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Donald Trump’s Election Victory Speech–Full Transcript plus CNN-Kamala Harris and Kevin Roberts-Transition Insights with Vichy USA Commentary and Analysis
Yardi-Linked Multi-Housing News Manufactured Housing Institute CEO Lesli Gooch Interview vs Mark Weiss Interview Responses Compared on Key Manufactured Home Industry Issues with Revelations
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Shock! Manufactured Housing Institute Boldy Gives ‘Unforced Error’ Doc After Favorable Court Ruling, MHI Charged ‘Throwing Lifeline’ to DOE Energy Rule MHI Admits Harms MH – MHI, MHARR Analysis

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  “Manufacturers believe they can pick up the pace of production even more, but…a final rule from the Department of Energy [DOE] on energy efficiency requirements is set to drop in May that could add significant friction to getting new homes out the door,” said Texas Manufactured Housing Association’s (TMHA) VP Rob Ripperda. “The factory-built …

Shock! Manufactured Housing Institute Boldy Gives ‘Unforced Error’ Doc After Favorable Court Ruling, MHI Charged ‘Throwing Lifeline’ to DOE Energy Rule MHI Admits Harms MH – MHI, MHARR Analysis Read More »

ATR, AMAC Sign Coalition Letter on New IRS Funding – “Intelligence for your MHLife”© Making Sense of the News

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On March 7th, 2022 the organizations named in the featured image, which includes Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) and the Association for Mature American Citizens (AMAC) endorsed a coalition letter that opposed new funding sought by the Biden White House and Democrats. Following the letter, which speaks for itself, will be a focused additional information, …

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Manufactured Housing Institute CEO Lesli Gooch Said ‘Our Goals Are Aligned” to Civic Leader Ivory Mewborn Asking for MHI Legal, Other Direct Engagement in Manufactured Home ‘Plant a Home’ Zoning Placement Controversy

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In the later part of February 2022, MHProNews was provided with some forwarded emails and a related document that are all provided below. MHProNews also asked for MHI feedback on what follows. Each of those details are made available in the self-explanatory in the email thread that includes a written record of a phone call …

Manufactured Housing Institute CEO Lesli Gooch Said ‘Our Goals Are Aligned” to Civic Leader Ivory Mewborn Asking for MHI Legal, Other Direct Engagement in Manufactured Home ‘Plant a Home’ Zoning Placement Controversy Read More »

Biloxi Manufactured Housing Show Compared to Louisville, Tunica, and Prior Manufactured Housing Industry Trade Shows – Show Ways Unlimited Tips – Lessons, Tips, Facts of Import for Brighter MH and Trade Show Future

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Comparing and contrasting can be illuminating. Let’s do that with the Biloxi Manufactured Housing Show for 2022. This column will compare the manufactured home trade show to some of the industry trade shows of years gone by, including the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show. Before getting to the Biloxi Show and other manufactured housing trade shows, …

Biloxi Manufactured Housing Show Compared to Louisville, Tunica, and Prior Manufactured Housing Industry Trade Shows – Show Ways Unlimited Tips – Lessons, Tips, Facts of Import for Brighter MH and Trade Show Future Read More »

Persuading Americans to Consider Different Housing Options During a Growing Affordable Housing Crisis

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With enough marketing and/or media attention, millions can be swayed on a given topic. In a specific market area, persuasion on an issue can occur locally too.  But habits can be stubborn. Something that has long been believed to be ‘true’ can be difficult to dislodge. This is one of the challenges facing the manufactured …

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December 2021 Monthly New Manufactured Housing Data with 2021 Annual Manufactured Home Production Totals, Compare to NAR, Conventional Housing Starts, RVs – Opportunities & Obstacles Special Analysis

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The December 2021 monthly and 2021 annual data for new HUD Code manufactured housing has been announced and is provided below. To unpack the facts, this special report will make comparisons to other industries. Comparison of facts are a marvelous method that can be used to discern the truth in sometimes perplexing and competing claims. …

December 2021 Monthly New Manufactured Housing Data with 2021 Annual Manufactured Home Production Totals, Compare to NAR, Conventional Housing Starts, RVs – Opportunities & Obstacles Special Analysis Read More »

“Where is the ‘Equity’ for Manufactured Homes and Consumers of Affordable Housing?” – Unpacking Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform CEO Mark Weiss “Issues and Perspectives”

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Mark Weiss, J.D., President and CEO of the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) provided this advanced copy of a report they will release to their mailing list on 1.24.2022. It is part of Weiss’ “Issues and Perspectives” series and is on the topic of “Where is the ‘Equity’ for Manufactured Homes and Consumers …

“Where is the ‘Equity’ for Manufactured Homes and Consumers of Affordable Housing?” – Unpacking Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform CEO Mark Weiss “Issues and Perspectives” Read More »

FHFA Signals Better Manufactured Home Loans in 2022 – Prosperity Now, Manufactured Housing Assoc for Regulatory Reform v Manufactured Housing Institute – Official Statements, Facts & Analysis

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Some 13½ years after the enactment of the Congressionally mandated Duty to Serve (DTS) manufactured housing, rural, and underserved markets for the Government Sponsored Enterprises of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has stated their respective plans for 2022-2024 will not be accepted for “any of the three underserved markets.” …

FHFA Signals Better Manufactured Home Loans in 2022 – Prosperity Now, Manufactured Housing Assoc for Regulatory Reform v Manufactured Housing Institute – Official Statements, Facts & Analysis Read More »

“Trailerpalooza” to Manufactured Homes “Boomerang” Effect – Affordable Housing Crisis, Nov 2021 Manufactured Housing Production Data – 2022 SWOT Analysis – Housing Crisis Spells Danger and Opportunity

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“When written in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters – one represents danger and one represents opportunity.” – John F. Kennedy, per the JFK Library. Per Investopedia, a “SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis is a framework used to evaluate a company’s,” person’s or industry’s competitive position. This look at the latest manufactured …

“Trailerpalooza” to Manufactured Homes “Boomerang” Effect – Affordable Housing Crisis, Nov 2021 Manufactured Housing Production Data – 2022 SWOT Analysis – Housing Crisis Spells Danger and Opportunity Read More »

50th Anniversary Celebration Year – Sunshine Homes 1971-2021 – From Mobile Homes to HUD Code Manufactured Homes and Modular Homes – A Romp Through Key Phases in Manufactured Home History

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Under the category of saving one of the best for last (end of the year 2021) is this report on John Bostick and Sunshine Homes. In 2021 Sunshine Homes celebrated its 50th anniversary. “Sunshine Homes has been building quality homes since 1971. Our mission is to build manufactured homes and modular homes with quality, style, …

50th Anniversary Celebration Year – Sunshine Homes 1971-2021 – From Mobile Homes to HUD Code Manufactured Homes and Modular Homes – A Romp Through Key Phases in Manufactured Home History Read More »