Industries, companies and professionals ignore or overlook emerging trends to their own peril. Significant trends are emerging in the black community, that bear close attention, as a recent interview with America’s first black billionaire, Robert Johnson indicates. Background Nationally, under 9 percent of manufactured home residents are blacks …
The manufactured home industry grows both older, and younger. We pause to remember the passage of ELS’ Howard Walker, J.D. Our sincerest condolences to all of those touched by his loss. In the headlines for the week that was, you’ll find new resources on MHLivingNews and MHProNews. There’s more …
The announcement by real estate marketing and data giant Zillow yesterday is significant. It signals a move that if sustained should be expected to be disruptive for the housing market long term. Zillow, and another peak into economic data as first quarter earnings hit, are our market spotlight tonight. If …
Behind every good intention can be unintentional consequences. Behind every real problem, abuses of the system can occur. What some might consider to be an innocent flirt, what if an applicant or resident might view it as sexual harassment? Thus everyone should be aware of a new initiative between …
Call it a victory lap, joy, or exuberance. Manufacturers who were struggling just a few years ago, are now roaring. Data points and the president’s talk today about it all are our featured report this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready …
Manufacturers Roaring Back, Hiring, Growing, Investing – Plus MH Market Update$ Read More
Every day, new people enter the manufactured housing industry. Investors who are considering manufactured housing as an investment, or who stumble onto the factory-built home industry, are often looking for reliable facts. Media, home shoppers, researchers, or public officials run across outdated information, but unfortunately believe it to be …
The Ultimate Manufactured Home Facts Summary and Infographic 2018 Read More
There are several reasons why manufactured home professionals ought to be closely watching what’s developing with Big Tech in D.C. Scott Galloway weighs in on Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony, which is our market focus tonight. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready …
Marketers Alert – Galloway on Zuckerberg, FB – Plus MH Market UPdates Read More
President Donald J. Trump took his oath of office on January 20, 2017, at about 9:00 AM PST (noon ET). Since that time, there have been significant, and well publicized, regulatory freezes and roll-backs. A number of these have benefited the manufactured housing industry. There has been the Tax …
Trump Administration and the Manufactured Housing Industry Read More
UMH Properties (UMH:NYSE) has both touted and tempered the results and expectations that investors may have with respect to one of the largest players in the manufactured home community (MHC) sector. To provide a balanced view of the latest reports on the manufactured home (MH) community REIT (Real Estate …
UMH CEO Sam Landy Touts and Tempers Manufactured Home Operation’s Expectations Read More
Both the left and the right have developed their news and other media platforms. Both the American left and the right have watchdog sites that track the reports of the ‘other side.’ Sometimes those opposition researchers “Fisk” – or fact-check – how a story is presented, in the light …
Media Bias, Ignorance, Manufactured Homes, Agenda Journalism, the Truth About “Fake News” Read More
Give credit where it is due. CFED/Prosperity Now has done important research for years. In many cases their research promotes manufactured homes as an important part of the solution to the affordable housing crisis. Granted, CFED – which rebranded as Prosperity Now last year – sticks its finger in …
The subject of immigration was in many ways the one that put Donald J. Trump on the path to the Presidency. Immigration is one of the issues that attracted blue collar Democrats to vote in key states, like Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. While many in media appear to …
Visible Outrage, Passion on Immigration, Manufactured Housing Connections Read More
A recent story involving MHVille included a threat to life and limb directed at a manufactured home (MH) resident. The MH resident – per local media – decided to prepare. He was “locked and loaded,” when the alleged perp approached the manufactured home with the stated intent to do …
“Keep our Rights,” “Come Hell or High Water” says Resident Read More
Former White House strategist and 2016 Trump Campaign team leader Steve Bannon “defended” President Trump’s trade moves in an…unusual way. Saying, “To Hell with Wall Street.” Hmmm…helpful? Bannon’s controversial comments will be our focus for tonight. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready …
“To Hell with Wall Street” said Steve Bannon, Helpful? Plus MH Market Updates Read More
From President Trump ordering troops to the border, to an active shooter at YouTube, to Amazon losing 60 Billion in market cap in just one week of tweets…its been a hyper packed day for business and markets news. The border and Amazon will be our featured reports tonight. If you’re …
“For years, Mission Trailer Park provided an affordable place to live in a city with high housing costs, but it deteriorated over time and residents faced problems such as occasional sewage backups and an old, shoddy laundry room,” said the Tribune News. John Belsher with The Obispo Company helped …
The celebration of Easter comes around once a year, but Sunday is a weekly occurrence. As one scans national news, millions with a cause, effect and solutions mindset are seeing the connection between social and political ills and a loss of the sacred in society. It’s all about the truth, and …
In the video interview with Kevin Clayton, the son of Jim Clayton says what Warren Buffett, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway says is what’s wrong with the manufactured home industry. Per Clayton, Buffett says it’s resale. “Kevin, it seems to me that the problem of your industry is resale.” – …
There are signals that the tech sector – notably giants such as Facebook and Amazon – could come under greater regulatory or even antitrust actions. The markets have already signaled that such action could take some of the bloom off that rose for investors. Where will capital seeking opportunities …
Investor$, Manufactured Housing, and Proof of Concept Read More
In a speech in Ohio, President Donald J. Trump addressed his plans for a massive $1.5 trillion infrastructure overhaul and how he thinks that could further grow the U.S. economy. Construction related stocks rose, and that will be our focus for tonight. If you’re new, already hooked on our new …
POTUS Trump Infrastructure, Training Address Buoys Construction, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
