINGTON (AP) (3.10.2021) — The Senate has confirmed Marcia Fudge to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development, placing the longtime Ohio lawmaker in charge
The following news release was provided by HUD and sent to MHProNews earlier today. Good Morning: Today, HUD published a Federal Register notice (Link) that extends the effective date of the final rule published on January 12, 2021, amending the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act based upon
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an “interpretive rule clarifying that the prohibition against sex discrimination under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Regulation B,” said a press release to MHProNews and others in media that was dated 3.9.2021. The ruling is in response to a “June 15,
Dr. Joseph Mercola, who is cited at length further below, is presenting a classic video that millions will never have seen from a mainstream news interview with bestselling Brave New World author Aldus Huxley. It is useful because techniques of manipulation and propaganda being used today have been used for
It is fair to say that surveys and economic projections are not always as advertised. That ‘stating the obvious’ disclaimer noted, Fannie Mae has provided MHProNews two distinct but interrelated news releases on the economy and the U.S. housing market. The first part of this evening’s market report is Fannie
On February 27, 2021, Warren E. Buffett, Chairman of the Board for the Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate released his famed annual letter that accompanies their 2020 annual report. The report includes Clayton Homes and their associated units, but is of course not solely focused on that part of the conglomerates holdings.
If DealStreetAsia (DSA) is correct, it means that mainstream news reporters and various trade media alike were to some degree ‘taken in’ by the smoke and mirrors illusions woven by Revolution Precrafted Properties in what Philippines based ABS-CBN News reported like this. “Robbie Antonio, son of Century Properties chairman Jose
