Millions could care less about politics. Many don’t want to talk about religion either. Especially those in business, who want to be able to serve as many people as possible, topics like that are almost a taboo. Then there is “industry politics.” Some only want to hear ‘good news.’ …
Local media originally reported that the tortured odyssey of the Northern Housing Community in Schofield, Wisconsin did not receive a timely appeal. Those initial accounts turned out to be inaccurate. “Your article was very interesting,” said Sarah L. Ruffi, of the Ruffi Law Offices in Wausau, WI. “I represent Northern …
Reprieve in Community Closure Collision, Another Round Ahead? Read More
Billionaire investor and inventor Elon Musk’s hyperloop is almost ready. He’s going to give away free rides. Details, pros and cons, and the potential impact for manufactured housing are our focus report for tonight. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get …
Former Indiana Governor Mike Pence knows manufactured housing, sources in the Hoosier state tell MHProNews. Vice President Pence also knows and uses the correct terminology, and supports the industry, those same sources tell the Daily Business News. The 58 year old vice president is mentioned by some as a …
Manufactured Housing Supporting VP Mike Pence in Elkhart, Indiana – Highlights Read More
Long before others in manufactured housing raised the topic of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and automation as a concern for workers and independent businesses, the Daily Business News on MHProNews has led the charge on raising the industry’s awareness of the many nuances to this disruptive challenge. With giants …
White House Official Statement on Artificial Intelligence – Industry and Business Summit Read More
“Home Group, one of the UK’s largest providers of homes for sale and affordable rent, has reported that 52% of individuals would be unlikely to live in a modular home, yet almost 90% failed to identify a modern modular product,” the operation said in a statement in their news blog. …
Home Group Commissions YouGov Study, Most Don’t Understand Modular Homes Read More
ICYMI, yes, you read that headline correctly. There are cities and towns that pay you to move there, or to live there. This could be useful information for manufactured home marketers in or near these areas. That will be our spotlight report this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on …
Two South Georgia lawmakers, Darrel Ealum of Albany and John Corbett of Valdosta, helped write legislation to clean up what Ealum says are “old ugly eyesores,” said WALB. “The bill gives landowners a voice they previously didn’t have,” writes Vontresia Cutts. “Yes, it the bill is what the George Manufactured Housing Association [GMHA] …
“The Coldwater Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Council approve rezoning 20.6 acres from the township R-3 to the city’s AA — Agriculture Residential – for a 102 lot manufactured home subdivision,” said the Daily Reporter. Leading the charge was Don Westphal. “The petitioners from Farrell-Roeh of Littleton, …
“YES! Communities (“YES!”), one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of manufactured home communities, today announced that it had acquired a portfolio of 24 manufactured home communities, comprising over 6,800 residential home sites in the states of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Texas, from affiliates of Four Leaf Properties,” said the company in a release …
Yes! Communities Closes on Major Deal, Added Insights Not in Media Release Read More
Perhaps investors in the markets had already “priced in” the anticipated announcement by President Donald J. Trump of his withdrawal from the Iran deal negotiated by President Barack Obama Administration point man, then Secretary of State, John Kerry. Market impact is our focus for tonight. If you’re new, already hooked …
Private property rights are a foundational issue for the manufactured housing industry, and all other housing professionals, and consumers. Nevertheless, those private property rights, along with many others, are widely misunderstood. Primaries will be decided in several states today. How engaged are most Americans in politics? How well do …
Promoting Home Ownership and Private Property is Premised by Understanding This Read More
There’s plenty to unpack from the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. One of the revelations is Warren Buffett’s on-camera statement on what they’re doing with the tax cuts that President Donald J. Trump championed. That’s our focus report for this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature …
Longtime Daily Business News readers know that the MHProNews view – and that of scores of industry professionals – is that proper terminology is important. The reverse of that is that improper terminology is to be avoided. When the Daily Business News uses the term “trailer house” or “trailer …
Manufactured Housing Roadblock? BBC Reports “Trailer Park Living” Read More
Buckle up for what may be the most important topic so far this year, for this session of the Monday Morning Manufactured Home Sales and Marketing Meeting about “Style or Substance.” Executive summary? Style matters, but properly understood, the industry evidence demonstrates that substance is proven to matter more. …
When it comes to the affordable housing crisis, one of the nation’s hot-spots is Seattle, Washington. Seattle is the headquarters of founder Jeff Bezos’ – the world’s richest man – ubiquitous flagship company, Amazon. In the backdrop of every U.S. affordable housing story, there ought to be an appropriate …
Is it a coincidence? As the temperatures outdoors are rising, so too are the reports, research and news items that shake, rattle and roll (pardon the last pun) manufactured housing professionals. Warren Buffett’s annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting is underway, and sucks up a fair amount of O2. An …
“Trapped. Threatened. Scared. That is how thousands of people across the Front Range are feeling and they all have one thing in common: They live in manufactured homes,” says Denver 7 in their report on a manufactured home community in Thornton, Colorado. At a time when about half of all manufactured homes …
“Trapped. Threatened. Scared.” “Mobile Home [SIC] Owner’s Fears Reflect National Crisis” Read More
As an investment and business guru told MHProNews today, one person can move the markets. He was talking about Warren Buffett, and his big bet on Apple. That will be the focus for our market report tonight. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are …
What could all of those individual topics in the headline possibly have in common? What could each of those current events mean to manufactured housing professionals, owners, investors and advocates? Plenty. Here’s the quick rundown. The glue for each are the two words, “first principles.” Let’s look… The …
