They are described by Vancouver’s CTV News as small, affordable and illegal. Their advocates don’t claim that they are the entire solution to Vancouver’s growing affordable housing crisis, but they think they are part of the solution, if they’re given acceptance. And meanwhile, Cory Grandfield says that their home – …
Squamish Over Vancouver? BC Tiny House Controversy, Leadership, MH Parallels Read More
The New June articles on the MHProNews.com home page are live, and a few more will be posted in the next week. If you’ve been on vacation, or are new to the Daily Business News on MHProNews, welcome to our weekly recap of the Manufactured Housing industry’s “News, Tips and Views that Pros Can Use.” © As …
Sunday Morning Weekly Recap Manufactured Housing Industry News June 4 to June 11, 2017 Read More
“Recent research shows that transit-oriented development programs can create social inequities and increase the pace of gentrification, and there is already evidence that this has been happening in D.C.,” says Yesim Sayin Taylor, with the D.C. Policy Center. The Washington Times noted today that, “The D.C. Policy Center’s report focuses …
Sophia is one of many stories that the Drudge Report is tracking about the rapid advance of AI – artificial intelligence and advancing robotics. Sophia can tilt her head, furrow her brow and converse with you in convincing ways. Phys states that up to 85 percent of current jobs could …
Meet Sophia, AI Robot Wants Your Job, Says “Trust Us” Read More
Bullet points from CNN Money: House to vote on killing Dodd-Frank today. Dow hits record high in the midst of Comey hearing. Pro-Trump media claims vindication in Comey hearing. Jamie Dimon’s heir apparent at JPMorgan is leaving. Trump’s renewable energy cuts alarm former officials. Verizon’s Yahoo deal closes next week, …
Third Ave MH Position Revealed, Markets Welcome Comey-Trump Nothing Burger Read More
“Prefab goes in disguise with these sleek tiny dwellings from Estonian company ÖÖD. With mirrored glass facades—reminiscent of Portuguese prefabs inspired by minimalist artists—ÖÖD homes blend into their surroundings, appearing especially sublime in rural or natural landscapes,” crows Curbed. Designboom sings, “ÖÖD promises that in eight hours anyone can build …
Meet ÖÖD, $50,000 Mirrored PreFab Installs in 8 hours Read More
The Financial Choice Act, what some are calling version 2.0, passed out of the House Financial Services Committee in May on a partisan line vote, 34-26. Financial Choice is back in the news, as the full House takes up the measure. A Google search on Financial Choice Act 2017 brings …
Financial Choice Act, with MHI Bill, Heading to Floor Vote, Outlook, Analysis Read More
After months of blistering media attacks, innuendo, protests, and allegations that have turned up no evidence, President Donald J. Trump, has neither resigned nor faced impeachment. In fact, while polling is fairly low, it is higher – per the Real Clear Politics average – than President Bill Clinton had at …
Yesterday, the Daily Business News noted the sad reality that well over a dozen states are struggling with low, flat, or negative new manufactured home shipment rates. The obvious reverse side of that story is that many are rising, and some states are experiencing above average new home shipment growth …
New Production Center Opening; While Some States Struggle, Others Roll On Read More
by L. A. ‘Tony’ Kovach It could be boiled down to the 3-letter acronym at the end. Let’s first take a 400 word walk through the top obstacles and opportunities. 1) We’re in a trillion-dollar annual U.S. housing market. There’s a growing demand for affordable housing. So why is manufactured …
While dozens of states are advancing in manufactured housing shipments, well over a dozen are experiencing low, flat or ‘negative’ new home sales growth. It is one of the under-told stories about the industry today, that fact has been confirmed by the Daily Business News with several state association executives …
While Manufactured Housing Overall Rises, Some Slip Sliding Away Read More
As the Ohio Manufactured Homes Association (OMHA) wages a battle in the state capital for manufactured home owners, residents of a community in Fairborn face an uncertain future. According to WDTN, residents of the Glen Acres Mobile Home Park have been notified that they need to find a new place …
In a Washington State community, NIMBY is raising its head. According to the Sequim Gazette, a proposed gated 55 and over manufactured home community, is drawing the ire of Carlsborg residents. The group, which cites environmental and traffic impacts, says that it has collected 163 signatures on a petition, hoping …
Proposed Manufactured Home Community Faces Hurdles Read More
New numbers out show that under the guidance of the Trump Administration, the nation’s economy is finally recovering from the recession. According to the Daily Caller, Americans credit scores notched a record high this spring in conjunction with a decline in the share of U.S. consumers that are deemed to …
The Latest Report on Credit Scores; and What It Means Read More
In what many have called “Trumponomics,” the battle lines became even more clearly drawn last week. At the Harvard commencement speech, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg made the call for Universal Basic Income (UBI). “Every generation expands its definition of equality. Now it’s time for our generation to define a new …
Universal Basic Income-The Evolution of Poverty Pimping? Read More
An interesting situation is playing out in the case of a Moreau, New York manufactured home community. According to the Post-Star, the owner of Bluebird Terrace is taking a unique stance on whether his community should get sewer service. “There are no septic system problems there,” said owner John Cannone. …
The two most visible billionaires in manufactured housing are evenly split between pro-Democratic Warren Buffett, and now pro-Trump Sam Zell. Certainly, other industry professionals run the gamut, from pro-Democratic, pro-GOP, Libertarian, other political affiliations and the all-important independents. But informal surveys of industry professionals by MHProNews reveals that the clear …
While MSM Spins Anti-Trump Narrative, Voters and Donors Support the President Read More
A recent post from Eric Enloe, Managing Director of JLL Valuation and Advisory Services has revved up debated topics in the industry – home rentals versus sales – as well as a look at various best practices regarding accounting and corporate structure methods. “Most participants in the manufactured housing industry know that …
In the U.S., a number of professions and businesses are regulated to varying degrees. While some are obviously necessary, others present questions – and responses – from individuals and businesses alike, who wonder if having to play the game of “captain may I?” is meant to help or hurt them. …
Pros and Cons of Licensing, How Government Regulations Can Harm Job Creation Read More
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) tells MHProNews that it has formally called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw certification requirements contained in its December 2016 Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products rule. MHARR contends the rule discriminates against manufactured housing and manufactured housing producers. …
MHARR to the EPA: Withdraw Discriminatory Formaldehyde Mandate Read More
