“We got word that [Tuesday], Facebook Inc. is inviting Capitol Hill staffers to Washington DC’s “newest, most exclusive event venue” for free food and drinks. Events like this enable Facebook to peddle influence in the halls of power, and keep lawmakers from cracking down on its abuse of our democracy.” …
“Don’t pretend that this isn’t happening, folks,” said receiver Mark Adams, addressing a gathering of the remaining residents of the Loyalton Mobile Estates, per KOLOTV. “I’m sympathetic. I understand this is where you’ve been living, but it is what it is and it is happening.” That was several months ago, …
Different Kind of Community Closure, Continues Grabbing Headlines in Mainstream News Read More
Markets dipped today, and three issues were among the factors that analysts say are furrowing the brows of investors. Housing, oil, and tariffs – read ‘trade wars’ – are going to be our featured report this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are …
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Industry professionals should note the mixing of nomenclature, or feel a level of angst in reading in California’s Orange County Register the following. “Look, I know mobile homes[1] are not for everybody and have a nasty stigma that is sometimes deserved.” That line was preceded by the opening words, …
Is your manufactured housing location or operation a small – or even tiny – David fighting a metaphorical Goliath? The featured image above cuts to the chase of the ancient Biblical drama of David and Goliath. Let’s just say that despite the difference in size, plus long odds, David …
“Chutzpah“ What connects or divides people are words, ideas, education, culture, communications, and an open or closed mind. The closed minded are by definition the hardest to communicate with. That doesn’t mean that the effort shouldn’t be made, but it must be balanced out by the other realities of living. …
“Most people wouldn’t recognize today’s factory-built homes. The manufactured housing industry has diversified and enhanced the models available so they can blend seamlessly into traditional neighborhoods of site-built homes, offering comparable amenities and curb appeal,” said Sarah Edelman, Director of Duty to Serve, Single-Family Mortgage Business. Her open is …
“None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, GoodReads. “Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.” – Warren Buffett, BrainyQuotes. “Most of us are imprisoned by something. We’re …
“The Coming Collapse of China” author Gordon Chang discusses why the U.S. would win a potential trade war with China. With that being a hot topic, that will be our focus for tonight. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the …
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SuperPages says that the community that was once known as Leisure Acres has since been renamed the Woodlands. “The Woodlands in Lockport, NY — 6237 S. Transit Road” used “…to be called Leisure Acres…” Today, the online reviews give the property 3.1 stars out of 5. But current community and satellite pictures still routinely look good. …
One of the challenges facing manufactured housing for years falls under the heading of “Location.” In real estate, there is an axiom that the three most important things about a property are location, location, and location. Per the Real Deal, “the “Yale Book of Quotations” found the phrase used …
As the Daily Business News has noted previously, the broader economic and political developments routinely impact manufactured housing, and publicly traded stocks. Reports from publicly traded companies often point to broader U.S. economic issues, such as job creation, consumer confidence, or rising wages as factors supporting more sales. So tonight’s …
For those who wonder if the Trump Administration is serious about enforcing laws, a $1.2 billion dollar settlement should put that question to rest. “U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson…announced a historic agreement with the nation’s largest public housing authority to correct dangerous lead-based paint and …
$1.2 Billion Settlement Proves FEDs Are Serious; Communities, Industry Head$ Up Read More
People crave dignity. “The System has been Rigged,” the 45th President of the United States (POTUS), Donald J. Trump, has said. He understands these realities. POTUS Trump undertook to break the grip of those who’ve rigged the free markets that harm the opportunities, and diminish the dignity of tens …
On a down day on Wall Street, a big part of the buzz has been the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) legal action that began in the waning days of the Obama Administration. That case is now done, and AT&T has won a clear victory. The judge urged no appeal, but …
Mergers & Acquisition Activity Heats Up After Ruling, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
Australia’s Gateway Lifestyle Group (GTY.AX) announced that it has received a non-binding offer for acquisition. Hometown Australia Holdings Pty Ltd., and Hometown America Communities Ltd. Partnership proposal values the company at A$635 million (US$480 million), according to Reuters. Hometown is offering $2.10-per-share through its local arm, to buy out …
Near Half-Billion Deal for Gateway LifeStyle, Details Beyond News Release Read More
What kind of impression is this going to make for the manufactured home industry? Get ready to find out, because famous pimp, legal brothel owner, and HBO “Cathouse” star Dennis Hof has won his primary contest in Nevada, where prostitution is legal. Pimp Dennis Hof, owns several legal brothels, …
Famous Pimp Who Has Manufactured Homes for “Cathouse” Wins Primary Read More
Manufactured housing professionals are every bit as likely to get hacked or scammed as the rest of the nation. Industry pros have told us about their robocall hassles. It even happens to big organizations, and the federal government. For example, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) sent out an alert …
The White House has released the English and Korean versions of a video presentation that President Donald J. Trump shared with North Korean leader Kim Jung Un at their historic summit meeting. That video will be part of our featured report this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our …
“The revival of a previously “inactive” energy rule for manufactured homes by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) may trigger legal action by MHARR on behalf of smaller HUD Code industry businesses,” said MHARR in a release do the Daily Business News. “As MHARR reported on December 18, 2017, …
