“President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement at the conclusion of Tuesday’s historic summit,” stated CNBC. The summit in Singapore has been front-page news, as well as a cable and media headline globally. Reuters says POTUS Trump told Kim they will have a …
Popular ValuePenguin recently featured a column on manufactured homes entitled, “Fear, Manufactured Homes and a Solution to the Affordable Housing Crisis.” It opens with, “Fear affects decision-making every day. But often, “fear” is an acronym for “false evidence appearing real.” Our research indicates that the solution to the affordable housing …
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“Judge Nap” expresses his take on what the pending AT&T-Time Warner deal could mean for other media deals that are waiting on the sidelines. Could this set a precedent for manufactured housing industry M&As? With manufactured housing stocks mostly up, that pending case and video will be our focus for …
It’s classic Sam Zell. “Pencil head,” Zell would say to potential investors who didn’t completely ‘get it’ about what is known today as Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS), “it’s not a trailer park.” It’s not a trailer park. So true. But the song by Roger Miller, “King of the Road,” …
Almost any problem you can think of is an opportunity in disguise for those who have the proper motivation and mindset. When “bad news” related hits conventional housing or manufactured housing in your market, that’s when the jiu jitsu opportunity bell should be going off in your mind. 1) …
A recent column in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) by Christopher Mims caught the eye of populist Breitbart, which said the WSJ article “makes the case that several Silicon Valley giants are gaining monopoly-sized market shares in their respective industries. Mims explained that modern monopolies look much different than monopolies …
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“Mensch” We’re preparing an article about a Jewish gentleman known by scores in the Manufactured Home (MH) industry. In mentioning our research to a Jewish MH industry colleague, he said, “Make sure you say that he was a mensch.” Google’s online dictionary defines the word “mensch” like this. mensch …
Long-time MHProNews readers know that over the years, we’ve broken many of the politically incorrect rules in MHVille reporting, and hard-hitting commentary. You rewarded us with the most page views and readership of anyone in industry publishing, thank you. Thanks too for those who make this possible. But today, …
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling applauded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s dismissal of PHH case, per a statement made to the Daily Business News. “This dismissal is the final nail in the coffin of what was a sad chapter in the Bureau’s short history,” Hensarling said. The Financial Services …
It goes without saying to industry professionals that fuel costs, energy drilling, and oil production are all factors that impact manufactured home producers, sellers and consumers. So, moves and projections in the oil market will be our focus report for this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our new …
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In a series of news tips form industry sources to the Daily Business News, a new staffer, David Townsend, MHI Vice President, Finance and Administration, is alerting members that MHI staffer Jenny Hodge’s email has been compromised. The Arlington, VA based trade group are issuing a specific warning to …
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There’s an old axiom that describes the purported three options that someone faces when confronted with a threat. “Fight, flight or deal with it.” Marty Lavin, JD, is one of a few voices in manufactured housing who has publicly called out in digital print the problem of discrimination against …
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A poll by Reuters of property market analysists revels that “an acute shortage of affordable homes in the U.S. will continue over the coming year,” said a new report by CNBC. “U.S. house prices are slightly over-valued when looking at fundamental valuation metrics such as the median-home-price-to-income ratio,” noted …
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If analyst Dick Bove is correct, the Warren Buffett-Jamie Dimon plan could spell trouble for investors. That will be our focus report 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 reports are found …
“Americans deserve accountability from their government,” President Donald J. Trump said. In a release to the Daily Business News, the White House press room has provided a partial list of some of what the Trump Administration sees as accomplishments on behalf of the Americans. “Through the first 500 days …
Via a release from the White House Press Room to the Daily Business News, the President of the United States (POTUS), Donald J. Trump, said as follows. — start of extended quote — “During National Homeownership Month, we affirm the joy and benefits of homeownership. For millions of Americans, …
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), blasted the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda Tuesday. The progressive firebrand defended the post-2008 crisis reforms she helped implement, announcing legislation to end “corporate capture of the regulatory process,” per American Banker. Her speech will accelerate speculation that she will be one of dozens of Democrats …
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“This is why we operate with a “North Star Goal‘, a light that represents the highest aspirations of a business. Like a next-generation mission statement, a North Star Goal orients the identity and direction of a brand, guiding all decisions, strategies, and partnerships.” – Bag the Habit. (emphasis added) …
“Eight states – Alabama, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota – will hold primaries Tuesday to pick candidates to run in the midterm general elections Nov. 6. But before turning our attention to those races, it’s useful to look back at primary results in May …
In a letter to the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) and Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform presidents, Jonathan Lawless, Vice President of Fannie Mae advised the two national trade associations of their news “MH Advantage” program for manufactured homes. The opening from the letter from Lawless to the two …
