As we begin a new year, the word heard in manufactured housing circles is “cautious optimism.” Sure, there are some who think MH is dying, while others think we are going through a trying rebirth. There are those who think that depending upon what the industry does or fails to do we could go either way. Because there are businesses invested in MH to the tune of millions to billions of dollars, we think the future has very good potential. But we are realists who know that MH is not without risks.

Which is why it pays to have the insights and inputs from experts and other pros. What if you or a colleague are down in the dumps about the MH biz? Then just look at what Sam Zell – ELS Chairman – says; that since they understood MH and MHCs, they have never lost confidence.

Or consider Warren Buffett, who’s Berkshire-Hathaway has been buying MH builders, suppliers and lenders for over a decade. They keep investing in this sector. They are among “Two Word” sound reasons for that cautious optimism.

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Legal. Every year we bring you dozens of articles by attorneys. These are routinely by lawyers who know MH and/or are experts in their field. They provide insights on topics that can, may or are impacting you and your business.

You’ll see new examples of keen legal insights in the January 2015 Featured Articles that follow.

Management. Every year, we bring you dozens of articles and blog posts on Management related topics. Many of these are from seasoned MH or modular home savvy experts. We often have guest columns by those in the biz too. So these are not just generic ideas, but the thoughts of veterans who have “skin in the game.”

Marketing. Sales. Image/PR. We see a slew of articles on these topics this month, be sure you check them out. Example: did you know there is not one, but four, nascent PR/Image campaign efforts? Yep. See that and more, linked below

General industry topics or events. Dennis Hill and others tell us this month why the Louisville MH Show should be a key part of your January 21-23rd plans. Got a conflict? Change your plan to be at the show. Why? Those who go, tend to grow. There is so much under one roof, comparing products and services side-by-side; easy to explain the value to those who haven’t made the trek in recent years. There are reasons why the show generates excitement and the largest attended event of the year in MH!

Ron D’Ambra and Steve Lefler give us their takes on totally different topics, but both deserve wide attention. Sandra Lane brings you a report on Ocwen and Clayton. Don’t miss it.

Exclusive Interviews

Our respected and high value A Cup of Coffee with… Exclusive Interviews have been done with movers, shakers and news makers for years. This month we bring you Gary McDaniel, he is going to be a red hot – and for some, controversial – read! Read Gary’s comments twice. Then, make sure your management and investment team does too.

Bottom line, we bring you the most news, tips and views pros can use. That’s why pros like you come by the thousands every day here! We have enjoyed a number of months in 2014 where the number of “page views” exceeds what 60,000 thirty-two page magazines would equal!

Leaders are Readers. Combined with our read-hot Daily Business News, the blogs, other news, Industry in Focus reports, you won’t find more relevant content anywhere in the MH world.

With no further adieu, here is our powerful line up for January 2015. Enjoy and benefit!