There are numerous ties between energy sector jobs and factory-built housing. UMH Properties (UMH), to name but one example, has a significant location count in the Marcellus region. Several producers are keen on workforce housing, or retailers who sell homes to those who work in the energy sector. On a …
It is the Department of Justice, says the makers of this video, that put the theft of wages workers as 4x higher than the loss to property crimes. 4 times more lost wages to companies – white collar – than to those who steal, rob, vandalize, etc.? That’s the claim …
February’s job totals were the worst since Sept 2017. The broader markets are down for 5 straight days. Part of the buzz about the lower numbers is reaction to the anemic job report, which included a sharp drop in construction jobs. A look under the hood of the February jobs …
There are those in media who attempt to hide or mask their agenda. That tens of millions of Americans apparently believe that many in media have an agenda is underscored by what is purportedly the most accurate polling unit’s new research, linked here. Editorially, the MHProNews opposes or supports an …
It is entirely unclear to the objective, independent mind how someone can view their own profession through a purely myopic lens. The affordable housing industry’s hidden gems are arguably manufactured homes. Yet the industry is underperforming at a time when the need and demand for affordable homes are high. Further, …
We’ll look at some data points this evening, just a few hours ahead of President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union. That will be our featured focus for this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH …
Data Points Ahead of SOTU, Plus Manufactured Housing Market Updates Read More
There’s been more coverage here on the Daily Business News on MHProNews than any other trade media in manufactured housing about the topic of opportunity zones. Those opportunity zones are now law. They hold the promise of years of potential investment magnets in areas across the country that are …
Economic Opportunities Loom, Infrastructure and Opportunity Zones Read More
Certainly, retirees are among those that by homes, as seasoned manufactured housing industry professionals well know. But it is routinely workers that are the present and future measure of the soundness of an economy. So, it’s employment – jobs data – that gets attention from publicly traded companies in their …
Federal Economic Measures, Data at Close of 2018, and Manufactured Housing Read More
Habitat for Humanity has long had ties with former President Jimmy Carter. The former president and peanut farmer’s brother Billy Carter had significant positions in manufactured home operations, as has been previously reported on MHLivingNews and MHProNews. Those facts were not mentioned by the Sonoma County Habitat for Humanity …
Going PreFab, Habitat for Humanity Announces Plan for Factory Home Building in 2019 Read More
The Daily Business News has kept an eye on Sears this week for several reasons. There are the lessons that can be learned from Sears for MHVille. Another is Sear’s historic ties to prefab housing. Third is the insider question. Sear’s will be our focus this evening, on a day …
Bankrupt Sears Gets Last Minute Bid, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
Informed sources with and connected to Clayton Homes reveals new angles on an emerging, as well as previously stories. According to sources, in under 2 years, Clayton Homes has and will invest some $55,000,000 in technology tied to the manufactured home buyer’s shopping experience. Clayton has demonstrated some of their virtual tour technology …
Press releases from both the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the White House pressroom to the Daily Business News on MHProNews could be summed up with this goal in mind. There is a need to revive, expand, and protect the American Dream for all. President Donald …
Joint HUD, White House Announcements Aim to Advance the American Dream Read More
Earlier this month, the Daily Business News on MHProNews looked at the issue of work-life balance. It’s a handy topic to be reflecting on, as the 2019 New Year approaches. So, before diving into how CEOs use their time, readers who may have missed it should consider reading the …
How do CEO’s Use Their Time? Work, Life Balance Part II Read More
Let’s start with some facts. There’s a shortage of construction and other workers. That worker shortage impacts manufactured housing, and other builders too. There is also the cost and consequences of incarceration. According to Wikipedia, “In October 2013, the incarceration rate of the United States of America was …
Tonight’s final article will be sooooooooooooo simple. What is the top industry in the state(s) that you or your location(s) operate in? You may be surprised. According to the sources as shown, above and below are the facts. If you are in manufactured home (MH) …
Top Industry in 50 U.S. States At-A-Glance, Infographic and Chart Read More
Halloween is beloved by millions, and thousands of industry professionals have youth that will participate. Adults will have their own ‘all hallows eve’ – Halloween festivities. Manufactured housing has arguably been limited by several artificial factors. From the outset of our launch of publishing 9 years ago, MHProNews …
Manufactured Housing’s Halloween Lighter Side, Cartoons and Video Tip Read More
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 …
It’s almost axiomatic. Promises made during a campaign are not always promises kept. But there is a promise that then Senator Barack H. Obama (IL-D) made during his successful 2008 campaign for the presidency that ought to stand out for all thinking people of independent thought and good …
“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
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
