The impact of a Donald Trump presidency continues to resonate, as consumer confidence reached its highest level in 16 years last month, according to Nielsen’s Consumer Confidence Survey. The Conference Board by Nielsen, which provides information around what consumers buy and watch, conducts the survey. According to HousingWire, the Consumer …
In Colorado, city officials in Louisville are working to solve a growing affordable housing crisis. According to the Daily Camera, the focus is on the sole manufactured home community in the city, the 94-unit Parco Dello Zingaro Mobile Home Park, which has served as a cost effective alternative for a …
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Wells Fargo’s whistleblower problem worsens. Twitter cofounder begins selling off shares. Corona owner soars as Trump tariff fears fade. How North Korea makes its money. Some bullets from Fox Business – US, China visit: Why Trump is in the driver’s seat. With “Nuclear Option,” …
UMH Gains, Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets Up Read More
President Donald Trump is known for his no-nonsense, get things done style. Coming into the White House, he had no plans to change it. “I will be the greatest jobs producer God ever created,” said President Trump just before his inauguration. “Believe me.” By all appearances, he’s on …
In the manufactured housing industry, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and it’s director, Richard Cordray, have made growth difficult. And now, Washington lawmakers have taken notice of the challenges. According to CNN Money, Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, has called on President Trump …
Help is on the way for manufactured home owners in need in the Catskills of New York State. According to The Daily Mail, the Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation received $400,000 to replace a dozen dilapidated manufactured or mobile homes, from the Mobile Manufactured Home Replacement Pilot Program. The nonprofit …
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Bulls return! Stocks jump as more Americans find jobs. House Republican calls on Trump to fire CFPB Director. Coal country to Trump: We want jobs of the future. More insurers abandon Obamacare. Who might be next? Some bullets from Fox Business – Trump: Obama …
Nobility Rises, Manufactured Housing CV Down, Broader Markets Spike, Then Fall Read More
There’s excitement in the state of Mississippi, with the signing of HB 1601 into law late last month by Governor Phil Bryant. According to the Star Herald, the law is helping lead the way to home ownership, by establishing a First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account, allowing Mississippi residents to create …
Washington, D.C., April 4, 2017 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) tells MHProNews 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 substantially again during February 2017. These just-released statistics indicate that …
HUD Code Manufactured Home Production Double-Digit Growth, February Report Read More
In Calgary, Alberta, Canada, residents at the now city- owned Midfield Mobile Home Park are heading towards the end of a three year journey – that concludes with the community closing down. “It’s very depressing. I don’t want to see it,” said resident Cindy MacDonald, who also shared that she …
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Showtime gets series about Roger Ailes. Staples soars on reports company is up for sale. Trump promises to help bankers petrified of regulators. Boeing signs $3B deal with Iran’s Aseman Airlines. Some bullets from Fox Business – Trump vows $1T+ infrastructure plan, massive red tape …
Killam Soars, Manufactured Housing CV Dips, Broader Markets Rise Read More
In a story that the Daily Business News originally covered here, the battle between the office of Ohio Governor John Kasich and the Ohio Manufactured Housing Commission (OMHC) has heated up yet again. And, the Ohio Manufactured Homes Association (OMHA) is firing back. According to the Dayton Daily News, Governor Kasich …
UPDATE: OMHA Fires Back in Manufactured Housing Commission Battle Read More
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – Mercedes-Benz pulls ads from The O’Reilly Factor. Trump administration moves to combat visa fraud. MLB drops Pepsi for Coca-Cola. UPS unveils Saturday delivery — and 6,000 new jobs. Some bullets from Fox Business – Will a simple majority confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch? America’s love affair with …
ELS Rises, Manufactured Housing CV, Broader Markets Dip Read More
Whether or not truth is reported, or distorted, reality – the truth – is. Truth exists. That is so on any issue you care to mention: sports, fashion, politics, religion, health, fitness, business — including manufactured, modular, and prefabricated housing. Factory-home building – says John Bostick, Sunshine Homes president – …
What’s the Truth About the Manufactured Housing Industry’s Potential? Read More
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is out with its 2017 Small Business Tax Guide. The free publication helps small business owners to identify what’s new for the 2016 tax year, and outlines some of the reforms that the organization expects to see over the next few months as …
New data from Case-Shiller shows that January home prices rose at the fastest rate since 2014. While this spells a win for sellers, it could eventually affect buyer demand. According to the Wall Street Journal, home prices rose 5.9 percent in the 12 months ended in January, the strongest increase …
Our theme for our April 2017 issue is: Manufactured Housing Industry Politics – Complicated Cross Currents, or April Fools? These articles will go live on the MHProNews.com home page on April 5th. Manufactured, modular and prefabricated home professionals know that how a home got to its location should not define a person …
ELS Chairman and billionaire real estate mogul Sam Zell shared his thoughts recently on President Donald Trump’s plan for the border wall with Mexico, and what it means for business. “I’ve done a fair amount of business near the Mexican border and I think the country is going to do …
Noteworthy headlines on – CNNMoney – The Wells Fargo scandal is far from over. Trump rally alive and kicking after first quarter. Samsung phone launch: It’s been a challenging year. Obamacare: We liked our old health plans better. Some bullets from Fox Business – Tillerson to NATO members: Pay up. Commerce …
Patrick Soars, Manufactured Housing CV Rises, Broader Markets Down Read More
Manufactured Home Industry Politics. Those who know say, “it’s complicated.” Beyond complexity, no one likes to be misled, deceived, conned, lied to, led astray — or ‘fooled.’ While all can ‘cop a plea’ to having done something foolish from time to time, we don’t want to be perceived as – …
