There are several hot-button issues that are circulating in manufactured housing. They include, but are not limited to, the following. The failure of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) to respond to the Bryan, TX “ban” and limitations places on new or pre-owned manufactured housing. That ban is the …
At the heart of what’s known as the American Dream is the ideal of home ownership and private property. While millions may want affordable rentals, what study after study reflects is that the vast majority prefer to own rather than rent. When millions are misinformed about a subject, it begs …
Money, Minorities, Manufactured Homes – Foiling the American Dream of Affordable Housing Read More
The report of yet another American city considering a ban on new manufactured housing is the most recent warning-flag for an issue that has been growing for several years in states across the country. City of Bryan, TX, District Two Councilman Prentiss Madison, told KBTX that he is getting calls …
Urgency Grows, Another City Prepares Ban on Manufactured Homes Read More
“…become a wiser consumer of information, in an increasingly artificial and paid for reality,” said investigative journalist,” Sharyl Attkisson in the TEDx Talk posted below. This intriguing talk has had over 1 million views. Attkisson is “a five-time Emmy Award winner, a recipient of the Edward R. Murrow award for investigative reporting …
Murders. Robbery. Burglary. Arson. These and other crimes – drug related or whatever other illegal activities – occur in all kinds of housing. From public housing projects to the swankiest gated developments with multimillion dollar site-built housing, crimes occur wherever people are. But for whatever reason, news about crimes, windstorms, …
At the closing bell, its been another up day on the markets. The bulk of manufactured home industry connected tracked stocks closed up. While there’s plenty of market movers we could touch upon, to mix things up, this evening we take a fascinating look at the “global war on cash” …
Global War On Cash? Plus, Manufactured Housing Equities Updates Read More
There is a school of thought that the only way to effect change in addressing stereotypes, prejudice, and other forms of misinformation is to push for a change with the appropriate organizations and institutions that misuse a term. Tim Williams, President and CEO of 21st Mortgage Corp and …
MHARR, ROC USA, Canadian Association Weigh-In On Disney “Trailers” Controversy Read More
Many if not most Manufactured Housing Professionals – MHPros – know the truth about our industry’s products and services. That said, millions of people don’t know. You might say that they have been conditioned into thinking something that is untrue. Hold that thought, because in many ways it is …
Children, Grandchildren, Family, Manufactured Housing, Money, and You Read More
“Few themes arise” in mainstream media “organically,” said Attkisson in this TEDx talk video. She relates a story by a propagandist. “It’s like a movie,” the propagandist explained, giving her chills at that moment. “Nearly every scene or image that crosses our path in our daily life was put …
News is a business. Period. News as a business can provide useful, authentic, manipulated, and/or weaponized information. Like any product or service, there are better ones, and worse ones. Manufactured housing professionals have plenty of reasons to properly engage with news media, but also need to be wary …
Understanding the News as Business, and Manufactured Housing Read More
There are some things you can’t make up. There are not many that would accuse Brad Pitt and the Make it Right Foundation he helped establish of purposefully providing modular homes that have been drawing negative media attention for the last few years. It seems like a fit for …
The truth can be stranger than fiction. Prepare to scratch your head in wonder, to be stunned, or both. But the evidence will be provided, and you can decide for yourself whatever you think it means to you, your business, the manufactured home industry, and our nation that is seeking …
If there is one thing that almost everyone likes, it’s good press. The reverse of that reality is that public officials, mainstream media, and professionals dread media scrutiny that reveals unjust behavior. Against that backdrop is the following mainstream news story out of Columbus, GA. It focused on a …
Public Official, ABC News, Manufactured Home Community Owner Clash Over Resident Concerns Read More
A well-placed source said from inside the hexagon began by saying something in a series of messages to MHProNews that thousands of manufactured housing (MH) industry professionals know. “MH is a logical solution to the affordable housing crisis in our cities. Does not matter [,]1 they are typically run …
The Denver Channel’s Connor Wist and their video news team filed a report that spotlighted developer Adam Berger’s use of modular construction as a way of addressing the demand for more affordable homes, in a labor-tight market. Modular and manufactured housing professionals and investors know the story well. …
Metro Media News 7 Video Report Compares MODS to Lego, Belittles “Mobile Homes” Read More
If you clicked on that headline, you aren’t alone. A growing number of manufactured housing industry professionals – including those who don’t consider themselves to be very ‘political’ – are waking up to the realization that politics very much impacts their business, jobs, and money. Others, of course, have long …
Let’s begin with an analogy. Toyota today issued a recall on 168,000 vehicles, said Newsday. Just a week ago, Consumer Reports said that Toyota has recalled over 900,000 vehicles for stall. Do manufactured home industry professionals think those numbers prevent people from buying a Toyota? Is it unfair for …
LinkedIn is a useful tool in several respects, one which thousands of manufactured home industry professionals enjoy. While Facebook certainly has more MH professional users, LinkedIn provides a different look, feel, features, and experience. Social media in many respects is ‘public,’ so on publicly posted messages, there is …
LinkedIn, Manufactured Housing, and Manufactured Home Industry Professional Insights Read More
The headline isn’t an all-encompassing list of those bulleted items, individuals, or groups that act as opposition or de facto “enemies” which artificially stifle the advancement of manufactured homes, homeowners, and professionals. But they do capture the flavor of important realities confronting the most proven affordable permeant homes built …
When it comes to doing relevant fact checks, analysis, and commentary, timing is everything. “In 1970, my city of San Marcos had a population of less than 4,000 and was part of the dramatic manufactured housing community development boom of the 1970s, adding over 3,000 pads among 18 …
