“This, in fact, is our new American moment. There has never been a better time to start living the American dream.” – President of the United States (POTUS) Donald J. Trump, was the left-of-center New York Times ‘quotation of the day.’ Quotes, facts, figures, and pictures can be worth a …
“Never a Better Time…Living the American Dream,” plus MH Market Update$ Read More
This will be an overview. A series of one liners, links, and facts. They will all tie it all together with last night’s State of the Union, (SOTU) and what has been taking place surrounding the event. Industry impacts will be considered. Sound Bites and “Open For Business” Politics …
SOTU, Manufactured Housing Business, Regulations, Investments, Americans, and You Read More
It looks to be yet another case of the truth hiding in plain sight. Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Jaime Dimon for JP Morgan Chase announced a healthcare deal. The market reaction? A selloff. What could it mean for MHVille, the nation? That will be our focus …
Buffett, Bezos – Time Announcement to Drop Market Ahead of SOTU? Plus MH Market Update$ Read More
Washington, D.C., January 30, 2018 – On January 29, 2018, HUD Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson met with a delegation of officials from the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR). “MHARR’s delegation provided the Secretary with a first-hand opportunity to hear the concerns of smaller industry businesses regarding the operation of …
Investopedia said that, “According to the College Board, the average annual tuition at a private university is $31,231 for the 2014-2015 academic year. With room, board and fees included, the total is $42,419. That means, over four years, a typical NYU student will pay $84,212 more than the average for a private-university attendee.” …
America and the Manufactured Housing Industry’s Future – It’s in Their Hands?! Read More
There are not many adults who doubt that America is highly divided today. It’s not a coincidence. This week’s Masthead looked at an insightful quote from former President Barack Obama. Per the Hill, “Former President Obama said in an interview that Fox News viewers and NPR listeners are living on …
Disturbing Trend of Two Very Different Views of America, Understanding Why Read More
This post blends several topics – one of them mildly humorous to the left – into one. The immigration debate – which is important to manufactured housing producers, communities, retailers and the nation – took a back seat after a leak alleged that the President Donald J. Trump in a …
“Cannot survive if…weak” Golden Sh-thole – Lighter Side, Plus Tough Talk Respected Read More
For those who don’t recall or missed the news some weeks ago in 2017, the day that ABC News’ Brian Ross mistakenly reported ‘news’ about the Mueller probe, his misstatement sent the U.S. stock markets tumbling. Once that Brian Ross/ABC News report was cleared up, markets rose again. Markets and …
DiGenova: “America’s Most Dirty Cop,” Plot to Frame, Plus MHMarket UPdate$ Read More
“Other compensation” – is that a legal phrase, a euphemism – for a bonus? Documents filed by MHI obtained by MHProNews reveal that the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) paid “an estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations” over “$61,610” – what could be a substantial …
The “Oracle of Omaha” billionaire whose Berkshire Hathaway owns several manufactured housing (MH) brands, backed Barack Obama for the White House, twice. Before looking at what that Warren Buffett support for Mr. Obama did for Clayton Homes, 21st Mortgage, Vanderbilt Mortgage and other Berkshire MH brands, let’s peek at what …
Warren Buffett’s Political Payoff$, THIPS, and Manufactured Housing Read More
There are reports linked below out of the just concluded Louisville Show that many will want to catch up on. There have been several developments in this past week that underscore the internal challenges that the manufactured housing industry faces. Among what’s ‘new’ is that the truth hiding in plain sight …
The House Financial Services Committee provided the Daily Business News with several updates on housing related bills, which will be tonight’s spotlight report. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline reports are found further below, …
Financial Services Updates, Manufactured Housing Connected Market UPdate$, 1.19.2018 Read More
The last administration’s policy and the current one couldn’t be more different on a wide range of issues. Those policies impact our nation, the world, and our industry. The false alarm about a nuclear attack on Hawaii reminds us that this can get very real, very quickly. Thankfully, it was a …
Presidential Insanity? Billions in Dollars, Tens of Millions of Lives Impacted Read More
Years and time are made up of cycles. There are seasons, celebrations, memorials, and events. There are days off, and days on duty. At times, the coastal tides are rolling in, at others, the tide is retreating. This upcoming week is one of those crescendos, an event. Thousands will roll …
Americans must recognize, says Harvard psychologist Susan David, that “A familiar story is not necessarily a truthful story.” In “The Science of Fear-Mongering: How to Protect Your Mind from Demagogues,” Harvard psychologist Susan David explains “the dangers of fear-mongering, the questionable ethics of journalism in spreading hate politics, and the …
“The three major U.S. stock indexes ended lower on Wednesday after a choppy trading session as investors worried that China would slow U.S. government bond purchases and that U.S. President Donald Trump would end a key trade agreement,” said right-of-center, Fox Business. That followed a report from left-of-center Bloomberg, that …
China’s Move Roiled the Markets, Impact on Manufactured Housing Markets, Economy? Read More
“Manufactured housing remains, by far, the most affordable non-subsidized housing option.” – Hoya Capital. “As is often the case, government regulation results in consequences that are exactly opposite of the original intent: a higher concentration of power in the hands of fewer. The implications of this are that while the overall housing …
About a decade has passed since the passage of the Duty to Serve (DTS) manufactured housing, as part of the Housing and Economic Reform Act of 2008 (HERA). A fact-and-analysis packed statement from an industry business group CEO rips the plans announced steps, as too little, too late, and …
“Unemployment is at 17-year low,” said President Donald J. Trump, quickly adding that, “African American unemployment is at the lowest ever since records have been kept,” which keeps a campaign pledge the Daily Business News noted just last week to minorities. “What the Hell?” “The Audacity of Hope” – Obama, …
President Outlines Rural Prosperity, “American Dream” Plan Read More
Programing note: there will be a special MH market report tomorrow focused on the latest big MH deal. The national championship game is tonight, and the president spoke to farmers en route to the big game today. Farmers are a group that has long done business with manufactured housing retailers. …
