As a follow up to the wildfire fatality story, linked here, an industry source in California, plus ABC7 News have been informed the Daily Business News about the tragic loss of life and property in Santa Rosa, CA. “James Cook, the manager of Journey’s End, says he tried to get …
Aptly Named, “Journey’s End,” Manufactured Home Community Tragedies, Wildfires, Video Read More
“If Kid Rock does this right, he can win and it could be good for the people, and manufactured housing.” So said factory-built housing owner, and self-proclaimed manufactured home advocate, the Rev. Donald Tye, Jr. Tye said that Kid Rock has the ingredients needed for success. In recent comments …
Kid Rock vs. Rapper Eminem – F-Bombers ‘Running for U.S. Senate,’ Video Speech Read More
The factory-built home industry has struggled for over 40 years with nomenclature. Perhaps one of the better known “offenders” in MHVille – in the view of George Allen, or several other industry professionals – has been Frank Rolfe. Rolfe has commanded more mainstream media news stories that featured him and …
Frank Rolfe, Manufactured Home Community Pro – Shocking! Or Evolutionary? Video Read More
The law regarding how realtors might list or sell manufactured homes, particularly in a land-lease setting, is in flux. Sources tell MHProNews that those real estate laws vary from state to state. As readers on MHLivingNews know, we’ve spotlighted realtors – active and retired – that have fallen in love …
Realtors Selling Manufactured Homes, The Law, and Your Business Read More
An increasing number of inquiries expressing concern about “secretive discussions within the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) regarding “research” and other activity apparently designed to result in the development of a new “class” of manufactured homes,” has been brought to the attention of the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR). …
Secretive “NEW” Class of Manufactured Housing Raises Serious Concerns Read More
Jennifer Harper’s thoughtful column “This Is What Pushing Back Looks Like” in the Washington Times brought this recent Rush Limbaugh quote below to the attention of the Daily Business News. Limbaugh’s site reflected the transcript of what Harper referenced in his recent radio show. The talk-radio celebrity spoke about Vice …
“Winning!” The Power of Pushback, Lessons for the MH Industry Read More
The White House press room tells MHProNews that rolling back Obama Administration EPA rules that hammered coal fired plants will be a boost to American business, workers, and consumers. More on that in our spotlight feature below. If you’re new, already hooked on our spotlight feature – or are ready …
“The HUD manufactured housing program, under holdover Administrator, Pamela Danner, continues to freelance regulatory actions that defy key Executive Orders issued by President Donald J. Trump – providing yet a further basis for the Administrator’s re-assignment and replacement,” said the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR). In a statement …
Governor John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) office tell MHProNews that Champion Home Builders Executive Wade Lyall announced “the company plans a $1.3 million capital investment to build manufactured homes in Leesville,” LA. “Champion plans to create 200 new direct jobs with an average annual salary of $35,000, …
New HUD Code Manufactured Home Factory Opening, State Announces Hundreds of News Jobs Read More
First in the mobile home business days, and later, as the manufactured home industry evolved, the sale of new homes was dominated for decades by independently owned and operated retailers and communities. Some independent retailers – a.k.a ‘dealers’ – developed over time into multiple-locations that also produced, sold – and …
One of the hottest tickets in MHVille for several years has been the colorful Frank Rolfe. The New York Times, Bloomberg, MHProNews and a variety of others in media have spotlighted Rolfe’s often controversial views. The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) member has previously – and publicly – called out MHI’s …
Frank Rolfe Wades In – Plus Sebastian Gorka, 21st/Tim Williams, More! Read More
“Fortunately, for Louisiana and our friends along the Mississippi Gulf Coast Nate’s impact was relatively minimal,“ said Leonard “Lenny” Kopowski, of the Louisiana Manufactured Housing Association. “Hurricane Nate barreled over Pensacola quickly, but left relatively little damage in its wake,” said the Pensacola News Journal. “Nate rolled into the mouth of …
Nate Wasn’t Harvey, Irma or Maria – Gulf MH Report Read More
“You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it’s an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.” – Rahm Emanuel, then President Barack Obama’s Chief of Staff, currently Mayor of Chicago. Update 3.24.2020 – Note to new readers: COVID19 …
Tax and regulatory policy impacts the manufactured housing industry, much as it does other industries and parts of the economy. The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) are among those supporting tax reform, as the Daily Business News on MHProNews has previously reported. …
Economist Kudlow says, “Trump…Ending War on Business,” Reactions, MH Industry Impact Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Richard Cordray was widely rumored to be preparing for a run as a Democratic candidate for Governor of Ohio. Rick Robinson, Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) SVP and General Counsel, is among those who have recently said before a live audience in Deadwood, SD that …
Does CFPB’s Richard Cordray Have His Own Email Legal Issue Brewing? Report Read More
“The U.S. lost 33,000 jobs in September after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit Texas, Florida and other Southeastern states. It was the first decline in nearly seven years,” reports AP, the Washington Times, and others. “The unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent from 4.4 percent, the Labor Department said Friday, …
Texas, Florida Hurricanes Slam September Hiring, First Jobs Drop in Years Read More
Puerto Rico (PR) is not alone in its search for housing and financial stability. Millions only follow a story after a disaster, like Maria. The U.S. territory of PR is joined by several mainland American cities – and some states? – as part of a financial maelstrom that some noteworthy …
Fight Club, Tyler Durden, Zero Hedge, JP Morgan, and the Coming Crash Cities Near You Read More
Controversial Berkshire Hathaway unit, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance (VMF), has announced the launch of a new program. Details on that will be found in tonight’s spotlight report, further below. If you’re new, already hooked on our spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline …
“Tax reform is NFIB’s biggest priority, and we’re working hard to ensure that every small business gets a substantial tax cut,” said Junita Duggan, President and CEO of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). “Last week, Congress and the White House unveiled their framework for tax reform. This is …
NFIB CEO Junita Duggan – “Small Businesses Must Get a Tax Cut” Read More
“Today is the second annual Energy Efficiency Day, a time to celebrate the incredible benefits of saving energy,” said Steve Nadel Executive Director of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). “Energy efficiency is the cheapest, quickest way to meet our energy needs, lower consumer bills, reduce pollution, and …
Steve Nadel, Executive Director of ACEEE, Marking “Energy Efficiency Day” Read More
