Before we get down to Taking Care of Business in MH, let me first note the following. In the middle of October, we’ll mark the 6th anniversary launch of what we now call MHProNews.com. In this issue, you’ll find quotable quotes from industry leaders and professionals who say in their own words, why this …
Taking Care of Business – Manufactured Housing Industry – October 2015 Read More »
As regular readers know, the first Masthead blog post of the month is devoted to ‘introducing’ the Featured Articles on our MHProNews.com home page. Every month, we list them all, and this month will be no exception. There are times when a theme emerges or is planned for a given month. Last month, it was …
America’s and the Manufactured Housing Industry’s Crossroads, July 2015 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 »
The mid-term elections are almost on us. Some say it will be another wave, sweeping Republicans into control of the Senate like the 2010 mid-term gave Republicans control of the House. A close look at some key races suggests that is less than certain, which means turn out is going to be crucial for supporters …
The Appraisal Rule, Manufactured Housing and the Road to Success in 2015 Read More »
It isn’t perfect and the challenges are far from easy, but America is a good place. Something similar can be said about the manufactured housing (MH) industry. Not perfect, numerous challenges, solid opportunities and MH is the best value in new home construction. Warren Buffett doesn’t skim, he reads. He reportedly reads a lot! Setting …
Warren Buffett, financing, #6 – dropping a dime – to FEDs on a Big One? Read More »
Don’t miss out on opportunitie$ all around you! We hear from a variety of manufactured housing professionals, that too many MHPros are under-informed about the multi-billion dollar potential implications of the local, regional or national news we see or hear daily. So for the next week – 8 days – while Matthew Silver is …
Eye Opening, 8 day Manufactured Housing “Opportunitie$ in the News” Test Read More »
August. Back to school sales. People in a rush to get their manufactured home before winter sets in. Those end of the summer vacations. Baseball is starting its wind up, while football season is ready to launch. There are plenty of reasons why August is simply AMAZING! Let’s review a few in rapid fire …
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 »
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 »
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 …
