Tesla and Space X chief executive Elon Musk is warning again for the proactive creation of regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) because “by the time we are reactive in AI regulation, it’s too late.” The Guardian, reports that while Musk was speaking at the National Governors Association summer meeting in …
Elon Musk, of Tesla SpaceX Fame, Provides Stark Warning to Governors About AI Read More
If you’re hooked our on new spotlight report feature, or are ready to get the fever – today we have a recap that hot-links several recent ones. Please check back for a new spotlight segment of our broader market report tomorrow. The evolving Daily Business News market report sets the industry’s stocks …
ELS, UFPI lead gainers, Tricon and Skyline Lead Decliners Read More
Minnesota’s ‘Twin Cities’ Star Tribune reported on the anguish of residents impacted by the Lowry Grove community closure. The Daily Business News has followed that drama for some time. “Mobile home [sic] communities are disappearing in pockets across the metro — and at a much higher rate in Hennepin County, …
July 15th, 2017 DOE RFI Closed, But Issue, Impact Still Looms over Manufactured Housing, HomeBuyers July 14th, 2017 The REAL Truth, vs. Fake News, About Modern Manufactured Homes Sun, LPX, ELS Rebound – Spotlight LCI, other MH Industry, Macro Market Moves Bernie Sanders, Steve Forbes, Prager U – Tax Reform, …
Sunday Morning Weekly Recap Manufactured Housing Industry News July 9 to July 15, 2017 Read More
There is an apparently ever-growing mountain of alleged ignorance – or agenda driven – reporting about manufactured homes. PBS NewsHour, NPR and more recently The Raleigh, NC headquartered News & Observer are just 3 of many examples of what Marty Lavin, JD has paradoxically called, “the manufactured housing industry’s other …
The REAL Truth, vs. Fake News, About Modern Manufactured Homes Read More
If you are a first time visitor, our headline “Spotlight” report is deeper below. The evolving Daily Business News market report sets the industry’s stocks in the broader context of the overall market stocks. By spotlighting the headlines – from both sides of the left-right media divide – this report also helps readers see …
Sun, LPX, ELS Rebound – Spotlight LCI, other MH Industry, Macro Market Moves Read More
“Members from both parties have acknowledged the shortcomings of our current tax system and the need for meaningful reforms to encourage economic growth and alleviate many of the burdens imposed on hardworking taxpayers…As we work to achieve those goals, it is essential that Congress has the best possible advice and …
Taxes, Rep Gohmert (R-TX), GOP Slow Walking President Trump’s Big Agenda? Read More
“Publishing hand-picked information can be worse for the impression it makes on manufactured homes and our industry than stating entirely false information.” – Brad Lovin, North Carolina Manufactured Housing Association. “My 80 percent friend is not my 20 percent enemy.” – Ronald Reagan. “Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a …
Mainstream Media Hit on Manufactured Housing? What’s Their Agenda? Read More
When much of the news that hits the media about manufactured housing seems from the industry perspective to be biased or negative, it is refreshing when good news about the industry hits the ‘news wires.’ In February, MHProNews brought you information straight from First State Manufactured Housing Association (FSMHA) in …
Association Uses Scholarships to Boost Industry Image While Giving Back Read More
About three years ago, Sam Zell quipped in Chicago to hundreds of manufactured home community professionals that at Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) they discovered they had a partner without an investment they didn’t count on. The government. The owners of Diablo Estates have likewise learned from experience that organized residents …
Kort & Scott Financial Group (FSFG) Faces Reports of Senior Wrath Read More
“The super-rich and ultra-paranoid are preparing for the breakup of civilisation by purchasing of apocalypse-safe bunkers worth millions of pounds,” says Yarra Elmasry, for U.K.’s Independent. For Americans not used to seeing British spelling of certain words, their version of “civilization” is spelled correctly above. It’s the survival not of …
Larry Hall’s Ultra-Rich Hideaway for Global Disaster, Survival Condo Read More
The first word heard from Oklahoma on the subject of a new manufactured home community breaking ground was, “Awesome!” That industry professional’s email added, “We haven’t had a new community in years.” But some of those living in Edmond, OK nearby the new project don’t think this is an “awesome” …
“Awesome!” New Manufactured Home Community Draws Firestorm of Local, Industry Reactions Read More
“It is what our country is, it is a country of immigrants. We have not recently done a very good job of remembering who we are.” – George Clooney, commenting on President Trump’s border and immigration policies. (1) “He doesn’t feel like Amal and the twins are safe living in …
Battle of the Stars, Manufactured Housing, Security, and America First Read More
“The truth is, low-wage workers are making real gains in Seattle’s labor market. In almost all categories of traditionally low-wage work, there are more employers in the market than at any time in the city’s history.” – Quoted from UW minimum-wage study doesn’t reflect reality of work in Seattle, posted …
America, Manufactured Housing & Debate Over Minimum Wage$ Read More
The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) recent legislative fly-in reportedly had the lowest turn-out in years; perhaps ever, according to sources who said they were in attendance. The event was touted by MHI as focusing on two main issues. 1) HUD Regulatory overreach, and 2) Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act …
MHI’s Legislative Fly-In, Turnout and Impact Report Read More
Several recent industry events have highlighted just how significant the incorrect use of jargon – terminology – is for manufactured housing retailers, communities, producers and others who serve, supply, and support the industry. For instance, the Ohio Manufactured Home Association (OMHA) and their state’s resident group struggle to keep their …
Lies, Fables and MH Impact – A Rose by Any Other Name… Read More
“A free people [claim] their rights as derived from the laws of nature, and not as the gift of their chief magistrate.” – Thomas Jefferson, Rights of British America, 1774 (1) “A people… who are possessed of the spirit of commerce, who see and who will pursue their advantages may …
Cost-effective housing today is a growing problem for employers and educational institutions alike. Google recently announced their plans to turn to modular construction to help ease their employee housing crunch. Now, Western Dakota Technical Institute (WDTI) is turning to modular building for on-campus living for the first time. WDTI is …
Technical Institute Looking to Modular Student Housing Read More
Recently, a manufactured home industry professional said, “We hear about affordable housing all the time.” He then asked – “What is affordable housing? How is it defined?” Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD’s Definition HUD defines “Affordable Housing as those households that are paying 30 percent or less of …
What is Affordable Housing? How Affordable is Manufactured Housing? Read More
“From the moment Governor John Kasich‘s Administration first proposed to eliminate the Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission, the air has been full of misleading information and derogatory comments directed at almost one million Ohio residents who live in manufactured homes,” said Tim Williams, Executive Director of the Ohio Manufactured Homes Association …
Governor’s Controversial Manufactured Housing Battle Concludes Read More
