There are many paths to success in Manufactured Housing. For example, we are seeing more communities doing what we suggested some time ago. Namely, that they should be community-based so they can sell into their own MH Land Lease Community or sell onto private property. There are actual new street retail locations opening, as we …
The Future of MH, Scott Roberts and the Tunica Manufactured Home Show! Read More »
When you travel the roads of West Virginia, the mountains may at times limit your choices of radio stations. Such was the case this past weekend, as our videographer and I were making the way back to our respective homes; so I could be with my family, he could be with his and we could …
Principles vs Interests and Manufactured Housing Advancement Read More »
There are a variety of ways MH Pros can and should engage MH homeowners and MH Community residents. Clearly, they need to be respected and their interests understood. With that common-sense jumping-off point, we are able to tee up the following way to approach MH owners for mutual benefit. While there are studies that suggest …
Engaging the Manufactured Home Owner and Resident Read More »
When something like 2,500 pros come to an industry event, that tells you there is something ‘there’ to see and experience. For those who haven’t gone to an industry event like the recent Louisville MH Show or the rapidly approaching Tunica MH Show, what is it like? What are the take aways and value to …
What You Saw, What You Missed and Can Still Experience Read More »
We could argue that Manufactured Housing has seen some improvement in the way the mainstream media covers our Industry. In the very next breath, we’d also have to say there are plenty of stories out there that paint a very unbalanced view of the most quality, durable, affordable permanent home solution known in America today. …
The Value of Exposing Media Errors in MH Related Reports Read More »
Winter will soon release her icy grip on much of the nation. The spring “selling season” is rushing upon us. We are picking up 3 minutes a day of light. The Tunica MH Show will be here in a matter of weeks. As you look at the balance of the year 2015, this is a …
MH March-ing, Money, Motivation, Movement, Morality and Matthew Read More »
Clearly, The World has Changed. It isn’t the 1990s. Hawaii is exploring using more MH to meet their affordable housing shortage. A prior HUD Code MH Administrator has come out in a strongly pro-MH public statement via a video, linked here. A new 3rd party report projects MH Shipments to roughly double in 5 …
Exploring the Future of Manufactured Housing – Public Industry Pro Discussion! Read More »
“Long overdue.” “Great Interview!” “Powerful!” “Very helpful.” “If this video is widely shared, it has the ability to influence many…” These are a sampling of comments that have come in on the interview we did with Bill Matchneer, a prior administrator for HUD Code manufactured housing. Matchneer is unique in a variety of ways, including …
Retired Federal Official Sounds Off on Manufactured Housing Read More »
There are few things more exciting yet stressful than finding a home. There is a powerful impetus for ‘home’ in the majority of mortals. Ballads of home fill the lyrics of songs. They are the stories of books and movies. At the end of the work day, we want to be, homeward bound. Manufactured housing …
We can learn about a thing like love in part from its opposite. Would we understand the breathtaking majesty of the mountain apart from being in the valley far below? Hate is ugly, true love is beauty. The opposite that is missing teaches us about the good once discovered. In a hookup culture – with …
Valentines Day reflections on Love, Commitment and Success Read More »
