Mark Weiss has had a surprising number of quiet victories in the past year, and the Washington, D.C. based trade association is hoping for another win that will benefit consumers and manufactured housing’s independent producers, retailers, communities, and all involved in the sales of new manufactured homes. In a release […]
The White House Infrastructure bill was unveiled today, which will be our main headlined feature tonight, but first… …former Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Bart Chilton, has been making the cable news circuit. Chilton voiced his concerns about what’s behind the recent volatility, which will be part of tonight’s featured
Spending plan will preserve or increase support for homeless, seniors, disabled, and healthy housing WASHINGTON, D.C. – “The Trump Administration today announced the proposed Fiscal Year 2019 Budget for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a $41.24 billion spending plan that continues or expands support for vulnerable
Trump Administration’s Official 2019 HUD Budget, Proposals Unveiled Read More
“Scientia potentia est,” is a maxim from Latin translated as ‘knowledge is power,’ or ‘knowledge is potential power.’ In the 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, one of those 7 habits is ‘seek first to understand, then to be understood.’ Understanding and knowledge, these are widely understood as critical
“Scientia Potentia Est” Monday Morning Sales Meeting Read More
A source messaged to say that, “…these people have long knives.” A quote in the new, special report reads: “The time for sustainable growth is now…The time for fear is ending.” It’s a new, insider look, at what has brought the manufactured home industry to its current crossroads, and
“…These People Have Long Knives.” Read More
Introduction When you do the math, it is far more than a $64 billion dollar question, as an upcoming report will outline. But that $64 billion dollar number – roughly ten times the retail output for all of manufactured housing in 2017 – will help industry readers
Was the Urban Institute Misled, Duped, or Part of a Manufactured Housing Industry Scam? Read More
Let’s be clear. The withdrawal letter now-published by the Manufactured Housing Communities of Arizona (MHCA) on Industry Voices is sober. It is a low key, ‘here are the facts’ now-open letter about why they’ve quit the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI). But it might as well have been a bomb, as
CNBC’s Jim Cramer tells you how he really feels, about a “complete group of morons” that he blames for the fall that suddenly rocked otherwise sound markets. That plus VIX, Congress, and more, in our featured report. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are
“Complete Morons,” Vix, Borrowing, Bonds, Congress – Your Money, plus MH Market UPdate$ Read More
“The Aspiring Home Buyer Profile is an in depth examination of the consumer preferences of non-homeowners, defined as those that rent and those that live with someone else (such as family or friends) without paying rent,” said the National Association of Realtors ™ (NAR). “Data was collected throughout 2017 on
WASHINGTON – “The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, dropping to its lowest level in nearly 45 years as the labor market tightened further, bolstering expectations of faster wage growth this year,” said Reuters. The Labor Department, in a release to the Daily Business News
Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Drop, Manufactured Home Industry Impact Read More
The stock market is officially in a correction… here’s what usually happens next, will be our feature for today. 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 further below, just beyond the Manufactured
It’s Officially a Correction, What Normally Happens Next, Plus MHMarket UPDate$ Read More
For newcomers, it bears mentioning that MHProNews is pro-manufactured housing, and generally in favor of modular or other forms prefabricated home building in general. So ‘comparison’ reports on the Daily Business News – like this one about the growing interest in yurts – should be viewed through that lens. No
Yurts – Americans Hunt for an Affordable, Single-Sectional Manufactured Home Alternative Read More
Interviews with industry success stories – such as Barry Shein, of the Commodore Corporation, Gary P. McDaniel, CEO of Yes Communities – reveal professional perspectives that others need to consider. Those interviews and other featured reports are found from this link here. Perhaps even more insightful is or our
Barry Shein, Gary McDaniels, the Mission of Filling Manufactured Housing GAPs Read More
Before diving into the video and headline issue, some background on tiny houses will be useful. Those in manufactured housing for at least a few years know that the media seems enamored with tiny houses. So, while there are mainstream news stories that point out that tiny house living
Calling It Quits – Tiny House Counter Trend, Manufactured Home Pros Need to Know Read More
FBN’s Elizabeth “Liz” MacDonald (E-Mac) and Connell McShane discuss the cause behind the volatile week for the markets in today’s market spotlight 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 further below, just
‘No Fun’ – Wild Market Ride Continues, E-Mac Explains Why, plus MH Markets Update$ Read More
The Florida Manufactured Housing Association (FMHA) and Palm Harbor Homes hosted Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner and Republican gubernatorial candidate, Adam Putnam, in Plant City, FL on January 16. “It was a very positive experience for everyone involved,” said Mark Kelly with Palm Harbor Homes, in a release to the Daily Business News.
Ag Commissioner, Gubernatorial Candidate Adam Putnam Tours Palm Harbor Plant Read More
“Such sad news. I thought the world of Bennie. He was a great man. My prayers are with family and many, many friends,” said a post by Angela Ackerson with the GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission. “The industry mourns the passing of manufactured housing pioneer Bennie Moore,” said a Facebook
Bennie Moore Sr., Manufactured Home Industry Pioneer Passes, Loss Mourned Read More
Washington, D.C., February 6, 2018 – “The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), year-over-year manufactured housing industry production grew once again during December 2017,” said MHARR in a release to the Daily
Scott Wapner with CNBC recaps his conversation with legendary investor Carl Icahn on the market volatility and where he sees the market going from here. This tremor has or will settle down. Are the fundamentals sound? Is the big one coming? We’ll get different takes on that from Carl Icahn,
“Not the Big One,” “Major Storm Coming” – Carl Icahn; Plus MH Market Updates Read More
Frank Rolfe has become a well-known personality in the manufactured home industry. He’s been called a genius. Others take issue. For example, sometimes, Rolfe says “mobile homes,” and they are indeed a pre-HUD Code home. But other times, he says that, and he’s talking about a manufactured home. On terminology
