WASHINGTON, D.C. – “The Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade held a hearing today entitled “Examining Federal Reserve Reform Proposals.” The hearing evaluated three legislative proposals to create a more independent, accountable, and transparent Federal Reserve that would improve economic opportunities for all Americans,” said the Financial Services Committee (FSC) …
That the nation – and thus Washington, D.C. – are polarized is no secret. That big pieces of legislation impacting manufactured home owners, businesses, and investors has been stuck in the halls of Congress, due in part to polarization is widely known too. But just how wide is that gap? …
From its earliest days, America had a need, a thirst, for affordable housing. About a century ago, Sears sold pre-cut kit homes by catalog as one way to obtain that affordable American Dream of home ownership. As Americans have long been a people ‘on the move,’ the original trailer houses …
For several years, MHProNews has done periodic looks at economic basics that impact the industry. Understanding these Economic 101 topics – and sharing it with other professionals – can help the industry and the nation get past decades of economic malaise that’s limited the middle class. The current economic disorder …
Growing the Middle Class, Where Left-Right-Middle Should Agree Read More
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in a release, touted its support for a bill that would strike down a new anti-arbitration rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Per the Chamber’s statement, “The CFPB promulgated an anti-arbitration rule that subjects millions of consumer contracts to regulations that degrade consumer …
Battle Over Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s “Sweeping New” Rule Read More
State associations, in places such as Ohio or Florida, have demonstrated their ability to work with resident/homeowner groups on a variety of issues. For example, Tim Williams and Andrea Reichman with the Ohio Manufactured Home Association collaborated with resident groups in their recent battle to save their state regulatory structure, …
Resident Homeowner Groups, Public Policy, Media, Manufactured Housing, Investors, and You Read More
“What we learn from history is that people don’t learn from history.” – Warren Buffett “Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.” — Warren Buffett, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, parent to several manufactured home industry production, finance, retail and supplier operations. …
In a Divided America, Presidential Interview on Tax Reform, His Social Media Habits, More Read More
If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline reports are found further below, just beyond the Manufactured Housing Composite Value for today. The evolving Daily Business News market report sets the manufactured home industry’s stocks in the broader …
Tax and regulatory policy impacts the manufactured housing industry, much as it does other industries and parts of the economy. The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) are among those supporting tax reform, as the Daily Business News on MHProNews has previously reported. …
Economist Kudlow says, “Trump…Ending War on Business,” Reactions, MH Industry Impact Read More
It is widely known in the industry’s circles that most manufactured homes are “Made in the U.S.A.” Many of the raw materials and comments that go into, or under, a manufactured home are also made or sourced in the U.S. But there are also an array of items that go …
Imports, Capital, Manufactured Housing, and U.S. Policies Read More
“Tax reform is NFIB’s biggest priority, and we’re working hard to ensure that every small business gets a substantial tax cut,” said Junita Duggan, President and CEO of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). “Last week, Congress and the White House unveiled their framework for tax reform. This is …
NFIB CEO Junita Duggan – “Small Businesses Must Get a Tax Cut” Read More
“In place for the last ten years, the Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission [OMHC] is an independent agency, with a team of trained professionals, knowledgeable about the homes and the way they are built and installed,” said a statement from the Ohio Manufactured Home Association (OMHA) to MHProNews. “The Commission does …
Manufactured Homes Commission Abolished, Effective January 21, 2018 Read More
Betty Whittaker, is the Executive Director of the Kentucky Manufactured Housing Institute (KMHI). She was recently awarded by her peers in MHEC the manufactured housing industry State Association Executive of the Year Award, per a release from Globe Newswire. Whittaker is a 20-plus year manufactured housing industry veteran. Her efforts …
Flashback to the end of 2016, and as the chart below reflects, the U.S. economy was stalling. There were economists who said that the nation was heading into a new recession. That threat was looming on the heels of the weakest recovery from a recession in generations — and one …
Revised Q2 GDP Reflects Early Results for Trump Economic Agenda vs. Obama Administration Read More
In Omaha, some call it “Warren Watch.” In Knoxville and Maryville, from the manufactured housing industry perspective, its Clayton, 21st and VMF watch. In Arlington, VA – it’s the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) watch. In Washington, D.C., there’s sadly way too much to watch. Today, the insider watch could be …
Inside Washington, Knoxville, Omaha, and Arlington Sept, 2017 Read More
The state and local media outlet Governing reports on the looming potential for municipal economic turmoil here in the U.S. The “National League of Cities (NLC), the report says municipal finance officers are expecting minimal growth this year — less than 1 percent,” per the report, adding “This year, 69 …
City Economies Struggling, New Court Ruling, Manufactured Housing Fix? Read More
“The president is committed to getting tax relief for middle-class Americans passed and is willing to work with Democrats and Republicans to do it,” White House officials said, per Fox News. Small businesses and entrepreneurs around the United States are waiting to get more specifics on the potential tax reform …
Tax Reform, Front and Center, as Business, Democrats and GOP Converge on Issue Read More
If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline reports are found further below, just beyond the Manufactured Housing Composite Value for today. The evolving Daily Business News market report sets the manufactured home industry’s stocks in the broader …
Mixed Markets Await Irma Outcome, Trump Tax Video, Graphic, MH Stock Updates Read More
“As innovation and automation displace jobs and transform the marketplace, it will require a paradigm shift in policy to ensure that the economy remains stable, everyone benefits, and no one is left behind,” U.S. Representative Chris Lee (D-HI) wrote on r/futurology on Reddit. With experts saying that most service jobs …
Certain Voices are Pushing It – Would Universal Income Help or Hurting Americans? Read More
“If Democrats don’t want to bring back your jobs, cut your taxes, raise your pay and help America win, voters should deliver a clear message,” President Donald Trump said during a speech he made in North Dakota on Wednesday. “Do your job to deliver for America or find a new …
Is the President Pivoting to Gain Bi-Partisan Support for Tax Reform? Read More
