“It’s the gift that keeps on giving,” an attorney researching the manufactured housing industry said to the Daily Business News. If so, it’s a gift courtesy of Warren Buffett, Kevin Clayton, and 21st Mortgage’s – and prior MHI Chair – Tim Williams, and the Urban Institute, among others. …
Warren Buffett Wants an MH Shark Tank – Clayton, 21st, MHI, ‘Gift that Keeps Giving’ Read More
Let’s simplify what this highly politicized FISA memo uproar is all about. What’s been called the “Trump Dossier” for over a year, was in fact paid for by former Secretary Hillary Clinton, and the Democratic National Committee. That document was deemed “Salacious and Unverified” per James Comey, former FBi director, and …
FISA Memo Released, Markets Drop, Bargain$ Ahead – Plus MHMarket Update Read More
When the Daily Business News first began doing periodic reports on Revolution Precrafted Properties, the Trump family had some interests in their operation. For the purposes of this update on their star-studded designs and plans, we’ve not delved into that aspect of their business at all. But that previously reported …
First, let’s note that while the report was dated today, the video shown below is from Tuesday. With that disclosure, the data is fresh, and the video was part of that same report. Even left-of-center CNBC is acknowledging that the Atlanta Federal Reserve’s forecast of a robust 5.4 percent Gross …
Atlanta Fed Release Surprising Economic Forecast – What it Means for Manufactured Housing Read More
It’s not an issue today. It could become one in the near term. As the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) winter meeting approaches, and there is more talk in the industry about anti-trust concerns, the question has been raised. What are the risks and responsibilities of corporations that could get up …
“The Democratic National Committee (“DNC”) filed their Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) disclosure form for the month of December in the middle of President Donald Trump‘s inaugural State of the Union speech,” says Law and Crime. Why did the DNC try to bury their filing in a hot moment in the news …
“Now is the Time for All Good People to Come to the Aid of their Country” Read More
Social media giant, Facebook beat Wall Street’s expectations. But they made an admission that Business Insider says should cause investors to wonder what’s next. The social media platform is used extensively by manufactured home marketers, along with all others in the housing sector. “Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made …
Disruptive Social Media Giant, Used by MH Marketers, Facebook Admits It’s Being Rocked Read More
“This, in fact, is our new American moment. There has never been a better time to start living the American dream.” – President of the United States (POTUS) Donald J. Trump, was the left-of-center New York Times ‘quotation of the day.’ Quotes, facts, figures, and pictures can be worth a …
“Never a Better Time…Living the American Dream,” plus MH Market Update$ Read More
First, the Daily Business News will share the email that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Acting Director, Mick Mulvaney sent out. Then, we will then briefly examine what it could mean to lending, and the manufactured home industry. The CFPB email: ————– From: Mulvaney, Mick (CFPB) <Mick@cfpb.gov>Date: January …
CFPB’s Mulvaney’s Email; What it Says, Mean$ to Lending, & Manufactured Housing Read More
It looks to be yet another case of the truth hiding in plain sight. Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Jaime Dimon for JP Morgan Chase announced a healthcare deal. The market reaction? A selloff. What could it mean for MHVille, the nation? That will be our focus …
Buffett, Bezos – Time Announcement to Drop Market Ahead of SOTU? Plus MH Market Update$ Read More
Washington, D.C., January 30, 2018 – On January 29, 2018, HUD Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson met with a delegation of officials from the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR). “MHARR’s delegation provided the Secretary with a first-hand opportunity to hear the concerns of smaller industry businesses regarding the operation of …
“At ExxonMobil, we plan to invest more than $50 billion over the next five years to expand our business in the United States,” said Chairman and CEO Darren Woods in a post on the company website. Bloomberg notes that this is a significant hike for Exxon over their U.S. spending …
Citing Tax Reform, Billion$ in More U.S. Investments Coming, MH Industry Impact Read More
The markets took their biggest dive in months today, for reasons shown below. But our focus report tonight, and two short videos, will spotlight the rise in conventional housing interest rates, and slide in sales. What does all that mean for manufactured housing? If you’re new, already hooked on our …
Mortgage Rates Jump, Housing Sale$ Slip – plus Manufactured Housing Market Update$ Read More
There are some retail and community locations that are a true ‘one-man band,’ where manufactured home sales (and/or leases) are performed by a single person, and everything else is contacted out. Then there are the more common locations where a team of professionals are at work. Both types …
For manufactured housing professionals looking to increase effectiveness, the toplines inspired by the following infographic could prove to be a rewarding experience. “The world’s most successful people, from Ray Dalio to Warren Buffett,” says Jeff Desjardins, “are not necessarily leagues above the rest of us in raw intelligence – they …
Desjardins – Increased Performance for Professionals Applying 12 Mental Models Read More
There’s a race on between the giant 3 As of the tech world. Which will become the first trillion-dollar operation? Analysts project that in about 12 months, Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet – the parent company to Google – could hit the $1 trillion-dollar mark in valuation. As the Daily …
There are not many adults who doubt that America is highly divided today. It’s not a coincidence. This week’s Masthead looked at an insightful quote from former President Barack Obama. Per the Hill, “Former President Obama said in an interview that Fox News viewers and NPR listeners are living on …
Disturbing Trend of Two Very Different Views of America, Understanding Why Read More
Stating the Obvious for Clarity. Manufactured housing professionals are busy doing what they do, day-by-day. People go to work, invest in, or own a business in order to earn a good living. With the affordable housing crisis, the manufactured home (MH) industry ought to be doing far better than …
When it comes to a colorful phrase, “stronger than a garlic milkshake,” has to rank up there. Raymond James’ Jeffrey Saut sounds off on why he’s overall bullish. But Sault is wary of a short term correction, just over the horizon. That will be our spotlight report, with video. If …
“Economy is Stronger than a Garlic Milkshake,” Raymond James’ Saut – plus MHMarket Update$ 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
