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Nearly a year has come and gone since MHProNews reported on a lawsuit by modular home owners that seeks to hold Brad Pitt, the Make it Right Foundation, and others responsible for claims of defective homes reportedly plagued by mold, rotting wood, and other health or safety problems. Recently Judge […]
Days before award-winning independent investigative journalist and best-selling author Sharyl Attkisson did her recent column on the Hill and a related podcast, right-of-center talk radio, Fox News personality, and best selling author Mark Levin interviewed Senator Ron Johnson (WI-R) on a topic related to the headline. But each of
“It has been discovered that with a dull urban population, all formed under a mechanical system of State education, a suggestion or command, however senseless and unreasoned, will be obeyed if it be sufficiently repeated.” – Hilaire Belloc, from An Essay on the Restoration of Property. “The control
To set the table for this specific and all of our sources and reports, thinking readers must be able to sift through the chaff and save the wheat. The Open Markets Institute is certainly one of the more aggressive researchers and advocates into the important topic of the monopolization of
For tens of millions, perception is reality. That’s an important point for manufactured housing professionals to keep top of mind. It is an apt point for investors to consider too. Tonight we will look at a Reuters report of some Morning Consult research. It says something simple, yet insightful. Depending
“As every schoolchild knows, the federal government is divided into the legislative, executive, and judicial branches,” said the Pacific Legal Foundation in an email today. “This separation of powers was designed to ensure that government does not become oppressive. As James Madison put it, combining these powers into one branch
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was
A Tale of Two Cities, Affordable Housing, Manufactured Homes, and You Read More
This evening will be not one or two, but 3 videos to cover the various aspects of the scuttle butt swirling around top Democratic donors, who the front-runners are, and is it time for someone new to get into the Democratic presidential primary process? Maybe it’s another Russian troll farm,
“Evil lies close at hand.” “Evil lies.” – Dale Ahlquist, author of “The Complete Thinker: The Marvelous Mind of G. K. Chesterton” “Fear is ‘False Evidence Appearing Real.’” – Smiley Blanton, per Snaket Pai. A pull quote from a longer message from a state association executive to MHProNews
RILA is the acronym for the Retail Industry Leaders Association. Why this is of interest to manufactured housing pros will become evident as this report is developed. RILA includes big names like Target and Walmart, who have formally addressed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about their concerns about the market
Some people when beaten in a street fight are smart enough to stay down. Others, not so much. If someone is clearly outclassed in tennis, chess, poker, or whatever, why keep going back for another beating? Hold that thought. Now, imagine a company with more “decision makers” than staff. What
Doubling Down on Debunked Data, Latest Bold MHInsider Claim Unpacked Read More
As the map below reflects, the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has their offices a short distance to the White House, HUD, the halls of Congress, and a variety of federal office buildings. The photo is of their location reveals, they are located across from one of
Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform Federal Comments Letter, Reviewed Read More
“With our national debt well above $20 trillion, now is the time to reverse the trend of climbing government spending. The President’s federal budget commits to restraint while prioritizing funding to rebuild our national defense and strengthen America’s borders,” according to the White House website. Our sister MHLivingNews site made
The Michigan Manufactured Housing Association (MMHA) has professionally produced some useful videos that generally promote manufactured home living as an affordable housing option. Last April, they posted two new ones on YouTube, plus ran these on commercials that month on TV. “We are targeting those who are looking for
Professional State Association Videos Promoting Manufactured Homes, Insights and Analysis Read More
“Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it.” – Winston Churchill. “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana (both per White Board Business). Investors hear and say that increased certainty is useful in making investment decisions, especially
Earlier this evening, a simple premise was laid out in the report linked here which will be useful in understanding the data that follows. Let’s sum up to set the table for what follows. There is an affordable housing crisis. Mainstream housing is far outperforming manufactured homes. The National Association
Stating the obvious, WeWork isn’t manufactured housing. The once high-flying firm with SoftBank’s backing may be a reminder of the .com bubble of the 1990s. While there are clear distinctions, it may also be a reminder that even high-level investors can be deceived in potentially spectacularly shocking ways. Our focus
Programing Notice: the Arlington, VA based Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) is in flux, as some new and exclusive upcoming reports will reflect. That noted, yesterday MHI sent out the following to their members. An analysis and commentary will follow. Senate Appropriations Committee Calls on Localities to Consider Manufactured Housing
Manufactured Housing Institute Issues Housing Alert on Local Zoning Read More
The Texas Manufactured Housing Association (TMHA) has told MHProNews on 10.21.2019 that a longtime supporter, Jim Oliver passed away last month. The TMHA provided the photo at the top left. Per the TMHA, the following. The Oliver family is saddened to share the news that our founder, Jim
James “Jim” Easton Oliver, R.I.P. Read More
The letter below was provided by publisher L. A. ‘Tony’ Kovach for MHCC committee and other industry members and interested parties consideration. — 10.21.2019 HUD Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee C/O Home Innovation Research Labs mhcc@homeinnovation.com Administering Organization 400 Prince Georges Boulevard Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774 MHProNews.com is the
Upcoming Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) Meeting Comments Letter Read More
