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Feb 6 2022February 12, 2022

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By MHProNews / February 6, 2022 February 12, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

2021 ended with total manufactured housing production of 105,772 manufactured homes – 12% increase over the 94,390 manufactured homes produced in 2020. This is the first time since 2006 that new HUD Code manufactured home production surpassed the 100,000-construction mark. A comparison of new manufactured home shipments to previous history, …

Infographic, Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR), Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Statements-2021 Manufactured Housing Data, Related Issues – plus Sunday Weekly MH Headlines Recap Read More

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Feb 5 2022

ABC News, WebMD – ‘Johns Hopkins Univ Study Finds Lockdowns Only Reduced COVID Deaths by 0.2%’ – Examining Research Effectively Indicts Federal, State, Local Policies; plus MHMarket Updates

By MHProNews / February 5, 2022 February 5, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

Per ABC Action News, “Johns Hopkins University study finds lockdowns only reduced COVID deaths by 0.2%” saying “A new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University reveals COVID lockdowns prevented only a small number of deaths caused by the virus. The authors reviewed 24 separate studies and broke them into …

ABC News, WebMD – ‘Johns Hopkins Univ Study Finds Lockdowns Only Reduced COVID Deaths by 0.2%’ – Examining Research Effectively Indicts Federal, State, Local Policies; plus MHMarket Updates Read More

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Feb 4 2022December 2, 2022

How Much Could Manufactured Home Stocks Drop if DOJ/FTC Hits a Firm on Antitrust? Facebook/Meta Gives Clues, JD Supra on Antitrust Enforcement Trends; Plus Manufactured Housing Market Updates

By MHProNews / February 4, 2022 December 2, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

There may not seem to be many similarities between the Biden White House and the 45th President, Donald J. Trump. At least superficially, the current White House Resident, Joseph R. “Joe” Biden (D) and the deposed President Trump (R) seem to have some common points on antitrust. While apparent mouthpieces …

How Much Could Manufactured Home Stocks Drop if DOJ/FTC Hits a Firm on Antitrust? Facebook/Meta Gives Clues, JD Supra on Antitrust Enforcement Trends; Plus Manufactured Housing Market Updates Read More

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Feb 3 2022February 3, 2022

Millions of Views – Tale of 22 year old TikTok user Aaliyah, Homeless Full Time Home Depot Employee Living in Car – Why Aaliyah’s Story Matters to Affordable Housing, Manufactured Homes; plus MHMarkets

By MHProNews / February 3, 2022 February 3, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

The story of Aaliyah was first published in the Sun, but WND, the New York Post and others in media have since highlighted it. MHProNews is providing three of her TikTok videos, a few pull quotes from the NY Post, and the WND introduction before pivoting to lessons that could …

Millions of Views – Tale of 22 year old TikTok user Aaliyah, Homeless Full Time Home Depot Employee Living in Car – Why Aaliyah’s Story Matters to Affordable Housing, Manufactured Homes; plus MHMarkets Read More

Feb 2 2022February 3, 2022

File Under “You Can’t Make This Up” – Wacky Wednesday Explores Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Excellence Award-Winners and their Legal Challenges, plus MHMarkets Updates

By MHProNews / February 2, 2022 February 3, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

Let’s be clear. There are fine firms involved in the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI). Then there are firms that are accused by their own customers and residents of being predatory, deceptive, or worse. So, this isn’t about throwing some ‘good apple’ because others have worms. A wormy apple might look …

File Under “You Can’t Make This Up” – Wacky Wednesday Explores Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Excellence Award-Winners and their Legal Challenges, plus MHMarkets Updates Read More

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Feb 1 2022February 1, 2022

“Wag the Dog” – Exploring Manufactured Housing Industry Habits, Associations, Reality Viewed Through Publicly Traded Companies Investor Statements, plus Manufactured Home Market Updates

By MHProNews / February 1, 2022 February 1, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

“Wag the Dog” is a name of a movie, but it is also a technique used by politicians and others to divert attention from an uncomfortable or embarrassing subject. Indeed, the movie is based on precisely that diversionary tactic notion. Head fakes are deployed in sports, politics, and business too. …

“Wag the Dog” – Exploring Manufactured Housing Industry Habits, Associations, Reality Viewed Through Publicly Traded Companies Investor Statements, plus Manufactured Home Market Updates Read More

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Jan 31 2022

SEC Lawsuit Updates ex-Skyline Exec, Cavco Industries, Joe Stegmayer, Dan Urness – Why is Manufactured Housing Underperforming During Affordable Housing Crisis? Legal Updates, Reports Explore Claims

By MHProNews / January 31, 2022 January 31, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

On 9.3.2021 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced they filed suit against individuals whose companies are involved in the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI). “SEC Charges Public Company and Former Executives with Insider Trading, Internal Accounting Control Violations, and Misleading an Auditor,” said SECinvestigations.org. On 1.26.2022 Law360 reported that the …

SEC Lawsuit Updates ex-Skyline Exec, Cavco Industries, Joe Stegmayer, Dan Urness – Why is Manufactured Housing Underperforming During Affordable Housing Crisis? Legal Updates, Reports Explore Claims Read More

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Jan 30 2022January 31, 2022

Danny Glover and Revealing Manufactured Housing Realities – Power of Correct Questions and Observations Regardless of Good, Bad, Laughable, or No Reply – plus Sunday Manufactured Home Weekly Recap

By MHProNews / January 30, 2022 January 31, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

According to left-leaning Wikipedia, actor and activist Danny Glover eventually supported then Senator Barack Obama (D) in the 2016 presidential campaign in what became his successful push for the White House. By contrast, Glover had opposed President George W. Bush (R). Wikipedia quoted him saying: “On the foreign policy of …

Danny Glover and Revealing Manufactured Housing Realities – Power of Correct Questions and Observations Regardless of Good, Bad, Laughable, or No Reply – plus Sunday Manufactured Home Weekly Recap Read More

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Jan 29 2022

Shortages, Shortages – Smorgasbord of Housing, Employees, Energy, Supplies, and Truckers – Signs Pushback Growing in Canada, U.S., European Nations – Analysis; plus Manufactured Home Market Updates

By MHProNews / January 29, 2022 January 29, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

Mainstream single family (and manufactured) housing shortages and construction delays. Supply chains and truckers. Too few employees stepping forward for some 10 million job openings in the U.S. Energy and other costs rising by currency devaluation commonly dubbed as inflation. The smorgasbord of what may at first seem like disconnected …

Shortages, Shortages – Smorgasbord of Housing, Employees, Energy, Supplies, and Truckers – Signs Pushback Growing in Canada, U.S., European Nations – Analysis; plus Manufactured Home Market Updates Read More

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Jan 28 2022January 27, 2022

Schalamar Creek Mobile Homeowners v Steve Adler, Murex Properties, Northwest Mutual, David Eastman, Lutz Bobo & Telfair, FMHA – Opinion, Pleadings – RICO Info, More – Plus MH Investing Updates

By MHProNews / January 28, 2022 January 27, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

The interest on MHProNews in the case of Schalamar Creek Mobile Homeowners Association vs. Adler et al, which included Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) state affiliate, the Florida Manufactured Housing Association (FMHA), merits additional information from various case related pleadings and opinions. Aspects of the case have been dealt with, as …

Schalamar Creek Mobile Homeowners v Steve Adler, Murex Properties, Northwest Mutual, David Eastman, Lutz Bobo & Telfair, FMHA – Opinion, Pleadings – RICO Info, More – Plus MH Investing Updates Read More

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Jan 27 2022

“Groundhog Day” for Better Manufactured Housing Financing, Underserved Mortgage Markets Coalition, Manufactured Housing Institute in Spotlight over FHFA GSEs Lending Decisions; plus MHMarkets Update

By MHProNews / January 27, 2022 January 27, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

“Regarding chattel loans which represent the bulk of the manufactured housing [MH] consumer financing market, this is more like “Groundhog Day” than “laying groundwork.” Fannie and Freddie have already had years to study the MH chattel market and “lay the groundwork” for what they should have been doing all along — supporting …

“Groundhog Day” for Better Manufactured Housing Financing, Underserved Mortgage Markets Coalition, Manufactured Housing Institute in Spotlight over FHFA GSEs Lending Decisions; plus MHMarkets Update Read More

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Jan 26 2022January 26, 2022

Kevin Clayton – Wacky Wednesday in MHVille – Why Wonky Wit Works in Accountability, Education, Reports & Views in Manufactured Housing and Beyond; plus Macro, Manufactured Home Markets Recap

By MHProNews / January 26, 2022 January 26, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

The case could be made that MHInsider and other pro-MHI mouthpieces can’t fawn or fluff enough to suit Kevin Clayton. Clayton said in a recent media release that they seek to “Democratizing affordable housing for all. The value of family and taking care of people. Building with sustainability in mind. …

Kevin Clayton – Wacky Wednesday in MHVille – Why Wonky Wit Works in Accountability, Education, Reports & Views in Manufactured Housing and Beyond; plus Macro, Manufactured Home Markets Recap Read More

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Jan 25 2022January 25, 2022

MHI Affiliate FMHA – Related Requests for Comments – on RICO Lawsuit from Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Leaders, Other MHIndustry Hot Topics; plus MHMarkets, Investing Updates

By MHProNews / January 25, 2022 January 25, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

The following inquiry was sent to Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) leaders, dozens of other industry members – including attorneys – about 3 hours ago. It is related to a case reported by the legal reporting site, Law360. It should be self-explanatory. It will be followed by additional related information, analysis, …

MHI Affiliate FMHA – Related Requests for Comments – on RICO Lawsuit from Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Leaders, Other MHIndustry Hot Topics; plus MHMarkets, Investing Updates Read More

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Jan 24 2022

Dave Ramsey, Ramsey Solutions “Why Are Mobile Homes a Bad Investment?” Corrections Requested – “It Would be Smart to Save the $100,000, Right? Wrong!” Claims Ramsey – MHProNews Facts & Analysis

By MHProNews / January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

Dave Ramsey and Ramsey Solutions were contacted by MHProNews on 1.24.2022 to request corrections to another one of their arguably factually flawed reports. The request is as follows and precedes the text of their post that rips manufactured homes as a bad investment. As Ramsey framed it: “Why Are Mobile …

Dave Ramsey, Ramsey Solutions “Why Are Mobile Homes a Bad Investment?” Corrections Requested – “It Would be Smart to Save the $100,000, Right? Wrong!” Claims Ramsey – MHProNews Facts & Analysis Read More

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Jan 23 2022

USA Today, Washington Post and HousingWire – Mainstream News on Manufactured Housing – First Look; Sunday Manufactured Home Headlines, Reports Weekly Recap

By MHProNews / January 23, 2022 January 23, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

Following the public slam last fall by the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) of the Washington Post report on manufactured homes last September 2021, that mainstream news outlet included by MHARR and the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) this past week. It is one of several mainstream media reports …

USA Today, Washington Post and HousingWire – Mainstream News on Manufactured Housing – First Look; Sunday Manufactured Home Headlines, Reports Weekly Recap Read More

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Jan 22 2022January 25, 2022

Avoidable Tragedies, Choosing Honorable Profits vs. Costly Human and Financial Losses – Homelessness Facts, Trends, Ties to Lack of Affordable Housing, Manufactured Homes; plus Manufactured Housing Markets Update

By MHProNews / January 22, 2022 January 25, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

Stating the Obvious and reviewing the facts can bring clarity to long festering issues that may have vexed our society as well as our industry for decades. For an example is the issue of homelessness. It should go without saying that the less affordable housing is, the greater housing insecurity …

Avoidable Tragedies, Choosing Honorable Profits vs. Costly Human and Financial Losses – Homelessness Facts, Trends, Ties to Lack of Affordable Housing, Manufactured Homes; plus Manufactured Housing Markets Update Read More

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Jan 21 2022January 21, 2022

Unpacking Marcel Schwantes-Inc. on “Breaking the Habits” ‘No Longer Serving You,’ Credits Buffett: “The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken” – plus MHMarkets Update

By MHProNews / January 21, 2022 January 21, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

People and professionals are normally social creatures prone to certain behaviors. “The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.” Quote Investigator says that “is Warren quoting the English philosopher Bertrand Russell, because his words so aptly describe the insidious nature …

Unpacking Marcel Schwantes-Inc. on “Breaking the Habits” ‘No Longer Serving You,’ Credits Buffett: “The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken” – plus MHMarkets Update Read More

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Jan 20 2022

FeganScott Class Action v Manufactured Housing Institute Member ELS: “Announces Investigation into Equity LifeStyle Properties for Widespread, Chronic Neglect of Mobile Home Properties Across U.S.” – plus MHMarket Updates

By MHProNews / January 20, 2022 January 20, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE:ELS), as their name implies, project an image of resort living, often near bodies of water. The ELS property Heritage Plantation is located in Vero Beach, FL – only about 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and boasting two modest lakes – has per residents and a …

FeganScott Class Action v Manufactured Housing Institute Member ELS: “Announces Investigation into Equity LifeStyle Properties for Widespread, Chronic Neglect of Mobile Home Properties Across U.S.” – plus MHMarket Updates Read More

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Jan 19 2022

Business-Employee Alert – Former FDA Chief, Researchers – Omicron Variant Signals End of Pandemic? If So, Why the Push for Mandates? Updated COVID19 Facts and Analysis – plus MHMarkets Updates

By MHProNews / January 19, 2022 January 19, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

Per the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) this morning, “Supreme Court Blocks Vaccine Mandate for Large Businesses” explaining “The Supreme Court has blocked the Administration’s COVID-19 vaccine-or-test mandate for workers at large private businesses. The mandate required that workers at businesses with 100 or more employees must get vaccinated or submit …

Business-Employee Alert – Former FDA Chief, Researchers – Omicron Variant Signals End of Pandemic? If So, Why the Push for Mandates? Updated COVID19 Facts and Analysis – plus MHMarkets Updates Read More

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Jan 18 2022January 18, 2022

Crisis and Opportunity – As Income Erosion Hits Millions Employed, Retirees, Small Businesses, 2022 Mainstream Headlines Cover Democratic, Republican Infighting – News MHVille Analysis

By MHProNews / January 18, 2022 January 18, 2022 / Manufactured and Modular Housing News

Crisis has long spelled opportunities in disguise. That reality is exemplified by a well known quotation from the assassinated Democratic President John F. Kennedy quotation shown below which identifies the source as an ancient piece of Oriental (Chinese) wisdom. Whatever someone’s personal politics – or lack thereof – may happen …

Crisis and Opportunity – As Income Erosion Hits Millions Employed, Retirees, Small Businesses, 2022 Mainstream Headlines Cover Democratic, Republican Infighting – News MHVille Analysis Read More

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