It was 15 years ago, but back then, MHI was correct to quote Harvard’s Eric Belsky.
What happened to Belsky’s prediction, that kept manufactured housing from reaching its promised potential?
That’s debatable.
We outlined in a cross-referenced, fact-based analysis and commentary part of what allegedly happened to the then-and-now potential for federally regulated, HUD Code manufactured homes to meet America’s affordable housing needs in the “Smoking Gun” report linked below.
4 Sentence Executive Summary of “Smoking Gun“
Warren Buffett’s customary reading and research led Berkshire-Hathaway to buy up Clayton Homes, Vanderbilt, 21st, Oakwood, and other manufactured home connected businesses. Using MHI as a chosen vehicle, they took a series of steps that arguably benefited their operations, often at the expense of numerous others.
Want evidence and reasoning to support that claim?
—> See the 21st Mortgage Corporation document -part of the “Smoking Gun” report and analysis – linked above.
Warren Buffett’s Famous “Perverse” Quote, Applied to Manufactured Housing
In “Perverse,” 3 Buffett Quotes are applied to manufactured housing. ExecSummary? ‘He doesn’t think the industry will change, so he’ll win?’
We looked recently at what Buffett and his successor fear. ExecSummary? A breakup.
We’ve also spotlighted the growing signals from the Trump Administration that the 45th president is eyeing anti-trust – read anti-monopoly – actions.
Based on prior reports on what Buffett fears – a Berkshire Hathaway breakup – is there any reason to think that Buffet’s empire – including Clayton – isn’t in the president’s cross-hairs?
President Raises the M-Word, “Monopoly,” Plus Manufactured Housing Industry Market Update$
The time to discover and debate replacing the Manufactured Housing Institute, should be engaged in now.
A third-party report on that subject is teed up from the Daily Business News item, linked below.
You can find the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform’s (MHARR) detailed report on the need for a post-production association, linked below.
MH Debates, Discussions and…
At Tunica in 2017, we invited the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) to join the discussion – debate, if you will – the issue of media engagement, and their (in)effectiveness in that realm. MHI’s PR person ducked out.
Frank Rolfe said yes.
That led to the following.
Frank Rolfe: Pressured into Silence? Manufactured Housing Industry, and Journalism
At Deadwood in 2017, Rick Robinson had the perfect opportunity to prove in front of dozens of industry professionals why what they’ve done is so brilliant, and why MHARR, this writer, MHProNews and other critics of theirs are all so wrong.
Robinson ducked in front of dozens.
I’m inviting – challenging MHI – to a public debate/discussion at Louisville, to be video recorded. Video would allow the entire industry – and all other interested parties – to see and learn from the discussion/debate.
MHI’s own actions convinced me of several things.
Line those actions up – using Marty Lavin’s logic – with the money. Doesn’t it lead you to the same places that Dems and Republicans alike have discovered about Berkshire Hathaway/Clayton Homes/VMF/21st hold over MHI, and the industry?
Marty Lavin Lashes the Manufactured Housing Institute’s (MHI) Latest Initiative
Debate is useful.
Scholars, and thinkers debate.
Business and investment professionals in their board rooms debate.
Politicians (sort of) debate.
Why not a great debate on the trillions in opportunities that could flow to factory-home builders, much of it to HUD Code builders?
NAR’s Yun – No Quick Fixes Spell$ Manufactured Housing Opportunitie$
The Yun Report demonstrates what we’ve said for years. There are trillions in opportunities in MH, but only for those willing to step out of the chains of the past into the bright opportunities of tomorrow.
That will be a focus on the next, popular – Monday Morning Sales Meeting.
In some 600 words, you now have a link-laced snapshot of what third-parties and this writer believes is the truth is about the manufactured housing industry potential. What successful pros are doing to grow at significantly faster rate than Clayton and Cavco.
You also now know what Mr. Buffett is counting on – inaction – that keeps most of the industry from enjoying the fruits of those opportunities.
Trends in MH Communities, Impacting Producers; Looming Crash?
Failure to act, will have consequences for still more independent producers, retailers and communities, as the link above demonstrates.
MHI? Louisville Debate date/time, please?
How about the afternoon before the event begins? “We Provide, You Decide.” ## (Editorial commentary, analysis, opinion, news, fact-checks, manufactured housing.)
L. A. “Tony” Kovach presenting to a packed house.
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