Let's begin by stating that those who favor subsidized housing, or other programs for lower income households, routinely do so with “good intentions.” The questions that ought to be asked are many, but we will focus on why manufactured housing professionals ought to sit up and take notice of facts, challenges and “opportunities in disguise” …
Let's let each of these leader's voices speak on the subject of manufactured housing, then we'll share some implementation commentary. "Kevin, it seems to me that the problem with your industry is resale." – Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, parent to Clayton Homes, 21st Mortgage, etc.. "Pencil Head, it's not a trailer park." – Sam Zell, Equity Lifestyle …
Warren Buffett, Sam Zell and Legendary Quotes from Manufactured Housing Leaders Read More »
Secrets. Media reports tell us Chinese Communist hackers get them from business and government. Edward Snowden revealed secrets. Some secrets are meant to be kept, others ought to be outed. The secret seeping out – albeit slowly – into the mainstream media is that manufactured homes aren't mobile homes. That building homes in a factory …
You know the maxim. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. Thanks to reader tips, at times we've played a communications and/or other role in heading off certain developing issues. The following is shared with a caveat emptor in mind. We must first tee up this topic with a disclaimer, and then dive in. Journalists …
Our focus for this column will be facts, opportunities and challenges, so if you want some 4th of July weekend inspiration, you'll find that with: Taking Chance and John Adams on the 4th of July. Let's press onto some eye-opening insights. Just the Facts > The total number of new RVs expected to be sold …
Manufactured Housing’s Declaration of Independence Read More »
Since you, me and everyone of our living friends, associates and acquaintances has both strengths and weaknesses, isn't it amazing how often some focus on the bad rather than the good? Isn't the better path to be aware of a weakness or problematic habit – address it – while gladly embracing all the good a …
Jumping July! Aware of the Bad, Focus on the Good in Manufactured Housing Read More »
Slow down. Take your time. Relax, enjoy as what follows soaks you like a warm rain or the treat of a long, hot shower… The flick starring Madonna, Body of Evidence, was for its time, ahem…racy. Even the singer's name was meant to be edgy. Many saw Madonna's bold attempt to coop the Virgin Mary's …
Body of Evidence – for or against – Manufactured Housing? Read More »
Two news items relating to the CFPB hit back-to-back recently. As we are approaching the 4th of July, the irony of this struck me and should strike you or anyone else who cares about having a safe and free society, regardless of a person's politics. Let's share two quick thoughts that tee up the issue. …
Dodd-Frank and the CFPB: a Government That’s Big Enough? Read More »
A private comment came in, one of dozens in the last 16 hours since Ross Kinzler's thought provoking Industry Voices guest column was posted Tuesday afternoon. The guts of the comment: which is more likely? 1) we build # 9 million 2) we build the last HUD Code home Enough said. Ross' article is called, …
If you haven't spent time with Rick Robinson, you've missed out on a fascinating gent who is doing fine work lobbying for our industry. I was just reviewing some of the edits from the video we will feature with Rick, the Manufactured Housing Institute's (MHI) Vice President and General Counsel. The man has a sense …
