Daily Stock Reports and News Updates for Manufactured Home, Modular Housing, Factory Built Housing. Fact Checks, Analysis, and Commentary.
Blackstone Group’s recently reported entry into the manufactured home communities sector is a reminder that the days of big deals in the MH business aren’t over. Another pending deal, between an American operation and a firm down under, is our focus for this evening’s market report. If you’re new, already …
Big MH Takeover Bid, “Best, Final Offer” Plus Manufactured Home Markets Read More
The HUD vs. Facebook case just announced is what it is. But is there a signal from the Trump Administration implied here for monopolistic players too? That question won’t be answered today. But with so many marketers in MHVille who use Facebook, we will look at the breaking news in …
HUD Files Discrimination vs Facebook, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
We strive for balanced, evidence-based reports. Yesterday evening, readers/viewers tuned into this evening market report to hear what Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren says should become law. It’s her vision for what should be next for the economy, which includes all new regulations. Tonight, we’ll hear what President Trump’s economic advisor, …
Kudlow Says “We Are Crushing It,” Plus Manufactured Housing Market Updates Read More
Elizabeth Warren’s vision, if it became law, could “destroy capitalism,” says a Harvard expert in a video interview that will be our spotlight for this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline report …
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway owns Clayton Homes and numerous other HUD Code manufactured home industry-connected operations. But its reach is so vast, that in direct and indirect ways, it can influence the manufactured housing industry. With that backdrop, the latest moves by Berkshire Hathaway are posted below. If you’re new, …
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reloads Apple, Goldman Sachs, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
“We Shouldn’t Fear Our Government,” said True the Vote’s Catherine Engelbrecht in a video in our featured report this evening. The IRS targeting scandal of conservative groups during the Obama Administration may not seem to have anything to do with the markets, or manufactured housing, does it? The recent settlement …
“We Shouldn’t Fear Our Government,” Feds Pay Out Millions in Case, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
Let’s stress again that there are numbers of honorable operators and professionals in manufactured housing. Some of those honorable souls would see “the basics” in a similar way that we at MHProNews would agree with too. But perhaps in an ironic way, the fact that not everyone understands what …
As the United States begins to flex more economic muscle, there are increasing signs in markets from China, Europe to now Turkey that are reflecting weaknesses in markets overseas. Today, Turkey grabbed the headlines, and some experts share their take. It’s a troubling reminder why manufactured housing is a much …
Wouldn’t it be refreshing if certain folks in Arlington, VA made an admission like the headline confession Heritage’s Edwin Fuelner made on camera? But, the focus for this evening’s market report isn’t that, rather, it is two-prime points. General economy/jobs, and the under-reported internal struggles in China over the trade …
“I Admit, I was Wrong,” said Heritage’s Feulner, Plus Manufactured Housing Market Updates Read More
Don’t look now. The uncertainty over trade, sanctions, tariffs in the first half of the year gave way on Wall Streets to a more recent steady rise in the markets. While there’s plenty of question marks – read, uncertainty – ahead, there seems to be growing confidence that the Trump …
Stocks Rise Amid Trade Tiffs, Iran Sanctions Take Effect, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
The USDA reports that the number of people on food stamps, more properly known as SNAP benefits, has been declining by millions since February of 2017. More jobs, higher wages are clearly contributing to that outcome, which will be our focus spotlight this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on …
Rising Tide Lifts Millions off Food Stamps, Plus Manufactured Home Market Updates Read More
Everyone will be buzzing about Apple being the first to hit a trillion dollar market cap. Berkshire Hathaway holds a growing stake in Apple. How does Berkshire, or other publicly traded firms compare? See the infographic below, our feature for this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our new …
“Rumors of U.S.-China trade talks was enough to stir soybean prices higher,” per Farm Futures. As thousands of MHPros know, much of the manufactured home industry revolves around rural sales. Among those are to farmers and their workers. So, while there’s chatter both for-and-against the Trump Administration tariffs strategy, there also …
Signs China’s Weakening in Trade Tiff with U.S.? Plus MH Market Updates Read More
Wheat and chaff. Whatever your politics or bias, take the best information, from a variety of sources, sifting out what’s irrelevant or less relevant. With the midterms less than 100 days out, the intensity of activity – along with red-herring, emotional distractions – will likely grow. Professionals and investors should …
“Blackstone Group LP has made its first bet on manufactured housing by buying a portfolio of communities sold by Tricon Capital Group Inc., according to people with knowledge of the matter,” said Bloomberg earlier today. As the Daily Business News on MHProNews reported earlier this month, Tricon sold …
There will be a special report later this evening on the entry of the Blackstone Group (BX) into the manufactured home community space. They’ve been added to our evening closing ticker recap. But tonight’s feature will be on the economy. Despite concerns over tariffs, trade and the latest faux gaff, …
It’s no secret that FANG – Facebook, Apple, Netflix and Google – has drawn a growing amount of monopolistic concerns in the last 2 years. It’s also no secret that big tech has faced push-back from the right, which says that FANG often has shown bias for progressives, and animus …
Facebook Faded Fast, Biggest Plunge in History, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
The Business Journal noted that Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) has 409 properties in the U.S. and Canada. The Real Deal touted the ELS Chairman Sam Zell angle, in announcing the $50.35 million dollar purchase price. None of the mainstream media sources bothered to show that the monthly site …
Let’s note from the top that this is just one step in the challenging road of trade negotiations with various economic players globally. The talk from China is still tough. But Mexico’s new president is hinting that there may be a deal. With that backdrop, what was announced today from …
Earnings Beats, Trade Deal Announced with EU, Stocks Rise, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
One of the hot topics among manufactured housing business owners and management today is the ability to recruit a more qualified workers and team members. While there is plenty of anecdotal insights from manufactured home professionals, there is no operation that is known to be publishing industry specific, evidence-based information. …
State of the American Workplace Report, Plus Manufactured Housing Market Updates Read More
