It’s not new. But it is an important point, one that the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has made for decades. This time, it is the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) President Juanita Duggan who has said that “little” regulations can cause “big” problems for small …
Duggan “Little” Regulations Can Cause “Big” Problems for Small Businesses Read More
It wasn’t that long ago when JP Morgan said they thought U.S.-Chinese trade tensions would be a skirmish, not a war. That’s changed, which will be our evening focus on a day when stocks retreated. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to …
JP Morgan Downgrades Chinese Equities Over “Full Blown Trade War,” Plus MH Market Updates Read More
Before diving into the update, for those who missed or need a refresher on the red-hot report on the ABC news affiliate video report about Clayton Homes complaints, you can see the video and commentary at the link below. Clayton Homes Ripped by Customer Complaints Spotlighted on ABC …
Clayton Homes Consumer Complaints Saga Continues, Mold and More Read More
While the Manufactured Housing Institute is apparently taking contributions from the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for doing toe-in-the water lending on manufactured homes, the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has been pushing numerous buttons and doors in Washington, D.C. Their goal? …
When left-of-center Axios recent survey revealed that some 72 percent of Americans have a level of distrust for the mainstream media, that’s not new, but it is an interesting data – and tipping – point. If – as much of the nation believes – news is slanted to advance an …
The manufactured home reason has cause to feel good about a steady growth in production, while simultaneously feeling a level of anguish that sales are not far higher. The latest data from the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR), and their statement, tends toward the former. It …
Manufactured Home Production Rises Again in August, 2018 HUD Code Data Read More
There is a steady stream of positive economic, consumer confidence, business and investor confidence news. The positive economic news stands in stark contrast to the roughly last 9 years before the 2016 election, when huge borrowing and a series of “QEs” – “Quantitative Easing” – artificially propped up an economy …
Fed’s Powell “Remarkably Positive Outlook,” Plus Manufactured Housing Market Updates Read More
“As we sit here, somebody is doing something wrong at Berkshire.” – Warren Buffett, per Quartz. “I’m tired of dealing with it,” said Cody Navarre to ABC news affiliate WBRZ2 in Baton Rouge, LA. “The cabinets are falling apart, the vinyl’s coming off of them,” Navarre said. “Nails and stuff …
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Local zoning, ordinances, and barriers-of-entry have been one of the significant factors limiting manufactured home sales. That’s a widely held view, which virtually all state associations, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), a Clayton Homes’ attorney, and the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) would broadly agree upon publicly. …
When consumers are confident, they tend to buy more. Who says? “The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) is based on the concept that if consumers are optimistic, they tend to purchase more goods and services,” said Investopedia. “U.S. consumer confidence rebounded in April and new home sales increased more than …
Near All-Time Record, Confidence Means MORE Sales and Business Read More
Earlier this month, the Manufactured Housing Institute produced a handout to their members. One of those was provided to the Daily Business News on MHProNews. It came with a question. “Has former MHI Chairman, Nathan Smith violated federal law? Isn’t that what MHI’s FAQ #6 implies, given SSK’s past …
The Dow rose nearly 200 points today on news that began to leak out late last night that Canada and the U.S. had come to terms on a revision to the old – and much maligned – North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The Manufactured Housing Composite Value rose too. …
The photo above is a reminder of a pivotal time in the development of the manufactured housing industry’s history. It’s a reminder that manufactured homes (MH), like affordable housing in general, are bi-partisan issues. Actually, manufactured homes and affordable housing ought to be nonpartisan issues. But we should know after …
“We love working with companies that make a world positive impact on everyday lives, said Andrew Beebe, managing director of Obvious Ventures, as part of a statement to MHProNews. “Plant Prefab is focused on dramatically improving efficiencies and environmental responsibility in the $330 billion market for new homes in the …
Manufactured home industry marketers and others use social media, including Facebook, on a routine basis. Facebook has been drawing fire for much of this year, and was catching heat prior to 2018 too. An update on the news surrounding Facebook – including the latest allegations and data breach impacting …
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg’s “Frankenstein Moment,” Plus MH Market Updates Read More
“What is wrong is that we don’t ask what is right.” – G.K. Chesterton. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke. CNN Money is mute this morning on the topic of the Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s emotional …
Millions of Americans have been tuned into the Ford-Kavanaugh hearing this afternoon, which at this time are still ongoing. The Mel Watt/FHFA hearing will be covered another time too. Markets closed up, and NAFTA vs. HAFTA was one of those hot topics. That will be our focus for this evening. …
NAFTA Replaced by HAFTA? Plus, Manufactured Housing Market Updates Read More
It’s a place that the residents of dozens of mobile and manufactured housing dwellers have called their home for years. At least one resident says they have been there for over 5 decades. Residents of troubled Northern Housing Community at 281 Grand Ave. in Schofield, near Wausau, WI …
City Orders Manufactured Home Community Closure, Residents Only Have Weeks Read More
“Mel Watt, who runs the Federal Housing Finance Agency, of sexual” misconduct. “Watt’s accuser, Simone Grimes, requested to testify at the hearing” today, per Roll Call. Manufactured housing is in the background of this hearing, and MHProNews plans a follow up on this topic. There are charges of corruption, waste, …
Mel Watt – FHFA and MH Connected Hearing Today to Feature Sexual Misconduct Allegations Read More
The Fed hiked rates today, and the markets slid. There are always multiple factors, which will be outlined in our headline bullets below. But the focus this evening will be a video of the 4 ways that the Fed rate hikes impact you and your customers. If you’re new, already …
4 Ways Fed Rate Hike Impacts You, Your Customers – Plus MH Market Updates Read More
