Kevin Clayton said that headline in his own words, as the video interview of him posted below demonstrates. But how does Clayton’s statement even make sense? Why would he say such a thing? To understand the answer, and before we get to the video where he said that, various …
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is a national trade group that reportedly includes hundreds of manufactured housing connected members, among their 325,000 total members. NFIB is big enough to do the kind of research that most manufactured housing industry specialized trade associations can’t afford to do, …
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
Regular readers of the Daily Business News will note that in the headline, we didn’t open the above with “Mainstream Media Challenge,” why? Because the manufactured home (MH) industry’s communications struggles are twofold. Internal – within the industry – as well as external, meaning mainstream media, and/or other third-party …
Before starting the headline report, some disclosures are warranted. Disclosures. This digital publication is a subsidiary of a privately held LLC, which engages in trade media as well as various expert, marketing and business development services focused on HUD Code manufactured homes (MH), and factory-built housing in general. A look …
Introducing the JW Corruption Chronicles, News Reporting Isn’t Dead 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 …
“It’s a shame that so many in the industry just don’t get it,” said an industry reader and client who tipped the auction of Elvis’ honeymoon mobile home to MHProNews. “Manufactured home pros should celebrate the mobile home past, not run from it. Yes, we need the right terminology, …
Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s Honeymoon Mobile Home Auctioned Soon Read More
Campbell Brown is Facebook’s head of news partnerships. According to reports from The Australian, Drudge, and the Sun, Brown told a group of media executives down under that they have to “Work with us or end up in hospice.” Hospice is defined by Google’s dictionary as “providing care …
“Work With Us Or Die,” Threat from Facebook’s Brown, per SUN Report Read More
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
Several years ago, early in our history, MHProNews interviewed Eddie Hicks, a veteran manufactured home community consultant. Part of the topic was product placement. Fast forward to the Verge and Curbed, which have snagged Ford as the sponsor for their “Home of the Future” video series. You’ll often notice …
“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
The Class of 2018 includes: (Back row left to right) Bill Wilson, Cherry Hill Mobile Home Park and Indian Hill Estates; Roger Faulkner, General Coach Canada; Mike Cirillo, Star Management; John Evans, CMHI. (Front row left to right) Derald Bontrager, Jayco, Inc.; Joan Cohron, accepting for Darrel/Harrel Cohron, Dealer …
RV/MH Hall of Fame Class of 2018 Inducted in Gala Ceremonies Read More
There are certain basics that many marketing and sales coaches teach. Among them is a simple, yet profound concept. It’s this. Set yourself apart from the crowd. Do so in a compelling fashion. Make a customer’s experience with you a memorable one. There’s a variety of …
Becoming a Standout Performer, Monday Morning Sales, Marketing Meeting 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 …
We’ll weigh in on this Freddie Mac handout promoting manufactured housing another time, but would value that of the readers of Daily Business News on MHProNews. Here it is, below. We just have this suggestion, as you look at this handout from Freddie Mac, meant to promote manufactured housing. Please …
Freddie Mac’s Manufactured Housing, Myths vs Facts – Your Professional Thoughts? Read More
Executive Summary? The facts are black and white. Eye-opening. Some RV vs. MH Shipment Performance Facts: The RV industry shipped more units in March of 2018 than did the entire manufactured housing industry through June of 2018. Good for them, ouch for our industry. In 1998, when HUD …
What RV Industry’s 2018, Prior Results Reveal for Manufactured Housing Read More
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — “A large federal law enforcement operation conducted Wednesday targeted businesses in Nebraska and Minnesota that officials say knowingly hired — and mistreated — immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally,” reports the Associated Press (AP). There have been several incidents in various parts of …
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
“The Consumer Protection Division of the Idaho Attorney General’s Office is now free to pursue a planned lawsuit aimed at banning Paul Hathaway, the former owner of Hathaway Homes Group, from selling mobile and manufactured homes,” per Bryan Clark for the Post Register and Standard Journal Hathaway Homes …
