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 …
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
Some 72 percent of Americans believe that misinformation from media is common today, said a recent Axios poll. Distortions of reality impacts manufactured housing in a variety of ways. The light of truth is a useful disinfectant to the darkness of false information or harmful fiction. As was …
“Results vs. Resistance,” Cutting Fog with Facts for MHVille Read More
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 …
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 …
It’s about all of the issues that the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) deals with, including matters of civil and property rights, which matter to businesses. Some Background “Christine Blasey Ford earned a master’s degree in epidemiology from the Stanford,” said the New York Times. “During her academic career, Ford has …
Civil and Property Rights, SOCTUS, and Ford v Kavanaugh at Spirited Hearing Read More
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
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 …
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“Today’s groundbreaking numbers are demonstrative of what I’m hearing everyday from small business owners – that business is booming. As the tax and regulatory landscape changed, so did small business expectations and plans,” said National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) President and CEO Juanita D. Duggan. “We’re now seeing the tangible results …
Record Shattered on SBO, Yields Growth, Profits, More Says Juanita Duggan’s Group Read More
Markets were mixed today, for reasons found in the bullets from CNN and Fox, further below. But one of the developments worth noting was President Donald J. Trump signing a trade deal with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. It means more jobs in the U.S., and that can lead to …
POTUS Trump ‘Keeps Another Trade Promise,’ Plus Manufactured Housing Market UPdates Read More
“You are entitled to your own opinion, but you are not entitled to your own facts.” – Daniel Patrick Moynihan, per Wikipedia. Erlanger, KY is across the Ohio River and near Cincinnati, Ohio. Fort Mitchell, KY is nearby too. So, it is no surprise when a successful business professional and …
Before the recap, further below, and today’s industry-connected commentary, we will begin with a programming note. There is a local post-production issue that is brewing. It is part of a national pattern. The topic is classic efforts to zone out current and future manufactured homes (MH). It is …
Record-after-record on the stock markets since the election of President Donald J. Trump. Record-after-record in employment for minorities, women, and all workers since the election of the 45th U.S. president. Some of the debate and outlook of what’s ahead will all be in our featured report this evening. If you’re …
New Highs, Tired of Winning Yet? Plus, MH Market UPdates Read More
It’s been a year since Hurricane Irma, and the headlines now are focused upon other matters, including the still-developing post-storm conditions in the Carolinas, which President Donald J. Trump visited yesterday. We’ll get to the news from the White House, as well as other sources about the visit …
New York City Mayor Michael Rubens Bloomberg owns Bloomberg News. Bloomberg has signaled an interest in running against President Donald J. Trump in 2020 as a Democratic Party candidate. So even that brief background is enough to say that Bloomberg News is not a pro-Trump media outlet. With that brief insight, tonight’s …
1 Million Jobs, Poof! Jack Ma Warns “20 Year Trade War,” Plus MH Market Updates Read More
“What’s Wrong is that We Don’t Ask What’s Right.” – G. K. Chesterton. “Donations to Abortion Rights Organizations: Buffett is a liberal and is pro-choice. In an effort to lend his support as an abortion and reproductive rights advocate, the billionaire has donated $1.2 billion to abortion rights …
They work in our industry’s factories, and on farms that use manufactured homes as the living quarters for their ‘hands.’ They buy or lease pre-HUD Code mobile homes and post-code manufactured homes from retailers or in land lease communities. They do service work, maintain, and do grounds-keeping in …
Let’s note that new tariffs between China and the U.S. today still witnessed a strong day on Wall Street. There’s growing signs that the market is ‘getting it’ on the “America First,” POTUS Trump trade battle. That said, let’s pivot to a key Senate contest. If Democrats are going to …
There have been 5.3 million views on this cute video since it was first posted on Oct 31, 2011. The pseudonymous poster of the video concluded his comments with these words, “I don’t believe America will survive as the Nation our founding fathers left us; “One Nation under …
