In today’s tip, we’re using business-to-consumer (B2C) examples below, but the same principles apply businesses-to-businesses (B2B). It is up to each business to define itself in its own market(s). Those in the manufactured home industry that don’t define themselves will likely be defined by their competitors, and/or by …
Ending Rigged, Corrupted Systems, & Manufactured Housing Advancement There’s a swamp in Washington, D.C. But let’s be clear, there are swampy, rigged, and corrupted stuff occurring in states and local jurisdictions too. Each of these impact manufactured home owners and professionals, day be day. It may seem odd at …
Friday evening a North Carolina source told the Daily Business News on MHProNews the following. “Widespread power outage[s] and flooding. 100 plus winds on coast. Many counties have no power at all (total loss of power). Nuclear plant shut down (intentionally) in Brunswick County. But still better than …
The manufactured home industry’s new home shipments have been well under its last peak for over two decades. Some associations and businesses have realized that failure to step up to that challenge will only produce more of the same. Hurricane season happens every year in the Atlantic and …
South Carolina’s State Association Was Pro-Active Ahead of Hurricane Florence Read More
Markets dropped when $200 billion in new tariffs by the U.S. aimed at China were floated this morning, but recovered by the closing bell. While there are a variety of issues that moved investors, the one we’ll single out this evening is trade, because it likely will be the most …
“They’re Criminals When It Comes to Trade,” China-U.S. Battle, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
CNBC reported last week that former President Jimmy Carter took aim at the Trump Administration on the important issue of affordable housing. “Low-income housing needs to be raised much higher as a priority for our country,” former President Carter said in a phone interview with Emma Newburger. “That’s …
The Dow pushed over 26,000 today, with several contributing factors. No doubt, one of them was the news that the House passed out of committee a bill that Speaker Paul Ryan says they plan to vote on before the end of this month. Tax Cut 2.0 will be our focus …
House Panel Passes Tax Cuts 2.0, Stocks Rise, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
Chris Salviati, Housing Economist with Apartment List provided the following data to the Daily Business News on MHProNews. It’s arguable subtle aim is to ‘sell’ or ‘justify’ some advantages to renting. It’s an eye-opener for manufactured housing professionals on several levels. We’ll note for now that this report …
Rental Housing Marketing – What Can Manufactured Home Pros Learn? Read More
The U.S. Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover (JOLT) Survey reported a new high this week, approaching the 7 million mark. Those in manufactured housing are all-too-familiar with this number in a practical way, because factory-builders and others tell the Daily Business News on MHProNews that competition for …
New Records Achieved, Who Gets JOLT Credit? Surprising Insights for MHVille Read More
The White House pressroom has released the following statement last night to MHProNews readers. It should be noted that the latest information this morning indicates that Florence may be weakening. But even if the storm stalls, it could result in tremendous rainfalls, that can lead to flooding and other …
Message from White House, Federal Officials on Hurricane Florence, Other Looming Storms Read More
This evening’s spotlight is a review of the latest claims and counter claims being made for or against the Trump Administration’s policies, in an interview today with presidential economic advisor, Larry Kudlow. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH …
US economy is ‘killing it’ right now: Larry Kudlow, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
From 2010 until 2018, there’s been an ongoing series of governmental, media, and other investigations into the post Haitian tragedy that involved Kevin Clayton, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Warren Buffett’s led Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate which owns Clayton Homes. This Daily Business News report will update and review what was …
“Toxic Trailers” – Clayton Homes, Warren Buffett, Kevin Clayton, Clintons – Exposé Videos Read More
Hurricane Irene was a storm that hit North Carolina a few years ago that can give some insights into what the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is doing to prepare for the expected strike Friday of Hurricane Florence. FEMA stressed yesterday that they’ve learned from every prior event. …
FEMA, Manufactured Housing Units, Behind the Scenes Look, Hurricane Florence Backgrounder Read More
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As you listen to this video about blueberries, think about manufactured home community sites, instead of blueberries. With that understanding, this video is one way to explain to resident activist group members why a lack of new construction is one of the drivers of higher site fees. But another …
Supply, Demand, Manufactured Homes, and Land Lease Communities Read More
The climate is always changing. So if you hear someone blame Hurricane Florence on ‘climate change,’ ask them to consider this. One forecaster reminded his audience that ‘That this could be the worst storm in 60 years’ to hit that part of the Atlantic coast. What that means is that …
POTUS Trump: Everyone in Hurricane Florence Path Should “Get Out,” Plus MH Market Updates Read More
“It was one of the deadliest days in American history – the Twin Towers destroyed, the Pentagon attacked, Flight 93 brought down, almost 3,000 people killed,” said CBS 2 in New York. “Institutions suffered, as well. The FDNY lost 343 members, the NYPD lost 23 cops and PAPD …
9.11 Memorials, America Then and Now, Look Back at Manufactured Housing Read More
When it comes to doing relevant fact checks, analysis, and commentary, timing is everything. “In 1970, my city of San Marcos had a population of less than 4,000 and was part of the dramatic manufactured housing community development boom of the 1970s, adding over 3,000 pads among 18 …
Washington, D.C., September 10, 2018 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), year-over-year manufactured housing industry production growth continued in July 2018. “Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced …
Double-Digit HUD Code Manufactured Home Production Growth In July 2018, MHARR Read More
The Gulf Coast thankfully dodged a big bullet just days ago, as a storm heading toward that coast thankfully largely dissipated before it made landfall. Now, it’s Hurricane Florence in the news, and evacuations have been ordered in the Carolinas as the currently Category 4 Hurricane advances. That will be …
