Industry statistics suggest that the auto industry’s final count for 2015 could hit an all time high for U.S. car sales, with some 17.5 million autos, trucks, SUVs and other vehicles sold. At the current pace, the MH industry looks like it could finish the year with some 70,000 total HUD Code manufactured homes (see download …
17.5 Million Autos in 2015 vs. 70,000 Manufactured Homes? Read More »
The free dictionary defines Jiu jitsu as follows: ju•jit•su also ju•jut•su n. a Japanese method of defending oneself without weapons by using the strength and weight of one’s adversary to disable him or her. This is the sense that we are using the terminology: our only weapons are words, images – sometimes videos – and …
First, a programming note – the new January 2016 issue of MHProNews monthly Featured Articles are scheduled to go live by the evening of Saturday, January 2nd. Next, we will keep this simple. Some don’t understand, or dislike, free enterprise. Some don’t get it that when you make loans that create opportunities for home ownership …
America is in the final days of the ‘last minute rush’ to Christmas. To say that millions of people across the land are busy is an understatement. That said, we’re getting interesting ‘thank you’ messages from MH industry pros. Some have come with pictures like the ones above and below. These photos-with-pics inspired a thought, …
Common sense is misnamed, because it has seemingly become far too rare: in daily living as well as politically. There is much to do. We continue to get feedback on the disappointment on MH missing out Dodd-Frank reform plus on chattel lending from the GSEs, per FHFA’s recent ‘no’ on that subject. For fresh and …
Hundreds of MH pros gave a good effort for inclusion of Preserving Access to the omnibus appropriations bill. Certainly, every good effort need not be in vain, as contacts and relationship are forged that can be fruitful later in life. We were among those who were keenly involved in promoting inclusion of S 682/HR 650. …
First things first. For those behind on reading due to the holiday hustle, your attention should go first to the three links that follow. Then, share them with others in your circle – to take the steps that Ross Kinzler, Joe Kelly, Tyler Craddock, my team and hundreds of other MH Pros have. Ross is …
“For shame, for shame, for shame!“ was a common admonition by the comedic character of Gomer Pyle, USMC. But it’s no laughing matter if the MH industry misses out on a prime chance to correct the improper use of the powers given to the CFPB in Dodd-Frank. Shame on them for cutting off good people …
There are voices that command attention. There are voices not yet known, who will rise to power. There are voices that may differ from us on this or that, but who nail it on a key issue. There are gems to be heard from almost anyone, for those willing to listen objectively. The problem for …
Where Sam Zell, Lindsey Bostick and Paul Bradley all meet Read More »
If you’ve been in manufactured housing: at least 5 years, and have been to at least 3 MH professional events/association meetings/shows a year, then odds are excellent that you know first hand how diverse our industry is: politically, by Industry segments (MH Retailers, MH Communities, MH Producers, Lenders, Installers, Transporters, Suppliers – plus sometimes stark …
December to Remember – Manufactured Housing News, Tips and Views 2015 Read More »
