Christmas is an ever-relevant event. Why? Let’s examine a few thoughts that make that point, weaving together some quotes from founding father, statesman, and third U.S. President Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson has many notable remarks. One of them Monticello says is that “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” Jefferson wasn’t Christian in the normal sense. …
To frame the financial site Motley Fool’s report on Sun Communities (SUI) and their recent $1.3-billion-dollar deal for Park Holidays UK “mobile home parks” and RV communities in the United Kingdom, the following background is useful. “The central purpose of journalism is to provide citizens with accurate and reliable information they need to function in …
RV Pro reported on 12.3.2021 that “New Mexico’s Attorney General Hector Balderas has joined several states in urging the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to adopt cost-effective energy efficiency standards for manufactured houses (commonly known as mobile homes). In a letter submitted in response to an August 2021 DOE proposal, the states, along with local …
To keep doing the same things in the same ways fits a popular definition of insanity. Instead of an endless repetitive loop, there is good news and measurable opportunities that could be tapped. Forward thinking industry professionals are potentially at the cusp of the long-awaited rebirth and resurgence of modern manufactured homes. Not all will …
The following comments letter was sent to the Department of Energy on the date shown. It should be read in conjunction with the observations made linked here and below. 11.26.2021 A.D. Ms. Jennifer M. Granholm, Secretary U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 1000 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20585 Re: Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation …
In terms of the topic, the headline largely sums it up. The following is a exclusive new interview with attorney, manufactured housing industry veteran, and Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) President/CEO, Mark Weiss. As a note for new and other readers, MHProNews conducted this Q&A style interview with follow up inquiries and …
Earlier this month, Baptist News Global (BNG) featured a column by Rev. Ivory Mewborn on the topic of “Manufactured homes and just zoning laws can transform working poor.” Mewborn’s column was published by BNG at about the same time as an article by minister and author Todd Thomason entitled “The U.S. wealth gap presents both …
It is axiomatic that ‘The Devil is in the Details.’ Before diving into the transcript and sifting those details from the recent Cavco Industries (CVCO) earnings call, it is useful to look at a related legal development. On November 4, 2021, Cavco Industries filed certain documents with the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) that related …
Politicians, public officials, as well as major business leaders have lost credibility. So said establishment-minded and Civic Alliance member Edelman in a survey linked here. Politicians have on numerous occasions exhibited the paltering method. Various facts are stated, that may be largely or wholly accurate. But in the absence of context, selective use of facts …
The full complaint against Thomas “Tom” Hodges, J.D., filed with the Tennessee Bar Association for purported violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) are found linked here and the signature page is linked here. Hodges is the general counsel for Clayton Homes. Hodges is also the chairman of the Manufactured Housing Institute. This page …
