One of the things my husband Tony and I like doing together is merchandising – staging – a home. That’s fun, not a pitch – because there are plenty of pros in MH decorating that you should call before us. But let’s tell a quick story from this woman’s …
Maybe you’ve been in the manufactured housing (MH) industry business for decades. Perhaps you’ve recently hired new people, or are new in the MH industry yourself. What sort of inventory would you order? What are the factors that should go into your inventory decision making? Certainly, part of what …
An off the record comment yesterday by the president was apparently leaked, and may have delayed and complicated trade negotiations with Canada. Stocks closed mixed, but is reportedly the best August on record for the markets in 4 years. Two videos will spotlight the changes for small businesses that are …
As some head for the beach, hills, lakes or other favorite getaway spot for the long Labor Day weekend, the president has sent a new round of signals in an interview and tweets. Markets closed down today. The focus report this evening will be his comments in an interview with …
Hang onto your wallets. Industry professional and investors need to ask themselves, do they want a return to heavier regulations by HUD, or elsewhere? There are serious issues on the line. Spin, disinformation, conveniently overlooked history, and blatant lies are among the tools that could help-or-harm manufactured housing, workers, and …
There are a few readers who’ve said to MHProNews, ‘don’t get into politics.’ Or ‘avoid industry politics.’ A few said, ‘Don’t get into economics.’ Others have said, ‘Don’t ever say anything that cites religion or morality,’ etc. We respect and appreciate thoughtful comments from our readers. We strive to read …
U.S. Canada Trade Deal Looming, Stocks Rise, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
Skyline Champion Corporation (NYSE:SKY) (“Skyline Champion”) announced earnings for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2018 of the fiscal year ending March 30, 2019 (“fiscal 2019”). In an August release to the Daily Business News on MHProNews, per their statement: “On June 1, 2018, Skyline Corporation (“Skyline”) and …
“Pleased with Our Progress,” Says Skyline Champion’s Keith Anderson, Report Read More
In markets across the country, the effects of the affordable housing crisis are easy to find. In the Reno-Sparks area, local media reported just how bad the housing crunch has become. In that same market, local media has spotlighted a prominent manufactured home retailer for how business has become crazy …
Florida is a top state for manufactured housing (MH). Battles like this one will define the business climate for years to come. Don’t be surprised if some resident group, like MHAction, gets involved. Don’t let past habits or lethargy lull you into complacence, because what happens in this looming …
Epic Battle for MHVille Mainstay Looms, With “Not the Most Popular Guy” and His Rival Read More
Don’t look now, but a subject that MHProNews has been spotlighting for years has now drawn President Donald J. Trump’s attention. There are many things this could mean, which will be part of our market focus for this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – …
There are statements made or reported by the mainstream or specialty media, such as the one that follows, that routinely includes a mix of interesting, wrong, and problematic elements. Writing for Globe Street, a commercial real estate investor focused publication, Kelsi Maree Borland says some things that would …
Globe St ‘Discovers’ Manufactured Homes – “Competition Heats Up in the Mobile Home Market” Read More
To tee this up, the emailed messages revealed below were all sent under the subject line, “for the record.” So, there is no violation of information shared off the record. Furthermore, the replies – initiated by George F. Allen (COBA7) – went to an email list of his. Joe …
“HUD Secretary, Dr. Ben Carson, as the saying goes, “gets it.” – wrote Mark Weiss, JD, President and CEO of the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) in a new Issues and Perspectives. “First, and most fundamentally, he understands – and has very plainly stated — that to …
MHI SVP Lesli Gooch & MHARR CEO Mark Weiss Bookend New, Prior HUD Controversies Read More
Are you a business owner, executive or manager? Do you have assets that make you a millionaire? Or do you aspire to be in the 1 percent? Then this alert is for you. The potentially costly politics of class envy are on full display in the headline of an article …
The Dow, S&P, NASDAQ and Russell all finished in record territory today. President Donald J. Trump announced a new trade deal with Mexico, which set the markets up to those records. That will be our featured report for tonight. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or …
US, Mexico Reach Trade Deal, Replacing NAFTA, Stocks Roar, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
“The growth rate of real gross domestic product (GDP) is a key indicator of economic activity, but the official estimate is released with a delay. Our GDPNow forecasting model provides a “nowcast” of the official estimate prior to its release by estimating GDP growth using a methodology similar to the …
Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow Projects Growth Ahead in Q3 – Includes Positive MH Signal Read More
Trivia: note that the MHProNews home page looks like that miniature iPad screen, just moments before the weekly recap is published. We can get our share of typos, but when it comes to evidence, trends, facts, and reports – we sweat the details – all for thousands of industry readers …
The Daily Business News plans to review a mainstream news story next week that featured as part of their headline the phrase, “Vulture Capitalists.” An upset resident/activist group used the phrase, which of course the mainstream media repeated. Like it or not, that’s part of the reality of numerous …
MH Community Owner Slammed as “Vulture Capitalist” by Mainstream Media Read More
Just 18 days after their first video was posted, Episode One of Curbed/The Verge’s “The Home of the Future” is already over 750,000 views. By contrast, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), Next Step, Clayton Homes, Cavco Industries, Champion Homes video, published on Nov 15, 2017 now has 1,433 …
“It’s just pure politics” said Democratic strategist and former Bill Clinton pollster, Doug Schoen. He was speaking of some of the legal maneuvers begin used against President Donald J. Trump, which he said on Fox Business this evening is taking away from a clearly great economic message that the GOP …
